The Big Day is Less Than 24 Hours Away

This has been about two months in the making, but as of 9am tomorrow I report for orientation for my new job working for DORS. I've been excited, anxious, and nervous to begin this job and I've been spending much of today preparing and worrying a bit for tomorrow.

As for preparations, I've reviwed over all my benefit and tax forms, used mapquest to get the directions to and from, gathered whatever necessary documentation, and picked out a nice outfit tomorrow consisting of gray kahkis, a blue shirt, and a grayish/blue pattern tie. Earlier today I visited my favorite barber shop and had my hair trimmed up. I kinda wanted to buzz my hair off again like I did in September, but since I'll be working an office job I want to keep things conservative. I'm sure when I get in there and warm up to everyone I can act like myself. Anyway, as far as looks, directions, and having all the proper paperwork is concerned, I'm good to go.

As for worries, When driving from the barber shop, I noticed that the "check engine" light came on in my car and I hope that's nothing serious. Last week, I took my car in for some minor winterization work, such as an oil and fluid changes. I was informed by the dealership mechanics that my car needed some other repairs. I went ahead and made an appointment for this friday to have all that stuff taken care of, but now that I see this light on in my car, I'm half affraid something will happen en route to my new job. I just hope things hold up until friday when I do take it in for work. My other worry is about the job itself. I hope this job will keep me busy/challanged. I know some government jobs can be very borring and in most cases a person can finish his/her work in a couple hours and then spend the rest of the day fooling around onlineor whatever.

All in all, I should just focus on preparing for tomorrow and not get too carried away with worries. I still need to give the job a try before I wonder what the work/atmosphere will be like. Although my car could be a legitimate worry, I know in many cases the "check engine" light can come up for many trivial reasons and I did call my friend Daniel (who is a mechainc) to come check up on my car later today. I just wish tomorrow were here, but since it isn't, I'm goning to concentrate on enjoying today to the best of my ability. As they said in the musical "RENT"........."No day but today" and I couldn't think of any better words to live by : )