Wednesday, July 22, 2009

the quirks

having a new job brings about different challenges and perks, but mine has also has very comical quirks.

i love the people in my office. The counselors, in particular, are hilarious. Some would joke that we are "the face of CBU," since we are often the first encounter that people have with someone from CBU, and our job is to paint a picture of the school in order to get people to come. But let me tell you, this face is usually laughing.

We all work in adjoining cubicles, though i prefer to call them cubbies. the lack of privacy allows for prime eves dropping, sarcasm, and quick answers. maybe the romance of it all will wear off, but right now i really enjoy the atmosphere at work.

The other positive aspect of the job is the fact that i interact with different people all of the time. At times it is draining, but in hindsight, its always funny. i am mastering the courtesy laugh and realizing how differently God created each person. I have talked to a man that centered our entire conversation around Stephen King novels and movies, a girl who gave me a long list of what to look for in a "real man," another girl who educated me about Nor Cal "lingo" as well as the varying prices of marijuana in the state, along with a number of other entertaining individuals.

i will start posting the story-worthy interactions.

4 comments:

The Hofschroer's said...

I will be wondering from now on if I am getting the courtesy laugh from you!!! jk...
*amy*

KS said...

Oh... Just wait until you start going to college fairs... They are really fun, but on a number of occasions CBU would be mistaken for UCR and anything else except California Baptist University.

melissa o said...

Ohmygosh, the courtesy laugh. SO TRUE.

Claire said...

Wow, sounds like some good stories headed our way!

Oh, and I'm back, and here every day this week but Friday. Call whenever!