I knew I hadn't posted a blog in a while, but it wasn't until my grandma pointed out that my last post was the "38 days" post, that I realized how long it had been. So here's a brief update:
Work: I almost made it to the breaking point. We are so understaffed, and have so much pressure for what should be a low pressure job. Then add the massive amount of drama that occurs there between personalities that just don't mesh, and that brings me to my almost breaking point. Luckily, I made it to my vacation. Hopefully I'll go back refreshed and ready to work again. After all, I have about a month and a half of full time work until I start school. And then my thought is that I'll decrease to part time, and probably work through thanksgiving. But then of course I'm going back to my parents' place for Christmas, and I am not allowed that time off, so I'll probably quit in November.
Apartment situation: We have decided as of today to stay in this apartment. We really just weighed the pros and cons, and realized it's not so bad. It would be nice to have an elevator, but that's just sheer laziness. It would be nice to be closer to the laundry machines, but again, laziness. The tub doesn't drain very well.. but we're going to see if maintenance can do something about that. And other than that, it's about the price. Most other places are very similar to the price we're paying here, and many are more expensive. We figured after all that, we might as well just renew at our current price and re evaluate the situation in a year again. The busing is just so good here, and maybe one of these days I'll actually start going to the gym. So there you go, problem solved. We just have to get the paperwork going and we're good to go.
And that brings us to...
VACATION: My vacation was amazing! I got to see one of my best childhood friends and her lively, adorable baby. I got to see my best friend and go to an amazing wedding with her, and of course see two great friends get married. It was a mini reunion, where I saw both high school and university friends, and it was just an amazing and genuine time all around. I got to see my parents' new house, and it was beautiful. It has such a peaceful feeling to it, I just loved it. I got to see my brother briefly, and my dad a bit more than that. I got to spend lots of time with my mom, and my doggies. This quality time was definitely one of the best parts. We took a little road trip to see my aunt and uncle, and my grandparents. It was amazing to see them all! Then I was able to meet half way to meet another amazing friend, and we had a nice lunch. It was such a packed trip, but I couldn't have had it any other way. I got to see SO many people, and I'm glad everything worked out so well. There were of course tears when I left.. even just hugging the dogs goodbye got me going. At least I know I'll be back for Christmas, but it was definitely hard saying goodbye.
I definitely feel a bit different after my vacation. I think I really needed a break from work. Like REALLY needed it. I needed to get grounded again, and I think I was able to get more emotionally centered. I am refreshed, like when I stayed at my sister's house for a couple days. Shaking up your routine and just getting out of your head a bit really seems to do wonders. So I hope my attitude is a little bit better, and that I can act a bit more like me. (Not the person I felt like I was becoming working retail for the year). I want to be bubbly on a more consistent basis and remember to enjoy the little things. I'm going to start experimenting again with cooking and trying new things.
I'll try to update the blog a bit more, but that's enough for now. :)
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