Day 167:
Arrived at 10; no sign of MK or Scott, so clocked in at ten after and went to relieve Marci for lunch. An hour later, was sent up front, then on my half hour lunch.at noon, which thoroughly confused me! Returned to lumber to give M her 15 minute break, and the scanner wasn't working. Had to key in everything by hand, which was a PAIN!
Went back to the front, and things were definitely slower than they had been last week. Had a couple of hiccups; since I'd left my phone at home, I wasn't able to look up anything except in the book or by using F-11. Sometimes it worked; sometimes I had to call for backup. Toward the end of my shift, I had a couple with two metal corner pieces, and knocked them off three times! The first time, I caught it; the customer caught it the 2nd time; but 3rd time's the charm....they clattered to the floor and made sure everyone at the front end was awake!
I wanted to leave at 4, but Krissy asked me to stay til 5, so I did, which proved to be a good thing....my register froze and we had to re-boot it. As I was taking off my vest, Steve walked by, so I flagged him down to tell him I'd not been paid for the 1st week back. He told me to write my hours down, so I did, and gave them to him. Hopefully, I'll find out tomorrow or later this week when I'll get my $180! Clocked out at 5 and came home.
Outfit: Blue thermal tee, red v-neck tee, thick silver hoops.
Day 168:
Today was a day when I could have stayed home and everything would have run smoothly. Arrived at 1; was up front for an hour, then sent to Lumber for 15 mins. Was then sent outside for a half an hour, where I rang up 2 customers and chatted with Rachel until Brea returned. MK sent me on break, then A told me I could do the AP4Me....I decided to clean out my email and see if there was any training courses I needed to complete. Got halfway through one when A told me I was needed up front. Was then sent to Lumber for an hour, then to lunch. After lunch, went back to lumber for half an hour, then went up front til close. My final customers had a washer and dryer, so wiped down my area while we waited for it to arrive. After they left, I cleaned the training room and emptied the trash, then went up front and sanitized the baskets. Clocked out at 8.
While in Lumber the 2nd time, a customer asked for someone to get him 14 pieces of lumber...and I promptly forgot what length. As I was at lunch, one of the lumber loaders informed me the guy was incensed b/c 'you had that length this morning!"....but no, we've never carried that length!
Outfit: Crew-neck Cabelas sweatshirt, diamond stud earrings.
Day 169:
Arrived around 12:30, and upon being told I wasn't needed until around 2pm, I clocked in and completed the training I started Tuesday, then went ahead and did the 2nd course on my schedule. I did two weeks' worth of AP4Me, and had just finished the last quiz when I heard my name being paged. Went up front and was told to go to Lumber, to give Marci her 15 min break.
It was COLD down there! I was so happy when she returned, though slightly reluctant to move away from the heater, lol! Worked up front until 2:45, when I was sent on my 1st 15 min break. Then was sent to lumber, but this time I retrieved my red hooded sweatshirt! Spent the remainder of the day in Lumber, and things went smoothly. At 6:30, I sanitized the carts, then after Tasha cleaned out the registers, I wiped down my area, then all the counters, phones, screens, and scanners. Pam did the pop count while I spot-swept the floor and emptied the trash. We both helped Desiree clean the break room, then were free to go. Clocked out at 8pm:)
Also checked the schedule and saw I'm scheduled Sat-Sun, 10-7, so I'm taking the next two days off....unless I get called in.
Outfit: Black long-sleeved shirt, Purdue tee, seahorse earrings, pink compression socks.
Day 170:
I'm convinced that everyone in Knox Co who received their stimulus check this week decided to spend it on home improvement. Why? From the moment I clocked in at 10 in lumber until we closed, we were PACKED! At 11:30, I got the call to take my 15 min "when you can"....I finally felt comfortable leaving Marci all alone around 1, and took a fast pit stop. At 1:40, I got the call to go to lunch, but the line was still back to the center aisle. Finally at 2:05, Cassie arrived and I escaped to the break room.
When I came back an hour later, there was a lull.....that only lasted 15 mins before picking back up! To make matters worse, at 4:30 the credit card machines went down, to the alarm of 90% of our customers. Some became irate and stormed out; others left their carts and ran to the ATM. Some accepted the offer to invoice their cart and return the next day. Machines came back online five mins later, but for only another 15 mins before they crashed again. Traffic slowed way down, but we were still constant. I was on Reg 1, and ran out of $5 and $1s before switching to Reg 2.....then I ran out of pennies!
I wiped everything down, but couldn't sweep, since the broom was MIA. Thankfully, Mel said no to the pop count, so took down the tax exempts and loading tickets, then went to clean the break room and training room. Marilyn took the trash down, then we could clock out. I'm hoping things tomorrow is steady, but not as busy!
Outfit: Lt blue Whitehorse sweatshirt, diamond stud earrings.
Day 171:
Began the day in Lumber, and customer A told me he wanted 20 4x4s and 60 1x8s. Called Gavin, and he said he'd get to it in about 20 mins. Later, customer returned....G was still working on it. Long story short, 90 minutes later, it was pulled and ready! M took her break; I took mine; Kyle filled in when we were busy. M went to lunch at 1:40; when she returned, Brenda took my place and told me I was needed up front. Rang up 2 customers, then was told to go to lunch. Was up front the rest of the day. Wiped down two of the four tables in the break room and was working on the last chair for the 2nd table when I was told to finish the chairs and clock out; o/t was cancelled for the rest of the month.
Got my schedule fixed; I'm working M-T-F next week....except for the fact I can't work on Friday, due to teleconference with the dr! Tasha said they'd work it out.
Outfit: Bless This Mess sweatshirt; silver cross earrings.
Monday, April 13, 2020
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Life as a Red Vest (Ghost), Week #36
Day 164:
Went in at 10, but didn't get my vest on and up front until ten minutes later. Was sent to Lumber to cover a Code 3, and then sent to LG, to cover a break. Returned up front for 5 mins, then sent on my break. When I returned, was sent back to LG, where I stayed until lunch. Went to Subway, and at 3pm, returned up front until nearly 5. Was sent on my final break, then spent the remainder of the day in LG.
Tried to involve everyone in a spontaneous 'YMCA' that was on the radio, but Brandon G was not amused, and had me hop on a register. Customer was sooo paranoid about not touching the keypad, he used a plastic bag to key in his PIN, and to approve the amount. Then, he tried to tap the pad with his hand shoved in his sleeve, which didn't work.....I tapped the pad and handed his receipt, which he took with his BARE HANDS. People amaze me...
Returned items to Lumber, Tools, Paint, and Electrical, then took out the trash and took off my vest at 7:30. All day it felt as if I was pulling myself through the day by my hair. I was THAT exhausted!
Outfit: Yellow plaid shirt, black V-neck shirt, Zirconian earrings.
Day 165:
Spent the entire day up front. A storm had hit Wed night, and had done considerable damage everywhere....Mel said that by 9am, we were completely sold out of chain saws, generators, and propane. Our internet went out, but we never lost power. Rivet HS lost part of its 3rd floor, and a tree branch had landed on K's abandoned truck out back. Plus, the front window of the Green House was blown out.
I helped Desiree clean the front end, then wiped down all tables and chairs in the break and training rooms, plus took out all the trash. Clocked out around 8:30. Saw Jeff Cardinal AND both my kids came in. Taco was a huge hit with everyone:)
Outfit: Black V-neck, black/white plaid shirt, sapphire and diamond hoops
Day 166: "Comedy of Errors"
Looking back, I really should have stayed home today....arrived, was sent to LG to relieve Elijah for lunch. Customer A, no problems. Customer B, scanner quit. Hopped over to 21, and a half hour later, the credit card machine refused to work. Had to send 10 customers inside while Desiree worked on it, since 22 wouldn't work, and neither did 19. Finally got it working, then when E arrived, I went back inside. Mgr T was going to put me at self-checkout, then changed her mind and sent me back outside. Went to lunch at 3:15, then went to Lumber until 5:30. Spent the remainder of my shift up front, then cleaned the front end like yesterday, then moved to the back. Discovered I'd not been paid for last week, so had to call HR. Guess we'll get it straightened out Monday.
