my new boss

Today I met Dr. Martin, my advisor and boss.

First I started my day exhanging the shirt I bought for Noah at the Hub. Then I hiked up to Dr. Martin's office, and just sat in the oak grove for awhile cooling down from my hike and reading a book. A girl walked by and asked me for directions, and I had to tell her I was new too. I must look like I belong though, which is great. Finally went inside, and got added to payroll, yay for paychecks! That took awhile because the guy helping me didn't know much. Then I made my way to the 4th floor to see Dr. Martin. What a beautiful building, with chandeliers and big oak tables to sit at to study, it's awesome.
So then I went to his office and my first impression was he is a jolly looking man. When he smiles he purses his lips together, it's just funny. He's probably around 50, bald like my dad, wearing shorts and a t-shirt like Tibbetts would wear. And the grad student, Jeff, that I met earlier, was there too. I'll be seeing him a lot I guess.
So first he gave me keys to his office and the building that the department is in. I'm a geek, but I was so giddy over that! Then he ran down my job really quick. Ready for this? I get paid for 20 hours of work a week...to mainly grade discussion papers for ONE of his classes. Big wow. Although...I didn't check to see how many students are in this class...but I don't think it's one of the large ones. I also have to photocopy some stuff to put in the library on reserve, and I might be helping with his research on ethics (not fun). That's about it so far. He told me, some weeks he'll not have 20 hours of work for me to do, some weeks, he'll need 25. I think I can do that. And no advising center, woohoo! So I'm pretty darn happy with my job.
As for Dr. Martin, I think he's pretty cool. I would say a lot like Tibbetts, but even more friendly. He's into animals, like Parsons, and is looking for a pet sitter. Can't say I would do birds and lizards and a snake though, ick! He told me places to go see, and eat, and do. And he's known for supporting the "odd" dissertations, so he's probably going to end up as my mentor. I couldn't be happier.
I went to financial aid, and boy they aren't organized here. Then I went to the health center, which isn't free like cal-state. $30 for them to give me antibiotics for this staph infection. Then I missed the bus and had to hang out for an hour. Needless to say, I was exhausted when I got home.
I was just about to go over to the Meadows to get ice cream for the first time, and Carroll called me over to see her place. Wow...it is jammed packed with knickknacks. Stuff on her walls though, so I decided oh yes, I'm hanging things in my place. Her kitchen is yellow too, so I'm tempted to paint. She gave me her number, and we've decided to go to the fair together next week. Then I got to see Jeff and Debbie's house, much less crowded, and Jeff gave me a peach scented candle as a house warming gift. I have really great neighbors.
Haven't gotten to the Meadows though. Debating going there now before dinner. Made tuna casserole in my little toaster oven, and froze half for another night. I think it'll be an early night tonight. At least it was a good day :)