Good Day!
I hadn't written for awhile, been busy with life in the apartment with Mike, work, and watching the snow. I also have been working on projects for my grandchildren as well. So if you don't mind I will update the events from the past week or so.
My second Sunday day off, Mike and I we ventured to Terrace the big city. Mike need living supplies at the apartment. The drive...roads were compact and the snow piles on the side of the road in most places were as high as the truck doors....white white and more white. There were 2 lanes, and if you took a turn, curve, and another bigger truck was in your lane...well there was alot of tire tracks in the snow along the curb....
In Terrace I found this gift shop that has a treasure trove of goodies...and I just may do my Christmas and Birthday shopping early there....From the TV ads that I have seen there are a few more stores to explore....hopefully on a Wednesday on my day off....
When we got home from our shopping trip, there was a foot of snow on my car...and so we removed the snow....the next morning there was another foot...and after work another....good thing I traded in my little blue car because she would of been lost in the snow bank like a co-worker of Mikes who had his car picked up and dumped on a snow pile... :(
The last few days we have been having rain, if it is not snowing it is raining...and so the crews are snow-blowing the snow piles on the curbs and boulevards onto ??not sure where...front yards, any space that could hold it... it is fascinating to watch the piece of equipment. I am sure it has not stopped working since I have been here....
Work is going fine... trying to walk in the past managers shoes...could be a big fit. I have started to think about the store, ideas, worries and concerns at night when I should be sleeping...Not sure I like that. And I feel like I don't know what I am doing...and faking most of my Manager skills My motto is one day at a time...one project...one box... I find that everyone knows everyone...interesting being the new kid in town. It reminds me why I had left the small town of Greenwood.
On my venture about Kitimat I found a spa..I had my first facial in ages, and my nails done....and today getting eyelashes tinted....I plan on doing a bit of pampering..... I regret that I hadn't taken my camera out and about town, maybe tomorrow, being my day off....I feel like I have alot to do in a short period of time.
So until next time
Stay well, stay healthy, and have some fun.
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Wednesday 18 January 2012
Here in Kitimat, BC
I have been here in Kitimat,BC just over a week. And I think that I am settling into a routine, here in Mike's apartment and at work.
Bob, the Frog and I, we left Prince George, on Sunday the 8th, it was a slushy ride west. The trip was uneventful and I didn't take pictures, even though the snowy mountains are beautiful.
Now, the first day on the job, I was nervous, and a part of me wanted to go home, back to the safety of Mike's apartment and then to home, my house. I feel as though I have abandoned the responsibilities of caring for my home, my job in Prince George, and my family and yes I feel like I have ran away from home....So, I spent the week putting things into perspective....and I am okay now. All anyone can do is one day at a time. So, now I am focused on getting to know the staff, and getting to know my duties as a store manager...and getting my "To Do" list done.
The Mall where I work is small, and there are several empty stores...and I could see in its booming years how busy it was....and I can almost see the ghosts of the past....and I can see the future, and how is could and should be.....
It is a very small town, everyone knows everyone, their kids by name.... and now the locals are curious about me and are starting to ask me questions, who I am, where I am from and why I am here...I tell them I ran away from home.....lol..
Next to the Dollar Store is one of my favourite stores, a Book store...and I know I will find good reading material there. :) esp. my novels, knitting and photo magazines. Everything is a walk away...the bank, a grocery store, the drug store... There is one store, I thought it was abandoned, or a hardware store, or hmm.....junk store, it is called Trigo's...it is sided with Aluminium, what you would see in the industrial parts of town, it is 3 levels, men's wear and hardware, ladies and children's, and household, that is where I found embroidery floss, and yarn, and other craft items... :) I also found a store, that contains not only health food items, there is unique clothing, and toys, Melissa & Doug, and other toys that I think my grandchildren would love. And yes, I have a small shopping list come payday. But, my first goal on my personal "To Do" list is to go to the local Day spa and treat myself to a hmmm facial, manicure...the list go one....each Wednesday day off that is where you will find me. I know there are more places to explore, not just the "shopping" but the sights and sounds of Kitimat. My Drive to work each morning greets me with the view of the mountains...It is winter here, and cold, and so with the cold comes the sun..the locals all told me about the beautiful view, and I found it....It takes my breath away....and yes I will photograph it...and share the pictures. And so it is Wednesday, my day off, it is sunny and windy out and minus 21celcius out side, and so it will be Tea, book, knitting, blanket and movie day....This is where I shall be.....
