Procrastination....

I've been putting off writing a blog post.  Partly because I've been too tired.  But also partly because I don't want to get into complaining about customers at my new job.
I used to read a flight attendant's blog.  He proclaimed to love his job, but continually complained about passengers.  I confronted him on it in a comment and he gave me quite a bitchy reply.  My conclusion is that he loves the flying and the glamour of the job, but not actually working with people.....
Me?  My job's hardly glamorous!  Mostly I love the people who come in the store, drunk, stoned or straight.  At no point have I ever felt unsafe.  But here comes the whining:  It's the shoplifters that concern me.  Being a perfectionist, I tend to take it personally when I think someone's walked out without paying for merchandise.  But, I'm getting to know the behavioural signs now, and who the "regulars" are.  Of course, like many people, I hate confrontation.  But I must steel myself to deny them entry to the store.  A strategy I plan to implement on my shift tonight.
Anyway, I've been working steadily three graveyard shifts a week and will continue to do so until the owner returns from holidays on December 5th.  I'm wearing out, so after that I need to cut back significantly.  If that's not suitable for the owner then it's goodbye job--which would be a great shame because, after all, this work suits my restless nature!

Today's gratitude:

I'm grateful for our pensions, which mean that we'll never be destitute.

I feel so relaxed!

My work schedule seems to have settled into Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.  From 10pm to 7 or 8am.  Luckily I am able to sleep fairly well when I get home.  I'm still getting that "relaxed" feeling after working.  The little motor in my head drops it's RPM's and I zone out into a worry-free state.  I'm so glad that this effect seems to be ongoing!

Today was one of those gorgeous Autumn days.  Sunny and a little cool.  In the afternoon MPW and I walked down by the water and and enjoyed the sun reflecting off a blue/grey sea.  There's always something to watch there.  Boats, planes, birds, people, dogs.  Such a great way to get a dose of Vitamin D.

Tomorrow is Remembrance Day.  I expect a quiet shift tonight.  Many of my morning regulars won't be heading to work and dropping in for their coffee and newspaper.

Todays gratitude:

I'm grateful for all the men and women who have served and sacrificed in various wars and conflicts to keep the rest of us free and safe.  Thanks so much guys!

The work paradox

Why is it that my enjoyment of a job is inversely proportional to the amount I get paid?  I love my unpaid volunteer "job," and I really enjoy my new career as a convenience store clerk, for which I am paid a pittance.  On the other hand, jobs that I have had that pay over $100K per year I've hated.  I think it's because I enjoy an ongoing, superficial, interaction with the public in my workplace.  I would have made a wonderful flight attendant (wouldn't that be a perfect job for someone with a restless nature?).  Unfortunately, I became an accountant.  Possibly the world's most boring job.  Even at management level, working with the movers and shakers, how many budgets with cutbacks can one guy produce?

Winterizing the trailer

It's that time of year.  I've got to buy antifreeze for the plumbing lines today.  I'll drain the water out of all the pipes in the next couple of days.  Bye bye camping.

Today's gratitude:

I'm grateful to live in one of the most beautiful cities in Canada!