I haven't been on the computer 'forever' although it has only been since last Friday! Something that doesn't happen often, but we had a busy weekend which did not allow any time on the computer. Then on Monday I started my new job, came home, changed and headed to Zumba. I didn't dare try to get on the computer after being gone all day, even though I was home by 7:30 or so. Last night we went out for a bite to eat then to the grocery to pick up some things for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. No time to get on it then either.
Today, though, we were allowed to leave work early. Tough first week. I'm in training and worked
9-4 for 2 days then today I ended up working 9-2:30. I'm off the next two days for the holiday. Next week life really hits and I'm on the 8-5PM shift. What I have learned this week I have enjoyed doing and am looking forward to learning how it all ties together. I have orientation on Monday, then Tuesday getting 1:1 hands on instructions. Thus far I feel I am going to enjoy working with this company and its employees.
I am so grateful to God for answering my prayers (and many prayers of others) for this job. I truly have a lot to be thankful for. Looking for a job was actually very humbling, and I will admit it was. I really thought that with my experience I would have no trouble getting a job. Not that I'm being proud about it, but I really felt my skills were excellent. Partly too because every job I have gotten in the past I was either hired on the spot or shortly thereafter at my asking price. After staying nearly 26 years in one job, I also felt that I showed loyalty. BTW, I probably missed a total of ten days in that 26 years because of sickness. That is how good an employee I was. However, the last job I had I really didn't enjoy it that much. Oh, I enjoyed the involvement with upper management, but I disliked the way employees were sometimes treated and disagreed with their methodology. My boss and I clashed several times on that. There were other issues too. I still say that God opened the door for me to leave.
And to share how God takes care of us, we thought my last check was the end of October, as that was the year's end of my early retirement. However, last March the company held back a week from everyone in order to get them on a different pay cycle. Therefore, two weeks later a check for one week's pay was in my checking account. That is the end of my pay, I'm sure. This week would have been the next check; and I got to start work. Tom's SS check comes next week so that will help until I have a regular check coming in. This next check will be for two weeks plus this week, I'm thinking, for I don't expect anything this week and it was their pay week. Tom's SS check bridges us to the next paycheck. It will be a lot less than I was making before, but that's ok. We'll just tighten the belt and move on.
I'm really looking forward to family time tomorrow, although all my family will not be with us. I read today on facebook my daughter in law had an uncle who passed away, I'm assuming very recently. They had planned to be with her family tomorrow anyway, and I'm glad. She needs to be with family during this unexpected loss and also because the health of her father isn't that good. I wish there was something I could do to help her, but I'm at a loss as to what that is. I will miss them being with us.
I mentioned to the children and grandchildren about our 3 mile or so walk at 7AM Thanksgiving morning earlier this month. Only two commented; one reluctantly and the other seemed tentatively. I sent out a reminder today telling them the time and location; am not putting the pressure on anyone. It is strictly for fun and nothing else. I'd like to do this every year - providing I think of it next year too. I plan to take Marley for a walk tomorrow morning so told them to bring their dogs and walk them too. Will see if any show up for the walk. I'll be there probably around 6:50 to get ready to head down the canal. It will be fun and a crisp walk.
One of the bonuses at this company is that you can earn money for exercise. After all, it is to their advantage if you are healthy as they won't have to pay that much on insurance. I actually got up Monday early and went to the gym before work, went to Zumba Monday evening, and made it back to the gym this morning. Will walk in the morning and probably will get to the gym sometime on Friday or will take Marley out for a walk. I like the challenge of earning points for working out.
Maybe once I start working I can get back to telling stories or doing something other than sharing about my life. Don't know if I will be able to get online every day, but perhaps at least a couple times a week. I've enjoyed being able to write as much as I have, although some I haven't posted but left in draft form and some I've shared way more than I should have, and some I should have kept in draft form. Oh well.
This is Life as I know it. Perhaps it gives you something to think about - whether good or bad.
Hope you have a good evening - perhaps I will have something interesting to share tomorrow. Trying to get some items cooked/made before tomorrow to save on time.
Perhaps we ought to think about moving our dinners (next year) to 4PM or so, so that it will give everyone most of the day to do what needs to get done and then only have to 'share' the late afternoon together. I think my sissy said they are eating at 3PM and my bro said they were eating around 5PM. We have always just made it noon or 1PM because that is the time Mama always had it. Hmmm traditions. Now that would make an interesting topic for a blog. Will need to think on that.
Blessings!!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Another Saturday morning.....
and actually my last 'free' Saturday until I start work on Monday! Already have a busy weekend lined up. Last night we had UFO at church. Well, it is actually UnFinished Objects - which means we ladies bring projects we are working on that haven't been finished, sit around and work on them and chat. It was fun and I got a lot completed on the quilt for the great granddaughter for Christmas.
This morning I was up early and heading to Tempe to meet my girlfriend for our monthly walk around ASU. We do our brisk walk - usually about 3 miles - and then head to Einstein's Bagels for breakfast. Sit around and chat for an hour or so then head our separate ways. I've been home for a little while but will be leaving shortly for a Ladies Tea. After the Tea I will need to work on a few things before tomorrow's 'stuff'.
