I finished my first week at work!

My superiors were a bit slow to give me things to do at first, but they're picking up the pace. I've been practicing my time management skills as I switch between a short-term project and a more long-term one. The former involves researching prominent figures in the field of education reform, while the latter is making a list of various data sets that contain educational attainment statistics. Even though I'm basically just scouring google search results for the first assignment, it's been interesting to read about the field. Sometimes I get distracted and click on links that lead me to fervent reactionary articles from teachers and the like. The downside is, trying to synthesize my own view on an issue is quite difficult when I consider all the various interests at stake. 

In general, work has been fun. So far, I've met almost everyone, except perhaps the most important person of all - the RA that shares my relatively uncommon last name. Yesterday, we had a staff meeting and I helped my supervisor carry back coffee and the giant - approximately the size of my face - cookies that we bought at a nearby bakery. Due to the absence of my long-lost cousin, who is rumored to eat a lot, the cookies were not finished by the end of the meeting. Someone suggested leaving them on his desk, but apparently last time food was left in his office, some sort of incident with a mouse followed the next day. I suppose it's nice to know that such problems are not unique to my dorm. 

After work yesterday, there was a reception for interns and new employees which was a great opportunity for me to meet people, or more accurately, shove free appetizers into my mouth. I did meet people, though, including a Wellesley girl who gave me a knowing nod when I answered her question about where I go to school. She understood what I meant when I asked if she visits, readily admitting that she does - mostly to go to the clubs. 

In other news, I am finally getting the rest of my stuff tomorrow from my brother who is kindly bringing it over. Soon, people at work will know that I own articles of clothing besides the same 4 black skirts!