[J_freek]

Originally Posted by Bruce Leroy

Welcome. The real world sucks sometimes.

YouTube - Skid Row - 18 And Life

Unfortunately, I can't watch youtube, as it would kill my limited internet.

Originally Posted by Art

All of this that you just described... this is why I made the decision to get out of retail. My sanity is more valuable than a paycheck, thank you.

I know you are stuck there for a while, but I hope you figure out a way to make the best of it.

My aunt was going to buy her daughters beauty shop, and she offered me a job there, she said she would put me through courses and all this stuff...I wonder if that's still happening...if she'll pay me more, I might take it...even though I'd have to drive 30 minutes instead of 10 every morning...

Also, it was very cold here this evening. I should have liked a long sleeved shirt for softball, but as I mentioned, I do not have any cold weather clothes.

Cold weather clothes are important.

Originally Posted by Viva-la-vida

Somtimes people don't realize the effects their actions have on other people. It is highly likely that some of them were not even sure why you were upset. Maybe they thought they were just helping you out by putting the cards up? It might not have been anything more than that... I'm sorry that things are so messed up there I understand the whole tension thing... and its wretched that you have to come home to that also. Hopefully things will get better quickly for you.

I'm just ignoring what happened and decided to continue on like nothing ever happened.
We are totally not encouraged to help each other. when I was helping Terra fill food, there was so much drama and crap over that it was stupid. So I stopped. Now that I helped Christine, there was unnecessary stuff happening. So, I guess I will just stop helping. It's so retarded

P.S. For future reference I didn't say "back to Florida" I said "Here to Florida" lol

Oh, whatever, same thing.

~~STB~~ *winks*

How is that going?

Originally Posted by JayCarrFan

Coworkers are frequently the dumbest creatures on the planet. I'm not saying it's true in all cases, but the way some of my coworkers have interacted with other people makes my jaw drop.

Being an adult isn't much fun at all, but...

Ya, about that....every time I feel like drinking, I either have to drive later on, or I decide to wait a bit, then I find out i have to drive...so I haven't had a drink in like, a month maybe? Several family members are opposed to drinking....so....makes life interesting. My beer keeps finding its way out of the fridge.

Life gets better when you exit the teens.

One and a half more years. yay.

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So, work was alright yesterday. There was issues, but I just continued on in my "whatever" mood, and went on with life. Terra was quite upset and started crying when she came to work. I know that stuff was said about yesterday, because our boss was walking around the store for awhile in the morning. He never does that.
My grandparents came back last night, as well, which was good.

Today work was pretty good, actually. I had a positive attitude, good customers and it was busy for the most part.

Being able to laugh with customers and joke around with them is awesome. Even if I've never seen them before.
Then again, I'm a young girl, and they are older guys, sometimes it disturbs me....

I'm going winter clothes shopping on Friday...did I mention this? In the event that I didn't, I am. If I did, ignore me.

Sunday is our Thanksgiving, so I'm going to my cousin's for my mom's side of the family get together.
Then Monday is my dad's side (the grandparents I live with), and Reagan's birthday party. I love how I never know what's happening in this house until I overhear something. I should continue listening to my music quietly. I'd know more. What to get a 3 year old? Hm. Maybe I'll have some ideas in the city. Otherwise, there's a few things at the store.

The candles and perfumes were being worked with today, and I had an allergic reaction. Some of you may remember i had the same problem last year. Anyway, I didn't want to take Benadryl that I have because of how bad it dries sinuses out, and I'm already having problems with the dry air, so I asked the pharmacy what to do. Now I have to take an antihistamine once a day until after Christmas.
And an iron pill everyday for a few weeks.
Maybe next week I'll have another pill

[J_freek]

Hm.

Today was alright. Work actually went pretty fast. I noticed that Connie received another box of cards (and for once I wasn't told!) and I'm wondering if they will be put out for me tomorrow. Thankfully Teresa is off. I'm not going to be surprised if they are put out. However, in the event that they aren't, I'm going to put them out Saturday. Even if the store caves in, I will put them out.
We have a staff meeting on Tuesday after work. I've been dreading it since it was announced some weeks back. We are having it in the new section of one of the old folks homes.
Connie told me and Lynda it was going to be all about customer service, and completely different from any other meeting ever. I was like....means nothing to me, as I've never been to one. She's convinced that life at the front will be so much easier for us, as all that we will have to do is help customers and do better customer service and work the till. I'm not convinced it will be easier. I think it will be harder.
And apparently my boss was upset that the hanging flower pots were not removed. I was like...seriously? they are way up there...they are heavy...and I'd rather not kill myself falling off a ladder on Main Street.
Ah well. I guess we'll have to see how it goes.

Dave and Janelle were arguing a bunch, I guess. The tension at the supper table was rather uncool. At least I had a good day, so I wasn't in a bad mood.

My grandparents have an appointment to change the windshield on the truck, so I have to wake up at the regular time on my day off. *sigh* Ah well, my mother always tells me it's healthy to wake up at the same time every day, or some such nonsense.

"but if a busload of women, really good looking women just pulled into here...."

Country music amazes me sometimes.

[Tallahassee]

Originally Posted by J_freek

"but if a busload of women, really good looking women just pulled into here...."

Country music amazes me sometimes.

Hahaha.

And JT Garcia showed up with fajitas, and a hundred gallon keg of beer...



