and make julienne fries!I'm very grateful for my job and my profession, especially in these uncertain economic times. I know I sometimes complain or get discouraged, but really, I have nothing to complain about: I have a steady and sufficient income, nice hours, good benefits, my own office, the ability to listen to KBAQ all day, as much contact with others as I wish, the option to telecommute every now and then, and I work with some fantastic people! So far, my job is not in jeopardy and is not likely to be so even with the State and University's dire budget situation. (Yes, I know this picture is not ASU's Hayden Library, but humor me).
Additionally, I have the privilege to work in a growing, rapidly changing, never boring field, that provides intellectual stimulation, a wide variety of subjects and tasks to do, and that puts me on the cutting edge of both print materials (I have access to all the books I could ever want!) and technological innovation! What more could anyone ask from a career?
Finally, I'm terribly grateful that both Chris and I have a steady income that keeps us able to live and do what we wish, for the most part. We have a home, a car, a savings account, and are able to buy all the necessities of life. We can subscribe to symphony and opera tickets. We can afford to play the video games we want. I often say that I consider myself rich, and I truly don't know what more I could ask for.
