I went down to Erie Basin Marina yesterday to try and get some pictures of some sailboats out on the lake. Being Monday, there was only one, and she was piloting--not exactly picture worthy. I did take some pictures of the lighthouse on the Coast Guard base though. There is plenty of symbolism in lighthouses--to the point where they have become cliche.
Cliches are cliches for a reason.
I felt a sense of belonging walking past the Naval Park.
Having been a Quartermaster in the Navy, I have an appreciation for all things nautical--even if its just a lake.
Today:
I started my new job, or "assignment" if one chooses to be technical. First impression is very good. People seem nice, hardworking, and team oriented. The place is bigger than what I've been used to. On my last "assignment", there were just two of us, the boss and me on second shift. Even before that, when I technically had a job, the place was small, maybe 20 people. Now there are 50 plus people, and the actual building is huge.
When I first rolled up, about 10 minutes until I had to be there, the parking lot was full of cars, and everybody was sitting in their cars waiting to go in. I thought that was kind of interesting/funny. Nobody wanted to go in early, not even 10 minutes. I would've went in but I had no idea where the actual entrance was. So I waited with them, until the flock of them went in at once and I was able to figure out where to go. I had to ask around a few times to figure out who I was supposed to see, and eventually was able to find my little niche in this huge factory. It may be hard to stand out from the crowd. It'll be some time before I figure out if that is a good thing or a bad thing.
I hope this job lasts. I'd like to transfer to second shift once school starts and be able to ride this one out until I'm done with school, or sooner if I need too. Bouncing around is kind of nice, but it can be stressful.
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