Sometimes I come home from work wondering what I’ve accomplished. I decided to make a list, for posterity’s sake if nothing else. 
This morning I logged student paperwork onto the computer. The system was chilled maple syrup slow. I yawned a lot and finished my coffee while it was still hot. Sorted and opened inter-office mail. Copied and submitted a late time sheet. Posted a letter. Answered the phone. Read and answered emails.
Another secretary is out so I spoke some with the part-timer who is filling in. She’s a veteran who knows her way around our various offices and just had a question or two. We chatted two or three minutes until the phone rang again.
Made up new student files. Filed paperwork I’d logged in earlier. I hate filing. Scheduled interviews for a new position; answered follow-up phone calls; copied their applications for the committee. Copied and distributed articles for our counselors. Answered calls — parents, staff, salespeople. Took messages.
Sorted and opened USPS mail. Gave a former student his transcript. Reserved a meeting room for an upcoming training session; arranged for light refreshments from food service. Filed some more. More email. What did we do before email?
I chatted briefly with my boss about work, and about her grandchildren. She’s a good administrator, a good person. I never have to make excuses for her. She listens, is fair, never judges. She’s organized, and does her job.
A steady, moderately paced day, except for the slow computer.
What did you do today?
