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started work today. I'm back at the DOB, which is where I've worked the past two summers. But I actually didn't know what unit I would be in until today. I'd been hired by Katie's old boss, along with Katie. She's the head of enforcement, so I thought I'd be working in enforcement. But it turned out that someone else had requested two interns and then decided he didn't need them, so Katie's old boss, such a sweet woman, took both spots and hired Katie and I (actually, she hired Katie and then when she found out I didn't have a job, sort of manipulated things to get me as well--she's awesome) and then I ended up actually. . . back at the model code program!!

i've worked at the MCP the previous two years, as many of you know, but now i'm with a different unit. It's totally strange. But it's ok. I'm still working with people that I know, even if I don't know them as well. And I can go visit my old co-workers, so it's all good. In fact, I visited them today. Because first I was brought up to their area, and then brought down to where I'm actually working--which is much nicer because it isn't the floor that the commissioner is on, so everything is a little more casual. And I have a double-sized cubicle--score! Not that I need the room.

I just hope I'll be kept busy with work that I'm confident of my ability to complete. It seems more likely here than it did with my old unit, actually. I'm being optimistic! Today I spent some time trying to look busy, but I also had some stuff to actually do, so that was ok. I just feel bad, because I'm supposed to be helping people and at this stage, when I'm constantly asking for work, I'm not only not helping, I'm creating more work. But soon that sort of thing will even out. I was told some of what's done, so I know that there will be stuff for me to do.

So, yeah. That seems good. It's funny. I totally did not think I would be working with people I know. It's really nice. And the person I was assigned to help is one of my favorite people in the MCP, who's always been really nice to me.

Also, today--totally productive! I think because I knew I had so little time, since I get home at six, I couldn't relax until I got stuff done. And I did! I filled out three forms for Arcadia, and one of them was the homestay form which was annoying. But the homestay is three days, so if I didn't capture my essence perfectly, it doesn't matter if I don't get matched up perfectly. And I took all these winter clothes out of my dresser, thereby making room for the basket and pile of clothes in my room to go into my dresser. And I did a whole bunch of ironing! So I am reading for action.

Also, watched Wishbone: The Prince and the Pooch. By Mo Rocca!!! AMAZING. I find it hilarious and awesome that Mo Rocca wrote Wishbone episodes. I have even more respect for him now. Seriously, Wishbone is such a high quality show. I love it and worship it. One of the best children's programs ever created, I think. Up there with Sesame Street and Reading Rainbow. (ahhh, Levar Burton!!)

And now I need to read a little more Timmy!fic and then take a shower and then go to bed!