The weather's changing. Ups and downs, different every day, can't make up its mind. But it's definitely turning into that crisp, clean air that only comes with the cold. Winter equals clear, dark skies with lots of stars. It's perfect for star gazing. I can't wait until Heather and I can put something soft down in the bed of her truck and bundle up together under a thick blanket, just stare up at the stars. I wish I had a telescope. One year I had access to one and I'd go out and examine the sky almost every night. I loved to discover new areas of the endless universe. The nearest galaxy to ours is Andromeda and it's clearly visable through a telescope from November to February. There are a few planets close enough to make out vague details (I know, oxymoron, but I don't know how else to say it). Even without a close-up view of the distant forever, I still want to just go lay and look.
I've had a few bad days lately. Nothing in particular, just cranky and mopey. Work is going well, in general...some bullshit here and there, but that's everywhere. I've decided that the grass is always greener on the other side. I know people have been saying that forever, but I never really applied it to anything until now. There are some things I miss about Sub Depot. Like the familiarity, the routine, the people. Quiznos is getting easier. I've established a routine there and it's not so foreign anymore. There's still a lot I could improve on as far as memorizing what goes on which sandwich and portion sizes...but for the most part, I'm comfortable there. Conrad has been talking about switching me to evenings because the crew we have for 2nd shift now sucks ass. They always leave things in a state that causes the morning crew (Conrad and me) to get behind because we have to clean up the mess they left. He's been saying that he needs me on nights, but he doesn't have anyone that can replace me on days because the same people would screw things up in the mornings too. I really don't want to work 2nd shift. We close at 9 so I would probably be scheduled 12-8 most days, with someone coming in at 4 or 5 and closing. That would take pretty much my whole day away. I'd sleep til 10 and get home after dark. I hate getting up before 6 every day, but at least I'm out of there at 2 and I can still get shit done. Today Conrad mentioned that Kyle (our District Mananger) asked him if he knew anyone that needed a job and could run a store. Conrad said he thought about telling Kyle that I could do it, but he wanted to check with me first. I told him that I wouldn't mind, depending on location, pay, and hours expectations. I know that store managers make a lot more than I'm getting paid now, but it's salary and at least 50 hours a week. That's fine with me. But if it starts getting to be 53, 55 hours, no way Jose. I do have school and kids and a life. I'd like the money, don't get me wrong, but it may not be worth the sacrafice.
I have a headache. I've been drinking quite a bit of caffeine lately and I've laid off of it for the past 2 days. I hate the withdrawals. If I can just get through the first 2 or 3 days of it, I'll be okay...but damn my head hurts. And I take Excedrine, which has caffeine so it kinda defeats the purpose.
I'm super proud of Babygirl, Heather's dog. She's been doing very well with the potty training. No accidents in a long time. We've been letting her run around the house after she goes out and does #1 and #2. If she only does one or the other, she has to go back in her crate until she goes back out and does the other. Lately she's been doing both in one trip so she's been running around pretty much all night. Good doggie!
Bella is back to her old self. Before she started going into heat, she was very playful. She'd run around the house and wrestle with our arms. Then she just stopped. All she did was lay around and meow and stick her ass in our faces. But now, since she got spayed, she's playful again. I think moreso than before. There's a little green bouncy ball that she bats at and chases. She plays with Babygirl. I like her better this way...lol
The kids are doing ok. No problems, nothing to report. I haven't seen them much lately because of work and I went out of town last weekend. I miss them. I didn't get them today after work because I forced myself to do homework. The assignment was due 2 days ago, but I'm a slacker and just now got around to it. I have another assignment due this coming Monday. I'm reeeeally gonna try to get it done before it's due. My academic advisor called me today and kinda chewed me out for being such a slacker. She's got me going to school for 3 additional hours every week to work on homework. I have to sign in and out when I go. I can do it all in one day, or split it into an hour and half for 2 days. Plus my regular class from 6 to 10 on Monday nights. Fun, fun. But hopefully it will get me back in the swing of things.
My mood is pretty mellow right now. I'm gonna go take a bath. Maybe smooth legs will make me feel better. Not that I don't feel well, I'm just blah. That's it for now....
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