Year Two, Day 257: Zita, Church Secretary :)

I'm in my library office. In between jobs.

I survived my first day on my new part time church secretary job! I think I am going to like it there!

I was mostly worried about waking up early enough to get there on time. I was cutting it close. Should have gotten up earlier. I am really attached to my morning routine. I had to cut a few things off of my usual schedule.

I missed my first bus, so I walked to my second bus. Second bus came right on time. My next bus came right on time. By then however I only had 15 minutes to make it to the church. I could have waited for my next bus, but was worried. It was the "iffy" bus I had heard about. If it was late, it would be too late for my to walk the 3/4 mile to the church.

It was a lovely day out. I even spotted a glowing orb in the sky behind a cloud. The sun! I had worn my running shoes and packed my "church secretary" shoes in my backpack. So I decided I could make it to the church in time if I walked briskly!

So briskly I walked! And about halfway there I turned around and saw the iffy bus. It was actually earlier than scheduled. And I was in between bus stops. I turned around and waved. Amazingly, the driver stopped. I hopped on, thanking her profusely. I told her it was my first day on the job. I couldn't believe she actually stopped for me. I don't think I've ever had a bus stop in between stops on my wave.

She smiled and said she likes to help. I told her I was working at the church. She said, "Let me drop you off right in front!" Again, I was amazed. Until I realized the bus stop was right in front of the church.

Oh well. I hopped off and through on my church shoes. Made it to the office door. Five minutes early!

The pastor herself was running a bit late. So I got off to a good start.


My church office

She sat down and went through my duties. It turns out the last secretary left without much notice and the pastor herself is rather new, so we are redesigning the job description to suit us both.

Would tell you more, but I have to catch a bus. Story of my life...

Happy Monday!

Peace,

Z :)

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