That title really means nothing. I can't say that there has been too much drama, at least not for me personally. It does seem that I live surrounded by people who constantly have some sort of drama in their lives though. Shrug. Sometimes it is just tiring to watch. That's all.
I'm watching Grey's Anatomy on DVD. And doing laundry at the same time...and shortly going to bed! I'm sleepy.
G'night.
Ciao
M
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Saturday, March 17, 2007
St. Patty's Day in St. Albert
Oh the linguistic fun I could have with the title of this blog-entry!! Excuse me, I'm an English Major. Hahaha.
Moving on...I'm in St. Albert at my Aunt and Uncle's and cousins' house for the weekend. My parental units have made their way out here for a quick, almost-spring-time visit and so, instead of going back and forth between St. Albert and my apartment, it was just easier for me to pack enough things for 8 nights and come and spend 2 nights crashed on a matress in the downstairs family room. It's pretty sweet, I'm not gonna lie to you!
We just got back from bowling. Today I didn't do so well. That's ok. I'm saving up for potentially going 10 pin bowling tomorrow!
We may or may not get to that though, but that's alright. I think, after we go to church and grab lunch at Muddy Waters we will wander down Whyte, grab coffee, shop at Army and Navy, stop by Chapters and some other cute stores and then eat supper at Chianti's (probably the BEST Italian restaurant ever!).
So I am totally pumped for this new job! I made my arrangements Thursday with Gino and Sheeraz. They were sad, but they understand that this is somethng that I need to do, something that is good for me and something that I have wanted to do for sometime! I can't wait! I called Pastor Sam yesterday and left him a voicemail message. I'm sure there will be another meeting or two before I start on the 2nd of April!!!!! Man oh man I look forward to that day.
Come Monday I am training the "replacement me" for Muddy Waters. Basically I'm training the new manager although I am not technically a manager. The guy that has been hired is Tyler. He's held a number of other positions where he had to be responsible for a lot of different things, so he should be really good there. I'm not sure what his specific strength is, as far as people-skills or organizational skills, but I will soon figure that out. I plan on making up a book of all the duties that I need him to take care of daily and weekly so that if he feels lost or overwhelmed he can always consult the book for guidelines. I may even make it colorful and slightly entertaining. That is my plan at least.
Well, I suppose I should go and see what my recluse father is up to. He's hiding out somewhere upstairs...probably reading the paper or watching TV. My little cousins are playing the Starwars video game, so I don't have to worry about entertaining them!
Ciao
M
Moving on...I'm in St. Albert at my Aunt and Uncle's and cousins' house for the weekend. My parental units have made their way out here for a quick, almost-spring-time visit and so, instead of going back and forth between St. Albert and my apartment, it was just easier for me to pack enough things for 8 nights and come and spend 2 nights crashed on a matress in the downstairs family room. It's pretty sweet, I'm not gonna lie to you!
We just got back from bowling. Today I didn't do so well. That's ok. I'm saving up for potentially going 10 pin bowling tomorrow!
We may or may not get to that though, but that's alright. I think, after we go to church and grab lunch at Muddy Waters we will wander down Whyte, grab coffee, shop at Army and Navy, stop by Chapters and some other cute stores and then eat supper at Chianti's (probably the BEST Italian restaurant ever!).
So I am totally pumped for this new job! I made my arrangements Thursday with Gino and Sheeraz. They were sad, but they understand that this is somethng that I need to do, something that is good for me and something that I have wanted to do for sometime! I can't wait! I called Pastor Sam yesterday and left him a voicemail message. I'm sure there will be another meeting or two before I start on the 2nd of April!!!!! Man oh man I look forward to that day.
Come Monday I am training the "replacement me" for Muddy Waters. Basically I'm training the new manager although I am not technically a manager. The guy that has been hired is Tyler. He's held a number of other positions where he had to be responsible for a lot of different things, so he should be really good there. I'm not sure what his specific strength is, as far as people-skills or organizational skills, but I will soon figure that out. I plan on making up a book of all the duties that I need him to take care of daily and weekly so that if he feels lost or overwhelmed he can always consult the book for guidelines. I may even make it colorful and slightly entertaining. That is my plan at least.
