I've noticed among my friends (and self) that keeping a blog updated is not a high priority. This wouldn't be so obvious if this blog software didn't highlight the date. I mean, sometimes the date is interesting, but if it's more than a month ago, does it matter as much?

I went to the court house on Monday to do my civic duty as a juror on a trial. I jokingly told my new team mates that I was probably too opinionated to be selected for a jury. Little did I realize how correct I was. After interviews all morning and a bit after lunch, I had no sooner moved into the jury box and sat down to enjoy the nice squishy chair, which was much more comfortable than the courtroom pews, than the Defence thanked me and asked me to leave.

 

I thought I would be a great juror, and was looking forward to a nice short trial. When I got back to the main jury room, the woman told me (and the others from my trial who had been banished) that we were free to go, our services were no longer required. I was disappointed, but it works out best in the end, since I have so much work to do at work.

 

I hope they call me up again, I would like another shot.

I'm now an analyst for a consulting company. It's a great team of people, I just started today, and WOW am I impressed already! They had their monthly company meeting, where they introduce the new hires, talk about the company's progress, and then read all the kudo emails that have come in for various employees and project teams from either other employees or customers. I was amazed at their culture and how strongly they want to keep it going! There are a lot of smiling people around, it's a bit unnerving, but I think I'll get used to it.

I'm leaving my current job in 4 days! I'm so excited for vacation and a new position. The new company continues to amaze me as I learn more about it. YIPPEE!!!