Aftermath

So, I went to work today. In fact, I left twice - as it was raining I couldn't walk, so I wanted to buy a faresaver ticket book for the bus ride - only none of the shops selling them were open at 8m (bastards). Then I had to go back home to get the exact fare the busses require before I could set off properly.

And I did learn something new today - previously I knew absolutely nothing about horse racing, and now I understand the secret language and can bet with the best of them (well, in theory anyway). You know, go to the teller and say "Abracadabra, $1 Trifecta Key on 1 with 2-3-4" and pay your $6. Kind of cool.

Otherwise - just getting to know the product, in and out. I was told that I was thrown to the deep end with this project, but so far it's not too bad and nothing I can't handle. I had sushi for lunch - these people don't seem to be that social and the custom seems to be that everyone eats by themselves. There are tons of good places to eat around here though, so it'll take a while before I've canvased them all.

I'm just thoroughly exhausted and sweaty and dirty now, and I think I'll need a shower followed by a good meal and some sleep. I don't know - feeling a bit melancholy, maybe I was expecting too much from my first day. Or maybe it's just that I got used to the exeptionally good athmosphere at my previous job that I'm expecting miracles now. Giving it time.

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