Conference weekend has been one of mixed feelings for me in the past. It has lately felt as though I always have to work, and my priorities are out of whack. I mean, I know I need to work and support my family. At this point in my life, it seems like my only way to make things work. But I always hate working on Sundays, and especially on conference weekend. My job now, at Walmart, is retail. I thought for sure, I would be working. I have been working Sundays since I began. I was so amazed (I almost cried), when I looked at my schedule and noticed I was off. I would only miss one session, Saturday afternoon. I hadn't asked for it off, it just happened that way. It was such a witness to me that I am in the right job. Finally, in a position I'm suppose to be in.
In the mix of that surprise, I received another blessing while at work on Saturday. I had recently interviewed for a supervisor position, and I was offered that position. This is the position I had ideally wanted was I was hired at the end of January. So, yay! I was so excited. I am so excited.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Wife of a Gamer night
Well, it's happened again. My husband's gamer side is showing through. It actually happens quite often, or has been happening more often lately, or is always happening, or whatever. All of the above. I guess it makes sense that it's happening on a day my scrapbooking girly side decided to show through as well.
Today is National Scrapbooking Day. I've been doing digital scrapbooking for the past few years, so it was a perfect day to work on that. My sister and I went to an all day scrapbooking event. It actually turned out really well, (even if it was a bit stressful when I first looked at my bill... who knew these things got so expensive?) and I was happy to have some time out with the girls.
But like I said, go figure my husband's gamer side came out the second I left. For those who don't know, gamer events are nearly always last minute and rarely end at a decent time. Tonight is no different. My husband invited his friend over, but it took him a while to come. So, by the time he's friend made it, I was just finishing up and headed home. I was thinking that it might be nice to get out just the two of us, you know, like a date night thing... until my husband texted me and asked if he could play games instead.
Most of the time I'm kinda put out by those kinds of things... I mean, would it kill them to plan in advance? Or keep the ending time to a decent hour? Just because you all don't work, (*hint, hint*-- priorities!) doesn't mean I don't! Not to mention that I would REALLY enjoy a date night every now and then. AND, since we just got our state tax refund, I was thinking closer to the "now" rather than "then". But, obviously, Jason was not. Again, go figure.
So, rather than a date night with hubby, I have a date night with "me time". And rather than being put out, I'm enjoying the freedom. I mean, how cool is it that I get to redbox whatever movie I want for once, without the never-ending "compromise" of renting one action movie and one chick flick?? And, a chance to blog. REALLY blog. Like actually write a complete thought rather than just pieces of thoughts. I took myself out to dinner, (it costs less to feed one, whoever knew?) and even got to splurge a bit on dessert. *smile*. It's actually been a great night.
Bottom line? I love my husband. I love that he's a gamer, mostly because it makes him happy. (And sometimes I'm a gamer, too, but don't tell anyone! Shh! And when I'm not,) I'm learning to love the "me time" and accept the weird-o things boys do. Sigh. Success. For the moment, at least.
Today is National Scrapbooking Day. I've been doing digital scrapbooking for the past few years, so it was a perfect day to work on that. My sister and I went to an all day scrapbooking event. It actually turned out really well, (even if it was a bit stressful when I first looked at my bill... who knew these things got so expensive?) and I was happy to have some time out with the girls.
But like I said, go figure my husband's gamer side came out the second I left. For those who don't know, gamer events are nearly always last minute and rarely end at a decent time. Tonight is no different. My husband invited his friend over, but it took him a while to come. So, by the time he's friend made it, I was just finishing up and headed home. I was thinking that it might be nice to get out just the two of us, you know, like a date night thing... until my husband texted me and asked if he could play games instead.
Most of the time I'm kinda put out by those kinds of things... I mean, would it kill them to plan in advance? Or keep the ending time to a decent hour? Just because you all don't work, (*hint, hint*-- priorities!) doesn't mean I don't! Not to mention that I would REALLY enjoy a date night every now and then. AND, since we just got our state tax refund, I was thinking closer to the "now" rather than "then". But, obviously, Jason was not. Again, go figure.
