Mediocrity Is Highly Underrated

This quote is from a cartoon I saw years ago when my children were little. The graphic is a mother and grandmother having tea in the kitchen while the children are playing outside.

Life doesn't always have to be in Big Bang mode to be good.

And so it is in LibraryLand. I like to look up from the Info desk sometimes and take in my surroundings. How nice it is to see patrons enjoying themselves. Patrons at the stacks scanning a book or looking over shelves, people at computers that are working properly, people working diligently at tables, maybe someone in the magazine section, families in the J area, and neighbors greeting one another.

We don't have to be conducting "over the top" programming to be servicing the community. Don't misunderstand, I love the programs, too--but simple contentment for the everyday rhythm of the library is a good thing as well.

Getting the Hang of Things

Well, I've had to admit defeat in my goal to print less (not just in LATI but always). I find the material to be confusing enough that I have to have a hard copy to organize my work flow. Also, I printed a 6 month blank calendar to keep in the front of my binder. Whenever I see a date (or deadline) I mark it on there. So I don't have to have to worry if I am missing something and I don't have to retrace my steps to find something I have a vague recollection of.

A Better Day

Feeling a bit more pulled together today. Able to proceed in an orderly fashion. Hope to backtrack a few steps to really try to understand some of the work I've been zooming through.

7.5 Habits of Lifelong Learners

Great summary and very motivating.

The easiest habit for me is number one: Begin with the end in mind. That's in sync w/ some of my personal living philosophies.

The toughest habit for me is number 7.5: Play. See above--I tend to get focussed on the end of the journey and forget to enjoy the trip. Will have to work harder at playing ... hmm, is that an oxymoron?

Technology Trip Ups

The learning curve has been steep. Lots of technology oops. Our computer lab at headquarters spent about an hour today cleaning some old "stuff" off the computer I'm using and installing necessary and updated programs. Lots of other tech bumps along the way.

Next week will be frustrating too as I will probably be moved to a different computer. We'll see.

Perhaps the glitches are all behind me and I can really dig in and gain some momentum on LATI. Feeling left back at the gate and playing catch up.

First Date

Looking forward to getting to know you.