I can’t believe I’ve been at my new job for that long! Three whole months. My empty desk is now stacked with “To Do” work, my coffee intake has risen, & my gas mileage has increased, but somehow I am able to wake up every morning and get to work on time. The sea of strangers now all have names & stories which I like to catch up on, there is only one closet that gets coats, the heavy duty stapler still hates me and when you hear the radio buzzing in the morning you know it’s going to be a pretty cool day! Three months…I’m shaking my head in disbelief.
There is a little story about a little engine that despite all odds made it’s way up the mountain with a trail of animals behind him. I remember reading that story years ago and frankly it still applies today. Years and years ago my preschool teacher once told my Mom that I wouldn’t last one day in regular school because I was so out of control. I doubt the lady knew that I was listening at the door. For the record I wasn’t crazy, I just had A.D.H.D and I honestly think the teacher was just too lazy to challenge me. But that memory from 20 years ago stuck with me and every time I have an accomplishment I really have to pat myself on the back because I see it as a pie in that horrible teacher’s face & a big “Fuck You”.
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| My First Business Card! <3 |
Today I had a small little accomplishment and I feel those little ones can add up to something great. I got my first real business cards from the new company I work for today and I am beyond thrilled. They have my name, my job title, company address and my phone number. I never thought I’d be so happy to see just a lil piece of paper. I’ve always wanted to have them but didn’t have a real reason to have one. Until now. I won’t be really giving it out to many people but I see it as an accomplishment that I’m finally on the right path. I made it up that mountain.
Next month I will have health insurance again with Dental too. I really need to buy that job agency lady a potted plant or something who got me the interview. All because I saved a letter from 2 years ago when I had graduated college...who would have thought? It’s funny how things turn out…I’m so grateful that they did.
Cheers to 3 months down & business cards! Can’t wait for the more…
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| I love making pizza! <3 |
Tonight I also made an absolutely delicious pizza with dough from the Rockland Bakery. I shredded the mozzarella cheese, added some minced garlic to the sauce and topped it off with some mushrooms for an extra kick! It was absolutely delicious!! =)
Today was a great day...I hope tomorrow follows this awesome pattern...
9 comments:
Cheers, Melanie!!! I love posts like this because it shows perseverance pays off. I feel you on the pre-school teacher thing, I've had a few people like that in my life, too. When things go good I always think "how do you like me now?!" ;)
Happy Wednesday!
good for you! it's always amazing to me that having a positive (or not) job can really affect your life. after all, we all spend so much time at jobs or working that it can't help but influence the rest of your lives personally. i'm beyond happy that you have found a job, a space to spend time in and that makes your feel good during and at the end of the day! ;)
Congrats on 3 months! It's also very fun to get business cards..it's as if you realize you belong there (at least that's how I feel).
Rockland Bakery is a place my sister is always talking about. She loves it, but I haven't made it there yet. I hear their bread is amazing!
Congrats on your first business cards! I still remember when I got my first set. A very real, grown up moment.
congrats! 3 months is a great accomplishment.
I was recently promoted and I"ve been in my new position just shy of a month. It's crazy how much learning you have to do in a new position, right?
Good for you, darling!
Those mugs are so fun :)
xoxox,
CC
Great news! I love personal business cards, I keep one of my boys in my purse, makes me really proud of him!
That's awesome! Oh, and that pizza looks delicious. Wish I had one for dinner.
I love this post. Don't take this the wrong way, but I want your life! I know I've moaned to you before about it, but I long to work again. I long to experience what you're experiencing - getting my own health plan (I'm on my husband's and I hate that, I'm very independent). I long for biz cards and coworkers to fill me in on their weekend events and grab a bite with once in a while. Speaking of which, your pizza looks awesome. Things are going so well for you and you deserve every single bit of happiness and I want to kick that teacher's butt for saying such a horrible thing about a child instead of being encouraging.
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