(10:09AM) I've been getting the taste of the true professional world this week. I was in a presidential conference room. The chairs were like single person sofas. Refreshments... and the most odd part for me was how everyone traded business cards. Its not weird now that I look back at it, but as I saw it happen in front of my face it just reminded me of the times I sat around with my friends trading pokemon cards and what not. I even pictured some of my colleagues in a younger form to humour myself. I was asked even for my business card, but unfortunately I don't have any available at this time. Another little thing that happened is that we all took turns presenting ourselves and I was one of the youngest with the least amount of things to say. Everyone went around saying they have their PhDs in whatever and had worked at these companies for this amount of years. I felt really lacking and super undeserving for even being in the same room with a lot of great minds. It just drove me to want more as a chemist. More knowledge, more experience, so that maybe one day I'll actually have something worthwhile to say when another time like that comes. It was a great experience, and I got to meet a lot of interesting people. Kind of like a wake up slap to the face saying "YOU NEED TO BE ONE OF THEM!" One day... one day...
(11:22AM) With all these tours and things going on around here I find it surprising that I actually do have some time to type about a couple things on my mind. Perhaps all the hecticness will come in waves instead of all at once. Either way I wanted to type about a recent purchase of mine. I recently bought a pair of glasses, blank ones, just for the sake of accessorizing. I personally feel that it gives me another layer of intelligence, and even seriousness when I wear them. The best part is they were really cheap and over the sake of the next couple months I'll probably be purchasing them in different colors, just so I can match with whatever outfit I'm wearing. I think it's really cool how the times have shifted, because growing up (and maybe a little before that) being that nerd with glasses was a one way ticket to bullyville. The rise of hipster and nerd culture has actually turned glasses into something useful in pop culture. I know a lot of people who would probably criticize me for getting them in the first place, but to that I have to say... if I believe they look good and I feel more confident wearing them, then why shouldn't I? My own sister said that yes they are good, but the idea behind them is a little silly. I actually purchased these glasses because all of my immediate family wears them I totally felt left out. If you really want to see them theres a picture up on my instagram @blueftb00by.
(1:15PM) Again, after all this time I can still manage to type. In actuality though, typing all this doesn't REALLY take up a lot of my day here. I mean these little paragraphs take about 5-10 minutes to type up unless I get really into it. Other than that it's just a tool to get some topics if my chest if I had any. It's nice to blog casually about whatever though. I've been trying to get a little more independent in the workplace. There are some samples that come in that I can absolutely take and weight out and run as if I had worked here for years. There are some other samples however, that require some thought in methods used. I want to be able to really know what I'm doing without ever having to double check with my higher up to see if I did it right. For example (without getting to into chemistry) ... theres this sample I'm currently staring at that I do have the time to run. I have a hunch of what experiment it is and under what conditions it should be run in. Something tells me I could be wrong though. As I'm typing this sentence however, I'm beginning to think that I probably can do this. But generally speaking thats the kind of thing I have to deal with concerning other samples. Sorry if it didn't make any sense. I'm really starting to get the feel of this place and it's going to be sad if and when I have to go.
(3:23PM) I've said it before and I'll say it again. The biggest reason why I enjoy working here is becasue of all the appreciation I get. Whether or not its generic, or true to the words, it does make me feel real special. I'm looking forward to the weekend. Another one to relax into... and before you know it I'll be back here Monday at 7 AM. What about the weekend makes it seem so fast? I think the worst part will be hearing that most of the college kids are finishing up their finals and now I have to listen as they enjoy their summer and I have to sit here and work. Also, theres a cake in my coworkers room that I'm supposed to get rid of. I really don't want to do so. Maybe I'll take another slice before heading off. Not much to type about this time around.. nothing worth reading I suppose. Maybe next time will be better.
ta ta kids
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