12-10-22 A special kind of day
Awoke before my alarm and got some chores done. Headed into my shift for 11. I was in an incredibly good mood but there was something wrong in the Force and I picked up all those vibes, felt overwhelmed by an exuberant co-worker and was embarrassed to have my shift superviser have to tell me to walk away and gather myself. It was hard to bounce back from. I know people will tell their manager every ting is good and I am doing fantastic but they don’t realize I can feel what they are really thinking sometimes and if they can’t make eye contact or smile when I do, it is even more clear that something is wrong. The good thing was I had a split shift. When I left at 2, I went to pick up the pictures I had ordered from Cranbrook Photo and bought a frame for the one for mom. I know she is going to love it. I got a smaller version for my wall as well. From there, I went to the mall to mail a gift to my friend Mark and pick up some stocking stuffers at Shoppers. After that I felt like just wandering the mall and soaking up the atmosphere. In the end I bought proper work shoes so I don’t have to wear my Fluevog boots anymore, purchased a way smaller pair of black jeans and decided to port my phone back to Telus as I am tired of the Shaw mobility. It likely works better in the city but here, not so much for me. The difference is ridiculous, so much faster. Can’t wait to see how it is in my office for reception by comparison. And then suddenly it was time to head back to the restaurant for my 5-930 shift. I took all my managers advice and went in super happy again, addressed the young person I was struggling with, explaining my brain issues and he was so understanding, and said to remind him if he mixes me up in the future. I super appreciated that and we had a good hug before he left at the end of his shift.
One of the incredible blessings in the day was when the co-owner appeared with a gift bag for me. She explained what each of the handmade chocolates were.. whiskey, baileys, etc filled! And a bottle of Crown Royal. They wanted to let me know how much they appreciate me taking all these shifts. Rae-Anne said I have covered more shifts than anyone, lol. I just got verklempt and thanked her for the appreciation as it means a lot.
This morning I was out to make sure the deer won’t back in my yard like last night as I put all the fence panels up to make it
The advent today looks delicious! I am saving them for that perfect snacking moment.
It was funny to see a set of the updated version of my girls favourite toys at my house when they were little on sale at Winners. Emmy and Sawyer still love playing with them. I managed to dig two of the three pieces out of the toy box. Couldn’t find the mixer but it is old school and after nearly 40 years, these toys still work, popping the toast and making coffee.
triumphgal 