Is it strange that I found myself getting more happy the longer it took to get to work this morning? I even caught myself smiling while trying not to hit the car in front of me when I couldn't stop.
I love the snow. I love the way it makes everything look. I love driving in it. I love looking at it. It's weird that I don't love playing in it, but I love watching others play in it.
I am very grateful for the beautiful weather today. I am worried about Josh and Steph driving home in it, but other than that, welcome the storms completely.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Happy Birthday To Me!
I find it very funny that the first person to wish me a happy birthday today was a car salesman. Chad Rigby from Ken Garff West Valley (where I bought my car almost 4 years ago,) left a voice mail message saying he noticed it was my birthday and he wanted to be one of the first to wish me a happy day.
He is the only one so far to do so. I'm not complaining. It's not like I have seen anyone really. Just my kids and my boss at work. However, I wish my kids would have remembered and not started my day with fighting. The first day they have fought like that in a long time, and it happens to be on my day.
He is the only one so far to do so. I'm not complaining. It's not like I have seen anyone really. Just my kids and my boss at work. However, I wish my kids would have remembered and not started my day with fighting. The first day they have fought like that in a long time, and it happens to be on my day.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Christmas is here...
And it just doesn't feel right this year. I don't know why. I just feel off. I can't tell if it is the stress of the new job, the MUCH smaller Christmas, lack of sleep, or just nothing at all. It is really hard to explain.
It might also be because I am here at work on Christmas Eve, instead of with my kids. That definitely feels wrong. It's not like there is anything to do here anyway. We really should have been able to close - with pay of course.
It was really hard this morning watching the kids look at the presents under the tree. Tyler was saying he only had one, although I know there is more than one there for him. But the loot is definitely smaller than it has been in past years. You can still see the tree skirt! Granted, there are still the "Santa" gifts coming, and a bunch that are from ZSC contributions for us. But it was shocking to be completely finished with ALL of my gift wrapping at 10 p.m. last night. It usually takes me a lot longer than that to get done.
However, we have much to be grateful for and I need to stop focusing on the negative. I have a great job that I like. (Can't say that I love it yet; it is still too stressful, not knowing exactly what to do.) I am getting a 3% raise starting next month. My family is healthy. We have a home to live in and food to eat. I really do have a lot to be thankful for. I need to stop obsessing with things I can't change and focus on those good things.
It might also be because I am here at work on Christmas Eve, instead of with my kids. That definitely feels wrong. It's not like there is anything to do here anyway. We really should have been able to close - with pay of course.
It was really hard this morning watching the kids look at the presents under the tree. Tyler was saying he only had one, although I know there is more than one there for him. But the loot is definitely smaller than it has been in past years. You can still see the tree skirt! Granted, there are still the "Santa" gifts coming, and a bunch that are from ZSC contributions for us. But it was shocking to be completely finished with ALL of my gift wrapping at 10 p.m. last night. It usually takes me a lot longer than that to get done.
However, we have much to be grateful for and I need to stop focusing on the negative. I have a great job that I like. (Can't say that I love it yet; it is still too stressful, not knowing exactly what to do.) I am getting a 3% raise starting next month. My family is healthy. We have a home to live in and food to eat. I really do have a lot to be thankful for. I need to stop obsessing with things I can't change and focus on those good things.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
New Job
I have been at my new job for a week now. I have to say, I am definitely getting more comfortable with things. I was so nervous that I was sick last week. I went to our family Christmas party Friday night so exhausted I could hardly think. I kept myself up at nights and had the worst headaches and heartburn all week.
So, this week, not so bad. I am still having really bizarre dreams about work, but nothing that is keeping me up at night. I just wake up hoping the dreams don't come true.
This office is so quiet though. There are two cubicles about 20 feet behind me and two others about 20 feet to the left of me. The main door to the office is down a small hallway in front of me to the right. The cubicles mute a lot of the sounds, and the door is rarely used. So I feel all alone and if I didn't have the radio on, I might go nuts!
