The Dateable Dork

Today was my first day in our new office, and it was probably the best work day I’ve ever had, ever.  For the very first time in over five years, I was comfortable (i.e., NOT FREEZING COLD) at my desk.  I had always known that I was cold and uncomfortable at work, but I had no idea what a HUGE difference it would make just by having the heat turned up a few extra degrees.  WOW.  I was literally on the verge of tears.  In fact, when some coworkers came over to my desk to chat, and the topic of the indoor temperature came up, I started wiping my eyes and had to change the subject because I didn’t want to break down in tears in front of everybody. 

I could finally type comfortably because my fingers weren’t stiff.  I didn’t have to keep drinking tea all day and going to the bathroom every hour.  I didn’t have to wear my scarf and coat in the office, which really restricts my movement on super-cold days.  I didn’t even need the super-heavy wool sweaters that I wear to the office every single day of the year, even on 90+ degree summer days.

Do you know what this means???  Not only will I be happier and more comfortable, not only will I not run out of the office at 5:00 just to get out of the freezer, but DUDE, I can actually wear nice clothes to work now!!!!!  HOLY SHIT!  This opens up unlimited possibilities for me now, and I am just so excited at the thought!  Every single day (all year long) for the past five years, I’ve worn wool pants with a tank top, long-sleeved shirt, and heavy wool sweater to work.  Every single day.  All year long.  I had no choice – I was fucking FREEZING every day. 

But now?  Assuming the temperature in the office today is what it’s like in that building everyday?  GOD, now I can wear skirts!  And nice blouses!  SILK blouses!  And suits!  And – HOLY SHIT – maybe I can even wear short sleeves!  And sweaters with short sleeves!  And things with ruffles!  And sexy stockings!  And HOLY SHIT I AM HEMMORAGING AT THE POSSIBLITIES!

This may all sound very silly – it’s just a matter of a few degrees after all – but WOW did this make an absolutely huge difference in my day today.  It’s amazing how these things work.  Now granted, the rest of my coworkers were “too warm” all day, so I think efforts will be made to cool it down a bit in the long-term, but I have a feeling that I’ll still be better off than in my last office (i.e., the igloo).  We’ll see how it goes.  If I can go a week or two without being cold, I might just have to buy an entire new work wardrobe over the holiday break.  Now THAT would be exciting.  : )

Between this, my trip to the MOMA yesterday, and my ongoing Hugh Jackman love-haze, I’m just bursting with excitement!!!