who, what, where, why

So I knew that taking on the responsibility of supervisor would be a big change in my job duties but I really think I underestimated the amount of stuff that I now need to know. These past two weeks have been very overwhelming. The amount of information I've been taking in has made my brain feel like mush. I'm mentally exhausted by the time I get home. I barely remember what day it is.

But, I made it through two weeks. And they've been throwing some pretty heavy shizz my way. Three days into the job I had to take part in a video conference with representatives from every center around the country. I've had to make decisions about time off requests and flex time requests. I've been sitting with each one of my employees to go over job responsibilities and listened to them complain about each other. I've had to figure out two new software systems and try to provide monthly data reports. This week I took part in a knowledge management team conference. The conference was very exciting, until they looked at me for my input and suggestions. I'm surprised people didn't swerve to avoid the deer-in-headlights look I gave them. It's quite overwhelming. I get my first new paycheck tomorrow. I'm hoping it's all worth it.

At this point I'm glad I made the change. I'm sure as I get deeper in, I'll probably change my mind several times. There have been moments when I walk past my old desk and think longingly back to the days where I could browse the Internet for hours at a time, balance my checkbook, and shoot off emails to my friends. But I'm 30 years old now and need to start using my full potential. The old job wasn't enough for me. I'm smart and I have good ideas and need to challenge myself. I challenged myself to get my body in shape, now it's time for my brain.

Work has really been my main focus lately but I do have some fun stuff coming up this weekend. Lindsey's baby shower is Saturday. Her girlfriends have taken the reins and planned this one. It's a really strange feeling going as a guest rather than planning the event. I think it'll be nice for a change. Her girlfriends are really sweet and funny and they've got some great stuff planned so I'm sure we'll have a blast.

Sunday Joe and I are going to try our hand at kayaking! One of our friends kayaks in the river and offered to take us out with him. So we're going to rent some kayaks and head out to the river. I've wanted to try kayaking for a while now. I think it'll be a really good arm exercise. Plus, I love being out in nature and the river is so beautiful. And the weather is going to be amazing this weekend. I'm a little scared. Mostly of alligators and manatees. I've heard that if you kayak over them they can get scared and tip your kayak. I think I might die if I end up in the river with a gator. Oh God, and if my feet touch that slimy river bottom... Ugh... I shudder at the thought. So, cross your fingers that I stay dry.

I guess that's all for now. I hope you all have a great weekend. Talk to you soon.