I <3 Brad.

[Art]

I <3 Brad, too.

[Viva-la-vida]

That song is amazing :P I love it! He is definetly along my favorite country singers line.

[J_freek]

Originally Posted by Bruce Leroy

Hahaha.

And JT Garcia showed up with fajitas, and a hundred gallon keg of beer...



I <3 Brad.

I knew you would like that, I actually thought about you when i was listening to it.

Originally Posted by Art

I <3 Brad, too.

Do you have a mancrush on him too?

Originally Posted by Viva-la-vida

That song is amazing :P I love it! He is definetly along my favorite country singers line.

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So, work has been going pretty good....I am now the merchandiser in the store...and it's great, because it keeps me constantly busy. However, there is a lot of stress involved with it. I have a lot of responsibility.

And yesterday was absolutely nuts, as we got our carpets cleaned. So, tomorrow will be crazy, because we have to put everything back we had to move off the floor, and set up a sale. And on sale weeks I have like, a days worth of work just with the sale, nevermind everything else. So, I'm already stressed just thinking about it.

I might be coming down with some sort of sickness. I'm not thrilled.

Oh, and Christine's last day of work is Thursday...I'm quite sad...I'll miss her so much....

[J_freek]

So, I am sick. I've missed yesterday and today at work, and tomorrow as well. I went to the doctor yesterday. And the first thing they asked me was if i was coughing. I said yes, and they made me put on a mask. :"stare: i was quite unimpressed. I also had to sit in a special part in the emergency waiting room. Everyone looked at me like i was some kind of freak, and avoided me like I had the plague. I was not thrilled at all. the doctor told me it looked like something viral was trying to set in, and he'd give me an antiflamitory. So, i go to the store to get my prescription filled, and JJ tells me that I need to stay isolated for 7 days. I'm like "what? 7 days?!? why?" and he just kinda looked at me and said "well, the doctor prescribed you the flu medication." I look at my prescription, and sure enough, it says "pandemic supply" on it. I said "how come he never told me anything about?" and he just shrugged and kinda walked away and said "I'd stay home for the next 7 days"
So, I said I wouldn't come to work today, or tomorrow. Now, my friend at work texts me to tell me Marge and Teresa (who work in the office, and influence our boss on like...everything) are mad that JJ told me that. I was like....omg...for real? I slept most of yesterday, I am exhausted today from doing nothing, I have had a massive headache for the past two days, and I'm coughing so much i can barely breath.

When i was coughing really bad a few weeks they were complaining that sick people should stay home instead of making everyone else sick.

When Chauntel called in sick for half a week, they were mad and threatened to fire her if she didn't come to work. So, she came, quite sick, and they were mad that she came to work sick.

Now, I'm sick at home, and they are mad that JJ told me to stay home.
I don't think i can work sick. I don't have an easy job. I have to do a lot of physical stuff, such as hauling 5 gallon water jugs, and lots of freight. I'd say after Connie, I have the most physical job there. A few weeks ago when i was really sick, but still working, I could barely breath after hauling water.
Ugh.
I hate my job.
There is so much drama and stupidness going on.

I'm also scared to look for a new job. I mean, I know what to expect with this job. I know what to do, and I know that certain people have no maturity level. However....there is one place in town that has raises...and benefits.....and probably sick days, as well.
Though, I had an interview there last summer, and the hiring manager was an absolute creep *shudder* do i want to jump from the pan into the fire?

I'm not here forever....I can do this.

Maybe I should actually try something slightly productive. though my head spins when i stand up. Heh. Being sick sucks. At least I'm not bored. *smile*

[Art]

Get better, kiddo. Being sick sucks.

[J_freek]

So, after....like, 2 weeks, I'm still coughing. My coughing has gotten much worse, however. this is not pleasing. I'm thinking I might have bronchitis, but I'd rather not go back to the emergency. Too bad it takes at least 3 months to see a doctor, if one can find a doctor taking patients.
My cheque on Monday is going to be small *sad* Nearing Christmas time is not a good time for small cheques.

Things at home are.....like, nuts. I can't keep up with it. It went from Janelle accusing my Oma of stealing things and saying she's leaving and never coming back, to now everything is fine, and she's making meals and helping in the kitchen. I came home from shopping yesterday and she was unloading the dishwasher. It's a good thing her back was to me, as I just stood there and stared....open mouthed.

I have to work again. *sigh* I'm not thrilled with it. I'm not looking forward to it. And I'm not sure why. I know I need to go to bed early. That much I do know. I'm exhausted.

I went to church this morning, and almost died trying not to cough. I tried as hard as I could to not cough, but sometimes I couldn't hold it back. It was a constant fight. Last time I sit in the middle of the bench.

[Tallahassee]

That is a long time to have a cough..... :-\

[bravesfan007]

Originally Posted by Tallahassee

That is a long time to have a cough..... :-\

Agreed. You should probably go get that checked out.

Originally Posted by J_freek

I'm thinking I might have bronchitis, but I'd rather not go back to the emergency. Too bad it takes at least 3 months to see a doctor, if one can find a doctor taking patients.

Is this because of a universal health care system or you do not have private insurance or what? I'm just wondering why it takes so long. I'm tired of getting my facts from people who have never been under that type of health care system and would prefer to hear your take on it.

[Shift]

Where do you work?