Hey All! It’s been a few since I’ve been on here. My goal was to write every day, but you know what? Being home every day just working doesn’t exactly lend itself to riveting storytelling or edge-of-your-seat intrigue. This would be the part in the book that is skipped over in a brief sentence or so. “Weeks from working from home passed until one day. . .” So yeah, sorry. (Not that sorry)

It’s been really nice to see Ellie learn on a daily basis and be a part of her education. I have also really enjoyed just having her around. I know this seems to be the opposite of what most people are saying nowadays, but I miss Ellie a lot during the days when I’m at work. She’s a hoot to be around and is very good at entertaining herself most of the time. This isn’t meant to be a brag or anything, just what’s currently going on.

Overall, I’ve enjoyed working remotely even with the added layer of being teacher. That being said, I’ll be very glad when she’s able to be schooled normally again. Forsooth, I am not an educator. Eighty percent of who she’s learning from is from Ms. YouTube (at least on my end. Brett takes over educating after lunch). Her being the social butterfly she is really misses her friends and getting out. She’s been sending friends and family Marco Polo messages to stay in touch.

I’ve also liked the flexible working schedule. I still stick to my normal hours for consistency, but I can sit out on the deck and work if I wanted to. I can get some laundry started when I’m on a quick break. I do miss being around my co-workers and being able to have the more organic chats about problems. Zoom meetings are just more formal and intentional since you have to find a time that works and have a purpose for them (even if it is just to chat and catch up).

Work-wise, I’m learning more and more about how to set up data for tests and writing tests, and debugging tests. That’s all new and exciting. I don’t have a ton to report on that since I’m still figuring it out and developing an understanding of it. I’ve had to remind myself over and over that learning is hard. Learning takes time and is a process. I can’t know everything immediately.

What have you been learning about? Either from your work from home experience or at work? Let me know!

-Rachel