Monday Roll Call

I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day. Monica and Scott stopped for a bit yesterday afternoon. I vegged all day.

Today, if the rain stops, I want to try and finish cleaning the deck. Otherwise, just some normal Monday chores.

What is on your agenda?

Hugs,

Hello everyone

I was so busy this weekend getting everything situated.  We are so sore.  Everything from the waist down is sore on me.  Including my butt muscles and my ankles???  All and all we were very productive and got a lot done.

I think because of all the hectic business and non-stop moving....I have lost 5 lbs this week!!!  I laughed and told Greg I have discovered a new diet and exercise craze...the moving diet. 

I was hoping to get more done, but every thing that was in the storage unit was covered in a layer of thick dust.  YUCK!!!  I had to stop and dust or vacuum everything.  I am allergic to dust and the last thing I want to do is fill the house with dusty things.  I mean even things that were inside boxes got dusty.  It penetrated everything.  Needless to say I was all stuffy and feeling icky. 

My mother's day...well Amanda is in Washington.  She sent me a card and some chocolates that I really liked when I was there.  And of course called....but she's not here.  So I spent the day organizing my clothes.  And I did groceries for the week.  Greg did get me flowers.

I have so much more to do.  Ugh....

Well back to work...have a good day

Good evening Illinois!

I am here.....hanging in.  I am pretty sure that retail is not for me.  I am trying, really I am.  Maybe it is just the company, I don't know.  I realized today that working for them is like walking into a casino.......the odds are with the house.  They have lots of rules that are meant to help teach young people a work ethic, and I get that, but they really go overboard.  Punching in 2 minutes after your start time will get you half a point, 12 points and you are fired.  Missing a shift, no matter why (including a car accident with doctor's orders) gets you a point.  I have been there almost 6 weeks and was written up today for 3 points total.  I understand on one level, but feel like a 4 year old on another level.  Maybe all retail is like this.  I haven't even started my "real" job yet.  I guess I need to keep looking for something more suitable.  This makes me kind of sad, but if I am going to work retail, I need to do it closer to home.

It sounds like you all are very busy, and I an excited for Crystal and her move. 

I picked up Liv last Thursday and it is nice having her home.  David has bee fine most days but is very cranky today.  Todd is good.

I need to get back to being balanced.

Everyone have a great evening!

Dawn,

Welcome to the world of business retail.  I face the same thing in my job.  I have never seen so many rules in my life!  It is unreal!  There are no exceptions.  You feel like a robot or a child/.  No room for life happens and dont get me started on all the day to day rules on the way things must be done.  I was written up because I issued a refund of 3 cents to a customer because she was charged for a catalog and was irate.  What I missed was that she had also called a previous day and a refund was put in for her.  So I satisfied the customer and cost the business an extra 3 cents but that caused a HUGE problem!    Would the rather have a satisfied customer or 3 cents?  Go figure.  Geesh!  

Hi Dawn,

Something I learned in my recovery......the hard road is the high road. This work situation will lead to something better for you. Just give it to Him, He will give you what you need. Hugs Dear One!

Sharon