I believe that I am not responsible for the meaningfulness or meaninglessness of life, but that I am responsible for what I do with the life I've got.
Hermann Hesse
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Monday, February 19, 2018
It's nice to have a decent paycheck again, I have to admit. I'm not making huge amounts of money, but more so than I was before my promotion. And I am enjoying my job and am learning a lot, which is great. But the thought of not living paycheck to paycheck for awhile is immensely wonderful. It will take me awhile to build up my savings, but that's an obtainable goal right now. It'll be good to have some savings of my own for a change. I have not been good with money as an adult and I am ready to be. My lessons have been learned and it's time to put that knowledge to use.
It was just such a wonderful feeling to know that I will be able to pay my bills on time this month. I always pay them, but not always on time. And I'll still have money left to live on. Yippee! I went to the gas station this morning before going to work to put some gas in my car. I filled it all the way up. I have not filled up my tank completely since right after graduation. What a great feeling that was, knowing I could do that and not spend my last dime. Of course, filling up an SUV costs a bit, but it was worth it. I had a sense of accomplishment about it. Odd, I know. But I worked hard for this check and was happy to spend it this way.
It's just nice feeling like I'm getting back on track. Sometimes I feel like I am where I am supposed to be, doing what I'm supposed to be doing. I hope that feeling lasts for a long time.
That is all.
It was just such a wonderful feeling to know that I will be able to pay my bills on time this month. I always pay them, but not always on time. And I'll still have money left to live on. Yippee! I went to the gas station this morning before going to work to put some gas in my car. I filled it all the way up. I have not filled up my tank completely since right after graduation. What a great feeling that was, knowing I could do that and not spend my last dime. Of course, filling up an SUV costs a bit, but it was worth it. I had a sense of accomplishment about it. Odd, I know. But I worked hard for this check and was happy to spend it this way.
It's just nice feeling like I'm getting back on track. Sometimes I feel like I am where I am supposed to be, doing what I'm supposed to be doing. I hope that feeling lasts for a long time.
That is all.
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Well, I have completed week #3 in my new position at work. This week went by quickly and that's fine by me. There's so much for me to take in with this job and I'm happy to learn. My ultimate career goal is to get my long term care administrator's license and run a nursing home or some place like Heritage Greens. So the more I know about how different departments run, the more prepared I am going to be.
Of course, no job is without its frustrations and this one is no exception. Any my frustrations don't come from anything I have faced being too difficult for me, it is in the paperwork arena where my frustration lies. There is more paperwork with this job than any other I have had before. I don't mind paperwork at all, I'm just not use to it in the work place. I don't know if that's sad or not that I haven't had to do much paperwork in my different careers so far, but it's just a fact. A good deal of my paperwork is for the benefit of corporate, which I totally get. It is going to be beneficial to me as well, as I learn how to budget better and keep track of my inventory. These are all things that I will need in my career tract.
However, I don't have a computer of my own at work yet. I am supposed to get one at some point. My boss told me that he is supposed to get a new computer and then I would get his. That's fine by me. Until then, I'm at the mercy of others. My corporate network page is loaded onto my boss's computer. That's where all of my files are stored that I need and all of the Microsoft programs I need as well. I can check my email from any computer or device with the internet. But, when I get my task lists from corporate in an email, I can't really get them done without being on my corporate page.
And it's not like my boss does not use his computer constantly. I have a lot of things to do each day and I will not spend my time going into his office every 15 minutes to see if I can use his computer. I also don't have access to his office when he's not there (and I think that's as it should be...it's his office after all) so it's not like I can come in early or stay late to get this work done. Of course, I could ask him for a key and see what he says. Maybe if I did start putting in extra hours (some good OT) they'd realize it would be more cost effective to go ahead and get those computers LOL
Part of it, too, is bringing back memories of my past managerial position at the catering company. I spent almost 6 years in charge of a huge inventory...a warehouse full of linens, props, equipment, etc. I had to hand write my paperwork for each event, and that was a lot of events. I was the only one in our main office without a computer, so no one else knew my frustration. I burned out a lot faster that way. I know that my replacement has a computer, thank goodness!!
Seeing as this is my only true frustration right now, I'm in a pretty good place. I have an excellent staff. They are all very different, personality wise, but they balance each other out and make a good team. My goal is to make our housekeeping team the envy of all other departments. And I know that we can do that when we work together. It will happen!
Of course, no job is without its frustrations and this one is no exception. Any my frustrations don't come from anything I have faced being too difficult for me, it is in the paperwork arena where my frustration lies. There is more paperwork with this job than any other I have had before. I don't mind paperwork at all, I'm just not use to it in the work place. I don't know if that's sad or not that I haven't had to do much paperwork in my different careers so far, but it's just a fact. A good deal of my paperwork is for the benefit of corporate, which I totally get. It is going to be beneficial to me as well, as I learn how to budget better and keep track of my inventory. These are all things that I will need in my career tract.
