Well, I can't say I didn't pick a boring job. This week, I learned how to "properly" clean a house. And let me tell you, it's not easy, at all. There are a bout a million steps for every type of room; the bedrooms, the bathrooms, the kitchens, the front rooms, the laundry rooms, and so on. It'sit's ridiculous. But, it gets the job done and gets me paid. So it's not horrible. I really like my manager. He's a fun guy. Easy to work with and laid back. On Monday I'll go out with the twins, Annette and Shannette, to clean real houses and work on my speed. Because at the training house, it took me about two hours per room.. And it's supposed to take about two hours to clean a house! So, hopefully I get fast, because I only get a week to learn how to go quickly, then I'm off on my own to clean by myself. It's really not that bad. I thought it would be a lot worse than it actually is. And, it gives me something to do. I'm not just laying around the house anymore, I'm making it possible for other people to just lay around.. LOL But really, it's not bad. I like being able to say "I can't cause I have work" or "I can't wait to get paid" or whatever. It will be nice to actually earn my keep:)
Also, it will be nice to get my mind of things. Ever since I decided to go back to Idaho, I've been thinking about what happened last time I was there and I've decided that it's in the past and I just need to move on. I know that Idaho is where I need to be, for whatever reason. And I shouldn't let the past stand in my way. Yeah, problems might arise, but, with the help of the Lord, I should be able to face them. I can't be scared or worried about what happens. Last time I lost trust in the Lord, I went down a path I shouldn't have. So I'm remembering to keep my mind focused on the Lord and what He would have me do, like that song we sang as children says "The Lord provides a way, He wants us to obey" I will go and do what He wants me to do, and if that means going to Idaho and running into Greg, then so be it.
I'm grateful for this job. I feel like it will teach me things I need to know for my future life, as a wife, mother, and friend. Let's just hope that I can give to it as much as I get from it.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
And so it begins...
I started my very first day of work today:)
I came home feeling accomplished, and tired and a tad bit sore in the back..
But, I'm finally doing something with myself. Doing something productive. Providing for myself.
It won't be easy. I'll have to change my whole routine. Go to bed earlier, wake up earlier. Text less. It will definitely not be easy. But it will totally be worth it.
Wish me luck! I'll keep you updated:)
BTW, I work for this maid service called Merry Maids. Basically, I clean homes for a living. Like the Mexican maid in Family Guy.. Except less funny and more work... But that's who I'll be for Halloween:)
I came home feeling accomplished, and tired and a tad bit sore in the back..
But, I'm finally doing something with myself. Doing something productive. Providing for myself.
It won't be easy. I'll have to change my whole routine. Go to bed earlier, wake up earlier. Text less. It will definitely not be easy. But it will totally be worth it.
Wish me luck! I'll keep you updated:)
BTW, I work for this maid service called Merry Maids. Basically, I clean homes for a living. Like the Mexican maid in Family Guy.. Except less funny and more work... But that's who I'll be for Halloween:)
Saturday, May 7, 2011
One Heck of a Week
Well, this week has been quite the adventure. On Monday, one of my best friends was in an accident involving a train. Thank the Lord she is okay, just a little banged up. But that was super scary. I don't know what I'd do if she had died. I'd certainly be even more of a mess than I am now.
On Thursday, I had a job interview with a maid service in Hoover. I'm fairly certain I got the job, as long as I pass the drug test, which I'm sure I will, I studied real hard for it;) Also, I made tie dye shirts with Sugoi and Morgan. That was super fun. It made me feel like I was in the 6th grade again. The magic of tie dye still amazes me. I mean, I know how it works, but it's so awesome to see a plain white t-shirt turn into something that looks like an explosion of color and design, simply by folding/twisting it and putting some rubber bands around it. We also made some bandannas. They turned out pretty sweet. Meanwhile, we also made pizza and an assortment of cookies. Peanut butter cookies with mini Reese Cups in the middle; sugar cookies wrapped around mini bars of Snickers, Twix, and Milky Ways; and chocolate chip cookies with cut up candy bars mixed it. Delicious! While our shirts were setting, we made veggie pizza and took it, along with some cookies, to Kaitlyn's house. It's her favorite type of pizza, and she is stuck inside all day (being hit by a train will do that to you). So, we went to visit her and bring her goodies. We also had made her a shirt, but it wasn't done yet. I then stayed the night at Morgan's and we sat in the hot tub and just talked. It was nice to have someone to talk to.