On a good note, I'm back in the system, so was able to clock in and out:)
Outfit: Black/gray long-sleeve tee, gray sweatshirt, diamond and gold dangly hoops.
Tomorrow, we head north to finish Mom's house, then the store is CLOSED on Easter Sunday.
Went in at 10, but didn't get my vest on and up front until ten minutes later. Was sent to Lumber to cover a Code 3, and then sent to LG, to cover a break. Returned up front for 5 mins, then sent on my break. When I returned, was sent back to LG, where I stayed until lunch. Went to Subway, and at 3pm, returned up front until nearly 5. Was sent on my final break, then spent the remainder of the day in LG.
Tried to involve everyone in a spontaneous 'YMCA' that was on the radio, but Brandon G was not amused, and had me hop on a register. Customer was sooo paranoid about not touching the keypad, he used a plastic bag to key in his PIN, and to approve the amount. Then, he tried to tap the pad with his hand shoved in his sleeve, which didn't work.....I tapped the pad and handed his receipt, which he took with his BARE HANDS. People amaze me...
Returned items to Lumber, Tools, Paint, and Electrical, then took out the trash and took off my vest at 7:30. All day it felt as if I was pulling myself through the day by my hair. I was THAT exhausted!
Outfit: Yellow plaid shirt, black V-neck shirt, Zirconian earrings.
Day 165:
Spent the entire day up front. A storm had hit Wed night, and had done considerable damage everywhere....Mel said that by 9am, we were completely sold out of chain saws, generators, and propane. Our internet went out, but we never lost power. Rivet HS lost part of its 3rd floor, and a tree branch had landed on K's abandoned truck out back. Plus, the front window of the Green House was blown out.
I helped Desiree clean the front end, then wiped down all tables and chairs in the break and training rooms, plus took out all the trash. Clocked out around 8:30. Saw Jeff Cardinal AND both my kids came in. Taco was a huge hit with everyone:)
Outfit: Black V-neck, black/white plaid shirt, sapphire and diamond hoops
Day 166: "Comedy of Errors"
Looking back, I really should have stayed home today....arrived, was sent to LG to relieve Elijah for lunch. Customer A, no problems. Customer B, scanner quit. Hopped over to 21, and a half hour later, the credit card machine refused to work. Had to send 10 customers inside while Desiree worked on it, since 22 wouldn't work, and neither did 19. Finally got it working, then when E arrived, I went back inside. Mgr T was going to put me at self-checkout, then changed her mind and sent me back outside. Went to lunch at 3:15, then went to Lumber until 5:30. Spent the remainder of my shift up front, then cleaned the front end like yesterday, then moved to the back. Discovered I'd not been paid for last week, so had to call HR. Guess we'll get it straightened out Monday.
On a good note, I'm back in the system, so was able to clock in and out:)
Outfit: Black/gray long-sleeve tee, gray sweatshirt, diamond and gold dangly hoops.
Tomorrow, we head north to finish Mom's house, then the store is CLOSED on Easter Sunday.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
April Goals
Wow was March a busy month!
-Get Mom settled at Cumberland Point Check!
-3/2: Moved her in
-3/8: Unpacked 4 boxes, put dresser and cube in closet, a few books on shelves.
-3/9: Unpacked 8 boxes; placed all her 'pretties' on the kitchenette shelves, and remaining books on bookcase.
-3/10: Was informed of new guidelines beginning 3/11; will have to enter/exit from main entrance.
-3/11: New guidelines implemented, though now only workers and residences allowed access.
-Get my stuff moved home and rearranged Sort of....
-3/5:16/18 boxes taken home; desk dismantled and put in storage
-3/15-16: Doll cabinet and safe moved; table in garage loaded up. More stuff taken to storage and donation.
-3/21: Brought TV, doll cabinet, marble tables, and majority of boxes brought home.
-3/23-24: Packed up everything; brought what we could home; took another load to storage; another load to donation; another load to Mom. Put everything to come home into garage; left the 'junk' in the living room, plus a few things in the three bedrooms and den for Jerry to haul to the transfer station.
-Put house on market Not yet....
-Get truck (Signed over to Schoolhouse Auctions for sale) and van titles transferred to my name
-Get Mom's finances secured Waiting to find out if it's safe to close one of her accounts yet...
-Finish formatting/editing Second Chances and send to editor, along with payment (Now I'm thinking release date in June?? Unless I kick it into gear, not gonna happen in next 6 weeks...) Not even close....
-Lose 5 pounds (starting 241) 3/20: 239 Two's not bad...
-Enjoy Nashville trip (21st to Book Lovers) Cancelled
-Pay for two tix to SC in Atlanta May 11th (Check!) and secure hotel accommodations Rescheduled for Sept 13th
-Hang onto funds for April trips Check; since trips are cancelled, will use some of the funds to buy vertical banner and more inventory
Books Read: 5
Print: 4
E-book: 1
Foot Update:
Abscess is closing! I've been to the wound care clinic three times and it IS getting smaller. Compression socks arrived, and have been wearing the new ones. Due to the C-virus, and our own Shelter At Home directive until April 7th, I need to call to find out if my April 3rd appointment is still on.
UPDATE ON BOOK 'Tour':
2020 Expenses:
-Book Lovers Con Book signing Sat (March 2020) $10+ travel expenses; Nashville, TN Cancelled, due to health issue, Coronovirus. Rescheduled???
-Weekend With The Authors 2020 (April table fee waived, due to generous person having to cancel and donating her table to me; $5 General Admittance or $200 Reader Ticket for Mom) and 2021: 20 ($600 hotel/gas/food/rental car);$50 charms (Paid 12/13). Cancelled, due to CoronaVirus. Rescheduled??? 21: $225-300 table fee; hotel/gas/food/rental car Rescheduled June 18-20, 2021
-Writer's Workshop (April 25, 2020) Nashville, IN $45 Paid 2/29; Rescheduled for later unknown date
-Farmer's Market (June 6, 2020) $12 IF we're able to have it...
-PrideFest (June 20, 2020, $25 donation)
-Corning IrishFest (June 21, 2020)
-InConJunction (June 3-5, 2020)????? Falls on daughter's birthday, so unsure if attending. UPDATE: Daughter said she didn't mind, so filled out the app 3/30 ($30 fee, hotel room??
-Imaginarium (July 10-12, 2020): $100 early bird booth fee (PAID!); $35 banquet (PAID!); $100 food, $200 hotel, gas. ($186 hotel, $371, $35 food, $10 gas)
-Heroes For Kids (July 18, 2020, $50 Pd 3/27) Perrysville, MO Gas $40, hotel room, $140, food $40=$472 total)
-Watermelon Festival (July31-Aug 1st) Am doing Pegasus Author Fair (Lafayette) instead
-Indy State Fair (Aug $100) ($100-200) Gas $30, $15 admission; $24 parking fee; $20 food; $6 ride
-Minneapolis travel expenses (Aug 8, 2020) ($200-hotel,$120-food,$100- gas=$648 needed)
-Penned Con: $225 half table (6') (Paid 12/21) Hotel/food/gas
-Cil-Con 2020 ($75 Paid 12/21) plus $112 hotel, $30 food, $15 gas)
-Saluki Con expenses-Date Changed To Jan 2021 $203 ($25 refunded after stay) hotel. $66 food and $40 gas.)
-ICGAHS: $340 booth fee,hotel/gas/food $100 paid 1/31; Bal: $240; $100 paid 3/28, Bal $140 Paid In Full 4/24
April Goals:
-Work as many hours as I can, to build up my bank account AND buy inventory and banner Check!
-Put Mom's house on market Check; 4/24: :Listed for $134,900 .
-Get remainder of belongings 4/6: Brought back most of the boxed and 'loose' stuff; 4/11: Brought back everything else; 4/22: Brought home roll top desk.