Tomorrow we will be up early to head to Prescott Valley with another friend and go to church up there. After church and lunch we will head back to Phoenix for a friend's birthday party at 4PM. Then we have a leadership meeting at church from 5-7PM. After that we will probably just chill out.
Then Monday - I get to start my new job! I'm really excited about starting this new career. No, I haven't done this job before but am looking forward to learning a lot of new things. Some things will be a refresher course, I'm sure, but every company does things a little differently. I'm excited about working again.
As soon as we come up with a team name, my friend Sue, my son Stuart, my hubby Tom, myself, and perhaps my daughter Mary will be signing up for The Color Run in January. I didn't want to sign up until I got a job - so here we are. I didn't know hubby would decide to do it as well or I would have signed up with I had a coupon for $29. Now it is $40 each. Could have saved myself some money. Oh well, it's only money, right?
It is another beautiful Saturday in Phoenix. It looks pretty cold most other places - glad we live out here!
Not much to say and I need to get my sandwiches made for the tea party. Hope you have a good day.
Blessings!
This morning I was up early and heading to Tempe to meet my girlfriend for our monthly walk around ASU. We do our brisk walk - usually about 3 miles - and then head to Einstein's Bagels for breakfast. Sit around and chat for an hour or so then head our separate ways. I've been home for a little while but will be leaving shortly for a Ladies Tea. After the Tea I will need to work on a few things before tomorrow's 'stuff'.
Tomorrow we will be up early to head to Prescott Valley with another friend and go to church up there. After church and lunch we will head back to Phoenix for a friend's birthday party at 4PM. Then we have a leadership meeting at church from 5-7PM. After that we will probably just chill out.
Then Monday - I get to start my new job! I'm really excited about starting this new career. No, I haven't done this job before but am looking forward to learning a lot of new things. Some things will be a refresher course, I'm sure, but every company does things a little differently. I'm excited about working again.
As soon as we come up with a team name, my friend Sue, my son Stuart, my hubby Tom, myself, and perhaps my daughter Mary will be signing up for The Color Run in January. I didn't want to sign up until I got a job - so here we are. I didn't know hubby would decide to do it as well or I would have signed up with I had a coupon for $29. Now it is $40 each. Could have saved myself some money. Oh well, it's only money, right?
It is another beautiful Saturday in Phoenix. It looks pretty cold most other places - glad we live out here!
Not much to say and I need to get my sandwiches made for the tea party. Hope you have a good day.
Blessings!
Friday, November 16, 2012
Finally!
Ok, for me it is FINALLY.... but it has all been in God's timing. I say that because my checks have totally run out .... and I get a call from the company I have been waiting to hear from - and they have officially offered me the job. During the call, the HR person paused. I waited, and hearing nothing, I asked her "Is this where I respond with a 'yes' answer?" It wasn't. She was pausing to see what else she needed to tell me about the job. She asked me if I wanted to take a few days to think about it and then call her back with my answer. I told her I didn't need to wait, my answer was 'yes'!
I'm relieved this ordeal is over for me. I have diligently reviewed different search engines nearly daily to see what I could apply for. Most jobs I applied at what I had most recently been doing, although I didn't want to do that on a full scale like before. I even applied for jobs that I have no experience in, but am willing to learn if they would hire me! This is one of them. I haven't done this specific job before, although I have done similar. I am young enough and willing enough to learn and they are willing to take a chance on me.
What about you? Are you stuck in your rut that you have to have a certain position? You won't 'lower' yourself to do something else? Sometimes the only thing keeping you from getting a job is your pride and reluctance to do anything. There is something out there for you - keep searching.
Yeah, I know what I'm talking about. I could had been prideful and decided I had to have the Executive Assistant job that I worked my skills into. Yeah, it pays really good money. Or that I had to have a job that paid the 'big bucks'. But it is more than money. I was willing to do it to just get a job, and I would have done it well. BUT, my heart wasn't really in it, even though I applied. I have the upmost respect for my friend who remained at the company I was at, supporting the CEO and COO. She is well worth her pay - and more. It just isn't the job that I would want - unless I had a choice on whom my boss would be!
A job is your second home in most cases. You need to want to be there; to enjoy what you are doing. I did learn a lot and I did enjoy it, and I would do it again if an opportunity came up. If I was able to do it on my own. I feel I am going to really enjoy this job because it will be working with people I enjoy being with (not to say I didn't before, but these are not strangers), and when I leave the office at 5PM my work is done. My hours before were 7AM - 5:30PM most days - working straight through lunch. It was extremely busy and stressful at times. But I am grateful for the experience I received in this position. I met a lot of people and did a lot of things.
One of the things I'm looking forward to in this new job is that they are community minded in that the employees volunteer for things. I did that before at my last company and I must say that I miss that involvement. I won't be in charge of it, but I will be able to participate. I have heard nothing but positive comments about this company and that says something of itself.
