So I'm happy to say that things are really working out for me. Especially now. For awhile I was pretty worried I have to admit. I mean, how can I possibly see the big picture and what's ahead right? Thankfully God can and I've been gravitating towards Him more and more lately which has helped immensely. I honestly could not and would not be this content without Him being so close.
What's been happening since my last post may not seem like much but for me it's huge! At my one job.. Shoppers.. I am now working in the post office. Not super exciting I have to admit -but- I am happy to say that I've been promised only afternoon shifts. If that doesn't happen well I'm going to be just a wee bit peeved. And of course I'll kick up a fuss. But I honestly don't believe that I'll have any problems. I have been warned however, that I would be required to work at least one Sunday a month. Not too bad. And as long as it's only one. I've also made sure that I have Wednesday nights off because of my bible study. Which I love. So I'm hoping and praying that everything will work out super well at this job. Maybe I'll get a raise?
And over at Safeway I'm starting to get more hours. Hallelujah! Sure they're all for file but really, that's completely okay. Except when I get home and I just can't sleep. Lol! My cousin has almost kicked my butt a few times already. So I have to say that I'm pretty psyched to be able to tell Safeway that I'm available so much more. And it's really great getting those long shifts because it means more money for me. And I'm really praying that I can remember everything I'm learning so that if I do ever have to work without my trainer there then I can handle it all. Gah! I should have been taking notes!! I've also been praying for a raise at Safeway. =) Hopefully that will happen soon.
What else is there to mention?? Hmmm... Well my cousin and his long-time girlfriend are finally engaged! And yes I did say finally. I think it's absolutely fantastic that they're getting married. What's even better is that it's not about making a show of it for them. For them getting married is, well, for them. And I think it's wonderful. I've gotten to know her better and better lately and I love her to pieces. So I'm glad for them.
And no I will not use their names.. Not because of who's reading this but because it's something special for them. Just 'cause I'm excited doesn't mean I should be sharing everything about them.
If that sounded like a rant I'm sorry. It kinda was. Oh well.
Oh yeah, one more thing. My cousins have a rental house and the current tenants may be moving out. In the near future.. Not sure how near that future is just yet but apparently they are moving out. And already I'm a possible replacement. Which is nice. =) And my sister, brilliant as she is, says I should talk to my cousin about possibly renting-to-own the house. Now I think that's a good idea. But I have no idea how to even bring it up with my cousin. Any ideas? I don't wanna get ahead of myself here or anything so... Y'know, I wanna maybe bring it up at a later date. But I still have no idea how I would even bring it up. Gah!
Well, that's all for now. So I'll be off. =)
Monday, November 15, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
More big things
How can so much crazy stuff happen in such a short period of time??
I don't even know where to start... Okay, that's not true, I -do- know where to start.
I know this is a blog where I can write all my feelings and stuff but for some parts I really don't want to explain anything in detail. Just a heads up.
For starters I work just about every single day now. I actually had a day off today and when one job called I accepted a shift. Lol! What was I thinking? I'm just kidding. I actually enjoy being busy. Something I don't think everyone completely understands. But that's okay.
Safeway, the place that called me this afternoon, is the job I had really wanted to get. When I applied I asked for a position called File Maintenance. And this position has shifts that start at 4am and end at 12pm. There is also a once a week midnight shift. Yeah, yeah, I'm crazy, I know. Anywho .. When I was hired I was told that they wouldn't want to put me into the File position right away. So I started as a cashier. And guess what?! After one month I'm being moved into File!! You shoulda seen my sorry happy dance. =)
Unfortunately right now my position in File will most likely be only part time. Major bummer I'm thinking. But after Christmas there's a lady in File who is going away for a while because she's getting knee surgery. I hope she does okay and heals quick. But at the same time it makes me glad because it would mean full time hours for me.
Full time hours would mean my days start at 3 am and end no later than 10 pm. Gah! No life! Lol!
What else is new??
And because of this major position shift at Safeway I've been talking with my managers at Shoppers. Yes, I have two jobs. I think I mentioned it in my last blog post. *pokes it* See? There it is. Alright, where was I? Oh yeah! I've been talking to my manager at Shoppers and she's all excited for me that I'm getting into the position I want and that it's gonna be full time. She was worried that I wanted to quit at Shoppers though. Good grief! Of course not silly! =)
What's going to happen at Shoppers is that I'm going to get bumped over to the post office. So that means shifts from 3-9 only a few days a week. I have to make sure it's only a few days though. I really have no desire to become a zombie. *drool*
Another thing.. A super nice couple from church here in town have a young adults bible study in their home and I can go! =) I was so excited when I was invited! See this meant that I would meet people my age and that have the same faith as myself. And it was a great night. Sadly I haven't been able to go since the first night. But... I'm going tomorrow!
