My job tends to be a little...how do I say this...unnervingly stagnant at times and I work the afternoon/evening shift so I often find myself solo on the floor. I've gotten pretty creative at my desk and have found ways to entertain myself when I am alone and need a break from the edge-of-your-seat data entry I do.
I share this with you because well really, the fact that I even do the following acts entertains me even more.
When no one else is in the office I usually listen to the Virgin UK Radio station online. It streams live from London and plays some pretty fantastic music. What I've been doing a lot lately is e-mailing the on-air DJ. Only a mere commercial break later I then hear a friendly, shout out from five hours ahead. It thrills me for about three minutes and then I get back to work. The little things people, remember the little things.
Occasionally in my job I have to venture from the 9th floor to the basement floor to gather some more information (a big word for data) that will eventually be entered into the computer. Since I do work during quieter hours, like I mentioned, I am often in the elevator by myself. When these daily occurances arise I am also wearing high heels. And to get my blood moving... I find myself tap dancing in the elevator. And then sometimes breaking out into a full dance routine while I am confined in the small metal box as it slides downstairs. You must remember I sit for about four hours at a time and get very antsy. So a dance break is really just a side effect of all that sitting and crazy, intense inputting I do.
I mean, it could be worse. I could sing. And if you know me- then you know, me singing would make any situation quite worse. Okay- now judge away.
But I promise, the next time you're in the elevator and got a couple floors to go, you may find yourself 'breaking it down' when no ones looking. You may think it's a one time thing, but believe me I was singing a similar tune once. Well not singing, obviously...but you know what I mean.
(Also, just to compare: the two most non-work related activities normal people do at work are searching for a new job and blogging.)
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You should definitely get up, sing and dance as often as possible. You have too much energy not to.
And don't worry. Everyone pays their dues with jobs they hate. It just makes it that much sweeter when you land the dream job.
*Love from the one with the large protruding belly back home* :-)
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