I can't believe it was only a 4 day work week and it has been so jam-packed with work that it feels like I've worked a full week! I had a two hour meeting yesterday and I took minutes. I wanted to finish them up after the meeting, but when I looked at all the emails I had afterwards, that is what took the rest of my day. And I'm still not caught up. Even people I don't support are emailing me to schedule meetings - only because they include one of my bosses. Now they can do the same thing I do - go to the scheduling assistant in Outlook and put their names in and you can see their calendars. Duh. But no, they want ME to find time against THEIR calendar as well as my boss. I couldn't believe I had an email the other day that was very polite and very nice that said "Mr. XX (whom I currently support) said that I could contact you to schedule an appointment on XXX's calendar (someone who reports up to him). I wrote her back and told her that I didn't support that person, could not completely see their calendar. If their meeting was with that one person, contact them and ask what what they had available. If I had misunderstood, to let me know. She emailed me back that it was with that one person so she would contact her directly. GEEZ! And that takes time away from what I should be doing. Needless to say, I sent that email to my boss and just commented that this is what takes some of my time.
I did manage to get Sheeba out for a good walk yesterday morning, and did another short one last night so that I could get my 10,000 steps in. It's getting harder and harder to go walking - my legs are telling me they don't want to move. I also went yesterday and got my flu shot. Now this morning my left arm is hurting. Hopefully it will go away soon. Everyone had gotten the email from the CMO of where I work and it said that specific urgent cares could give the shot (and for employees they are free) so instead of waiting until October 5th when they will be at our Mesa office, I opted to just go and get it done. Took me less than 5 minutes once I got there. AND they put it in the system I had my shot. It is mandatory to get one every year - This year we have until November 9th - and if you haven't gotten the flu shot, or have a religious or medical reason on record for not getting one, it is considered voluntarily resigning of your position., Yep - that's the medical field, although i work in the office. We aren't treated any different.
Another thing came out in the meeting I attended yesterday. Some of us - and that 'some' includes me, will be going back to the office in December or January. We will not be going back to our Mesa offices, but they are moving us to the Corporate offices in Phoenix. Ironically, I worked across the street from that office when I worked for another company many years ago. Yeah, back to Central and Thomas. It's a nice building, and they are trying to get two floors for us. Some people who will have to go back into the office are upset. I had already processed it and although I am settled here in my room and love the extra time I have that I'm not driving, I'm ok with going back.
Not so sure I want to drive back to Central and Thomas. It's been a long time since I've gone that direction and my recollection is that traffic is usually back to back. I guess it will depend on how many will be going back to work. I will start back at an earlier hour to avoid a lot of the traffic, but whether I get off at 4 or 5PM, I am sure to be caught in traffic heading home. The positive of this is, this location is much closer than the Mesa office (which is 56 miles). I think this one is about 31 miles. I forget for sure. Doesn't matter.
What DOES matter is that I have not 'dressed up' (other than putting on a dress and makeup) since March! I haven't worn heels since March! No hose either! I'm grateful I haven't put on a lot of weight, as some people laughingly have said they have. And I'm walking now so hopefully that will help my 'spread' of sitting all day. I will have to go shopping when the time gets closer and see if I can find a couple outfits that look nice. Why? Because I won't be in my usual cubby, working with other people who dress more casual than I do. I work for two executives - and they will now be working in the executive offices with the President of the division. THAT makes the difference. I will love I will get to see PEOPLE again and can socialize some. Hopefully I won't have to go back until January, after the holidays. To make us go back in December would be cruel. People who are home for the first time in years can decorate their house - to go back will take that away again.
I have already heard some negative remarks about having to go back - and moving to the Phoenix office. Those people live in the far east area. I'm in the far west area. It's about the same challenge. The difference is that we WERE in the east valley in Mesa and now they have to drive further. But not all are being made to come back into the office- I heard director level and up is required 3 days a week in the office. Those under them can continue to work from home. I'm not at director level, but my job is such that I will need to be in the office nearly every day. Maybe I can work it out Mon-Thurs in office and Fridays at home. Or maybe Mondays at home and the rest of the week in the office. I dunno. It just means my entire schedule I've gotten used to will go away.
And here I am, rambling this morning about work. I've grumbled quite a few times (during the tough times) that I want to retire. And that is still true. BUT, I also know I will continue to be 'quarantined' if I do not go back to work. I still have a life to live. I still want to do things, to go places. At least at the office I can chat with friends (probably behind masks yet for awhile). I'm so tired of this quarantine! I'm sure you are as well.
But, you know what? None of this surprised God. He knew we would all react this way. People in the government have no idea what to do. Even those with medical degrees have no idea how to deal with this pandemic. Some have over-guessed it, others haven't as much. I've heard that states who didn't quarantine had a few cases, but nothing drastic - and those of us who had to wear masks and be quarantined it was spread drastically. I think of what this nurse said - "You quarantine the sick, you don't quarantine the well." Makes sense to me! But I continue to wear my mask outside as required - and once I'm out of the store or that building - off it comes!
In spite of what everyone thinks, God is still alive, and He is still in control. Nothing is hidden from him. Even when we sin, He sees it. Even when we do good, He sees it. Personally, I'd rather He see me doing good, than bad! He helps me even in my weaknesses.
My new diet isn't going so well. How is it that men can lose weight faster than women all the time? Hubby has lost weight right away, of course. Blimpy here is still trudging alone. I have a goal - will see how long I can hold on to this one. God sees me doing this diet too - and is probably laughing. Oh well. He loves me no matter what shape I am in.
And He loves you too - no matter where you are, no matter what shape you are in, and no matter whether you think you are His or not. He loves you more than you can fathom. Lucky us.
Blessings!
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