-Lose 5 pounds 4/1: 239; 4/17: 237
-Transfer van title (when DMV opens up??) to my name and insurance (Check:)
-Appeal the denial of my health insurance Decided to keep Lowe's ins instead
-Close Mom's unnecessary account
-Finish formatting/editing Second Chances and send to editor Check:) Sent 4/24
-Finish rearranging belongings
April Income:
4/1: Returned to work 3/31; woke up this am with a $150 deposit from Lowes. Bereavement pay? April Fool's Joke?? Quarterly bonus!! At any rate, THANK YOU!! $15 to church; $40 to groceries, $40 for Star Wars movie and bubble wrap (for books in suitcases)=49 banked-$21 (food 4/2)=$28 banked
4/10: 17 hours=$180
$18 to church; Pay Maurice's ($50 Check; pd 3/26), pay GSH ($80 Check; pd 4/24); Pay credit card ($50 Check; pd 4/13), Pay Nancy ($50 Check; pd 4/24)=$ banked
4/24: 40 hours
20 hours=$895
$89 to church; Pay GSH medical bill ($80 Check; pd 4/24 ); Pay Colegard ($51 Check; pd 4/24); send Suzanne $140 (Final Check!); pay St. V's ($64 Check; pd 4/24)=$341 banked-$108(Check!) for train=$233 banked-$58 (Check!) compression wrap-$35 (Check!) checks ordered=$48 (Check!) insurance=$92 banked
April 18-24: 41
April Reading Schedule:
Print:
The Nightmare Collective-Brian K Morris, et al Scary...gave it to Sara to enjoy. I'll post her opinion when she gives it. Update: S loved it! Thought the next-to-last story needed more, though.
Walk On U2 -Steve Stockman Very interesting!
John Addams-David McCullough Interesting
House Calls By Dogsled-Keith Billington RR Really enjoyed this account of nursing in Life Below Zero!
The Andromeda Strain-Michael Crichton RR, especially if you're a fan of MC's books!
Letters To Phillip-Charlie Shedd Wish every male would read this and study/apply it to all relationships!
King of Torts-John Grisham Enjoyed this!
The Persimmon Tree-Bryce Courtenay
E-book:
Now and Forever: A Love Story-Jean Joachim
The Flip-KL Montgomery
-Get Mom settled at Cumberland Point Check!
-3/2: Moved her in
-3/8: Unpacked 4 boxes, put dresser and cube in closet, a few books on shelves.
-3/9: Unpacked 8 boxes; placed all her 'pretties' on the kitchenette shelves, and remaining books on bookcase.
-3/10: Was informed of new guidelines beginning 3/11; will have to enter/exit from main entrance.
-3/11: New guidelines implemented, though now only workers and residences allowed access.
-Get my stuff moved home and rearranged Sort of....
-3/5:16/18 boxes taken home; desk dismantled and put in storage
-3/15-16: Doll cabinet and safe moved; table in garage loaded up. More stuff taken to storage and donation.
-3/21: Brought TV, doll cabinet, marble tables, and majority of boxes brought home.
-3/23-24: Packed up everything; brought what we could home; took another load to storage; another load to donation; another load to Mom. Put everything to come home into garage; left the 'junk' in the living room, plus a few things in the three bedrooms and den for Jerry to haul to the transfer station.
-Put house on market Not yet....
-Get truck (Signed over to Schoolhouse Auctions for sale) and van titles transferred to my name
-Get Mom's finances secured Waiting to find out if it's safe to close one of her accounts yet...
-Finish formatting/editing Second Chances and send to editor, along with payment (Now I'm thinking release date in June?? Unless I kick it into gear, not gonna happen in next 6 weeks...) Not even close....
-Lose 5 pounds (starting 241) 3/20: 239 Two's not bad...
-Enjoy Nashville trip (21st to Book Lovers) Cancelled
-Pay for two tix to SC in Atlanta May 11th (Check!) and secure hotel accommodations Rescheduled for Sept 13th
-Hang onto funds for April trips Check; since trips are cancelled, will use some of the funds to buy vertical banner and more inventory
Books Read: 5
Print: 4
E-book: 1
Foot Update:
Abscess is closing! I've been to the wound care clinic three times and it IS getting smaller. Compression socks arrived, and have been wearing the new ones. Due to the C-virus, and our own Shelter At Home directive until April 7th, I need to call to find out if my April 3rd appointment is still on.
UPDATE ON BOOK 'Tour':
2020 Expenses:
-Book Lovers Con Book signing Sat (March 2020) $10+ travel expenses; Nashville, TN Cancelled, due to health issue, Coronovirus. Rescheduled???
-Weekend With The Authors 2020 (April table fee waived, due to generous person having to cancel and donating her table to me; $5 General Admittance or $200 Reader Ticket for Mom) and 2021: 20 ($600 hotel/gas/food/rental car);$50 charms (Paid 12/13). Cancelled, due to CoronaVirus. Rescheduled??? 21: $225-300 table fee; hotel/gas/food/rental car Rescheduled June 18-20, 2021
-Writer's Workshop (April 25, 2020) Nashville, IN $45 Paid 2/29; Rescheduled for later unknown date
-Farmer's Market (June 6, 2020) $12 IF we're able to have it...
-PrideFest (June 20, 2020, $25 donation)
-Corning IrishFest (June 21, 2020)
-InConJunction (June 3-5, 2020)????? Falls on daughter's birthday, so unsure if attending. UPDATE: Daughter said she didn't mind, so filled out the app 3/30 ($30 fee, hotel room??
-Imaginarium (July 10-12, 2020): $100 early bird booth fee (PAID!); $35 banquet (PAID!); $100 food, $200 hotel, gas. ($186 hotel, $371, $35 food, $10 gas)
-Heroes For Kids (July 18, 2020, $50 Pd 3/27) Perrysville, MO Gas $40, hotel room, $140, food $40=$472 total)
-Watermelon Festival (July31-Aug 1st) Am doing Pegasus Author Fair (Lafayette) instead
-Indy State Fair (Aug $100) ($100-200) Gas $30, $15 admission; $24 parking fee; $20 food; $6 ride
-Minneapolis travel expenses (Aug 8, 2020) ($200-hotel,$120-food,$100- gas=$648 needed)
-Penned Con: $225 half table (6') (Paid 12/21) Hotel/food/gas
-Cil-Con 2020 ($75 Paid 12/21) plus $112 hotel, $30 food, $15 gas)
-Saluki Con expenses-Date Changed To Jan 2021 $203 ($25 refunded after stay) hotel. $66 food and $40 gas.)
-ICGAHS: $340 booth fee,hotel/gas/food $100 paid 1/31; Bal: $240; $100 paid 3/28, Bal $140 Paid In Full 4/24
April Goals:
-Work as many hours as I can, to build up my bank account AND buy inventory and banner Check!
-Put Mom's house on market Check; 4/24: :Listed for $134,900 .
-Get remainder of belongings 4/6: Brought back most of the boxed and 'loose' stuff; 4/11: Brought back everything else; 4/22: Brought home roll top desk.
-Lose 5 pounds 4/1: 239; 4/17: 237
-Transfer van title (when DMV opens up??) to my name and insurance (Check:)
-Appeal the denial of my health insurance Decided to keep Lowe's ins instead
-Close Mom's unnecessary account
-Finish formatting/editing Second Chances and send to editor Check:) Sent 4/24
-Finish rearranging belongings
April Income:
4/1: Returned to work 3/31; woke up this am with a $150 deposit from Lowes. Bereavement pay? April Fool's Joke?? Quarterly bonus!! At any rate, THANK YOU!! $15 to church; $40 to groceries, $40 for Star Wars movie and bubble wrap (for books in suitcases)=49 banked-$21 (food 4/2)=$28 banked
4/10: 17 hours=$180
$18 to church; Pay Maurice's ($50 Check; pd 3/26), pay GSH ($80 Check; pd 4/24); Pay credit card ($50 Check; pd 4/13), Pay Nancy ($50 Check; pd 4/24)=$ banked
4/24: 40 hours
20 hours=$895
$89 to church; Pay GSH medical bill ($80 Check; pd 4/24 ); Pay Colegard ($51 Check; pd 4/24); send Suzanne $140 (Final Check!); pay St. V's ($64 Check; pd 4/24)=$341 banked-$108(Check!) for train=$233 banked-$58 (Check!) compression wrap-$35 (Check!) checks ordered=$48 (Check!) insurance=$92 banked
April 18-24: 41
April Reading Schedule:
Print:
The Nightmare Collective-Brian K Morris, et al Scary...gave it to Sara to enjoy. I'll post her opinion when she gives it. Update: S loved it! Thought the next-to-last story needed more, though.
