The New Girl

Well I did it. I made it through the first week of the new job...unscathed. I was nervous for sure. I've never really done anything like this but I did, and it went even more smoothly than I could have hoped for. My first day I woke up nice and early (which is always easier when you're new to something!) and got Duke and I on a routine. I was worried about leaving him at home all day, but he did great! Looks like he's learning new things too. I was intimidated at first by some elements of my job. The system and equipment they use is really different. It all really functions the same in the end, but everything looked foreign to me, so I knew that would take some time to get used to. Luckily Frank from the morning show, Marc & Kim & Frank, worked with me all last week to make sure that I understood everything and felt comfortable before starting full on with my mid day shift. Pretty much everything went like I had hoped. The only major excitement was me fainting on the 3rd day of work! Seriously?! Yes that happened. I usually wait until I know people a little better before fainting on them....but since I was in the spirit of trying new things, I figured what the heck! Justin was able to come this past weekend and spend it with me. It was great. Just me, him, and Duke. We had a really good time, and Justin was able to see the little bits of Knoxville  that I knew to show him. We rounded off the weekend at Market square, eating lunch and having mimosas and wine at Bella Luna, an Italian Restaurant. It was sad to see the weekend end so quickly and watch him have to go back home, but I'm hoping it will get easier as we do it more. Next I get to visit him! Which means Dusti back in Charlotte! Which means Justin, family, AND friends. So I started off my full week of work today and began my mid day shift. I was nervous for sure, but felt a sense of confidence at the same time that I would be just fine. I had all of these people that had taught me how to do this, and who believed in me and were rooting for me. It's a great feeling. I got through my shift with no problems at all! I was able to really let my personality through, and that was what was most important to me, because without that, I'm just a robot. I was glued to the Facebook, excited yet a little worried to see what the listeners thought of me. It's one thing to win over your office, it's a totally different ballgame when you're trying to win over your listeners. They are the toughest critics. They don't owe you anything, and they will never hesitate to tell you what they think. So far....I'm happy to report I had some very good feedback from listeners. WHEW! And they have no idea how much their comments meant to me. It gives me that much more motivation to get back in there tomorrow and the next day and the next and be the best I can be..for them. sadxzxsdf (and that little bit was from Duke as he ran across my computer) He says hi!