Oh - did I say I get to start on Monday - and I work three days and then are off two days for the holiday? Is that cool or what? They asked me when I wanted to start - I told her Monday. I'm relieved I have a job over Christmas and beyond. I was mentally trying to determine what to do for Christmas - what could I bake or make that was different. Still will be tight for it is quite a bit less than I made before, but I'm hoping we can make ends meet. I'm sure we can.
Tonight we have a UFO at church - Un Finished Object. What that means if you have a craft project that you have started but haven't finished, bring it and finish it while visiting with other women. My problem is I don't know which project to take! I have several - and some I want to finish up for Christmas gifts - guess I'd better figure what I'm going to do - time is not on my side much longer!
Marley has still been chewing on the house although we bought the bitter sprays recommended to us. We have borrowed a shock collar for her - now we have to watch to see when she does it so that we can teach her not to do it. We got it last night - and hadn't looked at it yet. This morning I was watching her and she started chewing on the house again - so we pulled out the video to watch how to do it and read the instruction book. We have the collar on Marley and it is activated. She is now asleep on her bed.
Which is another funny thing. When we had Marley's bed in the middle of two rooms, she would go to it with her treats, and would occasionally lie on it. Since we have moved it in front of the fireplace (no, it isn't on) she lies on it a lot more. I was tempted to let her sleep on it last night since we had walked 5.5 miles yesterday (and she got sick in my car on the way back - yeck) - but had her get in the crate. Not sure yet we can trust her by herself, although I think we can. I want to leave her out at night, we will just need to make sure things are put up and away.
I need to jump off here and get busy - since my not working days are numbered now I need to see what I can accomplish. I work better under 'pressure' - meaning less time. Otherwise it is so easy to just put it aside for another time. Yeah, I know you know what I'm talking about.
Hope that you find the job you are looking for, if you are searching. I'm grateful that God finally decided to give me mine! As my daughter reminded me when I shared with her - it's all in His timing. Keep looking, Keep asking, Keep waiting. He will answer.
Blessings!
I'm relieved this ordeal is over for me. I have diligently reviewed different search engines nearly daily to see what I could apply for. Most jobs I applied at what I had most recently been doing, although I didn't want to do that on a full scale like before. I even applied for jobs that I have no experience in, but am willing to learn if they would hire me! This is one of them. I haven't done this specific job before, although I have done similar. I am young enough and willing enough to learn and they are willing to take a chance on me.
What about you? Are you stuck in your rut that you have to have a certain position? You won't 'lower' yourself to do something else? Sometimes the only thing keeping you from getting a job is your pride and reluctance to do anything. There is something out there for you - keep searching.
Yeah, I know what I'm talking about. I could had been prideful and decided I had to have the Executive Assistant job that I worked my skills into. Yeah, it pays really good money. Or that I had to have a job that paid the 'big bucks'. But it is more than money. I was willing to do it to just get a job, and I would have done it well. BUT, my heart wasn't really in it, even though I applied. I have the upmost respect for my friend who remained at the company I was at, supporting the CEO and COO. She is well worth her pay - and more. It just isn't the job that I would want - unless I had a choice on whom my boss would be!
A job is your second home in most cases. You need to want to be there; to enjoy what you are doing. I did learn a lot and I did enjoy it, and I would do it again if an opportunity came up. If I was able to do it on my own. I feel I am going to really enjoy this job because it will be working with people I enjoy being with (not to say I didn't before, but these are not strangers), and when I leave the office at 5PM my work is done. My hours before were 7AM - 5:30PM most days - working straight through lunch. It was extremely busy and stressful at times. But I am grateful for the experience I received in this position. I met a lot of people and did a lot of things.
One of the things I'm looking forward to in this new job is that they are community minded in that the employees volunteer for things. I did that before at my last company and I must say that I miss that involvement. I won't be in charge of it, but I will be able to participate. I have heard nothing but positive comments about this company and that says something of itself.
Oh - did I say I get to start on Monday - and I work three days and then are off two days for the holiday? Is that cool or what? They asked me when I wanted to start - I told her Monday. I'm relieved I have a job over Christmas and beyond. I was mentally trying to determine what to do for Christmas - what could I bake or make that was different. Still will be tight for it is quite a bit less than I made before, but I'm hoping we can make ends meet. I'm sure we can.
Tonight we have a UFO at church - Un Finished Object. What that means if you have a craft project that you have started but haven't finished, bring it and finish it while visiting with other women. My problem is I don't know which project to take! I have several - and some I want to finish up for Christmas gifts - guess I'd better figure what I'm going to do - time is not on my side much longer!
Marley has still been chewing on the house although we bought the bitter sprays recommended to us. We have borrowed a shock collar for her - now we have to watch to see when she does it so that we can teach her not to do it. We got it last night - and hadn't looked at it yet. This morning I was watching her and she started chewing on the house again - so we pulled out the video to watch how to do it and read the instruction book. We have the collar on Marley and it is activated. She is now asleep on her bed.
