being the newbie

greetings friends and fam,

as most of you know, i recently started a new job as a graphic designer on the "card & party" team in Hobby Lobby's creative department. (my team designs greeting cards, journals, gift wrap, gift bags, party supplies, wedding supplies, seasonal party stuff, etc.) my first two days were a whirlwind of new faces. after my cinnamon roll 'reception', i was introduced to the workflow organization and given my first three projects. it was a barrage of new information but i'll settle in soon enough. :) i set up my cubicle right next door to my friend Kristen "Priddy" Baucum, who was in Pi Zeta Phi with me at OC. i'm so happy to have a good friend at work already, and now we're cubicle neighbors and we work on the same team!!

its definitely a different work environment for me - first of all, the office is a massive complex. when the office manager's secretary took me to get my I.D. badge made, we had to drive there!! the work day is much more structured than i'm used to, with everyone in the department taking morning and afternoon breaks and lunch at relatively the same time. no one gets to the office very early and everyone leaves on time. it's definitely an adjustment for me, but i like it - it creates a sense of community.

after two days, i've remembered what its like to pack a lunch, spent two hours commuting, and finished my first project proof. i'm already looking forward to monday!!

much love,
thehoddy