Fantastic weekend

Howdy folks,

It’s been a fantabulous weekend so far. Lots of fireworks fun, friends, food, drink and more fun. I missed those of you I didn’t get to see though. There is always next weekend though. Party on.

Back to work tomorrow. More fun. More later.

Back in training

I started with this employer in May. If you recall I had a two week classroom training session with two weeks of follow up at a desk with established reps taking c alls. Last week was my first week on my own and it became easier as I went along day by day.

This week I came in on Monday and after two hours was called in the office by my supervisor who let me know that there was an opportunity for a position in a ‘new’ department and if I wanted it I could start the training session for that immediately. I took the opportunity.  So now I’m again in classroom training, this time for three weeks on a new system for a new platform.

On another note, we had a ridiculous offer on the house last week. $115,000.00 below the listing price. I simply laughed. We countered up about $90,000.00 and he said “No”. Oh well. His loss. I’m going to be having the estate sale soon. I need to get it all together. Unpacking boxes full of glassware and stuff. There are some pieces of furniture that I have to move back form where I’m living to the house for the sale. I’ve decided that I don’t really want them afterall.

I just watched, “Disturbia” and “Freedom Writers”.  And just rented “Land of Women”, and “Live Free and Die Hard”. Popcorn anyone? Maybe Milk Duds.

  Happy Fourth of July in case I don’t get online again. Be safe!

long ago

i wrote in this blog. i’ve been very busy with work and sleeping. my brain is pretty fried. i’m getting overwhelmed and i don’t know how i’m going to handle it. it’s not as if this is my first time being overwhelmed. i know it gets better. usually. my current worries are how am i going to continue working while finding a new place to live and arrange an estate sale for my aunt’s property. i’m not asking you, the reader, for advice. just whining. that’s something i perfected long ago. (llok. i’m so tired i even forgot to capitalize some of my letters in this writing).

had a nice weekend. and i’m off of work tomorrow. wnet to the strawberry festival in long grove. very nice. my feet hurt. ate too much sweet stuff. i wish i had someone to rub my feet.

finished reading, “i know this much is true”, by wally lamb. very long and very intrigueing. good though. currently i’m reading, “the memory keeper’s daughter”, by kim edwards, which is turning out to be a bit like, “i know this much is true”.

so last week i was dieting. tonight i’m going to get a pizza.

As the week spins

Finishing up reading “This Much I Know Is True”, by Wally Lamb.

Movies this week: “Mr. Brooks” with, Kevin Costner, William Hurt, Demi Moore and Dane Cook. (**) “August Rush” with, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Keri Russell. (***) “Holiday” with Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black. (***) “30 Days of Night” with Josh Hartnett, Melissa George (***)

Working for a living

sucks!

However, having the freedom to work and live as we want is part of the American dream so on we all go.

The job is starting to make some sense and I can honestly say that I have never seen a company more confused in my life. Being an affiliate of a major energy provider in the state, you would think they could come up with a plan to interface with the ‘mother ship’ a bit easier. If I could only write programs. It is amazing what each of the workers has to go through just to update a file. I’m only in training and I felt today like I wanted to throw a computer across the room. Hopefully, it will get better. Word around the office is that it remains frustrating even after you master the system.

On a more lighter note, my poodle found herself a new home. She was let out of my house last Friday when the air conditioning tech was working on the AC unit. She ran around the block where two little girls found her and then came knockling on my door. I crazily asked them if the wanted to keep her. I say crazy because I should have asked their mother or father not them. However it turned out fine and the mom came and spoke with me through translation on Saturday and said they would love her. The girls have renamed her and they brought her over to see me on Monday. She is very happy and spoiled and ignored me as the meanie who gave her up. I just hope it continues to work.

So, I just rented two movies from the libray. Gonna go home and watch one.

Peace ~

Long week. . .

Getting used to this working thing. Nice thoughts though as I approach my first paycheck tomorrow. Training is going well. Been listening to a guy named Grabowski all week who is just a blast. Everything is funny to him. He has been a blast! He’s a trainer with the company and assures us that we are going to be great at this job, while making big bucks. Very nice to know. He started there three years ago when his video business fell apart due to the influx of Netflix and other mail order video clubs. I’m not going to bore you with the training. Basic computer systems and rules this week. Next week, phones and calls.

Got new tires. YEAH!

I’ve been going home after work and pretty much collapsing. I have to say though that getting up and out of the house feels good. To be among the living. Nice. And getting paid for it too.

I’m on a journey to find the best egg rolls and pot stickers around.

I spoke with my friend Mark last night. He is doing very well out in Massachusetts and New York. He is a house and pet sitter. He has also started his own business performing Reiki and selling crystals. These are interests that he has had since I’ve known him and I’m glad to see that he’s sharing his gifts with others. I can tell you that I’ve experienced his healing powers myself. Many times. Last night as I was on the phone with him he was making guacamole. He reminded me that Linda, him and I used to make it when we were together.

Linda, Mark says, “Hi” and hopes you are well.

New job started this week

I started the training for my new job this week. It was very enlightening and good. A bit brutal too. The group of people that I am in this week amounted to ten. We are being trained by John Bridges who is a licensed hypo-therapist. He uses many of the key factors of hypo-therapy in his sales training. Explaining that you need to help customers focus on their needs and then sell the product. Very basic, but an interesting experience with John none the less. More later on this subject.

Needless to say, with the quick switch of my schedule this week, I’ve been exhausted when the work day is done. I haven’t even gone to the library which explains my lack of blogging here. I have to go for now. I will write more later. Peace.

Sushi for lunch anyone?

I did it. I ate sushi. It was alright. I’m not sure what the rave is all about. The wasabi was the most exciting part. I did my best to eat the raw tuna. And the cucumber rolls. And of course the famous California rolls. In the end I offered my leftover little rolls to the other people at the table. They of course gladly took them.

I just found out that the guy sitting next to me owns the Drake Hotel in Oak Brook. And gee, he seemed so nice. So you can be rich and nice too. And of course, there is a Mrs hotel owner. For the record she was very nice too. Maybe I notice this only because I’m currently alone and poor. But he did thank me for my tuna rolls that I offered.

Recent movies I’ve seen:

“Juno”, “27 Dresses”, “The Forgotten”, “Into the Wild”.

I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth

I’m out here somewhere. Just been quite busy the last few days. I will post more later when the demands aren’t so ah, demanding. Until then,

Peace

Late Saturday evening

Randomness. . . . .

It’s been a good day so far. Went to a soccer game. Some ‘family’ came in from out of town for a friends potential graduation. Unfortunately, she didn’t pass. Very sad and disappointing. Especially for her. Still it was nice to see the folks from Michigan. We had a blast just talking about old times and laughing.

I finished “I Want Candy”. It was a bit more colorful than I originally thought it might be. It seemed that the young girl in the book ran into every degenerate she possibly could. It was kind of creepy actually.

I have a dog and a cat I have to find homes for. I’m going to be moving and can’t take them with me. I’m worried. I don’t want to give them to a shelter and I don’t want them put to sleep. I’ve heard bad things about advertising for new homes for your pets, because apparently there are creeps out there that look for free animals to do cruel things to. These little guys don’t deserve that. What am I to do? Worried.

I love ice cream. But it’s not good for me. Either is pizza. I should eat only salad. I love veggies too.

Tomorrow morning I will be picking up dog poop in the yard. I know you, the reader don’t care.