Which is another funny thing. When we had Marley's bed in the middle of two rooms, she would go to it with her treats, and would occasionally lie on it. Since we have moved it in front of the fireplace (no, it isn't on) she lies on it a lot more. I was tempted to let her sleep on it last night since we had walked 5.5 miles yesterday (and she got sick in my car on the way back - yeck) - but had her get in the crate. Not sure yet we can trust her by herself, although I think we can. I want to leave her out at night, we will just need to make sure things are put up and away.
I need to jump off here and get busy - since my not working days are numbered now I need to see what I can accomplish. I work better under 'pressure' - meaning less time. Otherwise it is so easy to just put it aside for another time. Yeah, I know you know what I'm talking about.
Hope that you find the job you are looking for, if you are searching. I'm grateful that God finally decided to give me mine! As my daughter reminded me when I shared with her - it's all in His timing. Keep looking, Keep asking, Keep waiting. He will answer.
Blessings!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The Sounds of Silence
I love these times when I am alone and all that is making noise is the clock ticking. Or, as at this moment, Marley is slurping water from her bowl. Hubby and oldest son have gone to a show so I am alone. I actually enjoy being alone, although if I was truly alone, I don't know if I would like it as much. I've baked one batch of cranberry pumpkin nut bread and the second batch is in the oven. I'm getting ready to search the job wanted sections of the internet.
Times like this I would much rather curl up with a good book, a blanket, and read. But, I know that I need to be doing other things so don't do that. At least not as often as I would like to. Always something to do.
I did get up and go to the gym early this morning - although I didn't really want to. I think in another hour or so I will take Marley out for a walk at the canal. The air is cool and crisp and nice to walk in - although I think it is to get up to 80 degrees later today. It is still mid-morning so it hasn't gotten that warm yet.
As I sit here and think about the quietness, with my fingers making a clicking noise on the keyboard, Psalm 46:10 comes to mind.
"Be Still, and know that I am God".
I think that is why I like being alone. Being alone allows me to be still. Not that I can be still for very long. Like this morning. I've baked two batches of bread. I'm thinking of going for a walk. I'm thinking ahead to Christmas and what gifts I can make this year. My kids get baked goods and other things year round - or whenever they want or ask for it - probably not interested in it for Christmas too. I think our entire family is struggling this year; I have begun to wonder if I should have continued to work - but then, we were struggling too. I think it is easier now than it was then - probably because of the stress I was under.
I've opened the back door to let Marley out. Leaving it open, I hear the birds chirping. I have a bird dish that I try to keep food in. Marley keeps chasing the birds away.
Needing to get busy, the silence must be broken. Take a few minutes to enjoy the silence around you. Reflect on your life, your past, your present, your future. Where are you going; where do you want to be. So much of the unknown defines us, it should not be so. Determine what you want to accomplish and just do it.
Blessings!
Times like this I would much rather curl up with a good book, a blanket, and read. But, I know that I need to be doing other things so don't do that. At least not as often as I would like to. Always something to do.
I did get up and go to the gym early this morning - although I didn't really want to. I think in another hour or so I will take Marley out for a walk at the canal. The air is cool and crisp and nice to walk in - although I think it is to get up to 80 degrees later today. It is still mid-morning so it hasn't gotten that warm yet.
As I sit here and think about the quietness, with my fingers making a clicking noise on the keyboard, Psalm 46:10 comes to mind.
"Be Still, and know that I am God".
I think that is why I like being alone. Being alone allows me to be still. Not that I can be still for very long. Like this morning. I've baked two batches of bread. I'm thinking of going for a walk. I'm thinking ahead to Christmas and what gifts I can make this year. My kids get baked goods and other things year round - or whenever they want or ask for it - probably not interested in it for Christmas too. I think our entire family is struggling this year; I have begun to wonder if I should have continued to work - but then, we were struggling too. I think it is easier now than it was then - probably because of the stress I was under.
I've opened the back door to let Marley out. Leaving it open, I hear the birds chirping. I have a bird dish that I try to keep food in. Marley keeps chasing the birds away.
Needing to get busy, the silence must be broken. Take a few minutes to enjoy the silence around you. Reflect on your life, your past, your present, your future. Where are you going; where do you want to be. So much of the unknown defines us, it should not be so. Determine what you want to accomplish and just do it.
Blessings!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Still Hoping and Still Waiting....
I received a call a few minutes ago from one of the companies I have applied for a job. I really would like this job, although it is several miles away. Everything I have heard about the company has been positive and I know people there already. I received the phone call from HR but all they wanted to do was update me, stating that they still haven't heard back yet on the approval to hire, apologized for the delay but 'during this time of year they are usually slow' and that I was still high on the list. Good but yet not good. So I'm still hoping and still waiting.
And I'm still applying. I nearly completed an app for Sears and for KMart yesterday..... but didn't hit submit. I don't mind working at either place, but it is like a 'last resort', and since I don't job hop and wherever I end up I want to stay there.... well, I don't know if that is where I want to stay for the rest of my life. Especially when you hear of companies cutting back hours on their employees due to Obamacare. I need a job that pays medical benefits. So, even though it is pretty positive I will get this job, it is uncertain as to when. Guess that gives me a specific prayer request to make - rather than just asking prayer for employment, ask that corporate will respond with a yes answer so that I can get started.
