Day 92: Call Me Poopular

Aha:
I had a phone interview for a fairly prestigious position in the Oncology Department at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre here in Calgary. It was kind of weird to hear the interviewer use words I am so very familiar with since working in oncology at MCW. The job sounds rather great but as I was talking with the lady I just kept thinking about my current job and how content I am in it. The pay would be quite a bit more and I'm pretty sure I'd be offered it, but I just don't think I even want to consider leaving where I am. The commute sorta stinks for both jobs but at my current job I already know I really like the people and the work. Plus, it's only for six months anyway.
This call was kind of a blessing in disguise cause I feel like it really put in to perspective what I want and what I have. I want a happy and friendly place to work that keeps me busy and interested...and I have that.

Haha:
Conversation between Clinton and I while taking Peter for a walk.
(Peter poops and I bend over to pick it up with a garbage bag)
Clinton: Eat it.
Me: What?
He: Eat it. Eat the pooh.
Me: No! You eat it.
He: No thanks.
Lol.

Day 89: On the Job

Aha:

First day at my new job and I already can say that I like it WAY more than my previous job. I've barely scraped the surface of what I'll be doing but accounts receivable and payable, along with office admin stuff is much more my cup o' tea!

Right now I am much happier!!

Haha:

I don't know why this memory came into my head, but I remembered an instance I had (a long time ago) at a job. My boss brought me into his office and told me that he has administrator rights to all staff computers and can (and does) look at our search history to ensure we are following company policy and not using the internet inappropriately. 

Quickly scrolling through my memory of what I'd looked up on my work computer, I recalled that I had looked up "how to be a better French kisser". Lol.

As recognition crossed my face he smirked and said, "Just wanted to let you know."

It wasn't that looking up tips on French kissing was bad or inappropriate, it was during my lunch break after all, but he wanted to give me the heads up in case I wanted to look up anything...else.

Hahaha! Talk about embarrassing! Fortunately, he and I are still good friends to this day so it's not like it was a bad experience in the end. Lol

Day 29: 20 Random Facts About Yours Truly

Aha:
I had a little time on my hands this afternoon so I decided to spend it wisely by going onto Pinterest.  Now, in my defense, I did come across a great pin that has inspired my blog post today.  It's from cherisinghopesanddreams.blogspot.com.  In this post, the author has listed 30 questions to answer about herself for posterity's sake.  As a regular journal-keeping-blogger, naturally I thought this would be good for me.  So, for the next little while, I'll be taking one of her questions and answering them here.
Question #1: List 20 random facts about yourself
1. I have a rather serious phobia about skin disorders.  I dry heave if I see anything "nasty".  It's bumps that do it to me. (gag!)
2. I prefer to eat chocolate bars chilled (except for Charleston Chews).
3. I have had a giant salad every day with my weekday lunch for the last 3 years.
4. I sleep on a travel pillow that's on top of a feather pillow.
5. Any time Clinton and I leave without the other, the last thing I have to say/hear is "I love you".
6. I didn't have a text messaging plan till 3 years ago.
7. I wash my hair every 2-3 days.
8. I passed out after getting my MMR vaccine.
9. The one time I donated blood, I was out for 3 hours.
10. The only other time I kissed a boy besides my husband was in a play in high school.  Turns out his hat covered my face so no one saw it anyway.  His lips were really wet and salty too. Blech.
11. I once donated a 17-inch ponytail to Locks of Love.
12. I have slept with a fan blowing on my face every night since I was 6.
13. It has to be totally silent for me to focus when composing a letter/blogpost/etc.
14. I wear a toe ring on my right foot's 2nd toe.
15. I can quote the entire movie "Ever After".  I watched it twice a day for 2 weeks when it first came out.
16. I was a closet Barbie player till I was 13.
17. I always chew on my straws and I always chew my ice.
18. I make a loud gulping sound whenever I drink.
19. I can burp like a man.
20. My favorite color is blue.

Ha ha:
I went onto the internet this morning to learn of some new ways to better spend my time.  45 minutes later I had checked my email, read some posts on FB and pinned a bunch of stuff on Pinterest.  Fail.

Day 6: Smells Like Supper...In the Can

Aha:
I had a chance to volunteer at a family dinner at the local Ronald McDonald House.  I'm sad to say that I typically don't enjoy spending my free time (especially on a Friday night) doing a service activity, but I LOVED/NEEDED this tonight.
This last week has not been great and I really needed to let all of that go and focus on helping someone else.  Though my situation hasn't changed, I feel uplifted and encouraged knowing that I had the chance to help others in worse situations than I.  I may hate my job, but I'm thankful I have one.  I'm thankful I'm healthy.  I'm thankful for my wonderful husband, pup, family and friends.
I'm very blessed...I'm very blessed...I'm very blessed.

Ha ha:
Random thought/question:  Am I the only one who sorta gets grossed out at the sight of food wrappers in a bathroom garbage?  Or worse yet, smells of hot food in a public bathroom?  (shudder)