On Friday, we finished our shirts then headed to the park to take pictures with Sugoi. We looked so cute! LOL. Then Morgan and I headed into Calera to set up a few things. But, I can't tell you what just yet. Then we went back to my place and wrote on our shirts. We made Team Kaitlyn shirts, and wrote our names on the back with the number 12, which is the year Kaitlyn graduates. After they were finished drying, we donned ours and took Kaitlyn hers. She loved it, of course. Then we headed off to Relay for Life at the park. It was a different experience this year. I haven't ever actually known anyone who has had cancer, and then all the sudden someone who has become really important to me has been a survivor since she was nine. She's so strong! It was something different to actually know someone who has been through this horrible thing not once, but three times and still be the wonderful girl she is today. BTW, I'm talking about Morgan Lane. She's so strong and I'm so grateful to have her in my life.
Today, after a busy week, I've done pretty much nothing. I cleaned, had a delicious breakfast, and then went and looked, unsuccessfully, at cars. And then I went and watched my bestest friend in her senior play. Brianna was Belle in her high schools production of Beauty and the Beast. She did such a wonderful job!!! And then I finally got to hang out with her. I haven't spent any time with her outside of church since before I went to Idaho and so it was wonderful, even if it only lasted half an hour. Oh how I had missed her. She is so important to me and my sanity. LOL
It has been one heck of a week and one heck of a way to start off the summer..
On Thursday, I had a job interview with a maid service in Hoover. I'm fairly certain I got the job, as long as I pass the drug test, which I'm sure I will, I studied real hard for it;) Also, I made tie dye shirts with Sugoi and Morgan. That was super fun. It made me feel like I was in the 6th grade again. The magic of tie dye still amazes me. I mean, I know how it works, but it's so awesome to see a plain white t-shirt turn into something that looks like an explosion of color and design, simply by folding/twisting it and putting some rubber bands around it. We also made some bandannas. They turned out pretty sweet. Meanwhile, we also made pizza and an assortment of cookies. Peanut butter cookies with mini Reese Cups in the middle; sugar cookies wrapped around mini bars of Snickers, Twix, and Milky Ways; and chocolate chip cookies with cut up candy bars mixed it. Delicious! While our shirts were setting, we made veggie pizza and took it, along with some cookies, to Kaitlyn's house. It's her favorite type of pizza, and she is stuck inside all day (being hit by a train will do that to you). So, we went to visit her and bring her goodies. We also had made her a shirt, but it wasn't done yet. I then stayed the night at Morgan's and we sat in the hot tub and just talked. It was nice to have someone to talk to.
On Friday, we finished our shirts then headed to the park to take pictures with Sugoi. We looked so cute! LOL. Then Morgan and I headed into Calera to set up a few things. But, I can't tell you what just yet. Then we went back to my place and wrote on our shirts. We made Team Kaitlyn shirts, and wrote our names on the back with the number 12, which is the year Kaitlyn graduates. After they were finished drying, we donned ours and took Kaitlyn hers. She loved it, of course. Then we headed off to Relay for Life at the park. It was a different experience this year. I haven't ever actually known anyone who has had cancer, and then all the sudden someone who has become really important to me has been a survivor since she was nine. She's so strong! It was something different to actually know someone who has been through this horrible thing not once, but three times and still be the wonderful girl she is today. BTW, I'm talking about Morgan Lane. She's so strong and I'm so grateful to have her in my life.
Today, after a busy week, I've done pretty much nothing. I cleaned, had a delicious breakfast, and then went and looked, unsuccessfully, at cars. And then I went and watched my bestest friend in her senior play. Brianna was Belle in her high schools production of Beauty and the Beast. She did such a wonderful job!!! And then I finally got to hang out with her. I haven't spent any time with her outside of church since before I went to Idaho and so it was wonderful, even if it only lasted half an hour. Oh how I had missed her. She is so important to me and my sanity. LOL
It has been one heck of a week and one heck of a way to start off the summer..
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