| | I haven't written in a long time, but despite my proclamation, months ago now, that I'd be leaving Xanga, here I still am, reading the entries that come sporadically from a few strongholds in the more-than-160-character-updates world. It's been so long since I've written, it actually took me a little hunting around to find the link to open a new blog entry.
So here's my update:
Work: I'd been pretty much begging for the Kids' Department Lead position at work for five months or so, when annual performance reviews rolled around. The store manager called me into his office and told me to close the door, and my stomach did a little flip-flop. Then he talked for a long time about how he wanted to make me the kids' lead because he thinks I'd do a great job, but that we're limited in the number of leads we can have, and already have too many. So he's going to make a girl who's already a lead the kids' lead. . . and train me for management instead! The process has started already, with me cross-training in all departments. I've spent a couple weeks training in the cafe (and I'm proud to say, I make a helluva latte!); next, I'll be training as a head cashier and then I'll spend a week training in receiving with the receiving lead, who is known as "the grumpy leprechaun." Within six months or so, I should be fully trained and ready to start as a Merchandise Manager, if there's an open position for me. I've heard rumors that the company likes to move people to a different store when they become management, but I don't know how much truth is in that; I just hope they don't move me too far!
In other work-related news, B&N unveiled their new e-reader, the nook, which will go on sale November 30. They look pretty sweet, and I want one! Check it out at nook.com!
School: Very little progress since July. It's putting stress on me, on Mike, on our relationship. . . I'm just so unmotivated. A few weeks of solid work would wrap it up, and I just can't make myself do it. Urgh.
Home: We got a puppy! I think everyone who's still on Xanga has probably seen my Facebook photos, but if not, check 'em out. His name's Desi, and he's a 5 month old border collie mix, probably with some lab or bull terrier in there. He's playful, affectionate, and mostly well-behaved-- a charmer for sure! He takes time, energy, and extra planning, but he rounds out our little family nicely, and we're both quite smitten with him.
As for the relationship between Mike and me, things have been a bit tense lately. Stress over school, work, house projects, etc. just piles up. An example: I've been feeling a bit ill the past couple of days, so I decided to sleep in a little today, since I didn't have to be at work 'til 10:30. Mike got frustrated that I wasn't up, being productive, and called me lazy. Ouch!
Anyway, it was nice to read a few recent entries from people, even if they bore bad news. Keep writing!
 S.
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