I'm going to have to go over my availability with Shoppers and tell them that Friday nights and Wednesday nights are completely out. I have no desire to skip something so good for me like this bible study.
And I've been super lazy and still have not gone to the gym like I should. Ugh! So of course I feel like a potato ... One of those couch ones. So I'm going to do my best to get my job hours all nice and regular so that I can make myself some kind of day-to-day schedule. I desperately want to get into shape and be healthy.
And this is the part where I won't go into a lot of detail. I'm -not- staying at my friend's house. Things didn't work out and that's that.
I am kinda dividing my time between my grandparent's place and my cousin's place. I was super grateful when my cousin offered me her spare room and I honestly cannot thank her enough!
I'm also so glad that God's been so close and has been basically holding my hand this entire time. Man have I ever needed it. I've been homesick and ready to give up.. After only a month. But thanks to Him I'm holding strong and I know I can make it.
I'm hoping to be able to afford an apartment within the first few months of the new year. So I'm going to have to start doing some driving around town to actually find some apartment buildings. I have no idea where any even are. And I'm praying that I'll find one pet friendly within my price range.. Whatever that ends up being.
I think that covers pretty much everything for right now.
So, um, please pray for me if you can.
And I'll try to write again soon.
I don't even know where to start... Okay, that's not true, I -do- know where to start.
I know this is a blog where I can write all my feelings and stuff but for some parts I really don't want to explain anything in detail. Just a heads up.
For starters I work just about every single day now. I actually had a day off today and when one job called I accepted a shift. Lol! What was I thinking? I'm just kidding. I actually enjoy being busy. Something I don't think everyone completely understands. But that's okay.
Safeway, the place that called me this afternoon, is the job I had really wanted to get. When I applied I asked for a position called File Maintenance. And this position has shifts that start at 4am and end at 12pm. There is also a once a week midnight shift. Yeah, yeah, I'm crazy, I know. Anywho .. When I was hired I was told that they wouldn't want to put me into the File position right away. So I started as a cashier. And guess what?! After one month I'm being moved into File!! You shoulda seen my sorry happy dance. =)
Unfortunately right now my position in File will most likely be only part time. Major bummer I'm thinking. But after Christmas there's a lady in File who is going away for a while because she's getting knee surgery. I hope she does okay and heals quick. But at the same time it makes me glad because it would mean full time hours for me.
Full time hours would mean my days start at 3 am and end no later than 10 pm. Gah! No life! Lol!
What else is new??
And because of this major position shift at Safeway I've been talking with my managers at Shoppers. Yes, I have two jobs. I think I mentioned it in my last blog post. *pokes it* See? There it is. Alright, where was I? Oh yeah! I've been talking to my manager at Shoppers and she's all excited for me that I'm getting into the position I want and that it's gonna be full time. She was worried that I wanted to quit at Shoppers though. Good grief! Of course not silly! =)
What's going to happen at Shoppers is that I'm going to get bumped over to the post office. So that means shifts from 3-9 only a few days a week. I have to make sure it's only a few days though. I really have no desire to become a zombie. *drool*
Another thing.. A super nice couple from church here in town have a young adults bible study in their home and I can go! =) I was so excited when I was invited! See this meant that I would meet people my age and that have the same faith as myself. And it was a great night. Sadly I haven't been able to go since the first night. But... I'm going tomorrow!
I'm going to have to go over my availability with Shoppers and tell them that Friday nights and Wednesday nights are completely out. I have no desire to skip something so good for me like this bible study.
And I've been super lazy and still have not gone to the gym like I should. Ugh! So of course I feel like a potato ... One of those couch ones. So I'm going to do my best to get my job hours all nice and regular so that I can make myself some kind of day-to-day schedule. I desperately want to get into shape and be healthy.
And this is the part where I won't go into a lot of detail. I'm -not- staying at my friend's house. Things didn't work out and that's that.
I am kinda dividing my time between my grandparent's place and my cousin's place. I was super grateful when my cousin offered me her spare room and I honestly cannot thank her enough!
I'm also so glad that God's been so close and has been basically holding my hand this entire time. Man have I ever needed it. I've been homesick and ready to give up.. After only a month. But thanks to Him I'm holding strong and I know I can make it.
I'm hoping to be able to afford an apartment within the first few months of the new year. So I'm going to have to start doing some driving around town to actually find some apartment buildings. I have no idea where any even are. And I'm praying that I'll find one pet friendly within my price range.. Whatever that ends up being.
I think that covers pretty much everything for right now.
So, um, please pray for me if you can.