Walk On U2 -Steve Stockman Very interesting!
John Addams-David McCullough Interesting
House Calls By Dogsled-Keith Billington RR Really enjoyed this account of nursing in Life Below Zero!
The Andromeda Strain-Michael Crichton RR, especially if you're a fan of MC's books!
Letters To Phillip-Charlie Shedd Wish every male would read this and study/apply it to all relationships!
King of Torts-John Grisham Enjoyed this!
The Persimmon Tree-Bryce Courtenay
E-book:
Now and Forever: A Love Story-Jean Joachim
The Flip-KL Montgomery
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Life As A Red Vest (Ghost), Week #35
Day 159: "When Can You Come Back To Work?"
Me: Today????
Mgr T: Yes....what time can you be here?
Me: It's almost 2....I'll be here at 4.
Arrived; couldn't clock in. T was leaving for lunch, so she told me to partner with Mgr B, who turned me over to Mel, who put me on a register. My 1st act: Change my password. 2nd act: Had to ask how to do a tax exempt, since I'd left my notebook in my locker! 3rd act: Customer walked me through the LAR. 4th act: Had to ask how to do a military discount. 5th act: How to load a damn gift card! Thankfully, customers were more 'normal' after that....then at 5:30, Aggie sent me out to L and G, 'just until 7'.
Had three customers until 7:30....and freezing my butt off....and wondering if maybe A had forgotten me??? Had three more between 7:35-7:45, then finally A showed up and closed down LG. I emptied the trash, then went back into the blessed heat and took all the trash to the compactor. Took a potty break and ate my candy bar, then went back up front as the store was closing. Took a cart back to RTM, then another trip back to the trash compactor, then helped wipe down a few baskets. T had me wipe down all the office door handles, then took off my vest. Couldn't clock out, so told T to mark me down from 4-9pm for the day.
Only screwed up once; out in LG, had to run a check, only it wasn't working. While I was getting help, customer went ahead and loaded his mulch. Mgr T came down and was NOT happy the customer was outside, already loading his truck! I thanked the customer for his honesty after giving him his receipt.
Outfit: Maroon plaid shirt, black tank top, blue compression sox, gold textured earrings.
Day 160: "You Can Have All The Hours You Want..."
Woke up at 10:10 am to a text sent at 7:30:
"Scott told me to give you all the hours you want....can you come in and work 10-4?"
Texted back....
"Just woke up....let me get some b'fast and get dressed. Blame my 2.5 hours in LG, freezing my ass off!"
"You'll be in LG, so dress warm."
"Oh geez....(thinking to myself, do I really WANT to go in today?) ....thanks, at least you gave me a head's up!"
Guess I'm low man on the totem pole? At least it's supposed to be a little warmer today! Also woke up to a deposit from LHI for $150, which was a nice surprise!
UPDATE:
Actually enjoyed myself in LG....place was fairly quiet from noon-2, with the occasional customer, but the sun came out and so did every gardener in town! (Just kidding....was extrenely busy between 2-3!) Only upset one customer, who wanted to know about straw bales, and I need to preface this with the fact only one phone works, and it was Reg 19. So when I called to find out about another place straw would be, then reported it, she naturally asked the price, and I said I 'assumed' it would be the same price! When I offered to call again (keep in mind, there were three other customers in line!), she said no and left.
I also couldn't get the check machine to take a check; had to call Mel down, and think I've discovered my issue....I wasn't pushing it in far enough.
When I was relieved at 4, I asked MK if I was needed; she didn't know. I took off my outerwear, and a pit stop, plus ate my sandwich, then went to find her. Worked in Lumber for an hour, then went to the store for some Lunchables and other items, then went out to Walmart for Rise of Skywalker. Came home, ate dinner, and watched the movie:)
Was also asked to take over Jill's schedule this week....tomorrow, 3-close, and Sat, 6AM-3pm. No clue what her schedule is next week. Am I insane? But then again, it's hours.....it's $$....
Outfit: Black/gray long-sleeved tee, red sweatshirt (for outside), Colts hat, blue compression sox, blue stud earrings.
Day 161: "You're Back In Lumber!"
Was thrilled to be back in my 'happy place'!! Marci and I enjoyed two hours together, and things went rather smoothly. Found out this month, we're all getting a $2 raise....and as of tomorrow (Friday 4/3), we close at 7pm instead of 8:30. I also talked to Don in HR, and he's going to put me back into the computer system!
Only had to call for one override.....and had to switch registers b/c it was out of ones...then the 2nd one's scanner went dead! MK brought me the ones and the rest of the evening went well. Had to sanitize the carts and plexiglass and doors, then walk the trash down to the far door. Went up front and was told to sanitize the chairs in the break room, then we could go back up front.
Oh, Mel also told Marci and I we could switch shifts for Sat, so now mine is 10-6pm:)
Outfit: Blue Lowes tee, black long-sleeved tee, light blue earrings, yellow/teal compression socks.
Day 162: "You're Back!!"
It's nice to be greeted by co workers who are HAPPY to see you again!
Worked Lumber with Marci again, and everything went smoothly. Took my 1st break around noon, and lunch at 3. Went to McAllister's and picked up my order, then discovered my sandwich was on BREAD, not a ciabatta bun. Enjoyed my chicken caesar salad though!
After lunch, Marci left at 4, and Brea came down. We were slow until 5:30, and when she went to leave at 6, I asked her to wait while I ran to make a pit stop.....which turned out to be a good thing, b/c I was SLAMMED until closing! At 6:50, I had three customers backed up, and thought it would be okay....but then EVERYONE came down! Kyle jumped on a register, b/c I had flooring that wouldn't ring up....turned out they'd left out a number.....then it was discounted, and needed an override! Overall, good shift. Emptied trash, sanitized the carts and counters, then filled the soda machine. Left at 8:15.
Outfit: Blue Cabella's hoodie, small silver hoops.
Day 163: Palm Sunday in LG
New policy: Only 30 people at a time in LG, so once people exited the outside doors, they had to return via the store entrance. Needless to say, some people weren't too happy about it. Emma was called a 'cunt'; Aggie and Nancy were cussed at. Bryce said someone cussed him out in hardware. Even Steve lost his temper at an employee.....and I guess that NEVER happens!
We were fairly steady through 2pm, when I was sent to lunch. When I returned, I hopped on Reg 21, and the credit card reader refused to read Customer A's card, even after several attempts, and even trying a different card! Aggie messed with it, and was able to get it to work. Customer B's card worked fine, but by the time Customer C arrived, my price gun decided to quit. An hour later, after Aggie re-booted the system, she sent me for my 2nd break, then it worked just fine. I took over for Emma on 20 when she took her break, and around 5:30, that scanner decided to act up! Learned we were shutting down LG at 6, so after we closed up, I sanitized everything, took the trash to the compactor, and was told I could leave. Left at 6:30.
Outfit: Red turtleneck, red hooded sweatshirt, blue fingerless gloves, thick gold hoops.
Me: Today????
Mgr T: Yes....what time can you be here?
Me: It's almost 2....I'll be here at 4.
Arrived; couldn't clock in. T was leaving for lunch, so she told me to partner with Mgr B, who turned me over to Mel, who put me on a register. My 1st act: Change my password. 2nd act: Had to ask how to do a tax exempt, since I'd left my notebook in my locker! 3rd act: Customer walked me through the LAR. 4th act: Had to ask how to do a military discount. 5th act: How to load a damn gift card! Thankfully, customers were more 'normal' after that....then at 5:30, Aggie sent me out to L and G, 'just until 7'.
Had three customers until 7:30....and freezing my butt off....and wondering if maybe A had forgotten me??? Had three more between 7:35-7:45, then finally A showed up and closed down LG. I emptied the trash, then went back into the blessed heat and took all the trash to the compactor. Took a potty break and ate my candy bar, then went back up front as the store was closing. Took a cart back to RTM, then another trip back to the trash compactor, then helped wipe down a few baskets. T had me wipe down all the office door handles, then took off my vest. Couldn't clock out, so told T to mark me down from 4-9pm for the day.
