So here goes.
I'm currently in my 3rd week of work at the moment and I am happy to say it's going really well so far. :) I've been receiving lots of praise from other staff because apparently I have ranked number one 2 weeks in a row now. To explain what the heck I'm on about...every week the computer takes all our logged sales and calculates different variables, can't think of what they are specifically right now, and then it ranks the staff from our store according the results. I was shocked when I found out I ranked first, both times. I had Craig asking me what my secret was this morning, and I'm like, um...I don't really have one?
Otherwise working at Petstock is sort alot like it used to be at Petbarn and even a little like Pet's Paradise. It's animals, it's food, supplies....almost second nature to me, alot of it anyway. I've already had some of the staff approach me for advice. And while I kind of feel like I'm talking myself up here...I do feel flattered that my advice is valued. :)
So the knees? They are holding up surprisingly well, considering I've been working 25 hour weeks for the first time in 11 months. That said, they are in pain most of the day but I find ways of tolerating it. I do think I need better supports for them as bandages just isn't cutting it anymore. It's better than using nothing, so I still use them...and I will until I buy new ones. So that'll be good. Being on my feet all day long can be difficult, especially if I'm not kept busy enough. It seems to be the more I'm distracted, the more I don't notice the pain.
Ok, so to end that on a higher note. If you pay close enough attention to our company logo...it says "...part of your family". And this got some interesting comments from Craig and Nicole the other day. They both think it's a pretty creepy thing to have as a slogan. I mean, I get what they want to put out there...yay we like you all and you'll like us so much you're think we're part of your family...uh hang on? I think I agree with Craig and Nicole...um, we are people who sell you stuff for your beloved animals, yes we do love animals too especially our own, but considering ourselves part of YOUR family, um no.
New Zealand...
...Here I come again! I'm so happy to be going over, and it's not far up the road now. Just over 2 weeks and I'll be flying solo...yes it will be my first time flying by myself on an aeroplane. I am nervous about it, but I'm sure I'll be fine. :) I'll be meeting Nana in Christchurch and then spending the first day with her and Grandad, then on the second day I'll be taking a coach down to Timaru to meet up with Dad and the family.
I didn't really expect to be going over there now, but sadly Grandma has fallen ill and I was debating on whether to go for a few days. Then I had a gut feeling to go so I booked the tickets.
Grandmas condition sounds like it's only worsened since I last heard news, so obviously it's not going to be one of those holidays...and I'm only there for 5 days. It's all I could safely take off for work and not miss out on too much. I think it's a good amount of time, plus I got the fares very cheap so it seemed like fate.
I will take lots of photos, definetely. I will see as many relatives as I can while I am there, but seeing Grandma is my priority. I hope she doesn't think that seeing us all there means we're saying goodbye, even though, unfortunately it is kind of a possibility that we could be. I don't like to think that, but I know with what she's been suffering through, it's certainly a possibility. Having her there in whole other country to us here makes it that much more likely too.
I just want to see my Grandma. The rest...I will deal with later. And anyway, the best scenario would be that it wont be the last time I see her...either way though, I'm happy I have the chance now to see her very soon. :)
Ok, enough for one night. I need some sleep. Take care all.
xx
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