...my first day of work was exhausting.

I think that's pretty typical of a first day on the job — that feeling of being overwhelmed by new information and experiences. It's a good thing I've started working again because these past few weeks my brain was starting to turn into mush as a result of too much passive activity (i.e. lazing about and watching gross amounts of television) and not enough stimulating brain cells. Maybe that's why I'm feeling a bit like the slow kid at work. 

I also checked out furniture today at IKEA, since I didn't bring any down with me. I'm going to wait until the weekend before I make any purchases, but right now I'm thinking of this bed and this dresser (in black-brown) for starters. Stay tuned for pictures in the coming weeks.