Only screwed up once; out in LG, had to run a check, only it wasn't working. While I was getting help, customer went ahead and loaded his mulch. Mgr T came down and was NOT happy the customer was outside, already loading his truck! I thanked the customer for his honesty after giving him his receipt.
Outfit: Maroon plaid shirt, black tank top, blue compression sox, gold textured earrings.
Day 160: "You Can Have All The Hours You Want..."
Woke up at 10:10 am to a text sent at 7:30:
"Scott told me to give you all the hours you want....can you come in and work 10-4?"
Texted back....
"Just woke up....let me get some b'fast and get dressed. Blame my 2.5 hours in LG, freezing my ass off!"
"You'll be in LG, so dress warm."
"Oh geez....(thinking to myself, do I really WANT to go in today?) ....thanks, at least you gave me a head's up!"
Guess I'm low man on the totem pole? At least it's supposed to be a little warmer today! Also woke up to a deposit from LHI for $150, which was a nice surprise!
UPDATE:
Actually enjoyed myself in LG....place was fairly quiet from noon-2, with the occasional customer, but the sun came out and so did every gardener in town! (Just kidding....was extrenely busy between 2-3!) Only upset one customer, who wanted to know about straw bales, and I need to preface this with the fact only one phone works, and it was Reg 19. So when I called to find out about another place straw would be, then reported it, she naturally asked the price, and I said I 'assumed' it would be the same price! When I offered to call again (keep in mind, there were three other customers in line!), she said no and left.
I also couldn't get the check machine to take a check; had to call Mel down, and think I've discovered my issue....I wasn't pushing it in far enough.
When I was relieved at 4, I asked MK if I was needed; she didn't know. I took off my outerwear, and a pit stop, plus ate my sandwich, then went to find her. Worked in Lumber for an hour, then went to the store for some Lunchables and other items, then went out to Walmart for Rise of Skywalker. Came home, ate dinner, and watched the movie:)
Was also asked to take over Jill's schedule this week....tomorrow, 3-close, and Sat, 6AM-3pm. No clue what her schedule is next week. Am I insane? But then again, it's hours.....it's $$....
Outfit: Black/gray long-sleeved tee, red sweatshirt (for outside), Colts hat, blue compression sox, blue stud earrings.
Day 161: "You're Back In Lumber!"
Was thrilled to be back in my 'happy place'!! Marci and I enjoyed two hours together, and things went rather smoothly. Found out this month, we're all getting a $2 raise....and as of tomorrow (Friday 4/3), we close at 7pm instead of 8:30. I also talked to Don in HR, and he's going to put me back into the computer system!
Only had to call for one override.....and had to switch registers b/c it was out of ones...then the 2nd one's scanner went dead! MK brought me the ones and the rest of the evening went well. Had to sanitize the carts and plexiglass and doors, then walk the trash down to the far door. Went up front and was told to sanitize the chairs in the break room, then we could go back up front.
Oh, Mel also told Marci and I we could switch shifts for Sat, so now mine is 10-6pm:)
Outfit: Blue Lowes tee, black long-sleeved tee, light blue earrings, yellow/teal compression socks.
Day 162: "You're Back!!"
It's nice to be greeted by co workers who are HAPPY to see you again!
Worked Lumber with Marci again, and everything went smoothly. Took my 1st break around noon, and lunch at 3. Went to McAllister's and picked up my order, then discovered my sandwich was on BREAD, not a ciabatta bun. Enjoyed my chicken caesar salad though!
After lunch, Marci left at 4, and Brea came down. We were slow until 5:30, and when she went to leave at 6, I asked her to wait while I ran to make a pit stop.....which turned out to be a good thing, b/c I was SLAMMED until closing! At 6:50, I had three customers backed up, and thought it would be okay....but then EVERYONE came down! Kyle jumped on a register, b/c I had flooring that wouldn't ring up....turned out they'd left out a number.....then it was discounted, and needed an override! Overall, good shift. Emptied trash, sanitized the carts and counters, then filled the soda machine. Left at 8:15.
Outfit: Blue Cabella's hoodie, small silver hoops.
Day 163: Palm Sunday in LG
New policy: Only 30 people at a time in LG, so once people exited the outside doors, they had to return via the store entrance. Needless to say, some people weren't too happy about it. Emma was called a 'cunt'; Aggie and Nancy were cussed at. Bryce said someone cussed him out in hardware. Even Steve lost his temper at an employee.....and I guess that NEVER happens!
We were fairly steady through 2pm, when I was sent to lunch. When I returned, I hopped on Reg 21, and the credit card reader refused to read Customer A's card, even after several attempts, and even trying a different card! Aggie messed with it, and was able to get it to work. Customer B's card worked fine, but by the time Customer C arrived, my price gun decided to quit. An hour later, after Aggie re-booted the system, she sent me for my 2nd break, then it worked just fine. I took over for Emma on 20 when she took her break, and around 5:30, that scanner decided to act up! Learned we were shutting down LG at 6, so after we closed up, I sanitized everything, took the trash to the compactor, and was told I could leave. Left at 6:30.
Outfit: Red turtleneck, red hooded sweatshirt, blue fingerless gloves, thick gold hoops.
Sunday, March 8, 2020
March Goals
February was a busy month!
-Finalize Starter Collection and order inventory Check:)
-Continue formatting and editing Second Chances and send it off to Leanne, along with payment (March??) (Still on Ch. 7!)
-Pack rest of Den (got half of it packed and desk dismantled), Family Room (Check!), and most of Kitchen (Check!) and Living Room (Check!)
-Rent storage room (Check!)
-Make arrangements for boxes of keepsakes to be shipped home (6/22 taken home) and to my sis BIL taking a few items home on plane)
-Lose 5 lbs (Starting 247) 2/21: 241
-Get good news at Doctor's about leg wound Check! Keep bandage on and follow up 3/6
-Secure hotel arrangements for March trip
-Hang onto my funds for April trip (So far, so good!)
By the time my BIL arrived on 2/28, I'd packed up all the books and knick-knacks, except for one set of shelves in the Family Room (her bell collection). On Sat 2/29, everyone sprang into action and we dismantled (my) roll top desk and moved it to the storage unit, plus made at least two more storage run trips with stuff from said desk.
Books Read: 1 Print
UPDATE ON BOOK 'Tour':
2020 Expenses:
-Book Lovers Con Book signing Sat (March 2020) $10+ travel expenses; Nashville, TN Cancelled, due to health issue, Coronovirus. Rescheduled???
-Weekend With The Authors 2020 (April table fee waived, due to generous person having to cancel and donating her table to me; $5 General Admittance or $200 Reader Ticket for Mom) and 2021: 20 ($600 hotel/gas/food/rental car);$50 charms (Paid 12/13). Cancelled, due to CoronaVirus. Rescheduled??? 21: $225-300 table fee; hotel/gas/food/rental car
-Writer's Workshop (April 25, 2020) Nashville, IN $45 Paid 2/29
-Farmer's Market (June 6, 2020) $12 Doubtful I'll do this...
-PrideFest (June 20, 2020, $25 donation)
-Corning IrishFest (June 21, 2020)
-InConJunction (June 3-5, 2020)????? Falls on daughter's birthday, so unsure if attending
-Imaginarium (July 10-12, 2020): $100 early bird booth fee (PAID!); $35 banquet (PAID!); $100 food, $200 hotel, gas. ($186 hotel, $371, $35 food, $10 gas)
-Heroes For Kids (July 18, 2020, $50) Perrysville, MO Gas $40, hotel room, $140, food $40=$472 total)
-Watermelon Festival (July 31-Aug 1, 2020) $45 ?????
-Indy State Fair (Aug $100) ($100-200) Gas $30, $15 admission; $24 parking fee; $20 food; $6 ride
-Minneapolis travel expenses (Aug 8, 2020) ($200-hotel,$120-food,$100- gas=$648 needed)
-Penned Con: $225 half table (6') (Paid 12/21) Hotel/food/gas
-Cil-Con 2020 ($75 Paid 12/21) plus $112 hotel, $30 food, $15 gas)
-Saluki Con expenses-Date Changed To Jan 2021 $203 ($25 refunded after stay) hotel. $66 food and $40 gas.)
-ICGAHS: $340 booth fee,hotel/gas/food $100 paid 1/31; Bal: $240.
