and so it begins

Way back in the day when I announced I was planning to start working from home again, I said that my hope was that I would be in my new position by October 1st. Yesterday that became a reality. And it was October 1st. Go Figure. On September 15th when I was advised that I would be taking my computer and starting to work at home I was thrilled. After delays upon delays and many days of being what felt like a prisoner in my home due to waiting for this tech and that tech to come, yesterday I started.

It was great. I loved being by myself, in a quiet environment where I could concentrate fully and not be easily distracted by what was going on around me. I loved being able to finish my shift at 7pm and at 7:04pm be downstairs sitting with my family, hearing about their day. I don't know what took 4 minutes, but that's better than an hour!

I was nervous about Ketchup and how he would react. I was concerned about anyone ringing the bell, knocking on the door. I have to admit, I had a stomach ache. But he did great. He only barked twice and both of those times were solitary one barks. I was impressed with him. Craig disconnecting the doorbell and the big sign on the door didn't hurt either - haha.

So now I am home, working my 40 hours a week, not travelling 2 hours a day, able to take the boys to school and pick them up, able to put in a load of laundry or get supper started on my break, and I am thrilled with all of that. I have signed a two year contract and as of now I don't have any regrets. It's still early and I know there will be days when I will wish I was around my co-workers, but yesterday was not that day. And I don't think today will be either.

Thanks to everyone who has supported this decision. I appreciate all your kindness.