Anatomy of an Elevator Ride

Okay - who has ever had an awkward elevator ride? I swear. . . .what is up with getting in a little miniature room with a complete stranger? We would never do that naturally - but yet, to avoid the pain of a few stairs, we do. I had the most awkward elevator ride yesterday! I was walking to work, got in the elevator, and sadly. . .i was not alone. A woman that works in the offices next to mine joined me. The ensueing 30 seconds were filled with a fog of intense awkwardness. It pressed down on me from every angle. . . do I say "how are you?" - "Nice day today. . ." "or Man alive, I wish it were friday". ??? Or - would it be better to sit in silence? It was apparent that we both were having an internal battle - to be social or a recluse? When the doors finally opened it gave me such immense releif I actually exhaled loudly.

From the elevator I then proceeded to my desk. speaking of awkard. .  let me give you a small visual of my department. there are 5 desks in the room, and yet there are only 4 corners. .. guess who's desk is parked in the middle of the room? Why yes - that would be mine! It's like i'm on display. . . so everytime I sit down, I just want to say, "Okay class, now pay attention" :) My network cable and telephone cord are stretched to my desk from across the room, and they consistenly trip my co-worker Josh. I had to pull out the duct tape and do some room-surgery, just to avoid a liability suit.

On a completely different note, I'm pleased to announce that in less than 48 hours, Harry Potter 7 is being released. I'm freaking out on the inside. well. . .that's about all there is to say about HP. Just know. . .i'm freaking out. Seriously.

On the matter of my life. .  it's great. I'm workin the corporate life now, going to meetings int he conference room, emailing clients. . .all that jazz. Life sure hits ya fast, and a part of me can't wait to get back to college. Even though I'll only be there til December - it's nice to know that I have at least 5 more months of "security". However, it's also nice to have a good job! To know that I can eat out at Taco Bell, and not have to starve for a few days after because of it. I can actually afford Taco Bell now! WOOHOO!