I've recently read a ton of graphic novels and memoirs - some I loved and others not so much but were still a thrill to read. Guts by Raina Telgemeier I am always on the lookout for Raina Telgemeier's comics, so when I found Guts available at my library's Overdrive catalog last year, I had to request it right away. Her comics are always delightful, designed for the middle-grade audience, and written very well. Guts is a continuation of her Smile nonfiction graphic memoir series (see Smile and Sisters ) and recounts a period in her childhood when she experienced IBS for the first time. When Raina wakes up one night with an upset tummy, she just assumes it's a stomach bug as her mom is also showing the same symptoms. But when it doesn't go away soon but is instead influenced by the daily highs and lows of being a middle grader - good friends, not so good ones, and then the bullies, she realizes there's something else going on. If you have not read the previous
As most of you know, I just started work this past week. It's a software engineering profile with a communications company. Before grad school, I had already worked two years, so industry is not a new experience for me. Still, any new job is always a new thing, and means a lot of learning during the first few weeks. And that's how my last week looked like.
After two years of a carefree lifestyle (I could take days off when I wished, deadlines weren't rigid), I'm now trying to mold my lifestyle into a more disciplined one. I was already used to a routine, but this new routine means sleeping even early (trying to get used to this), waking up even early (struggling with this too), and coming home to do anything but work (this I could get used to). I love the coming home part. It still feels too good to be true that I'm home and can watch a movie or read a book without worrying about deadlines (yet). That said, I loved my first week back at work. I haven't yet got into any rigorous work, but that's only a matter of time. It was fun learning new stuff, having my own cubicle and meeting new people professionally.
Although it was an easy week work-wise, I was still very tired each day after reaching home. I'm putting that up as a case of first-work-week syndrome. The dreaded syndrome didn't even let me have an hour of peaceful reading. Of course, the best part of coming home is my daily relaxing cup of tea, without which I surely can't unknot.
I did a little reading yesterday and hope to keep the rhythm going. Meanwhile, I'm still catching up on the blogs on my reader, but the end looks to be in sight. I also have some plans for my blog, that I'm thinking of - just waiting for a few nuts and bolts to tighten. And hey, Fall's here - what TV show are you most looking forward to? (My answers - Glee and Vampire Diaries!)
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No worries about not reading. You will..
Here is my Sunday Salon post!
Now that I'm "retired/free lance," I still get up very early. After thirty years of it, my brain is programmed for it!
Hope you enjoy your schedule...looking forward to what you're planning for your blog.
I'm excited about the fall TV schedule too!
http://accidentalmoments.wordpress.com/2010/09/05/the-sunday-salon-labor-day-weekend/
As for TV shows...I'm definitely (obviously) looking forward to Vampire Diaries!!! And then, it would be Fringe, my absolute favorite show ever. Other than that, there are quite a few, but none that really pop out.
:-)
My favorite fall TV show coming up? House!
I am just really excited that I won't have to watch anymore reruns! Seriously, between reruns and the crappy movies that "someone" has been picking from Netflix, I am ready to revolt.
The getting up early is still tough, as is so little free time.
Glad your first week went well; enjoy.
Glad that the job is going well and how fortunate that you have a four day work week right off the bat :)