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!!
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