It doesn't help that this week is a holiday week. There are a lot of people out on vacation and that always makes things more quiet. I am used to having residents coming in to visit when things are quiet. No one visits here.
Oh, I take that back. Chip came over 2 times on Friday, bringing packages that had been delivered to the Brigham for me. Not exactly the visitor I would have wanted, but I guess better than nothing.
So, this week, not so bad. I am still having really bizarre dreams about work, but nothing that is keeping me up at night. I just wake up hoping the dreams don't come true.
This office is so quiet though. There are two cubicles about 20 feet behind me and two others about 20 feet to the left of me. The main door to the office is down a small hallway in front of me to the right. The cubicles mute a lot of the sounds, and the door is rarely used. So I feel all alone and if I didn't have the radio on, I might go nuts!
It doesn't help that this week is a holiday week. There are a lot of people out on vacation and that always makes things more quiet. I am used to having residents coming in to visit when things are quiet. No one visits here.
Oh, I take that back. Chip came over 2 times on Friday, bringing packages that had been delivered to the Brigham for me. Not exactly the visitor I would have wanted, but I guess better than nothing.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Big Meeting
I really let my co-workers rattle me too easily. Andrew was all doom and gloom about today's meeting and it rubbed off on me. I hardly slept last night, speculating on what the meeting could be about. It all seems very silly to me now.
The entire Presiding Bishopbric was there this morning. It was neat to be there. The Presiding Bishop, Bishop Burton, made the announcement that the current CEO of PRI, Brian Carrington, will be reassigned to assistant secretary to the Presiding Bishopbric. The current CEO of ZSC, Kent Money, will take over as the CEO of PRI. This will begin in January.
So, it is a big change, but one that is very good for ZSC employees. Kent is awesome and has been the CEO of ZSC for over 20 years. He will definitely have the best intentions going forward, and I think it makes the employees of ZSC more confident in the upcoming changes.
As far as my new job, I guess it is a very big deal. The more I talk to people, the more I find that others are jealous of me being moved over to CCRI. I guess CCRI is THE place to be. I was so nervous about it, but now I am just excited. Although, Cindy seems to think I will be bored stiff, as I am so quick at administration work and there won't be much else to do. I hope that is not the case. I hate being bored at work. I love to stay busy so the time goes faster.
I feel very loved and needed around here. Larry keeps bowing to me, making comments about how I am in charge around here now. But he has also said he is very excited for me. I am going to really miss the interaction we have. He is a good friend here and we have a great time hassling each other. Andrew is really worried about carrying the load I take care of. I think he realizes that I do a lot behind the scenes, making sure the office runs smoothly. It makes me feel good that he sees that. I am sure Cindy doesn't. I like to think that I am very needed, but maybe that is just me.
The residents I have spoken to say they are really going to miss me, and I hope that is true. When I think about not seeing everyone here every day, it makes me sad. But I think this can be nothing but good for me in the future. I am excited to learn new things and see how far I can go in the company.
The entire Presiding Bishopbric was there this morning. It was neat to be there. The Presiding Bishop, Bishop Burton, made the announcement that the current CEO of PRI, Brian Carrington, will be reassigned to assistant secretary to the Presiding Bishopbric. The current CEO of ZSC, Kent Money, will take over as the CEO of PRI. This will begin in January.
So, it is a big change, but one that is very good for ZSC employees. Kent is awesome and has been the CEO of ZSC for over 20 years. He will definitely have the best intentions going forward, and I think it makes the employees of ZSC more confident in the upcoming changes.
As far as my new job, I guess it is a very big deal. The more I talk to people, the more I find that others are jealous of me being moved over to CCRI. I guess CCRI is THE place to be. I was so nervous about it, but now I am just excited. Although, Cindy seems to think I will be bored stiff, as I am so quick at administration work and there won't be much else to do. I hope that is not the case. I hate being bored at work. I love to stay busy so the time goes faster.
