September 10

One of the more challenging things about my job is that, by definition, I can always be interrupted.  It's part of my job to answer the main department line, preferably by the second ring.  Emails need to be responded as soon as possible, not all but many are for immediate needs and have to be answered.  My office door is always open, and students can easily find me and stop in to ask questions.  Today this meant that I did not get any of the things I needed to get done even started until after 1:00.  There were just that many immediate interruptions.  Hopefully tomorrow will be calmer....  Mary