So I'm getting a late start.
And I don't know what I'm doing here. But my friend and co-worker, Marian the Librarian, encouraged me to do this as we were discussing the latest 23 Things event. She said I'm exactly the kind of person who should be blogging. I don't know what that means, but it was a nice little ego boost. I mean I think it was. Maybe I'm wrong and she was actually insulting me. Either way, here I am.
I'm a really new librarian, but a really old worker (i.e., I've been in the workforce for a long time). In previous lives, I worked in corporate jobs, which I detested. I regularly sought opportunities to overthrow "the system" and "stick it to the man." This was, it turns out, not conducive to a productive work life. And I didn't fit in. My worldview ran completely counter to that of everyone else in my field. They just didn't get me, and I sure as hell didn't get them. I ended up having an early midlife crisis, calling my husband for the eight-millionth time from work, crying, and saying "I have to quit this job!!!" to which, on this particular occasion, he replied, "I don't think you should quit your job until you have something else lined up. We're going through a pretty nasty recession. But...do whatever you have to do." So I did.
Two years later, I have my MLS and a library job (I'm one of the lucky ones), and I am a happy girl. Really happy. I love this gig. I love this profession and the amazing people in it. They get me. I get them.
And I love technology. So here I am, I guess.
Professionally, well, I guess I should be blogging. Perhaps this will allow me to become more comfortable with writing for public consumption. I also think 23 Things has a lot to offer for a newbie like me. Guess we'll see...
It's nice to see someone else who's a little unsure of blogging for the first time, although I think you did a better job of it than I did (damn you).
ReplyDeleteGood luck, just 22 things to go:)