Came across this scripture this morning and it reminded me to give thanks for having the opportunity to apply for jobs, being healthy, etc.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
So - I guess because I haven't found a job yet (my will) it is because God hasn't put the job He wants for me to have (His will) in front of me? Or is it because I am waiting for this one job which is a near sure thing, and it will come about when it's time? But, uh, God? Can we hurry this timeframe up before we are completely broke? Sigh. I try to be patient, but in this it is getting very difficult. But, I don't want to just grab anything to have employment. Will continue to put out my applications and see what happens.
A friend told me Sunday that he couldn't believe I haven't been hired yet - my resume is stellar (so he says). I asked him if he wanted to hire me. :-)
I have been enjoying cooking the past few days - canned a lot of bread and butter pickles, made up a couple batches of cranberry pumpkin nut bread, made garbage and extra for others, made chocolate chip cookies.... I need to finish up pickles; still have 1/2 crate of cucumbers. Could bake some more bread too. But for now, need to run an errand.
Today I am trusting in God that I will get a job soon. I am trusting that it will be the right job. I still haven't heard back from several that I have applied for, so who knows - perhaps one of these will call yet today and want an interview. In this whole process of finding a job I have discovered three things.
1. It is very convenient to submit an application/resume on line.
2. I don't like submitting an application/resume on line cause unless the words are put just so so - the computer just generates a rejection letter.
3. I don't like phone interviews, even though they are convenient. I prefer eye contact.
This entire process has been humbling; I never thought I would have this difficulty in finding a job - especially since I am not asking near what I was making. Oh well. It is all in God's hands.
Blessings!
And I'm still applying. I nearly completed an app for Sears and for KMart yesterday..... but didn't hit submit. I don't mind working at either place, but it is like a 'last resort', and since I don't job hop and wherever I end up I want to stay there.... well, I don't know if that is where I want to stay for the rest of my life. Especially when you hear of companies cutting back hours on their employees due to Obamacare. I need a job that pays medical benefits. So, even though it is pretty positive I will get this job, it is uncertain as to when. Guess that gives me a specific prayer request to make - rather than just asking prayer for employment, ask that corporate will respond with a yes answer so that I can get started.
Came across this scripture this morning and it reminded me to give thanks for having the opportunity to apply for jobs, being healthy, etc.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
So - I guess because I haven't found a job yet (my will) it is because God hasn't put the job He wants for me to have (His will) in front of me? Or is it because I am waiting for this one job which is a near sure thing, and it will come about when it's time? But, uh, God? Can we hurry this timeframe up before we are completely broke? Sigh. I try to be patient, but in this it is getting very difficult. But, I don't want to just grab anything to have employment. Will continue to put out my applications and see what happens.
A friend told me Sunday that he couldn't believe I haven't been hired yet - my resume is stellar (so he says). I asked him if he wanted to hire me. :-)
I have been enjoying cooking the past few days - canned a lot of bread and butter pickles, made up a couple batches of cranberry pumpkin nut bread, made garbage and extra for others, made chocolate chip cookies.... I need to finish up pickles; still have 1/2 crate of cucumbers. Could bake some more bread too. But for now, need to run an errand.
Today I am trusting in God that I will get a job soon. I am trusting that it will be the right job. I still haven't heard back from several that I have applied for, so who knows - perhaps one of these will call yet today and want an interview. In this whole process of finding a job I have discovered three things.
1. It is very convenient to submit an application/resume on line.
2. I don't like submitting an application/resume on line cause unless the words are put just so so - the computer just generates a rejection letter.
3. I don't like phone interviews, even though they are convenient. I prefer eye contact.
This entire process has been humbling; I never thought I would have this difficulty in finding a job - especially since I am not asking near what I was making. Oh well. It is all in God's hands.
Blessings!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Marley must know...
Last week was an extremely stressful week. In a lot of ways. I read a comment that completely crushed me, I struggled to find a job, I interviewed and didn't get, Marley was into a house chewing mode again, I was upset with hubby over his reluctance to find a job, stress, stress, stress. Things don't always go my way.
Isn't that the story of your life too? The more you do and try to do, you feel beaten up and spit out. Like I said, it was a rough week last week.
Saturday was a busy day - started out with Market on the Move at North Hills Church (as a volunteer) and by the time it was over, I had two cases plus of cucumbers and a flat of tomatoes in my car. Do people really think I have time for all this? Regardless, I canned 14 pints and then some quarts on Saturday, yesterday after church I canned nearly a dozen quarts and this morning, after going to the gym, I canned up the rest of the quarts and did a dozen pints. I finally just quit. I'm hoping to get rid of the rest of the cucumbers and tomatoes tonight as hubby has a meeting and I know one of the guys likes to can and cook. I still have two cases of pints left to fill - it will either be pickles or salsa.
