Last night I worked until 8:00 pm as
usual. Many called wondering if we were going to close early because of the
cold. Before the evening was over, people came seeking some entertainment
because of low temps predicted for the next two days. School had been cancelled
already. Interesting that some wanted books, some wanted DVDs and some wanted a
few of both. Sometimes discussions took place about the amount that was needed
for the expected time. Reminded me of the “run on the grocery stores before a
storm.” I had expected to do quite a bit of cataloging, however patrons come
first.
My boss is spending money on buying
books just now so my desk is full and overflowing onto a cart. Taking time off
for weather has not helped that situation one bit. The new cataloging software
also means that I do not move as fast as I have in the past. That is, not so
fast for cataloging as well as checking out/in items for patrons. My brain is
learning, learning. Learning, at this stage of my life, demands more time to
get stuck in the brain folds.
Instead of working in the
afternoon/evening today, I went in the morning/afternoon. I did leave early,
but I could have easily stayed longer. The temperature was not below zero, but
close. The wind however had become stronger or so it seemed. I felt a little
guilty for leaving early after I had driven home through the weather without
incident. I do not work tomorrow so it requires no decision. Leroy’s boss from
the museum called and said, “You do not have to come because the museum is
closed tomorrow.”
Can we stand being stuck in the house
together for a day?
Paula
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