Work in Progress

Nine years ago, Eve went to grade one and I started my Library and Information Technology Diploma.

Two years ago, I finished all my coursework.

Eight months ago, I finished my second placement.

Four months ago, I applied to the school board to get on the supply list.

I got an interview. I went to the wrong school. I went to the right school.

Three months ago I got an offer that was contingent upon sending a bunch of documents and an electronic confirmation that I had done a health and safety course.

Two months and three weeks ago, I was still trying to get the frigging electronic confirmation to go through.

Two months ago, I finally got officially added to the list as a casual library technician for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

Today was the first time (apart from some website testing for a friend) that I did paid work since before I had kids.

In this cute little school library. For some library tech who was kind enough to get sick or have an appointment today. 

I was terrified my log-in credentials wouldn't work, but they did! Look! That's my name, all official-like.

Eve sent me this text. 

She said she was proud of me. And in the grand scheme of things, this thing is small. But I think I'm proud of me too.

(Back to Books 2017 tomorrow)

Comments

Jenny said…
Congratulations!!! I taught pre-K for a year and a half and the library is where I would sneak off whenever possible.
January 9, 2018 at 4:15 PM
Nicole said…
I’m so proud of you too! So proud!!! You did it, my friend, you did it.
January 9, 2018 at 4:19 PM
Shan said…
This is amazing. Super proud of you my friend!
January 9, 2018 at 7:17 PM
Marilyn (A Lot of Loves) said…
Super fantabulous!!! Love this!
January 9, 2018 at 11:19 PM
Lynn said…
I'm so proud of you too!! Hope it was an amazing first day.
January 10, 2018 at 3:38 AM
Julie Leclair said…
Stupid proud of you!! The first of many days in the libraries of the OCDSB. Awesome sauce.
January 10, 2018 at 4:54 AM
Collette said…
I bet you left the place better than it was when you arrived. Proud of you, baby!
January 10, 2018 at 12:46 PM
Unknown said…
Congratulations, colleague! The OCDSB is sooooooo lucky to have you! 😃
January 10, 2018 at 1:53 PM
Dimitra said…
Soooo proud of you! Congratulations my sweet friend! Xo
January 12, 2018 at 5:57 AM
Common Household Mom said…
I'm a little late to the party, but I wanted to add my congratulations. Librarians are wonderful.
January 18, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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