Still no job. I'm waiting on a response from another company.... one I have been waiting on for some time. If I don't hear soon, I will just get a seasonal job to get money coming in. I'm hoping for something so that I can get medical benefits and drop the insurance I'm carrying now. It is nearly $300 a month and right now we don't have it - so after this current month will be cancelling it.
I'm feeling kind of low today; not sure why other than life itself. It is a beautiful day out and I should take Marley out for walk. Yeah, perhaps I will do that; it might perk me up. I already did a little over 4 miles at the gym this morning, and I have zumba tonight; perhaps I best not go today. I won't be able to walk tomorrow!!
Today is a granddaughter's 8th birthday - or is it 9th? Princess Hailey. I called my son earlier with hopes of getting her for awhile this afternoon and making cookies, but he said she already had plans with her mother. Since they are back in Phoenix, I'm hoping to get the grandchildren for baking at Christmas; only problem is, if I'm working I won't have any days off. But, I have to work.
I don't have anything to say today... hitting a real low point.... enjoying time alone while hubby is off with a friend. I don't get 'alone' time much anymore; didn't realize how much I missed it. I think I could take a nap, but don't want to waste the time sleeping. Maybe I'll fix up a batch of cookies; I bought some mincemeat to make cookies with the other day. I wonder if I still have chocolate chips. Oh, I made a total of two batches of cranberry pumpkin nut bread too yesterday. All are in the freezer as they will be used for Christmas gifts along with the pickles.
Christmas. It will be here before I know it. Our church is having our Ladies Christmas Tea on December lst. I'm looking forward to hosting a table; already have my daughter, daughter in law, two granddaughters and my best friend coming. I get to bring my tea cups and tea pots. It will be such fun. I'm also hosting the Christmas Tea for my tea group as well - about 12 women or so. I need to count and see how many cups I do have. I do enjoy entertaining, whether friends or family.
Hebrews 13:2
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
I don't think that just pertains to strangers, sometimes family members can be angels too.
God provided for us this past week. On Friday we discovered some money had been deposited into our checking account. In thinking about it, God brought back to mind that last March Aetna had withheld a week's pay (for everyone) to get overtime set for hours work and not guesimated as in the past. Of course it only affected those who were working, but it also affected my pay. Therefore, this past week what we received was one week's pay. That should be all I get now, which makes it more crucial I find employment immediately.
Not sure what is going on with Marley.... yesterday morning - and again this morning - she woke up about 5AM and then woke me up to let her out. After that, she wanted to head back to my room where I do my quiet time. By the time I get there, she is already on the futon. But today I had her go back to her crate as I was going to the gym first. When I came back I let her out and back to the futon she goes - and curls up and goes to sleep. She wouldn't eat her breakfast this morning nor has she drank much water. She laid around outside quite a bit; I gave her a treat but I think she buried it. I hate it when she does that! But for the past two hours or so she has been in the house, lying on her bed asleep. Even when I walk into the room she just raises up her head and looks at me. Maybe she is feeling my mood.
Not much to share today; need to get back to applying for jobs. Hope that you are having a good day!
Blessings!
Isn't that the story of your life too? The more you do and try to do, you feel beaten up and spit out. Like I said, it was a rough week last week.
Saturday was a busy day - started out with Market on the Move at North Hills Church (as a volunteer) and by the time it was over, I had two cases plus of cucumbers and a flat of tomatoes in my car. Do people really think I have time for all this? Regardless, I canned 14 pints and then some quarts on Saturday, yesterday after church I canned nearly a dozen quarts and this morning, after going to the gym, I canned up the rest of the quarts and did a dozen pints. I finally just quit. I'm hoping to get rid of the rest of the cucumbers and tomatoes tonight as hubby has a meeting and I know one of the guys likes to can and cook. I still have two cases of pints left to fill - it will either be pickles or salsa.
Still no job. I'm waiting on a response from another company.... one I have been waiting on for some time. If I don't hear soon, I will just get a seasonal job to get money coming in. I'm hoping for something so that I can get medical benefits and drop the insurance I'm carrying now. It is nearly $300 a month and right now we don't have it - so after this current month will be cancelling it.
I'm feeling kind of low today; not sure why other than life itself. It is a beautiful day out and I should take Marley out for walk. Yeah, perhaps I will do that; it might perk me up. I already did a little over 4 miles at the gym this morning, and I have zumba tonight; perhaps I best not go today. I won't be able to walk tomorrow!!
Today is a granddaughter's 8th birthday - or is it 9th? Princess Hailey. I called my son earlier with hopes of getting her for awhile this afternoon and making cookies, but he said she already had plans with her mother. Since they are back in Phoenix, I'm hoping to get the grandchildren for baking at Christmas; only problem is, if I'm working I won't have any days off. But, I have to work.
I don't have anything to say today... hitting a real low point.... enjoying time alone while hubby is off with a friend. I don't get 'alone' time much anymore; didn't realize how much I missed it. I think I could take a nap, but don't want to waste the time sleeping. Maybe I'll fix up a batch of cookies; I bought some mincemeat to make cookies with the other day. I wonder if I still have chocolate chips. Oh, I made a total of two batches of cranberry pumpkin nut bread too yesterday. All are in the freezer as they will be used for Christmas gifts along with the pickles.
