BIG WEEK of Changes for us- DAY 5

BIRDS flying high

YOU know how I feel

SUN in the sky

YOU know how I feel

BREEZE driftin' on by

YOU know how I feel

It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life...

for me.

And I'm Feelin'....goooooooooooood

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I look sad in this picture...but I am not sad today.

Alex completed his classes today and then meet with his English teacher at 11:30 for a bit of one on one assistance in how to log onto a site called CommonLit.  The kids are doing assignments along with the reading materials right on this site.  But due to Alex's lack of effective participation last week, he failed to get this instruction.  Thankfully, she is helping him now.  There are two reading assignments that need to be done..."The War of the Wall "and "Nipsy Hustle".  I will be eager to participate in this reading because I am very interested in the material.  I am listening to the teacher instruct him now...

In about 30 minutes, I need to leave to head to Kohl's in North Kingstown (Shops at Quonset).  I interviewed over the phone for a Seasonal Associate job and was hired right away.  Today is my four hour initial orientation.  I am eligible for a 15% discount as early as today- plus I have a Kohl's Credit card, and $10.00 in Kohl's Bucks about to expire.  After my shift, hopefully I can find some good walking shoes for the job from the store, use my bucks and discount on my credit card, and be all set for my next shifts!
Today I received my last full paycheck from my job.  Beginning next week, I will receive 2/3 of my pay each week during the remaining weeks of my leave (duration unclear at this time).  I am trying to figure out how the money changes will impact our budget...although I am not worried. I know it will all work out.  I am choosing NOT to look this Gift Horse in the mouth as it were.  I feel I have been given room to breathe deeply. I have been unhappy in my career for a VERY long time...always coming back to it as a means of higher pay to support the needs and goals of our family and household.  But now...I see this as my time to adjust in the direction of my own desires.
A few weeks ago, I stumbled across a job opportunity- I interviewed on a whim and was kind of excited about it.  But when the time came to decide, my son was going to need me...and here we are.  Perhaps that was s sign?

On my last afternoon at work, I wandered into Kohl's to blow off steam.  The store in Quonset was a frequent lunchtime stop for me because I found it really reduced my stress just to walk through the store- even if I did not buy anything, which was most of the time.  There was one day at work when my boss absurdly instructed me to do yard work one very hot day in summer- I ruined my work shoes during those three spontaneous hours of working to pick up lawn debris!  I decided to reward myself that day by picking up some shoes at Kohl's on lunch.  That day, a Kohl's Associate asked me her usual pitch- "Did I want to open a Credit line".  I figured why not...maybe I could save a bit on today's purchase.  I had a feeling of "I owe myself this"...and so I did get a great deal that day.  It also made me a faithful customer.  To this day, I have NEVER had a bad shopping experience in that store.  People are always friendly and helpful.  I always get a great deal and I find what I need.
So last Friday- I reached out to my HR Department just prior to going on my lunch break.  I went to Kohl's to blow off steam and to buy Alex some pajama bottoms that he desperately needs.  He keeps growing out of everything!  I noticed the signs advertising they needed to hire Seasonal Staff.  The woman I spoke with about it at the register was so nice about it...cheerful and positive about the work environment.  I felt refreshed.  Sad that the best part of my day, maybe my week...had been that interaction!
The following Monday afternoon, we went back to that same Kohls.  I brought the kids.  We needed pants once again for Alex...for a funeral that night.  We bought pants, belt and really nice dress shoes.  Another great experience.  That afternoon, when I returned home, I applied for the job.  Sometimes you just have to go with your gut.  We will see if the gut is good.
More tomorrow!
~Namaste

Lilac







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