So, rather than a date night with hubby, I have a date night with "me time". And rather than being put out, I'm enjoying the freedom. I mean, how cool is it that I get to redbox whatever movie I want for once, without the never-ending "compromise" of renting one action movie and one chick flick?? And, a chance to blog. REALLY blog. Like actually write a complete thought rather than just pieces of thoughts. I took myself out to dinner, (it costs less to feed one, whoever knew?) and even got to splurge a bit on dessert. *smile*. It's actually been a great night.
Bottom line? I love my husband. I love that he's a gamer, mostly because it makes him happy. (And sometimes I'm a gamer, too, but don't tell anyone! Shh! And when I'm not,) I'm learning to love the "me time" and accept the weird-o things boys do. Sigh. Success. For the moment, at least.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Thoughts from a cashier...
I haven't been cashiering very long, but it's not hard to come up with some thoughts after a few rough customers. So, in case you didn't know:
*Don't make us lift YOUR heavy product. (Yes, 24 count boxes of soda count!) You want them, you can haul them. Or better yet, leave them in the cart and let us scan them for you!
*Say hi when we notice you. Just because you like to be ignored doesn't mean we do.
*Get off your phone when you're ready to pay. It's difficult to help you if problems come up and you're talking with someone invisible.
*Control your children. If they want a candy bar (and they all seem to) that's fine, but don't allow them to tear down the display and throw the candy bars across the scanner. Guess who gets to clean THAT up!
*If you have special requests, (like bag the milk, or put certain items separate, just ask us nicely. We're happy to do it your way. Except when we don't know what your way is and you get angry because we couldn't read your mind. Go figure.
*Yes, sometimes the card readers don't work. It happens. Sometimes it's the card, sometimes it's the reader. When we ask if we can run the card for you, don't look at us as if we're trying to steal your money. Honestly people, Walmart pays us plenty. (Okay, maybe not, but still...)
*Bottom lime, we're people too. Be nice.
*Don't make us lift YOUR heavy product. (Yes, 24 count boxes of soda count!) You want them, you can haul them. Or better yet, leave them in the cart and let us scan them for you!
*Say hi when we notice you. Just because you like to be ignored doesn't mean we do.
*Get off your phone when you're ready to pay. It's difficult to help you if problems come up and you're talking with someone invisible.
*Control your children. If they want a candy bar (and they all seem to) that's fine, but don't allow them to tear down the display and throw the candy bars across the scanner. Guess who gets to clean THAT up!
*If you have special requests, (like bag the milk, or put certain items separate, just ask us nicely. We're happy to do it your way. Except when we don't know what your way is and you get angry because we couldn't read your mind. Go figure.
*Yes, sometimes the card readers don't work. It happens. Sometimes it's the card, sometimes it's the reader. When we ask if we can run the card for you, don't look at us as if we're trying to steal your money. Honestly people, Walmart pays us plenty. (Okay, maybe not, but still...)
*Bottom lime, we're people too. Be nice.
Blogging
So I haven't written in here for over a year... crazy. I seriously didn't think it had been that long. But reading others blog posts, makes me kinda miss sharing my own thoughts and experiences. Facebook is cool, sharing pictures and commenting on others posts, but there's not really a way to just write out an entire article or anything. So, here I am, back to blogging. I'll have to play some more with the template and gadgets, to make it look the way I want. But all that will come as I use it, I'm sure... I hope.
Well, a quick baseline report before I get back into serious posts: Jason is unemployed, I work part time as a cashier. We no longer go to school. We have two pets and no plans to have children in the immediate future. We're planning to be sealed in the temple at the end of this year and combining that with a honeymoon trip. And... I think that's it.
For now.
Well, a quick baseline report before I get back into serious posts: Jason is unemployed, I work part time as a cashier. We no longer go to school. We have two pets and no plans to have children in the immediate future. We're planning to be sealed in the temple at the end of this year and combining that with a honeymoon trip. And... I think that's it.
For now.
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