The Fairy Garden (8)

[galled]

Ooo, that one is more like a planetarium. I watched the video, it's a slide projector more or less.

[npixelz]

Holy shoopdawoop that one looks cool


Anyways last night was stressful, but I pulled through

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Yay! You over came the challenges & made it through! Hopefully today you get to rest??

I have days at work where I just want it to be done because it seems like things keep going wrong. And most often it is nothing I have control over ... like the power went out or like yesterday the parking lot was flooded & the contract driver never showed up to work so someone else had to be called in & it made it an hour late to get going at work. And then it was pouring rain while I was trying to get the cages into the building. But I was thankful I brought my rubber boots! And it was kind of fun wading around in the parking lot to see how deep the water is so I could know whether the vehicle could be drive in it.

[npixelz]

It wasn't too difficult, it was stressful but not challenging
Though I can't say the same for my coworkers
It seemed every 15 minutes someone needed my help
And they were not happy
20 (or maybe more) skids
And apparently I'm no good at stocking and that's why I was sent to face
Even though when I left they were still working on stocking
Even at one point I asked my manager if it would be better for me to help stock, and he said "don't worry, me and (name I can't remember) have it covered"
Which, as stated above, turned out to be false
I would have stayed to help but last night (new years eve) I had planned to wake up early to watch movies with my mom
That didn't work out though
I woke up late because I couldn't fall asleep, but I did watch one movie which we paused to watch the New York countdown briefly
The movie was called The Creator, and it was quite good!
But yeah, I got through it


That sounds rough, but at least you can find little things to make challenging things fun

[Lemon Cheesecake]

I watched the Creator movie... wasn't what I was expecting! But I liked it.

I wish people would be honest, it would be more helpful.

I bet it meant a lot to your Mom for your to make an effort to enjoy New Years eve with the family

[npixelz]

It was better than I expected tbh!
Yeah, me too
At first I wanted to do my own stuff but she said she wanted to spend time with me for new year's, so I agreed, and I'm glad I did!



Last night for work there were no problems! The manager (not the previous guy, he's not a manager anymore, he stepped down) even complimented both my speed and quality of work!

[Lemon Cheesecake]

It feels good to be appreciated! And I find it makes me want to be even more helpful.

Happy to hear your hard work is recognized.

[npixelz]

Yup!

Though a couple days ago I had to go home early due to difficulty breathing, lightheadedness, dizziness, and headaches


I think it was because I've been tired since Christmas and it just finally caught up to me

[Lemon Cheesecake]

You might still be recovering from having your wisdom teeth out as well since your body has to work at replacing the bone which the teeth filled.

Make sure you are eating healthy to give your body fuel!

[npixelz]

That might be true

My mother did say to eat a bunch (healthy stuff) so I'm not suffering from hunger





On another note, because I'm only getting 3 shifts a week, we're thinking of finally getting the painting in the basement done!

[Lemon Cheesecake]

The painting should brighten up the place!
But wouldn't it be better to paint when its not cold & you can open the windows? (Just thinking about paint fume smells)

Is it more difficult on your body to work less since you are doing night shifts ? it would seem your body cycle would get out of sync.

[npixelz]

Once we've decided on a color it definitely should!
The basement windows don't open but that is a valid point, considering how I sometimes have difficulty breathing

Well I still sleep during the day on days off, I just wake up a few hours earlier and go to bed a few hours earlier




Last night was relaxing and then quickly fast paced when my supervisor realized he and I were the only ones getting things done quickly


Like, everyone finished stocking quickly, so we were thinking it'd be smooth sailing, but even after we finished facing three aisles, the others were still working on one each. We helped them a little but had to face frozen, and we finished frozen, and I think they still weren't done, but it was the end of shift.

He wasn't happy with them, but I don't think he yelled or snapped at them or anything. He did say he'd be telling a higher up about it, though



On the bright side he bought me McDonald's and also texted saying I did really well!

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Nice your supervisor recognizes your good work ethics.

There are so many people with poor work habits. They want money but not to have to work for it.

I think good work ethics are important & say alot for a person's character.

I am happy your supervisor recognizes you are one of the productive ones. Unfortunately the others may end up being laid off down the road if they don't step up. I can understand being slower at first, when a person first starts a job & is learning the process, but if there isn't improvement after the probation time then the job should be given to someone else who actually cares about doing a good job.

[galled]

It's always nice to be recognized for doing well. It's something everyone should do (another form or pay it forward).

McD's breakfast was it?

[npixelz]

Yeah
I also want money and don't want to work for it, but the difference is I know I have to work for it, and if I have to work for it I'd rather be proud of how I do it
Yeah! It shows if a person is only in it for money, or if they actually want to contribute to society and be proud of what they accomplish
Same! My supervisor said they had been slow another day and the big boss had told my supervisor if they did it again, and if they did they might be laid off. That's what happens to me, if I'm new or haven't been in for awhile or the layout changes I'm slow for a bit, but I get faster and better, and there's been ample time for them to get better

I agree
Nah it was still during the night so it was chicken nuggets and fries



Speaking of takeout we had Chinese food last night for a late New Years meal
Now that I say that I think we should start having Chinese food during Chinese new years as well. Hmm... I'll have to suggest that to my family