Warning: Geeks at Play

I was looking through my old photographs and came across this series of shots taken in 2002 in the office of the department I just left. It made me nostalgic for the good old days.

There’s nothing like working with a bunch of like-minded geeks to make for a happy work environment.

It has taken me a few weeks to switch gears from 1337 g33k to executive assistant. Today marks exactly one month from my start date and this past week felt like a turning point for me. It was the first time since I started that I actually felt some sense of ownership and comfort in my position. Of course, the amount of knowledge yet to be attained still outweighs the knowleged that I’ve gained, but at least the feeling of being hopelessly overwhelmed has passed.

This time last week, I was filled with trepidation, teetering on the verge of an anxiety attack. I literally spent the entire weekend dreading Monday that it nearly ruined two perfectly good days off. Depression was at the door, threatening to overtake me. Lethargy, a lack of motivation and the desire to dive into bed and hide from the world are pretty good indicators that depression is looming.

The cure? A nice, long afternoon walk with the Hubby. Good company and endorphins always work to dispel those melancholy feelings. I also did a lot of praying.

The week was not without its challenges, but I was able to approach it with a different attitude and outlook. This seemed to make a huge difference in my stress level. I just hope that I will be able to continue progressing in this positive direction. If so, before I know it, I will be embracing my job with a zeal that I previously held for my post in IT.

Well, I can hope, right?

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