And I'll try to write again soon.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Big Things
Seriously... Big things are happening for me right now. And I think that they're also fantastic things.
For starters I'm moving... See I was living in an apartment in Winnipeg... Then I moved back into my parent's house (specifically their basement.. Can you say cliched?) because I started working full time for my dad again... And now I'm moving far, far away. Not really actually. I'm just moving to Kenora. I feel okay saying that just cause for the most part all my readers are family and friends.
For me this move is a huge deal. Mostly because I'm doing it almost entirely on my own. I grew up in my parents' house (Duh!) and then when I moved out, I moved into an apartment my dad was paying for. And for the past five years or so (not counting when I was in college) I've been working for my dad. Don't get me wrong, I love working for my dad. But I figure that since I'm 21 I should be able to do this all on my own. Right?
So I'm moving out to Kenora to live with my best friend. Instead of living in my parent's basement I'm going to live in hers. =) And instead of working for my dad I'm going to have to be brave and find myself a new job. Probably two. We'll see.
Another big thing for me is that I've just turned 21... I'm legal everywhere. But that's not the reason I consider it a big thing. The reason it's such a big deal for me is that I'm finally at the age where I need to really be an adult. I tend to regress to my childhood years occasionally... Mostly just when I'm with my sisters. But as fun as that always is, I figure it might be time for me to grow up just a bit. I'm not saying all work and no play... But I am saying that maybe a little less play and a little more work wouldn't be such a bad thing.
Another big thing is that my dad is contracting a humongous job for us. It's worth a lot... It has one number and then like 5 zeros or something. And because of this huge job coming up I'll be able to set aside money for when I move. And I can probably pay off my entire loan.. Which I just got.
And the last big thing happening right now is... I bought myself a brand new vehicle! It's not actually new. But it's new for me. After my little S10 got all banged up I was without wheels for quite a while. It was sad. But now, after a lot of saving and some looking I found myself a beautiful 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. And the best part is that I bought it on my birthday. =) So now we're processing all the paperwork and then in September me and my parents are going to be picking it up on our way back from Virginia. My Equinox is all the way in Cleveland... Quite a ways away don't you think? But it's going to be a very exciting day when I get to drive it home!
And I think that's everything going on right now.
I'll be sure to write all about my big move when it comes around. Bye now!
For starters I'm moving... See I was living in an apartment in Winnipeg... Then I moved back into my parent's house (specifically their basement.. Can you say cliched?) because I started working full time for my dad again... And now I'm moving far, far away. Not really actually. I'm just moving to Kenora. I feel okay saying that just cause for the most part all my readers are family and friends.
For me this move is a huge deal. Mostly because I'm doing it almost entirely on my own. I grew up in my parents' house (Duh!) and then when I moved out, I moved into an apartment my dad was paying for. And for the past five years or so (not counting when I was in college) I've been working for my dad. Don't get me wrong, I love working for my dad. But I figure that since I'm 21 I should be able to do this all on my own. Right?
So I'm moving out to Kenora to live with my best friend. Instead of living in my parent's basement I'm going to live in hers. =) And instead of working for my dad I'm going to have to be brave and find myself a new job. Probably two. We'll see.
Another big thing for me is that I've just turned 21... I'm legal everywhere. But that's not the reason I consider it a big thing. The reason it's such a big deal for me is that I'm finally at the age where I need to really be an adult. I tend to regress to my childhood years occasionally... Mostly just when I'm with my sisters. But as fun as that always is, I figure it might be time for me to grow up just a bit. I'm not saying all work and no play... But I am saying that maybe a little less play and a little more work wouldn't be such a bad thing.
Another big thing is that my dad is contracting a humongous job for us. It's worth a lot... It has one number and then like 5 zeros or something. And because of this huge job coming up I'll be able to set aside money for when I move. And I can probably pay off my entire loan.. Which I just got.
And the last big thing happening right now is... I bought myself a brand new vehicle! It's not actually new. But it's new for me. After my little S10 got all banged up I was without wheels for quite a while. It was sad. But now, after a lot of saving and some looking I found myself a beautiful 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. And the best part is that I bought it on my birthday. =) So now we're processing all the paperwork and then in September me and my parents are going to be picking it up on our way back from Virginia. My Equinox is all the way in Cleveland... Quite a ways away don't you think? But it's going to be a very exciting day when I get to drive it home!
And I think that's everything going on right now.
I'll be sure to write all about my big move when it comes around. Bye now!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Blogging ...
I just realized I hadn't written anything in my blog in a while and I figured that it's probably due to how busy I've been lately. I'm not saying it's an excuse, it really isn't. It's just a fact. I have been busy and I haven't been making the time for things I enjoy doing. Like writing a blog every couple of weeks. So I've been trying to slow things down a bit, reduce the stress in my life by making time for the people and the things that I enjoy.
