[act 2] the start of the career

scene-a rainy, puddle filled brick street in oldtown wichita, outside the offices of shelden architects.

the act opens with our protagonist, fresh out of college, optimistic and confident that what he's learned in the past seven years of college has prepared him fully for the real world.

it doesn't look half bad when you write it out like that. the truth is that i was extremely nervous about starting work today. [why is it that no matter how old i get, i still get that "first day of school" feeling when starting something new?] my nerves were multiplied this morning when i saw it was raining. not only was i not sure about how long the drive would take but i wasn't sure where to park once i got there. as nervous as i was, i found a space, parked the car and walked into the office, a little scared, and a lot wet.

my nervousness didn't last long as i got a dose of office humor as soon as i entered. on my desk was a stack of papers to read through. the first one being detailed directions on how everyone likes their coffee and a full description of how and when they'd like their cars washed.

after playing along and joking with everyone for a bit, i got settled into my desk and given my first two projects. one is to help with the schematic design for a dentist office and the other is a retreat home for a "big brothers big sisters" type organization. i thought they were joking again when they said i'd need plans and elevations for the retreat home by wednesday night. turns out they weren't, as i'm already scheduled to meet with the clients thursday morning and i'll need the up-dated drawings to discuss with them. and so the working life begins..........