Well, I suppose I should go and see what my recluse father is up to. He's hiding out somewhere upstairs...probably reading the paper or watching TV. My little cousins are playing the Starwars video game, so I don't have to worry about entertaining them!
Ciao
M
Thursday, March 15, 2007
3 Days, 1 Application, 1 New Job
Within the span of the last three days I have applied, been interviewed and hired for a brand new job!!!! I start at the beginning of April working in the McKernan Church Daycare Center!!!! I get to work with KIDS!!! I get to hold children!!!! I get to PLAY!!!!!
I prayed so hard, so hard that my own personal desire for that job would be nothing if it wasn't God's will for me to be in that position. This is totally a God-thing! I'm so excited, and so thankful. Because, a) I get to work with kids!!!! b) I get to put my specific skill set to use c) I will be paid a more suitable wage d) I will be getting paid to play (and discipline, and calm, and supervise) children!!!! Did I mention anywhere along the line that I am super excited for this position???!!!!!
I can't wait to start!!!!
Thanks God! :)
Ciao
M
I prayed so hard, so hard that my own personal desire for that job would be nothing if it wasn't God's will for me to be in that position. This is totally a God-thing! I'm so excited, and so thankful. Because, a) I get to work with kids!!!! b) I get to put my specific skill set to use c) I will be paid a more suitable wage d) I will be getting paid to play (and discipline, and calm, and supervise) children!!!! Did I mention anywhere along the line that I am super excited for this position???!!!!!
I can't wait to start!!!!
Thanks God! :)
Ciao
M
Monday, March 12, 2007
God grant me the serenity...
THE SERENITY PRAYER:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.
That's how I feel about work lately. I love Muddy Waters. Capital "L-O-V-E", love it! However, there has been tension. Tension between the day-staff and night-staff. Tension among certain members of the staff just in the kitchen in general. Tension between old-staff and new-owners. And really, it sucks. I'm scared to be in the kitchen when somebody that I don't normally work with, or without the supervision of Gino or Sheeraz. It's ridiculous.
This afternoon just as I was leaving a couple members of the night-staff/old-staff came in. One of them started going on this little rant about the quality of things in the kitchen and so on and so forth. It was absurd and definitely not that person's place to go off the way that they did.
I don't know how to address these kinds of things. We all know I hate confrontation to begin with, but do I say something when I see things like that happening in the kitchen that I call my place of employment? And, better question, do I say something to the person right away when I see it happening, or do I take it to Gino and Sheeraz, potentially looking like a tattle-tail, and let them handle it since they are the higher powers in this scenario?
It's so frustrating for me. I work my butt off in that kitchen. I run around organizing the catering orders, ordering meat, ordering the tea and coffee that we need, and I'm always the first one in the cafe in the mornings, and so...I'm doing a lot. And on top of all that, it's hard to keep customers happy and try and keep a kitchen in proper working order! There really is only so much that one person can do in a day! I don't want to see it go down hill, but how does one person's love for an establishment keep said establishment in working order? It's not really possible. Sigh.
It might be time to look for a new job. That's what I'm going to do right now. Wish me luck!
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.
That's how I feel about work lately. I love Muddy Waters. Capital "L-O-V-E", love it! However, there has been tension. Tension between the day-staff and night-staff. Tension among certain members of the staff just in the kitchen in general. Tension between old-staff and new-owners. And really, it sucks. I'm scared to be in the kitchen when somebody that I don't normally work with, or without the supervision of Gino or Sheeraz. It's ridiculous.
This afternoon just as I was leaving a couple members of the night-staff/old-staff came in. One of them started going on this little rant about the quality of things in the kitchen and so on and so forth. It was absurd and definitely not that person's place to go off the way that they did.
I don't know how to address these kinds of things. We all know I hate confrontation to begin with, but do I say something when I see things like that happening in the kitchen that I call my place of employment? And, better question, do I say something to the person right away when I see it happening, or do I take it to Gino and Sheeraz, potentially looking like a tattle-tail, and let them handle it since they are the higher powers in this scenario?
It's so frustrating for me. I work my butt off in that kitchen. I run around organizing the catering orders, ordering meat, ordering the tea and coffee that we need, and I'm always the first one in the cafe in the mornings, and so...I'm doing a lot. And on top of all that, it's hard to keep customers happy and try and keep a kitchen in proper working order! There really is only so much that one person can do in a day! I don't want to see it go down hill, but how does one person's love for an establishment keep said establishment in working order? It's not really possible. Sigh.
