Before I officially started my new position at OC’s USMC
(United States Mobilization Center), I never knew how much work goes into five celebration banquets – and I just came in on the tail end of it! My older
sister would be a asset in this situation – a master planner is needed.
Everyday at the “office” is a reminder that I’m in the place
God wants me. I wouldn’t say I’ve
done too much writing or journalism yet, but I hope that I have been an added
relief to this hectic time. Scanning, copying and minor design have been the
name of the game.
My last project, the final touches to centerpieces at the banquets, sent
me from computer to copier every 5 minutes, at least; the copier and I know
each other really well now. As does the IT department – unfortunately my
computer problems can’t be solved by “turning it off and on again.” (All my IT
Crowd lovers, I hope you get the reference.) Who knew having a Mac would be
considered a bad thing?
I’ve also found myself channeling Faith Academy’s
computer/network specialist, Kris Rickert, by running everywhere I went – my
exercise quota has been sufficiently filled. Walking is just too slow; I have
no time to waste.
Here is a little picture of my environment. I am the
youngest in the office but one – Ian Smith has me beat by two years, but he is
getting married, so that ages you, right? My cubicle is cluttered with stuff I
don’t know what to do with (it's not mine), but I’m making it work. My parents work a floor
above me and everyone know me, at least most do – there may be a few stragglers – yet
I’m not sure I know everyone, but I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that. My
boss is great and has so many ideas; when she is stressed or frustrated or
feels like it, she speaks in German – why did I take Spanish in high school
again? Knowing more German than “I love you” and “good morning” sure would be
helpful. Final thing, the whole online system the office works on has develop
some artificial intelligence and has decided to hold a personal vendetta
against me logging on – was my 14-character password too complicated?
That’s just a taste of where I’m at but this is what I didn’t
say: it’s great to be in a place that treats me like family. I love that
flexibility isn’t just a word, it’s a belief – so if I have to duck out of the
office to take my grandparents to the doctor’s office, I have the freedom to do
that. I have a boss with vision but desires for me to have my own. And finally,
in a few days, I get to travel to five different sites and talk to people about
this OC family I love and celebrate what God is doing in the world. Who could
ask for a better job?
I miss my life of the last two years everyday, but it’s nice
to have a peace about where I am and know it’s in the direction God wants me to
follow.
P.S. I would post pictures but I'm not sure what to show that's picture worthy. Let me know if an idea come to mind. Also, if you are in the Portland, Southern or Northern California area in the next couple of weeks and you want to see me, let me know so we can work something out.