Christmas. It will be here before I know it. Our church is having our Ladies Christmas Tea on December lst. I'm looking forward to hosting a table; already have my daughter, daughter in law, two granddaughters and my best friend coming. I get to bring my tea cups and tea pots. It will be such fun. I'm also hosting the Christmas Tea for my tea group as well - about 12 women or so. I need to count and see how many cups I do have. I do enjoy entertaining, whether friends or family.
Hebrews 13:2
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
I don't think that just pertains to strangers, sometimes family members can be angels too.
God provided for us this past week. On Friday we discovered some money had been deposited into our checking account. In thinking about it, God brought back to mind that last March Aetna had withheld a week's pay (for everyone) to get overtime set for hours work and not guesimated as in the past. Of course it only affected those who were working, but it also affected my pay. Therefore, this past week what we received was one week's pay. That should be all I get now, which makes it more crucial I find employment immediately.
Not sure what is going on with Marley.... yesterday morning - and again this morning - she woke up about 5AM and then woke me up to let her out. After that, she wanted to head back to my room where I do my quiet time. By the time I get there, she is already on the futon. But today I had her go back to her crate as I was going to the gym first. When I came back I let her out and back to the futon she goes - and curls up and goes to sleep. She wouldn't eat her breakfast this morning nor has she drank much water. She laid around outside quite a bit; I gave her a treat but I think she buried it. I hate it when she does that! But for the past two hours or so she has been in the house, lying on her bed asleep. Even when I walk into the room she just raises up her head and looks at me. Maybe she is feeling my mood.
Not much to share today; need to get back to applying for jobs. Hope that you are having a good day!
Blessings!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Waiting is the hard part....
I started to write a blog yesterday and share what was going on, but I found myself distracted and probably sharing more than I should, so I deleted it. Didn't post it. Sometimes I let my own frustrations and personal opinions get into this - and I shouldn't.
Tuesday morning I received a call from this one company I have been waiting for some time to call me. They wanted to know if my salary request was negotiable. I said yes. After all, zero coming in means I don't have a lot of room to play with. Last I heard was that they had sent it on to Corporate for approval. I did not hear back at all yesterday.
Tuesday afternoon as I was going through some of the listings, I found a position for another company and decided to go ahead and apply for it. A completely different field, yet the same type of job that I had before. Sounded challenging, but worthwhile. I submitted my resume. Yesterday morning I received a phone call they wanted to call back at 3:30PM to do a phone interview. That was fine with me. They called, and we chatted for about 1/2 an hour. She shared what the job was about (which I knew because I had copied the job description and had reread it before she called back), and then talked about my resume. She asked me how I handled some things, and then asked that I shared with her my daily duties at my previous job. She asked me why I left. She asked for my questions, of which I only had a few. She went so far as to tell me benefit information, salary, bonus, etc. I found that highly unusual, but intriguing. She advised that the hiring manager had left for the day (he had emailed her while she was interviewing me), but she would get him my information first thing this morning. Now I don't know what that means; what I mean is, did she decide I was to be hired and it would go to the 'hiring manager' to make the official offer, or is that just a title of someone who makes the decision. I found it interesting she went as far as sharing the salary and what the bonus would be, as well as the benefits, on the initial interview call. I'm glad she did, for now I know that I won't be wasting my time waiting on a call back. I wish more companies did that. Just be honest and up front.
So, here I still wait. I was surprised that I did not hear back from the first company yesterday. Now I'm not sure I want them to call just yet. I keep praying that the job I should take is the job offer that comes through first. I am thinking, besides it being more money and much, much closer to home, that I would like the challenge of this new job possibility. I actually got excited as I thought about the different things she said I would need to do. One challenging thing was dealing with three different time zones on a daily basis! That should really be interesting!
But, until either of these job possibilities present an offer to me, complete with firm salary commitments, I can not claim either of these as my own. So I still wait.
I got up a little before 5AM this morning and hubby and I headed to the gym for the second time this week. Got 7 miles on the bike and about 3 miles on the elliptical. I have decided that I need to get up early and go to the gym so that I can get my training in. I do want to be in better shape than last year for the mini marathon. Not sure if I will be able to take a vacation then, but will at least possibly fly back for the weekend in order to do the mini. I think it would be really cool if I could go back several pounds lighter and surprise my siblings. Diet doesn't seem to do it for me - I enjoy eating too much. Having to work out sucks too, but hopefully, in time, watching what I eat and doing a workout will help drop some inches. More waiting to see results.
