Today was my first day back at work since the 15th. After such a long absence I was worried about what calmaties would await me at Mallville Public Library. Did I lose my touch for handling the unsusal? Would I freak out? Or would I give up and just go back home? Surprisingly today I was energized, and ready to take on anything that came my way. And today almost everything came my way:
1st: Employee Called in sick with little hope of getting a sub.
2nd; Both employess (of a staff of two) called in sick at my other location.
3rd: Unplanned Meeting with City Planner - thankfully postponed
4th: Unplanned Appearance by City Manager & Head of Public Works
5th: Threatened with a felt tip pin and cussed out by an angry patron (long story trust me)
6th: Weed smokers behind the library
7th: Adult couple making out (and grossing everyone out) in front of the library
With all of this I was still able to select religous materials for the libary, help patrons with computer questions (expect for the guy who threatened me,) help folks find books, check out books, and talk to my boss of an hour.
What I did not do was read the 154 emails that await me in my inbox.
After a day like today you may wonder why I even get out of bed in the morning. But the truth of the matter is: I LOVE MY JOB!
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