It might be time to look for a new job. That's what I'm going to do right now. Wish me luck!
Friday, March 9, 2007
Long, Long Week
Honestly, this whole week...the longest week of my life by the way...has been gray. I don't know what's wrong with me but I just feel like sitting here and crying for awhile. Just curling up in a little ball in bed, with some overly sad music resonating somewhere deep inside my stereo, and crying.
I haven't written, with an actual pen and paper for a while. Maybe I should.
I haven't written, with an actual pen and paper for a while. Maybe I should.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Gray Gray Gray
Dear Me,
If today was a color, it was definitely "gray". And there's no reason in particular that today was "gray", it just was. Work was long, it went smoothly it was just long, and by the time I got home I was just tired, and fed-up with life in general. Ever just get annoyed with EVERYTHING? That was me today. So I got home determined to clean the apartment. I made a list. I have only crossed off a couple of the things on that list, but I suppose for a "gray" day that is better than crossing off nothing, right?
Anyway, Triona and I are vegging out. We are in sweats and hoodies, lying on the couches, prepared to eat copius amounts of potatoe chips, awaiting the beginning of The Hills on MTV. Jeopardy is on right now and we had grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken noodle soup (the perfect vegging food) for supper. Sigh. It's a stellar "I hate the world-let's do nothing-life is against me" kind of evening.
And like I said, there is no reason in particular. Today life was, the entirety of it, was just "gray".
From:
Me
If today was a color, it was definitely "gray". And there's no reason in particular that today was "gray", it just was. Work was long, it went smoothly it was just long, and by the time I got home I was just tired, and fed-up with life in general. Ever just get annoyed with EVERYTHING? That was me today. So I got home determined to clean the apartment. I made a list. I have only crossed off a couple of the things on that list, but I suppose for a "gray" day that is better than crossing off nothing, right?
Anyway, Triona and I are vegging out. We are in sweats and hoodies, lying on the couches, prepared to eat copius amounts of potatoe chips, awaiting the beginning of The Hills on MTV. Jeopardy is on right now and we had grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken noodle soup (the perfect vegging food) for supper. Sigh. It's a stellar "I hate the world-let's do nothing-life is against me" kind of evening.
And like I said, there is no reason in particular. Today life was, the entirety of it, was just "gray".
From:
Me
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Jeopardy!
I am blogging...for the first time in ages...here i am...blogging.
My tummy just made a ridiculous noise. I'm pretty sure stomachs are not supposed to make sounds like that. Ever.
It's Thursday. That means Grey's is on. Oh yay! I can not wait. It better be a better episode than last week's. I was disappointed. I don't want to be disappointed again this week. This is after all Grey's Anatomy, the all time most fabulous show ever (feel free to disagree with me...I don't care) and therefore, should not be disappointing.
Chandler is my favorite "Friend". He's hilarious. He just explained the difference between "Spider-man" and "Spiderman" (like a last name). I was highly entertained.
Jeopardy is on right now. This is how I learn things. And it's how I convince myself that I am smart. LOL! It's so lovely being able to correctly answer the questions. Like I said...SMART!
I'm out. Out of things to say. Out of energy. And I have to focus on Jeopardy. Haha!
Ciao
M
My tummy just made a ridiculous noise. I'm pretty sure stomachs are not supposed to make sounds like that. Ever.
It's Thursday. That means Grey's is on. Oh yay! I can not wait. It better be a better episode than last week's. I was disappointed. I don't want to be disappointed again this week. This is after all Grey's Anatomy, the all time most fabulous show ever (feel free to disagree with me...I don't care) and therefore, should not be disappointing.
Chandler is my favorite "Friend". He's hilarious. He just explained the difference between "Spider-man" and "Spiderman" (like a last name). I was highly entertained.
Jeopardy is on right now. This is how I learn things. And it's how I convince myself that I am smart. LOL! It's so lovely being able to correctly answer the questions. Like I said...SMART!
I'm out. Out of things to say. Out of energy. And I have to focus on Jeopardy. Haha!
Ciao
M
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