Some of you know I changed careers recently, I took my camera to my hovel today for a few snaps. Here's an inside look at the bowels of the University of IL main library stacks...
Here is my hovel, the walls are made of brick and steel:
This is the closest window, about 30 feet away:
This is one of the six hallways I have to navigate to get to my hovel:
I LOVE my job and I love the 1870's building where I work!
Anyone else want to share some pics of their workplace??
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10-24-2007, 03:06 PM #1
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10-24-2007, 03:09 PM #2
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How fun! Thanks for sharing the picts!
I'd share mine but I am a Social Worker and the homes I go into require a hazmat suit and an incredible stomach to handle the stench
Just kidding, only a few of them are that bad.
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10-24-2007, 03:24 PM #3
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The career I just switched OUT of was mental health so I hear you.
Originally Posted by Flybye
How fun! Thanks for sharing the picts!
I'd share mine but I am a Social Worker and the homes I go into require a hazmat suit and an incredible stomach to handle the stench
Just kidding, only a few of them are that bad.
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10-24-2007, 03:35 PM #4
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Oh, that's right! You switched from a very high-stress mental health job to library science, right? And you're liking it, I gather. That's great.
"My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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10-24-2007, 03:47 PM #5
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I'm having a ball!! I supervise 40 students who wander around 17 decks of books trying to hide from me and spend their time texting instead of shelving books. Originally Posted by salsabike
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10-24-2007, 03:51 PM #6
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Ha, I love it!
"My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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10-28-2007, 04:19 AM #7
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Yeah, I remember those days. Velveeta dripping off a ceiling fan.....chickens running in and out of the front door.....wait! There is NO front door! Originally Posted by Flybye
I'd share mine but I am a Social Worker and the homes I go into require a hazmat suit and an incredible stomach to handle the stench
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10-28-2007, 04:37 AM #8
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oh my fb & sundial...
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10-28-2007, 04:52 AM #9
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This is such a great thread. I really enjoy seeing the interesting jobs TE'ers have. Here's a glimpse of my little world:
This is the gallery I used to have on the historic square of our little town.
This is my new studio space built above the garage.
Another view of my studio.
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10-28-2007, 05:09 AM #10
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WOW! Sundial, that is AWESOME!!!
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10-28-2007, 05:12 AM #11
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Thanks Sandra!
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10-28-2007, 05:44 AM #12
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Ha! Now I KNOW you're from Arkansas!! Originally Posted by sundial
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10-28-2007, 06:54 AM #13
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I always enjoyed opening the refrigerator door and having a cascade of cockroaches spill out. Or having to tip toe amongst the dog poop on the floor, or... Have I mentioned I LOVE the Library? Originally Posted by sundial
Sundial - Gorgeous space!
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10-28-2007, 08:09 AM #14
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Sundial - what fantastic paintings!!!
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10-28-2007, 03:52 PM #15
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Yep, we're from the state known as Our Land of Perpetual Chicken.Ha! Now I KNOW you're from Arkansas!! Karen
See, all that social do-good got you a nice, clean, normal work environment. The worst you have to worry about is mold on the bindings.I always enjoyed opening the refrigerator door and having a cascade of cockroaches spill out. Or having to tip toe amongst the dog poop on the floor, or... Have I mentioned I LOVE the Library?
Thanks UK! I enjoy flinging paint.Sundial - what fantastic paintings!!!
Thanks so much. I just updated my website. www.cathyburge.comSundial- I wish I could see more of your paintings- they are wonderful!!! Do you have any online for us to see?
Silver and Steinspinne I would love to see more of your work. Silver, your pendants are gorgeous! You are very talented!!Last edited by sundial; 10-28-2007 at 03:55 PM.
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