Refreshing

Day 3 of training at my new job and I've survived so far! Actually, I've done better than just survive. The first day was really rough. The past handful of months have consisted of me going to work and coming home to sit with my dog every single day. I would only change my schedule up if I had to go grocery shopping and the only time I would socialize with strangers is if I was forced to. I used to not be like that. Everyone used to describe me as a social butterfly and I'm not really sure when that changed.

The first two days were tough for me because I'm in a class of 22 strangers and we're all sort of forced to mingle together. I'm used to waking up at 5 AM and ending my work day at 3. Now I'm going to work at noon and getting of at 8:30. When I really think about it, it all seems so silly to me. Speaking to other humans and changing up my routine shouldn't be a big deal. They're humans! And life has no constant, but still I've lately clung to anything that will keep me in some type of routine.

And then today happened and things have gotten increasingly better. I look at people in the eye and smile at them through the hallway instead of looking down, I've made it a point to sit with total strangers each time I've had lunch, and I make conversation and keep it going with the people sitting next to me in class. IT'S REFRESHING! Going from a hermit to a butterfly again has been so amazing. And it's only day 3! Things are looking up for me. I'm doing well right now and I'm really proud of myself.