I'm waiting, too, for my hubby to find a job. I have my fears that he will quit looking once I find a job. I'm not even sure how hard he is looking. He did go for an interview Tuesday, and by the time he got home he was already against it. I have to admit I don't see him selling insurance on commission. Yesterday was to have been a veterans' job fair, and he did go, but said he couldn't find it. Today there is another job fair not far from us, and obviously he is not going to go, even with me reminding him, and a friend reminding him, and suggesting he go and check it out. Yeah, I could go, but I have two jobs I'm waiting to hear back from and I want to stay close to the home phone. I probably should have given my cell phone for them to call, but I didn't. If he chooses not to find a job - again - well, it has made our lives very difficult in the past, and I would hope he would try harder to find something and quit finding excuses. Yeah, it is a very sore spot with me...
Waiting is never fun, but what we do in the waiting time can sometimes be beneficial. After I finish this blog I will begin again the task of going through job opportunities and see what I can apply for. I still have high hopes of starting employment on Monday.
What about you? Are you waiting for a job interview? A job opportunity? What are you waiting for that is worth waiting for? Waiting for your ship to come in? What are you doing to bring it in?
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Isaiah 40:31
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Waiting is never easy, and seldom fun. One thing is certain, when we trust and hope in the Lord, the waiting is worthwhile. He wants to give you His very best for you. And also for me. So I continue to wait.
Blessings!
Tuesday morning I received a call from this one company I have been waiting for some time to call me. They wanted to know if my salary request was negotiable. I said yes. After all, zero coming in means I don't have a lot of room to play with. Last I heard was that they had sent it on to Corporate for approval. I did not hear back at all yesterday.
Tuesday afternoon as I was going through some of the listings, I found a position for another company and decided to go ahead and apply for it. A completely different field, yet the same type of job that I had before. Sounded challenging, but worthwhile. I submitted my resume. Yesterday morning I received a phone call they wanted to call back at 3:30PM to do a phone interview. That was fine with me. They called, and we chatted for about 1/2 an hour. She shared what the job was about (which I knew because I had copied the job description and had reread it before she called back), and then talked about my resume. She asked me how I handled some things, and then asked that I shared with her my daily duties at my previous job. She asked me why I left. She asked for my questions, of which I only had a few. She went so far as to tell me benefit information, salary, bonus, etc. I found that highly unusual, but intriguing. She advised that the hiring manager had left for the day (he had emailed her while she was interviewing me), but she would get him my information first thing this morning. Now I don't know what that means; what I mean is, did she decide I was to be hired and it would go to the 'hiring manager' to make the official offer, or is that just a title of someone who makes the decision. I found it interesting she went as far as sharing the salary and what the bonus would be, as well as the benefits, on the initial interview call. I'm glad she did, for now I know that I won't be wasting my time waiting on a call back. I wish more companies did that. Just be honest and up front.
So, here I still wait. I was surprised that I did not hear back from the first company yesterday. Now I'm not sure I want them to call just yet. I keep praying that the job I should take is the job offer that comes through first. I am thinking, besides it being more money and much, much closer to home, that I would like the challenge of this new job possibility. I actually got excited as I thought about the different things she said I would need to do. One challenging thing was dealing with three different time zones on a daily basis! That should really be interesting!
But, until either of these job possibilities present an offer to me, complete with firm salary commitments, I can not claim either of these as my own. So I still wait.
I got up a little before 5AM this morning and hubby and I headed to the gym for the second time this week. Got 7 miles on the bike and about 3 miles on the elliptical. I have decided that I need to get up early and go to the gym so that I can get my training in. I do want to be in better shape than last year for the mini marathon. Not sure if I will be able to take a vacation then, but will at least possibly fly back for the weekend in order to do the mini. I think it would be really cool if I could go back several pounds lighter and surprise my siblings. Diet doesn't seem to do it for me - I enjoy eating too much. Having to work out sucks too, but hopefully, in time, watching what I eat and doing a workout will help drop some inches. More waiting to see results.
I'm waiting, too, for my hubby to find a job. I have my fears that he will quit looking once I find a job. I'm not even sure how hard he is looking. He did go for an interview Tuesday, and by the time he got home he was already against it. I have to admit I don't see him selling insurance on commission. Yesterday was to have been a veterans' job fair, and he did go, but said he couldn't find it. Today there is another job fair not far from us, and obviously he is not going to go, even with me reminding him, and a friend reminding him, and suggesting he go and check it out. Yeah, I could go, but I have two jobs I'm waiting to hear back from and I want to stay close to the home phone. I probably should have given my cell phone for them to call, but I didn't. If he chooses not to find a job - again - well, it has made our lives very difficult in the past, and I would hope he would try harder to find something and quit finding excuses. Yeah, it is a very sore spot with me...
Waiting is never fun, but what we do in the waiting time can sometimes be beneficial. After I finish this blog I will begin again the task of going through job opportunities and see what I can apply for. I still have high hopes of starting employment on Monday.
What about you? Are you waiting for a job interview? A job opportunity? What are you waiting for that is worth waiting for? Waiting for your ship to come in? What are you doing to bring it in?
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Isaiah 40:31
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Waiting is never easy, and seldom fun. One thing is certain, when we trust and hope in the Lord, the waiting is worthwhile. He wants to give you His very best for you. And also for me. So I continue to wait.
Blessings!
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