Bob, the Frog and I, we left Prince George, on Sunday the 8th, it was a slushy ride west. The trip was uneventful and I didn't take pictures, even though the snowy mountains are beautiful.
Now, the first day on the job, I was nervous, and a part of me wanted to go home, back to the safety of Mike's apartment and then to home, my house. I feel as though I have abandoned the responsibilities of caring for my home, my job in Prince George, and my family and yes I feel like I have ran away from home....So, I spent the week putting things into perspective....and I am okay now. All anyone can do is one day at a time. So, now I am focused on getting to know the staff, and getting to know my duties as a store manager...and getting my "To Do" list done.
The Mall where I work is small, and there are several empty stores...and I could see in its booming years how busy it was....and I can almost see the ghosts of the past....and I can see the future, and how is could and should be.....
It is a very small town, everyone knows everyone, their kids by name.... and now the locals are curious about me and are starting to ask me questions, who I am, where I am from and why I am here...I tell them I ran away from home.....lol..
Next to the Dollar Store is one of my favourite stores, a Book store...and I know I will find good reading material there. :) esp. my novels, knitting and photo magazines. Everything is a walk away...the bank, a grocery store, the drug store... There is one store, I thought it was abandoned, or a hardware store, or hmm.....junk store, it is called Trigo's...it is sided with Aluminium, what you would see in the industrial parts of town, it is 3 levels, men's wear and hardware, ladies and children's, and household, that is where I found embroidery floss, and yarn, and other craft items... :) I also found a store, that contains not only health food items, there is unique clothing, and toys, Melissa & Doug, and other toys that I think my grandchildren would love. And yes, I have a small shopping list come payday. But, my first goal on my personal "To Do" list is to go to the local Day spa and treat myself to a hmmm facial, manicure...the list go one....each Wednesday day off that is where you will find me. I know there are more places to explore, not just the "shopping" but the sights and sounds of Kitimat. My Drive to work each morning greets me with the view of the mountains...It is winter here, and cold, and so with the cold comes the sun..the locals all told me about the beautiful view, and I found it....It takes my breath away....and yes I will photograph it...and share the pictures. And so it is Wednesday, my day off, it is sunny and windy out and minus 21celcius out side, and so it will be Tea, book, knitting, blanket and movie day....This is where I shall be.....
Saturday 7 January 2012
Not sure what to call this Blogg, but here it is.....
I should be nearly packed and ready to go...but procrastinated all day...all week, with excuse of work, Managers Meetings, Caitlin in Town, babyshowers, work, and family coming over and playing because it was a snowy day today....
Some times its hard to let go or say good-bye, or see you later. But that's okay because that is life, filled with hello's and good-byes. I always hope I leave a good thought and impression behind when I leave...and when I say hello that will be the first time you meet and you hope it will be a good first and a lasting impression..because soon, On Monday, I will be saying hello....
I remember leaving for College...and saying good-bye to my friends who were left behind and all the pages of letters I wrote the first few months of moving to Prince George. I remember the stories of how after packing up my room for College, my brothers Martin and Ernie ditched classes to finish cleaning out my room and moving Martin into my bedroom...and how crushed I felt....with leaving, there are changes....esp. when you come back...
It was hard saying Good-bye, see you soon, at work...we hugged , we cried, we laughed...and we move on....but leaving this behind even for a short time is hard....So different when you go on a course, workshop, vacation...you come back in 10 days, 3 to 4 weeks...but this is different....I do not like saying Good -bye that was something Don never said, or even his Grandpa and Grandma Toop, they said 'See you soon" Good-bye is final...how can you say Good-bye to this... So, I will say to you all...."SEE YOU SOON" and yes in the morning I leave, I am ready....for a Journey, an adventure....and I will be back....I will see you soon......
Some times its hard to let go or say good-bye, or see you later. But that's okay because that is life, filled with hello's and good-byes. I always hope I leave a good thought and impression behind when I leave...and when I say hello that will be the first time you meet and you hope it will be a good first and a lasting impression..because soon, On Monday, I will be saying hello....
I remember leaving for College...and saying good-bye to my friends who were left behind and all the pages of letters I wrote the first few months of moving to Prince George. I remember the stories of how after packing up my room for College, my brothers Martin and Ernie ditched classes to finish cleaning out my room and moving Martin into my bedroom...and how crushed I felt....with leaving, there are changes....esp. when you come back...
So, with my distraction, and my procrastiations, I am nearly packed and ready to go....Checking the lists 2x ....writing up my "to do" lists and reviewing the Weather Channel....
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