However, I don't have a computer of my own at work yet. I am supposed to get one at some point. My boss told me that he is supposed to get a new computer and then I would get his. That's fine by me. Until then, I'm at the mercy of others. My corporate network page is loaded onto my boss's computer. That's where all of my files are stored that I need and all of the Microsoft programs I need as well. I can check my email from any computer or device with the internet. But, when I get my task lists from corporate in an email, I can't really get them done without being on my corporate page.
And it's not like my boss does not use his computer constantly. I have a lot of things to do each day and I will not spend my time going into his office every 15 minutes to see if I can use his computer. I also don't have access to his office when he's not there (and I think that's as it should be...it's his office after all) so it's not like I can come in early or stay late to get this work done. Of course, I could ask him for a key and see what he says. Maybe if I did start putting in extra hours (some good OT) they'd realize it would be more cost effective to go ahead and get those computers LOL
Part of it, too, is bringing back memories of my past managerial position at the catering company. I spent almost 6 years in charge of a huge inventory...a warehouse full of linens, props, equipment, etc. I had to hand write my paperwork for each event, and that was a lot of events. I was the only one in our main office without a computer, so no one else knew my frustration. I burned out a lot faster that way. I know that my replacement has a computer, thank goodness!!
Seeing as this is my only true frustration right now, I'm in a pretty good place. I have an excellent staff. They are all very different, personality wise, but they balance each other out and make a good team. My goal is to make our housekeeping team the envy of all other departments. And I know that we can do that when we work together. It will happen!
Monday, February 12, 2018
Quote of the day
I wonder if fears ever really go away, or if they just lose their power over us.
Veronica Roth
Veronica Roth
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Thought of the day
For several years now, I have let my feelings get hurt by people that really do not matter in my life. They are a part of my life, not by my choice, but they don't enhance my life in any way. So, why should I let them have this power over me anymore? It is energy wasted on my part and it takes me away from what I really should be doing. There is no pleasure or enjoyment in those feelings, so it's better to process it and let it go. I feel like I did some of that yesterday.
I went to visit my Dad yesterday and knew, beforehand, that there was a good chance of running into my stepsister. It was her birthday so she and June were going to be having lunch and spending some time together. I call her my stepsister because, legally, that's what she is and it's easier than repeatedly writing Dad's wife's daughter. Yes, I am taking the lazy way with this one LOL During my hour and a half drive to Dad's I had time to think about how to handle seeing her. I started to get worked up about it when I suddenly thought to myself "Why is this bothering me?" I was on my way to see Dad, not her, and that is where my attention needed to be.
As it turns out, their plans got cancelled because she was sick. Still, June had us drop off her birthday cake and a card and needed us to pick up some things from her. I wasn't about to make Dad carry all of that stuff, so I walked with him to the front door, carrying the birthday cake. I wished her a happy birthday and told her I was sorry she did not feel well and then I picked up the things she had for June and took them back to Dad's car. That was it. Painless on all sides. And for the first time in a long time, I felt my words sincere towards her. I did find it funny that I still have never been introduced to her 2nd husband, even though he was standing 10 feet away from us this time. Oh well, I decided it's not worth worrying about and so I didn't.
Being able to not care about it made all the difference to me. I don't know why, it just did. Dad and I were able to have a great lunch and visit, which was the whole point anyway.
I went to visit my Dad yesterday and knew, beforehand, that there was a good chance of running into my stepsister. It was her birthday so she and June were going to be having lunch and spending some time together. I call her my stepsister because, legally, that's what she is and it's easier than repeatedly writing Dad's wife's daughter. Yes, I am taking the lazy way with this one LOL During my hour and a half drive to Dad's I had time to think about how to handle seeing her. I started to get worked up about it when I suddenly thought to myself "Why is this bothering me?" I was on my way to see Dad, not her, and that is where my attention needed to be.
As it turns out, their plans got cancelled because she was sick. Still, June had us drop off her birthday cake and a card and needed us to pick up some things from her. I wasn't about to make Dad carry all of that stuff, so I walked with him to the front door, carrying the birthday cake. I wished her a happy birthday and told her I was sorry she did not feel well and then I picked up the things she had for June and took them back to Dad's car. That was it. Painless on all sides. And for the first time in a long time, I felt my words sincere towards her. I did find it funny that I still have never been introduced to her 2nd husband, even though he was standing 10 feet away from us this time. Oh well, I decided it's not worth worrying about and so I didn't.
Being able to not care about it made all the difference to me. I don't know why, it just did. Dad and I were able to have a great lunch and visit, which was the whole point anyway.
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Quote of the Day
It is far better to do the right thing wrong that to do the wrong thing right.
Russell L. Ackoff
Russell L. Ackoff
Sunday, February 4, 2018
And here it is, the end of another week. I have not gotten the chance to write on my blog in awhile, so I figured that I would simply do a weekly summary instead this time. If that makes me lazy, so be it LOL
My week started off with beginning my new position at work on Monday. I am now the supervisor of housekeeping at Heritage Greens. As I have said previously, this isn't exactly the job I was anticipating when I graduated last year, but life has a way of working itself out. The positives outweigh the negatives right now. I have a job that pays, so that's good. I am working with the elderly, which is what I have wanted to use my degree for anyway. I have been promoted within the company in less than six months of being there, so people are definitely taking notice of me. These are all good things and I am proud of the work that I have done and will continue to do. I will be training for awhile, so I am not sure what all I will be doing in this job. Gotta love a challenge.
