Working OT

Back on thirds!
Actually pretty psyched about it. It's been fun so far. I decided to work thru my weekend, just to get used to sleeping during the day again, so I'm probably going into work in just a little while. I'm actually finding that I have more time to do my homework lately (okay so today) which is probably a good thing.
The weather has changed, for sure. It's cold now! I think it's maybe 40 degrees outside right now and is just supposed to get colder the later it gets. I love this time of year!
I think the only thing I'm bummed out about right now is the lack of time I have for hanging out at Starbuck's. Maybe tomorrow if I get up early enough, I'll head over there to do some studying before going into work.
OH! My exciting news...I just ordered a laptop! I'm making the big switch to Apple. So, we'll see how I like it. My understanding is that just about everyone who has switched loves it. A friend of mine convinced me that this was really the way to go. It was funny, when I started asking about the Macbook, it was like the decision was made for me. And he started talking about 'when you have your Apple...' He absolutely cracks me up. But anyway, I did order one, and I should have it by Halloween. (think of it as trick-or-treating for grown-ups) I'm sure I'll have tons of opinions on it, and will of course talk about them here...
Alright, I should probably call to see if there is overtime and then get myself to work!

Today

Anyway, the leaves are changing and falling. I'm so glad I don't have to rake! Here are some pics of the tree outside my living room window!

Only 3 weeks left of this first class! I'm pretty psyched. Just handed in my second paper. So, hopefully that will go well. I need to get my butt in gear and focus on the huge research paper due at the end of the class. I'm not going to be able to pull that one off in one day like I've been doing with these short essays...

Anyway, I'm headed out tonight. Preschool Queen and I are going to the martini bar here in town. The place is just the coolest place to just hang out and drink. It's mellow enough, so you can actually hear the person you're with when you're talking. And they make this out-of-this-world chocolate martini. I could drink them all night long...and I think I will.

This week was yet another very stressful experience. I don't know if I mentioned it in the last post, but I've been mentoring the new people. And while there are 4 people doing the mentoring each day, it's still a TON of work. By yesterday afternoon, I was just about tired of listening to myself. And for real, I never thought that would happen! Anyway, I'm shocked at how fast the day goes by! How cool is that? I've never been this psyched about my job. I really am just absolutely loving what I do at this point. (other than a few minor issues--too minor even to mention)

I've been hanging at the local Starbucks just about every night after work, and it's been fun. Friday it was pretty warm and so I changed my order. I'm totally a pumpkin spice latte or peppermint mocha (made with soy of course) kind of girl. But when it's warm, I really love Iced tea lemonade. So, when I was in there, my barista (he's so darn cool and pretty cute as well...hmmm) gave me a hard time for changing my order. And then the friend I was with changed his order as well. The poor Starbucks guy! It was pretty funny.

Ohh I forgot to mention

I've been granted a reprieve! I get to stay on days for two more weeks! I'm pretty stoked about it, I just hope that the other midnight supervisors get over it...Only time will tell, right? And our boss is the one who told me I could stay on days.

Random new photos

Okay, I realize this one needs quite a bit of explanation. I came home rather late last night. I went out after work, so it was close to 10:30 or so. I guess Sophie had been playing with one of her little stuffed mice at some point during the day. (She's pretty entertaining to watch with these little guys, she'll throw it up in the air and bat it around for hours.) This one apparently needed to be drowned. So, she put it in her water bowl... And that's where I found it when I was feeding her dinner (yes it was HOURS late...)

Yes, this is my cat sitting in the bathroom. Sometimes she's pretty random. When I came home and saw her here, I just had to snap some photos...

So this is why I haven't been posting much as of late. As you can see, my life is pretty much my text books and my homework! It's been keeping me very busy, but I'm enjoying it...even though the subject matter is pretty dry...

So, this morning, I woke up rather early and decided to do some homework and then go for a long walk. It was great! The weather is just like I like it...chilly. Really needed the long sleeves and fleece vest. I need to bring my camera tomorrow and take some photos of the trees changing colors. It's been beautiful lately. And as I look out the window, it looks like this morning was a good time to go out. It was sunny then...it's gotten very cloudy and grey since! Oh well...gotta love this season!

Update

So, I've been total crap about writing lately. I do so apologize for that. Things have been beyond crazy here. Work has been great. I can't even begin to explain how great. I love this new position! The work is a challenge, but the days fly by. I have gotten completely used to working days, and will miss them when I go back to nights. Tomorrow is my last day shift. And while I'll miss the people on days, I do think I'm looking forward to going back to nights. I really like the group.

The only thing I am bummed about is not being with the training group anymore for the next step of their training. I had hoped that I would be able to help through until they went onto the shifts (most of them will be coming to thirds, too.) Oh well, they'll survive, and hopefully come to me completely ready to work. If not, I'll be doing a bunch of on the job training once they are on the floor.

Classes are good, busy, but I did my first paper and got a decent grade on it. The next one is due next weekend, so I've been starting to think about it. I've been a total slacker about classwork this week, though. And to be honest, I don't feel at all bad about it. This has really been a trying week. I'll catch up after I get home tomorrow night (since I need to stay up late, anyway).

I've met a guy who has caught my interest. He's funny, sincere, and really very nice to me. It's been fun getting to know him. I have no idea what will happen, but it's nice to meet someone to just hang out with and drink coffee. He likes Starbuck's about as much as I do. He's new in town, too.

And speaking of Starbuck's...I think that I may be on my way to becoming a Starbuck's junkie. I've gotten into the habit of stopping there just about every day after work. (It doesn't hurt that there is a cute guy to chat with there!) I'm going to have to figure out a new coffee schedule, now that I'm going back to mids.