Working From Home
I’m transitioning from working in an office to working from home. Right now it’s a few days a week, but I will soon work from home full-time.
I know this sounds like a dream come true for most people. But I am afraid that for me, the transition from semi-adjusted introvert to total shut-in will be an effortless one.
Exhibit A: The other day I forced my dog to pose with the Yorkie socks that my Mom gave me for Christmas. (You must admit, the resemblance is striking.)
It was only after I posted the photo to Facebook that it occurred to me, “well, that was a weird fucking thing to do.”
It was something one of *those* people would do. Those sad people who need to reach out and talk to people so badly they post photos of their socks and winter white calves on the internet.
I must be more vigilant going forward. I am developing a test that I must pass prior to repeating this error again. I will ask myself, “If this thing I am about to post was not my photo or thought, but a story someone tried to tell me on public transportation… would I change my seat? If not, post away. If so, time to get out of the house.”
Rachel Lewis
Welcome! I’m a middle-aged former Mormon (aka the “other FOMO”), essayist, and playwright living in Salt Lake City. I work in pharmaceuticals professionally and write recreationally—though I’m open to reversing that someday. On Life and Lemons is where I share humorous snippets about writing, addiction, recovery, relationships, mental health, and whatever else life tosses in the blender. If you enjoy dark humor with a twist of lemon-tart snark—or just need proof that your own life isn’t the only one held together by twist ties and good intentions—you’re in the right place. You can follow me and get updates on the release of my new essay collection at instagram.com/pieces_of_string/. 🍋 Subscribe and let’s overthink things together.