Also this week, Dad had another heart procedure. That's definitely stressful for all of us. But, he came through very well. Thanks to June's son, Mark, for keeping Bill and me posted on the surgery. It was frustrating that I had just started my new job when all of this happened. I have talked to Dad several times since then and he sounds pretty good. He's had a stomach bug which has zapped his energy some, but all in all I think that things are looking up. One of the nice things about my job is that I won't have to work many weekends, so I am planning on going to Angier next weekend to see Dad and June.
I joined the handbell choir at church this week. Having loved handbells ever since I could walk, I was very excited that they were starting up a new choir, needless to say. It's been a while since I had rung bells, so I was looking forward to it. Many of my favorite memories of church in Monroe are because of the handbell choir. Well, there are definitely different skill levels among these ringers and the music is pretty simple so far. But, it's a great starting place and I hope that this will help build enthusiasm for the group. Our scheduled time is going to need some adjustment for me. We are supposed to start at 6 and ended up not starting until around 6:30, which really frustrated me. Oh well. I will survive LOL
Speaking of church, my new job's schedule is freeing me up to get back into the swing of things with church, which I am glad of. This morning, I decided to dress up for church. Most people do not at College Park. It's very relaxed and that's fine. Growing up at FBC, though, one would never dare come to church in jeans or shorts haha Truth be told, I do enjoy having something like that to dress up for time to time. I may not do it every week, but it was fun today. I go to the 11 a.m. service because it's the more traditional service and that's what I enjoy. Every now and then, though, they sneak in some of that contemporary stuff and I don't always care for it. I can appreciate it, but it doesn't mean I have to like it. For example, today while we were singing "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" they added some extra accompaniment. We were singing straight from the hymnal, so some of it worked. The trumpet followed the melody and I think people sang louder because of that. However, I did not feel like the bongo drums enhanced the hymn at all. I didn't like it. Period. Call me old fashioned. It just didn't fit and I found it annoying. Oh well.
That has essentially been my week. I'm waiting on chicken to finish cooking right now, so that's always exciting. I hope everyone had a great week and let's see what next week has in store.
Take care!
My week started off with beginning my new position at work on Monday. I am now the supervisor of housekeeping at Heritage Greens. As I have said previously, this isn't exactly the job I was anticipating when I graduated last year, but life has a way of working itself out. The positives outweigh the negatives right now. I have a job that pays, so that's good. I am working with the elderly, which is what I have wanted to use my degree for anyway. I have been promoted within the company in less than six months of being there, so people are definitely taking notice of me. These are all good things and I am proud of the work that I have done and will continue to do. I will be training for awhile, so I am not sure what all I will be doing in this job. Gotta love a challenge.
Also this week, Dad had another heart procedure. That's definitely stressful for all of us. But, he came through very well. Thanks to June's son, Mark, for keeping Bill and me posted on the surgery. It was frustrating that I had just started my new job when all of this happened. I have talked to Dad several times since then and he sounds pretty good. He's had a stomach bug which has zapped his energy some, but all in all I think that things are looking up. One of the nice things about my job is that I won't have to work many weekends, so I am planning on going to Angier next weekend to see Dad and June.
I joined the handbell choir at church this week. Having loved handbells ever since I could walk, I was very excited that they were starting up a new choir, needless to say. It's been a while since I had rung bells, so I was looking forward to it. Many of my favorite memories of church in Monroe are because of the handbell choir. Well, there are definitely different skill levels among these ringers and the music is pretty simple so far. But, it's a great starting place and I hope that this will help build enthusiasm for the group. Our scheduled time is going to need some adjustment for me. We are supposed to start at 6 and ended up not starting until around 6:30, which really frustrated me. Oh well. I will survive LOL
Speaking of church, my new job's schedule is freeing me up to get back into the swing of things with church, which I am glad of. This morning, I decided to dress up for church. Most people do not at College Park. It's very relaxed and that's fine. Growing up at FBC, though, one would never dare come to church in jeans or shorts haha Truth be told, I do enjoy having something like that to dress up for time to time. I may not do it every week, but it was fun today. I go to the 11 a.m. service because it's the more traditional service and that's what I enjoy. Every now and then, though, they sneak in some of that contemporary stuff and I don't always care for it. I can appreciate it, but it doesn't mean I have to like it. For example, today while we were singing "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" they added some extra accompaniment. We were singing straight from the hymnal, so some of it worked. The trumpet followed the melody and I think people sang louder because of that. However, I did not feel like the bongo drums enhanced the hymn at all. I didn't like it. Period. Call me old fashioned. It just didn't fit and I found it annoying. Oh well.
That has essentially been my week. I'm waiting on chicken to finish cooking right now, so that's always exciting. I hope everyone had a great week and let's see what next week has in store.
Take care!
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