5.27.2005

A post from an empty office...well, I'm here

So, I’m at my internship…sitting….in an office by myself…with nothing to do. Yep…it’s great. The past two days have been a bit uneventful. Yesterday until lunch was good. My boss and I planned the DVD that I’ll be working on. We were supposed to have meetings in the afternoon but they didn’t happen. So, I sat for most of the afternoon wondering what I should be doing and hoping no one walked in as I checked my email…kind of like I’m hoping no one will walk in now. Today my boss will be out most of the day and I’m supposed to talk to a bunch of people about what they’d like for their portions of the DVD, but as of yet (9:20 AM), no one is here. I wonder when they’ll turn up. Dad said I could go home if I wanted, but I thought I’d wait around for a while since there’s not much for me to do at home either and I’ll feel guilty if I’m not doing something incredibly industrious and productive (like mass producing complicated machinery on a robot operated assembly line).

So far my time in New Jersey has been…what’s the right word?….okay. It hasn’t been awful. I’ve met a lot of people and have slept well. But last night I found myself crying for an hour or so as I lay in bed for one reason or another. I’m probably lonely, but I can’t really identify that as the culprit. Although, I’m pretty sure loneliness and my discomfort in new situations is the cause. I’ve been very quiet…observing and watching and not being very comfortable with myself. Ugh. I don’t like being like this. But I know I’ll be completely normal in a week, so I’m not worried.

What other cheery things can I tell you? My face wash (that until last week I thought I could only get from my dermatologist) is on its way to my bright, little face after an online purchase. It’s coming to provide soft, clear skin for six more months. After running out last week I’ve been using Dove soap. If I don’t get something else quickly I shall revert back to my blemish-ridden state and no one wants that, least of all me.

I’m wondering what I’ll do with myself this weekend. Dad wants me to help him reshingle the roof. That should be an interesting experience. Beyond that I don’t have too many plans. I miss people more when I don’t have Amy and Mom. I know I have Dad and Deb, but I’m still not very Dani-like around them so I feel subdued and hidden.

How are all of you doing? Hmm…exciting things happening? Adventures? Jobs? Summer romances….Well, perhaps I’ll wander the halls once again in search of other humans. See you lovely folks later.

3 Comments:

Blogger random side of caryn said...

hi Dani love! So glad to hear New Jersey isn't awful. I'm praying for you like crazy. Suddenly any good encouraging comments I felt like leaving all seem very dull and unfeeling. Alas, I can only hope my effort comes across in the manner I had first intended. I will try to call once more before I board to Spain on Tuesday. Love you dearly!

May 28, 2005 at 12:16 PM  
Blogger David said...

Hi Dani,

Not much to say except that I'm glad you're blogging again. I plan to keep up with your musings.

Here's hoping that you find more to do at your internship soon.

David

May 29, 2005 at 4:49 PM  
Blogger Amy said...

Well, we're a pair, aren't we?
You move away for the summer and we both inexplicably disolve into puddles of tears. (Does disolve have one s, or two? Dissolve. Hmmm...)
I'm going to post about my new job on my blog, if you're interested. It's oh-so-exciting.
Call me sometime, Buster. And not just to ask about capitalization.

Oh, PS, Mom and Bruce are putting in the new countertop as we speak. The afternoon has been, well...interesting. You know how it is. I love you.

June 4, 2005 at 4:49 PM  

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