52 project = sudden fail

A lot has happened in the past week since I started my little 52 photography project, including a new job! [cue happy dance] Because I will be working 40 hours a week plus keeping my retail job around, I need to postpone my project at least until the job is over or I learn how to balance my time better.

After meeting with my new manager last week and being hired officially on the spot, it was incredibly difficult for me to keep from squealing during the drive home. Even Sean was overly excited for me too and we went out to celebrate for much needed tabbouleh.

I put together some cons and pros about this amazing change because.. well, I felt like it.

con: it is unfortunately only a temporary position for at least a couple months
pro: this job is actually related to my degree that I graduated with in May 2009, finally [and it's also experience!] of course I hope it could become something more permanent or lead me to something even better.

con: I don't get to celebrate weekends because I've decided to keep my retail position and weekends are the only time I can do that without overburdening myself.
pro: keeping my second job means keeping my discount and extra pay.

con: adjusting my sleep schedule big time. before it was 2am-10/11am. now its 11[12 at the latest]- 7 at the latest.
pro: I actually like starting and leaving earlier to avoid traffic and to be able to enjoy plenty of daylight afterward.

con: having to postpone my visit to houston and not being able to see my loved ones.
pro: nothing pro about this, except that the flight was booked through southwest who is amazing for their no charge credit thingy or whatever.


So that's that.
I started today and so far it was fairly slow. All I did really was go over the manual for the equipments I'll be working on, the typical paperwork, a couple tours and meeting new people. Oh and there was a delicious catered lunch! Is it lame how excited I am about that?! They provide delicious food every Monday and Thursday. Today was filipino chicken (so good!) with jasmine rice and sauteed green bean. It's so nice to get various meals while staying healthy. =)

I hope you all had a happy Monday like I did!