I feel very loved and needed around here. Larry keeps bowing to me, making comments about how I am in charge around here now. But he has also said he is very excited for me. I am going to really miss the interaction we have. He is a good friend here and we have a great time hassling each other. Andrew is really worried about carrying the load I take care of. I think he realizes that I do a lot behind the scenes, making sure the office runs smoothly. It makes me feel good that he sees that. I am sure Cindy doesn't. I like to think that I am very needed, but maybe that is just me.
The residents I have spoken to say they are really going to miss me, and I hope that is true. When I think about not seeing everyone here every day, it makes me sad. But I think this can be nothing but good for me in the future. I am excited to learn new things and see how far I can go in the company.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Surprise after surprise
Today has been crazy! It started like any other day. Same old stuff in the office. Then, my manager calls me while she is at Sam's Club because HER manager was supposed to come talk to me and she wanted to give me a head's up.
So Dave comes in at 12:30 with another senior manager and we all go to Cindy's office and shut the door. Dumdumdum. He proceeds to tell me that Zions is famous for moving people around, putting them where they will be the best fit.
So, they are moving me to CCRI (City Creek Reserve Inc.) to work under Dave Jones and Gary Chaston. I will be their admin assistant, but will also show the new City Creek condos that are going to be finished in February. These condos are around 1 Million each! Holy cow! I am so nervous about this. But way excited too.
Sheesh. I still have more to say, but a resident friend of mine just came in and is going to give me their 24 in tv with DVD and VCR attached! He is having Andrew load it into my car right now! I am so blessed, I can not believe it! I am really going to miss these residents when I move over to CCRI. The residents here are the best!
Anyway. So, new job coming up soon.
Then, at about 3:30, we get a call from Dave Wright asking about bringing chairs to the corporate office. He said we should be getting an email (which happened to arrive just that second,) about an all employee meeting tomorrow morning. The big deal about this meeting is that the Presiding Bishop, Bishop Burton, will be speaking to all of the employees of ZSC, PRI, and SLR.
Now, the last time they announced an all employee meeting at the last minute, we were told about the merge with PRI. Now, several people around here are speculating that the church is shutting us down completely. Like, maybe they found they can not merge the 2 companies legally and have to shut down ZSC.
Who knows. All I know is that I have been so nervous all day. I feel literally sick to my stomach with nerves. I don't like it. And to top it all off, it has been crazy busy this afternoon. I don't remember what time I started this, but it is now almost 6 and I am on my way out.
Crazy day. We'll have to see how tomorrow turns out.
So Dave comes in at 12:30 with another senior manager and we all go to Cindy's office and shut the door. Dumdumdum. He proceeds to tell me that Zions is famous for moving people around, putting them where they will be the best fit.
So, they are moving me to CCRI (City Creek Reserve Inc.) to work under Dave Jones and Gary Chaston. I will be their admin assistant, but will also show the new City Creek condos that are going to be finished in February. These condos are around 1 Million each! Holy cow! I am so nervous about this. But way excited too.
Sheesh. I still have more to say, but a resident friend of mine just came in and is going to give me their 24 in tv with DVD and VCR attached! He is having Andrew load it into my car right now! I am so blessed, I can not believe it! I am really going to miss these residents when I move over to CCRI. The residents here are the best!
Anyway. So, new job coming up soon.
Then, at about 3:30, we get a call from Dave Wright asking about bringing chairs to the corporate office. He said we should be getting an email (which happened to arrive just that second,) about an all employee meeting tomorrow morning. The big deal about this meeting is that the Presiding Bishop, Bishop Burton, will be speaking to all of the employees of ZSC, PRI, and SLR.
Now, the last time they announced an all employee meeting at the last minute, we were told about the merge with PRI. Now, several people around here are speculating that the church is shutting us down completely. Like, maybe they found they can not merge the 2 companies legally and have to shut down ZSC.
Who knows. All I know is that I have been so nervous all day. I feel literally sick to my stomach with nerves. I don't like it. And to top it all off, it has been crazy busy this afternoon. I don't remember what time I started this, but it is now almost 6 and I am on my way out.
Crazy day. We'll have to see how tomorrow turns out.
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