alas, i am fallen victim to the capitalist grind

folks... it's finally happened. I have a job.

I'm still in training right now so it's all a bit new and scary and overwhelming, especially since this is the most physically demanding job I've ever had... but I'm slowly getting the hang of it! and the money isn't too bad. it's less than I was making before, but at least I won't have to worry about random no-notice department wide layoffs here so.... pros and cons.

it's safe to say that I am crazy tired, though. I need to invest in some good shoes with arch support, because standing all day like this is killing my legs and back. I also haven't adjusted to such a big change in schedule yet, so I'm not sure when to make time for drawing and crocheting and such. right now I'm content to spend my free time decompressing and watching my roommates play video games, though. creative stuff will still happen! just at a later date.

all my coworkers seem really nice so far, as well. very different from me, lol - but super understanding and helpful so far. one of em was very excited when I said I did illustration and loved the pieces I showed her which helped me power through the pain a bit easier as well :p

as much as this job is gonna be really demanding of me, it is nice to finally feel like a Real Adult sometimes. traveling the city by myself, being a bit more independent, making some money so I can finally get start saving up for bigger things in the future (by god I will get on testosterone one day...), I love being a hermit but actually having a routine to follow definitely helps my mental state quite a lot.

anyway, time to unwind the exact same way I have been the past 5 days in a row: watching Dragon Age The Veilguard Emmrich romance playthroughs on youtube. I have become incredibly obsessed with that man as of late.