Something Different
I have a 'field trip' from work tomorrow. It's not everyone's idea of exciting, but I'm quite happy about it; I'm attending a trade show in London. A good few of my colleagues are like, "Ehhhh, another trade show.", which is fair enough. But for me, it's a chance to do something completely different, see some interesting things and pick up a few trinkets. (Mostly pens and rulers with big logos on them, but still.) And attending is definitely *something different*.
I so often find myself craving 'something different'. Routine, for me, is tough. 'Same old, same old' just kills me. When there's no variety I find myself just bored and feeling like I'm spiralling downward. But when I get to do something different -- wahey!
It often seems silly in a way, because sometimes the 'something different' can be a job that's repetitive, or even a task that someone else would find boring or dull. But, to me, the 'different' part seems to be the key. I'll often happily do an administrative task (not my normal line of work) even for an enitre day, just because it's a change.
That's one thing I really enjoy about my job -- there's often a lot of variety. One day I might be out at a site doing a set job, another day I'm in the office fixing whatever puzzle comes up next, another day I'm writing up documentation, and so on. As long as things keep changing, I'm usually a pretty happy bunny.
So roll on, trade show! I'm definitely ready for a little something different!
About Me
Leanne BennettI'm an American living in England, married to a Brit and the mother of three children. I work for the local council, building and maintaining servers and networks for primary schools.
I think my background, my citizenship, my experiences and my location give me a unique take on life. Herein are my musings on such...
