Work is warmth to my soul

I haven't blogged for so long! Last blog I was up to 37 push-ups and I am now at 50. But I've really backed off the "hardcore" exercise routines. Probably because I got a job. THAT'S RIGHT, I've been working for a month now! And I've shrunken to almost nothing from the speed walking I do for 8 hours straight. Honestly. I don't think I've been this small since I was fifteen. And having no appetite since I've been sick, I look a little gaunt. I was discussing with a friend just the other night about how I'll never be the soft, big bosomed grandma that is so warm and welcoming and fun to hug. I'll be the little bag of bones that has a sarcastic comment for everything. Hahahaha! Oh well.

Back to me working: It feels sooooooo good to work! I decided that I didn't care what kind of job I got, I just needed to get some kind of income flowing my way. So, I landed a job at Buckle for the holidays and I'm really happy working there. They've extended my employment to full-time and are now training me as a Lead (meaning I manage the store when the manager isn't there). Obviously, I won't be there forever but it's perfect for right now. Here are somethings I love about working at Buckle:

1.) Varying schedule. No 9 to 5 business. I really like having my mornings to myself and an occasional weekday off.
2.) The Mormons. I've forgotten what it's like to work with Mormons. I kind of LOVE IT! At close the other night I blurted out "dammit" about something and all of my teammates turned and looked at me wide-eyed. I burst out laughing at the realization I've gone from being "that sweet innocent Mormon girl" in the work place to being "the girl that says hell and damn to be funny and... we can't figure out how active she is." I never hear swearing. Everyone is soooo nice and well intentioned. It's wonderful.
3.) Having a reason to get up in the morning. Someone is counting on me to be somewhere at a certain time.
4.) Being part of a team and all the goal-setting and collaborating that goes along with it
5.) Meeting so many new people all the time and aquiring new friends
6.) Running into faces from the past that aren't even my facebook friends and exchanging hugs and giving updates. It's so nice to remember all the people I've known over the years.
7.) I love helping people put together outfits! I love when a guest comes in looking for "just a shirt" and walks out with new jeans, several great tops to mix and match, and accessories to boot. My favorite guest so far is Brenda, a fifty-year-old Latin woman who freaked out at the wardrobe I put together for her totaling almost one grand. She's been back twice to thank me.
8.) The clothes!!! AHHHHH! I remember when I was little I made a list of criteria for the job I would have someday and it included it had to require me to dress really cute everyday. Well, my wish has come true. I am now obligated to SHOP! I do my hair and make-up everyday. I really love building my wardrobe.
9.) A paycheck, though small it might be. Having buying power has been such a relief to me.
10.) Keeping so busy I forget all the problems I used to dwell on.

Walking out of the mall with the bag holding my newly purchased boots swinging at my side and sampling a savory piece of tofffee from a candy vendor at a nearby kiosk, I feel on top of the world. = ) Hahahaha! I'm such a girl. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0c2W7eOOI0