Working two jobs in two different places isn't easy, and it's a crazy stress factor in my life. I spend my weekdays in my home town working for my dad. We do construction. And yes, I'm a girl. Yes, I do construction. And on the weekends I'm in the big city working at Applebee's as a host. Having to make the transition from major tomboy to almost girly-girl is horrible. I'd rather just be who I am but it hasn't worked out that way yet.
Recently I made the decision to go back to school and train to be a server. But plans changed. Going back to school is not my biggest priority anymore. And I don't enjoy working at Applebee's anymore. It's got nothing to do with my coworkers. I think they're great. It's not because of my boss. He's been super. It's because it's become harder and harder to go in there and actually be happy about being there. Personally I believe that everyone should work in a restaurant at some point in their lifetime. If only to get a better understanding of the other side. It's not a bed of roses and quite often the people who work in restuarants want nothing more than to dump that iced tea with two lemons you ordered in your lap. Treat your server well, tip them well. That tip pays their rent.
So I'm going to be quitting at Applebee's sometime this summer or in the coming fall. I'll also be calling it quits with my dad's construction company. As much as I love my dad, and as much as I love construction I have to find a full time job here in the big ol' city. I'm actually terrified because I don't have a clue what I want to do from here on out. I've got not plans and usually I at least of an idea of a plan.
And because my dad is super awesome he's buying a house for my sisters and I here in the city while we work and go to school. So by August we'll have a house, with a yard, in a good area. I'll find a good job to hold me for a bit while I do what I really want to do. And what I really want to do is build my online business. Make it huge!
So yet again I'll be busy, but it'll be on my own terms. I'll be in one place and there will be less commuting. Thank goodness. And there will be a place to go back to at the end of every day where I can kick off my shoes and put my feet up. If only for a little while.
Also.... Because my vehicle was wrecked several months ago I've got no transportation unless I'm picked up and given a ride. Sucks. But thanks to my Mum I've already saved a bunch of money and now I'm preparing to buy myself a new truck. Not a new new truck but a new used truck. It'll be new for me in any case. I'm pretty excited.
And.... After about a year in the house I'm going to get a puppy!! I'm super duper excited because I've been waiting and waiting and waiting to be able to get a puppy. Not too much longer now!
And that's all for now... So have a good day and I'll write again soon!
Working two jobs in two different places isn't easy, and it's a crazy stress factor in my life. I spend my weekdays in my home town working for my dad. We do construction. And yes, I'm a girl. Yes, I do construction. And on the weekends I'm in the big city working at Applebee's as a host. Having to make the transition from major tomboy to almost girly-girl is horrible. I'd rather just be who I am but it hasn't worked out that way yet.
Recently I made the decision to go back to school and train to be a server. But plans changed. Going back to school is not my biggest priority anymore. And I don't enjoy working at Applebee's anymore. It's got nothing to do with my coworkers. I think they're great. It's not because of my boss. He's been super. It's because it's become harder and harder to go in there and actually be happy about being there. Personally I believe that everyone should work in a restaurant at some point in their lifetime. If only to get a better understanding of the other side. It's not a bed of roses and quite often the people who work in restuarants want nothing more than to dump that iced tea with two lemons you ordered in your lap. Treat your server well, tip them well. That tip pays their rent.
So I'm going to be quitting at Applebee's sometime this summer or in the coming fall. I'll also be calling it quits with my dad's construction company. As much as I love my dad, and as much as I love construction I have to find a full time job here in the big ol' city. I'm actually terrified because I don't have a clue what I want to do from here on out. I've got not plans and usually I at least of an idea of a plan.
And because my dad is super awesome he's buying a house for my sisters and I here in the city while we work and go to school. So by August we'll have a house, with a yard, in a good area. I'll find a good job to hold me for a bit while I do what I really want to do. And what I really want to do is build my online business. Make it huge!
So yet again I'll be busy, but it'll be on my own terms. I'll be in one place and there will be less commuting. Thank goodness. And there will be a place to go back to at the end of every day where I can kick off my shoes and put my feet up. If only for a little while.
Also.... Because my vehicle was wrecked several months ago I've got no transportation unless I'm picked up and given a ride. Sucks. But thanks to my Mum I've already saved a bunch of money and now I'm preparing to buy myself a new truck. Not a new new truck but a new used truck. It'll be new for me in any case. I'm pretty excited.
And.... After about a year in the house I'm going to get a puppy!! I'm super duper excited because I've been waiting and waiting and waiting to be able to get a puppy. Not too much longer now!
And that's all for now... So have a good day and I'll write again soon!
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