March Goals:
-Get Mom settled at Cumberland Point
-3/2: Moved her in
-3/8: Unpacked 4 boxes, put dresser and cube in closet, a few books on shelves.
-3/9: Unpacked 8 boxes; placed all her 'pretties' on the kitchenette shelves, and remaining books on bookcase.
-3/10: Was informed of new guidelines beginning 3/11; will have to enter/exit from main entrance.
-3/11: New guidelines implemented, though now only workers and residences allowed access.
-Get my stuff moved home and rearranged
-3/5:16/18 boxes taken home; desk dismantled and put in storage
-3/15-16: Doll cabinet and safe moved; table in garage loaded up. More stuff taken to storage and donation.
-3/21: Brought TV, doll cabinet, marble tables, and majority of boxes brought home.
-3/23-24: Packed up everything; brought what we could home; took another load to storage; another load to donation; another load to Mom. Put everything to come home into garage; left the 'junk' in the living room, plus a few things in the three bedrooms and den for Jerry to haul to the transfer station.
-Put house on market
-Get truck (Signed over to Schoolhouse Auctions for sale) and van titles transferred to my name
-Get Mom's finances secured
-Finish formatting/editing Second Chances and send to editor, along with payment (Now I'm thinking release date in June?? Unless I kick it into gear, not gonna happen in next 6 weeks...)
-Lose 5 pounds (starting 241) 3/20: 239
-Enjoy Nashville trip (21st to Book Lovers) Cancelled
-Pay for two tix to SC in Atlanta May 11th (Check!) and secure hotel accommodations Rescheduled for Sept 13th
-Hang onto funds for April trips Check; since trips are cancelled, will use some of the funds to buy vertical banner.
March Income: Due to c-virus, all spring events have been cancelled, and Shelter-In-Place order in effect until May 1st.
3/5: 200 $20 to church; Pay Maurice's ($50 Check! +daughter's $50), Pay GSH ($61 Check!)=$69 banked (Total: $164 banked. Bought concert (on bank card) tix AND Meet-n-Greet (on credit card)tix)
3/12: 200 $20 to church; Pay credit card ($50 Check!), Pay Nancy ($50 Check!); Pay Pegasus ($25 Check!)=$55 banked; total $180 saved
3/19: 200 $20 to church; Pay Neuberg Medical bill (FINAL! $50.47 Check!), Pay GSH ($61 Check!)=$71 banked
3/26: 300 $30 to church; Pay Heroes For Kids ($52 Check!); pay (April) health insurance ($89 Check!) send $100 (Bal $75?? Check!) to Suzanne for ICTOHS=$29 banked (Total Banked: $290)
NOTE: Need inventory/promo: $100???
March Reading Schedule: Print:
Bloom County: Read On The Throne-Berkely Breathed Loved this!
Yukon Ho!- (Calvin and Hobbs)- Bill Watterson Enjoyable!
Hotel New Hampshire-John Irving Enjoyable as always!
Sacajawea: Indian Girl with Lewis and Clark Informative!
The Nightmare Collective-Brian K Morris, et al
E-book:
Sugar and Spice-Phoebe Alexander Very enjoybable storyline:)
Now and Forever: A Love Story-Jean Joachim
The Flip-KL Montgomery
-Continue formatting and editing Second Chances and send it off to Leanne, along with payment (March??) (Still on Ch. 7!)
-Pack rest of Den (got half of it packed and desk dismantled), Family Room (Check!), and most of Kitchen (Check!) and Living Room (Check!)
-Rent storage room (Check!)
-Make arrangements for boxes of keepsakes to be shipped home (6/22 taken home) and to my sis BIL taking a few items home on plane)
-Lose 5 lbs (Starting 247) 2/21: 241
-Get good news at Doctor's about leg wound Check! Keep bandage on and follow up 3/6
-Secure hotel arrangements for March trip
-Hang onto my funds for April trip (So far, so good!)
By the time my BIL arrived on 2/28, I'd packed up all the books and knick-knacks, except for one set of shelves in the Family Room (her bell collection). On Sat 2/29, everyone sprang into action and we dismantled (my) roll top desk and moved it to the storage unit, plus made at least two more storage run trips with stuff from said desk.
Books Read: 1 Print
UPDATE ON BOOK 'Tour':
2020 Expenses:
-Book Lovers Con Book signing Sat (March 2020) $10+ travel expenses; Nashville, TN Cancelled, due to health issue, Coronovirus. Rescheduled???
-Weekend With The Authors 2020 (April table fee waived, due to generous person having to cancel and donating her table to me; $5 General Admittance or $200 Reader Ticket for Mom) and 2021: 20 ($600 hotel/gas/food/rental car);$50 charms (Paid 12/13). Cancelled, due to CoronaVirus. Rescheduled??? 21: $225-300 table fee; hotel/gas/food/rental car
-Writer's Workshop (April 25, 2020) Nashville, IN $45 Paid 2/29
-Farmer's Market (June 6, 2020) $12 Doubtful I'll do this...
-PrideFest (June 20, 2020, $25 donation)
-Corning IrishFest (June 21, 2020)
-InConJunction (June 3-5, 2020)????? Falls on daughter's birthday, so unsure if attending
-Imaginarium (July 10-12, 2020): $100 early bird booth fee (PAID!); $35 banquet (PAID!); $100 food, $200 hotel, gas. ($186 hotel, $371, $35 food, $10 gas)
-Heroes For Kids (July 18, 2020, $50) Perrysville, MO Gas $40, hotel room, $140, food $40=$472 total)
-Watermelon Festival (July 31-Aug 1, 2020) $45 ?????
-Indy State Fair (Aug $100) ($100-200) Gas $30, $15 admission; $24 parking fee; $20 food; $6 ride
-Minneapolis travel expenses (Aug 8, 2020) ($200-hotel,$120-food,$100- gas=$648 needed)
-Penned Con: $225 half table (6') (Paid 12/21) Hotel/food/gas
-Cil-Con 2020 ($75 Paid 12/21) plus $112 hotel, $30 food, $15 gas)
-Saluki Con expenses-Date Changed To Jan 2021 $203 ($25 refunded after stay) hotel. $66 food and $40 gas.)
-ICGAHS: $340 booth fee,hotel/gas/food $100 paid 1/31; Bal: $240.
March Goals:
-Get Mom settled at Cumberland Point
-3/2: Moved her in
-3/8: Unpacked 4 boxes, put dresser and cube in closet, a few books on shelves.
-3/9: Unpacked 8 boxes; placed all her 'pretties' on the kitchenette shelves, and remaining books on bookcase.
-3/10: Was informed of new guidelines beginning 3/11; will have to enter/exit from main entrance.
-3/11: New guidelines implemented, though now only workers and residences allowed access.
-Get my stuff moved home and rearranged
-3/5:16/18 boxes taken home; desk dismantled and put in storage
-3/15-16: Doll cabinet and safe moved; table in garage loaded up. More stuff taken to storage and donation.
-3/21: Brought TV, doll cabinet, marble tables, and majority of boxes brought home.
-3/23-24: Packed up everything; brought what we could home; took another load to storage; another load to donation; another load to Mom. Put everything to come home into garage; left the 'junk' in the living room, plus a few things in the three bedrooms and den for Jerry to haul to the transfer station.
-Put house on market
-Get truck (Signed over to Schoolhouse Auctions for sale) and van titles transferred to my name
-Get Mom's finances secured
-Finish formatting/editing Second Chances and send to editor, along with payment (Now I'm thinking release date in June?? Unless I kick it into gear, not gonna happen in next 6 weeks...)
-Lose 5 pounds (starting 241) 3/20: 239
-Enjoy Nashville trip (21st to Book Lovers) Cancelled
-Pay for two tix to SC in Atlanta May 11th (Check!) and secure hotel accommodations Rescheduled for Sept 13th
-Hang onto funds for April trips Check; since trips are cancelled, will use some of the funds to buy vertical banner.
March Income: Due to c-virus, all spring events have been cancelled, and Shelter-In-Place order in effect until May 1st.
3/5: 200 $20 to church; Pay Maurice's ($50 Check! +daughter's $50), Pay GSH ($61 Check!)=$69 banked (Total: $164 banked. Bought concert (on bank card) tix AND Meet-n-Greet (on credit card)tix)
3/12: 200 $20 to church; Pay credit card ($50 Check!), Pay Nancy ($50 Check!); Pay Pegasus ($25 Check!)=$55 banked; total $180 saved
3/19: 200 $20 to church; Pay Neuberg Medical bill (FINAL! $50.47 Check!), Pay GSH ($61 Check!)=$71 banked
3/26: 300 $30 to church; Pay Heroes For Kids ($52 Check!); pay (April) health insurance ($89 Check!) send $100 (Bal $75?? Check!) to Suzanne for ICTOHS=$29 banked (Total Banked: $290)
NOTE: Need inventory/promo: $100???
March Reading Schedule: Print:
Bloom County: Read On The Throne-Berkely Breathed Loved this!
Yukon Ho!- (Calvin and Hobbs)- Bill Watterson Enjoyable!
Hotel New Hampshire-John Irving Enjoyable as always!
Sacajawea: Indian Girl with Lewis and Clark Informative!
The Nightmare Collective-Brian K Morris, et al
E-book:
Sugar and Spice-Phoebe Alexander Very enjoybable storyline:)
Now and Forever: A Love Story-Jean Joachim
The Flip-KL Montgomery
Friday, February 14, 2020
February Goals and Reading Schedule
Yes, I realize it's now the 2nd week of Feb and I'm just now getting my goals up! I've been a little busy (scroll on down for details), but here's what I did or did not accomplish last month.
-Round #2 of self-edits on Second Chances, plus sending Cover Art query and professional editor query. Finished Ch 6; editor query sent and accepted! Made it to Ch 7.
-Paying for both (more February, perhaps?)
-Typing up and finishing Defending Your Life story
-Add words to either Heart Song, RiKer's Redemption, Guardian Vultures, Time Travel Trilogy, and Paranormal Preacher
-Get Christmas decorations sorted, packed, etc.(All put away, except for snowmen; sorted? Sort of...)
-Get Mom's finances settled for coming months (making budget, desk organized, and tax stuff ready) Check:)
-Organize office
-Sort Dad's clothing Check! and donate it to Soldier's Home (said they're not taking any donations at this time)/GW Fashions 1/8: Sent it all to Trinity Missions:)
-Settle into routine Maybe??
-Figure out status of my job at LHIC 1/27: As of now, I'm still employed, but if my LOA isn't approved, it may have to be terminated until I return. Re-hire should NOT be an issue.
-Go see Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, Little Women, and Cats:) Nope, nada. Will have to wait for DVDs.
-Lose 5 lbs (starting 235) Ugh....gained 6 pounds over holidays!! Sigh...
Yeah, didn't accomplish much of that list. What WAS accomplished?
-Managed to get my mother to her various appointments
-Paid her deposit for the new studio apartment
-Cleaned out the books in my dad's den and all but one shelf in the family room
-Sent various boxes of of stuff to Goodwill and library
-Made (and kept!) my own doctor's appointment
-Spent a week at home, dealing with my Teen, formatting my Sample Chapter Book, and deciding on cover art
-Finding out my presence has been missed, not only at my day job, but at the weekly writer meetings
-Finding out my presence has NOT been particularly missed at home, unless you ask the fur babies....
-Discovering the cat my mother has been cat-sitting was not particularly fond of the new 'staff' person and was VERY happy to have me 'home' again....at least for a week until she was returned to her owner.
-Found out sometime in the past 30+ years, I've grown an inch and a quarter....but I'm still claiming 5'6" on my license! Weight-wise.....Mom and I either have to stop eating out, or I need to stop eating pizza when we go to our favorite restaurant! (Or maybe simply make 4 meals out of it instead of one???)
Weight: 247. I'm going the wrong way!!!
Books Read: 4 Print
Foot Update: Was supposed to see wound care today, but with the frigid temps and snowfall on Thurs, it's been pushed back to 2/21. I am NOT diabetic, so at this point, I'm hoping it's not something worse!
Karaoke Songs Added: 1. Was able to add 'Uptown Funk' to the good list while I was home, ha ha! Everyone enjoyed it, and some were surprised I'd not been drinking!
UPDATE ON BOOK 'Tour':
2020 Expenses:
-Book Lovers Con Book signing Sat (March 2020) $10+ travel expenses; Nashville, TN
-Liberty Writers-New Jersey Not gonna happen this year
-Kentuckiana Authors Fair (April) -$78 for hotel; $83 for car rental; $36 (gas total); $10 (book); $15 (approx Arby's); $2.12 (iced tea); $16 +$2 tip (Sweet-n-Savory Food Truck) Thinking I'll have to skip this year, due to Mom....Might attend Indy Comic Con instead????
-Weekend With The Authors 2020 (April table fee waived, due to generous person having to cancel and donating her table to me; $5 General Admittance or $200 Reader Ticket for Mom) and 2021: 20 ($600 hotel/gas/food/rental car);$50 charms (Paid 12/13). 21: $225-300 table fee; hotel/gas/food/rental car
-Writer's Workshop (April 25, 2020) Nashville, IN $45 Paid 2/29
-Farmer's Market (June 6, 2020) $12 Doubtful I'll do this...
-PrideFest (June 20, 2020, $25 donation) Unsure of attending
-Corning IrishFest (June 21, 2020) Unsure of attending
-InConJunction (June 3-5, 2020)????? Falls on daughter's birthday, so unsure if attending
-Imaginarium (July 10-12, 2020): $100 early bird booth fee (PAID!); $30 banquet; $100 food, $200 hotel, gas. ($186 hotel, $371 rental car (prepaid $30 gas), $35 food, $10 gas)
-Heroes For Kids (July 18, 2020, $50) Perrysville, MO car rental $252, gas $40, hotel room, $140, food $40=$472 total)
-Watermelon Festival (July 31-Aug 1, 2020) $45 ?????
-Indy State Fair (Aug $100) ($100-200) Rental car: $257, gas $30, $15 admission; $24 parking fee; $20 food; $6 ride
-Minneapolis travel expenses (Aug 8, 2020) ($200-hotel, $228 car rental, $120-food,$100- gas=$648 needed)
-Penned Con: $225 half table (6') (Paid 12/21) Hotel/rental car/food/gas
-Cil-Con 2020 ($75 Paid 12/21) plus $340 car rental, $112 hotel, $30 food, $15 gas)
-Saluki Con expenses-Date Changed To Jan 2021 ($340 car rental (credit card), $203 ($25 refunded after stay) hotel. $66 food and $40 gas.)
-ICGAHS: $340 booth fee, $440 rental car, hotel/gas/food $100 paid 1/31; Bal: $240.
So What Are My Feb Goals And Will I Keep Them?
-Finalize Starter Collection and order inventory Check:)
-Continue formatting and editing Second Chances and send it off to Leanne, along with payment (March??)
-Pack rest of Den (got half of it packed and desk dismantled), Family Room (Check!), and most of Kitchen (Check!) and Living Room (Check!)
-Rent storage room (Check!)
-Make arrangements for boxes of keepsakes to be shipped home (6/22 taken home) and to my sis BIL taking a few items home on plane)
-Lose 5 lbs (Starting 247) 2/21: 241
-Get good news at Doctor's about leg wound Check! Keep bandage on and follow up 3/6
-Secure hotel arrangements for March trip
-Hang onto my funds for April trip (So far, so good!)
Feb Income: NOTE TO SELF: DO NOT SPEND $$ ON SELF THIS MONTH!!! Need $600-700 for April WWTA trip!!!!
-2/6: $200 (Bal: $65)
-$20 to church; pay Maurices ($50 Check!); pay (GSH Check!) medical bill ($61)=$69-$10 (b'fast 2/10-$10 dinner)=$49 banked
-2/13: $200
-$20 to church; pay credit card ($50 Check!); pay Nancy ($50 Check!)=$80 banked ($227 total saved)
-2/20: $200
-$20 to church; pay (GSH) medical bill ($61 Check!); pay (Neuberg) medical bill ($60 Check! Bal: $49!!!)=$59 banked -$43 (son's knives bought back)-$8 (lunch 2/21)-$38 (inventory)=$197 TOTAL banked
-2/27: $200
-$20 to church; pay (March) health ins ($89 Check!)=$91 banked. Pay Writer's Conference ($45 Check!)=$25 saved+$2.Amazon Deposit ($2.57)=$28 (Total Banked: $266)
February Reading Schedule:
I've been criticized for posting my budget for the world to see, so I've removed it for this year and keeping it elsewhere. I thought I was being rather honest and transparent; apparently it was also seen as TMI. Who knows? Can't please everyone, so thhbbbbttt.
-Round #2 of self-edits on Second Chances, plus sending Cover Art query and professional editor query. Finished Ch 6; editor query sent and accepted! Made it to Ch 7.
-Paying for both (more February, perhaps?)
-Typing up and finishing Defending Your Life story
-Add words to either Heart Song, RiKer's Redemption, Guardian Vultures, Time Travel Trilogy, and Paranormal Preacher
-Get Christmas decorations sorted, packed, etc.(All put away, except for snowmen; sorted? Sort of...)
-Get Mom's finances settled for coming months (making budget, desk organized, and tax stuff ready) Check:)
-Organize office
-Sort Dad's clothing Check! and donate it to Soldier's Home (said they're not taking any donations at this time)/GW Fashions 1/8: Sent it all to Trinity Missions:)
-Settle into routine Maybe??
-Figure out status of my job at LHIC 1/27: As of now, I'm still employed, but if my LOA isn't approved, it may have to be terminated until I return. Re-hire should NOT be an issue.
-Go see Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, Little Women, and Cats:) Nope, nada. Will have to wait for DVDs.
-Lose 5 lbs (starting 235) Ugh....gained 6 pounds over holidays!! Sigh...
Yeah, didn't accomplish much of that list. What WAS accomplished?
-Managed to get my mother to her various appointments
-Paid her deposit for the new studio apartment
-Cleaned out the books in my dad's den and all but one shelf in the family room
-Sent various boxes of of stuff to Goodwill and library
-Made (and kept!) my own doctor's appointment
-Spent a week at home, dealing with my Teen, formatting my Sample Chapter Book, and deciding on cover art
-Finding out my presence has been missed, not only at my day job, but at the weekly writer meetings
-Finding out my presence has NOT been particularly missed at home, unless you ask the fur babies....
-Discovering the cat my mother has been cat-sitting was not particularly fond of the new 'staff' person and was VERY happy to have me 'home' again....at least for a week until she was returned to her owner.
-Found out sometime in the past 30+ years, I've grown an inch and a quarter....but I'm still claiming 5'6" on my license! Weight-wise.....Mom and I either have to stop eating out, or I need to stop eating pizza when we go to our favorite restaurant! (Or maybe simply make 4 meals out of it instead of one???)
Weight: 247. I'm going the wrong way!!!
Books Read: 4 Print
Foot Update: Was supposed to see wound care today, but with the frigid temps and snowfall on Thurs, it's been pushed back to 2/21. I am NOT diabetic, so at this point, I'm hoping it's not something worse!
Karaoke Songs Added: 1. Was able to add 'Uptown Funk' to the good list while I was home, ha ha! Everyone enjoyed it, and some were surprised I'd not been drinking!
UPDATE ON BOOK 'Tour':
2020 Expenses:
-Book Lovers Con Book signing Sat (March 2020) $10+ travel expenses; Nashville, TN
-Liberty Writers-New Jersey Not gonna happen this year
-Kentuckiana Authors Fair (April) -$78 for hotel; $83 for car rental; $36 (gas total); $10 (book); $15 (approx Arby's); $2.12 (iced tea); $16 +$2 tip (Sweet-n-Savory Food Truck) Thinking I'll have to skip this year, due to Mom....Might attend Indy Comic Con instead????
-Weekend With The Authors 2020 (April table fee waived, due to generous person having to cancel and donating her table to me; $5 General Admittance or $200 Reader Ticket for Mom) and 2021: 20 ($600 hotel/gas/food/rental car);$50 charms (Paid 12/13). 21: $225-300 table fee; hotel/gas/food/rental car
-Writer's Workshop (April 25, 2020) Nashville, IN $45 Paid 2/29
-Farmer's Market (June 6, 2020) $12 Doubtful I'll do this...
-PrideFest (June 20, 2020, $25 donation) Unsure of attending
-Corning IrishFest (June 21, 2020) Unsure of attending
-InConJunction (June 3-5, 2020)????? Falls on daughter's birthday, so unsure if attending
-Imaginarium (July 10-12, 2020): $100 early bird booth fee (PAID!); $30 banquet; $100 food, $200 hotel, gas. ($186 hotel, $371 rental car (prepaid $30 gas), $35 food, $10 gas)
-Heroes For Kids (July 18, 2020, $50) Perrysville, MO car rental $252, gas $40, hotel room, $140, food $40=$472 total)
-Watermelon Festival (July 31-Aug 1, 2020) $45 ?????
-Indy State Fair (Aug $100) ($100-200) Rental car: $257, gas $30, $15 admission; $24 parking fee; $20 food; $6 ride
-Minneapolis travel expenses (Aug 8, 2020) ($200-hotel, $228 car rental, $120-food,$100- gas=$648 needed)
-Penned Con: $225 half table (6') (Paid 12/21) Hotel/rental car/food/gas
-Cil-Con 2020 ($75 Paid 12/21) plus $340 car rental, $112 hotel, $30 food, $15 gas)
-Saluki Con expenses-Date Changed To Jan 2021 ($340 car rental (credit card), $203 ($25 refunded after stay) hotel. $66 food and $40 gas.)
-ICGAHS: $340 booth fee, $440 rental car, hotel/gas/food $100 paid 1/31; Bal: $240.
So What Are My Feb Goals And Will I Keep Them?
-Finalize Starter Collection and order inventory Check:)
-Continue formatting and editing Second Chances and send it off to Leanne, along with payment (March??)
-Pack rest of Den (got half of it packed and desk dismantled), Family Room (Check!), and most of Kitchen (Check!) and Living Room (Check!)
-Rent storage room (Check!)
-Make arrangements for boxes of keepsakes to be shipped home (6/22 taken home) and to my sis BIL taking a few items home on plane)
-Lose 5 lbs (Starting 247) 2/21: 241
-Get good news at Doctor's about leg wound Check! Keep bandage on and follow up 3/6
-Secure hotel arrangements for March trip
-Hang onto my funds for April trip (So far, so good!)
Feb Income: NOTE TO SELF: DO NOT SPEND $$ ON SELF THIS MONTH!!! Need $600-700 for April WWTA trip!!!!
-2/6: $200 (Bal: $65)
-$20 to church; pay Maurices ($50 Check!); pay (GSH Check!) medical bill ($61)=$69-$10 (b'fast 2/10-$10 dinner)=$49 banked
-2/13: $200
-$20 to church; pay credit card ($50 Check!); pay Nancy ($50 Check!)=$80 banked ($227 total saved)
-2/20: $200
-$20 to church; pay (GSH) medical bill ($61 Check!); pay (Neuberg) medical bill ($60 Check! Bal: $49!!!)=$59 banked -$43 (son's knives bought back)-$8 (lunch 2/21)-$38 (inventory)=$197 TOTAL banked
-2/27: $200
-$20 to church; pay (March) health ins ($89 Check!)=$91 banked. Pay Writer's Conference ($45 Check!)=$25 saved+$2.Amazon Deposit ($2.57)=$28 (Total Banked: $266)
February Reading Schedule:
Print:
For Better or For Worse, Vol 2-Lynn Johnston DRR!! Loved this and can hardly wait for Vol 3!!
E-book:
Sugar and Spice-Phoebe Alexander
Now and Forever: A Love Story-Jean Joachim
The Flip-KL Montgomery
For Better or For Worse, Vol 2-Lynn Johnston DRR!! Loved this and can hardly wait for Vol 3!!
E-book:
Sugar and Spice-Phoebe Alexander
Now and Forever: A Love Story-Jean Joachim
The Flip-KL Montgomery
I've been criticized for posting my budget for the world to see, so I've removed it for this year and keeping it elsewhere. I thought I was being rather honest and transparent; apparently it was also seen as TMI. Who knows? Can't please everyone, so thhbbbbttt.
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