Work, Official Day One
Dec. 3rd, 2008 08:38 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
brightlotusmoonMy first actual official day of working went incredibly well. I got my supervisor to laugh a few times, and the mistakes I made were tiny and understandable -- little "Oops, forgot to do this and this" slip-ups -- and David was so patient and kind. He left at five, half an hour before me, and said cheerfully, "Well, I'm leaving you to the wolves! There's a book in the inbox basket that needs to be shelved, you know where the cards are. See you tomorrow!"
I think I'll be just fine. They like me. They really like me.
Adam spent today in Philadelphia, setting up equipment for a hotel conference. He'll be home after midnight and he'll have tomorrow off. He wishes he didn't, because he needs to build up his hours. I have a feeling, though, that he'll definitely make up for it all. He always stresses at the beginning of the pay period, when he has few hours.
The station wagon is still wonderful. Adam still needs to feel it out and get used to the computerized everything, but we're happy. The financing isn't bad and it can be paid off in good time. For the next few months, we'll both be saving as much as we can, cutting back on most casual, little purchases and cutting out others entirely. I don't want any holiday gifts, but Adam will probably find a way to do something for me. I'll do the same for him. But we probably won't spend much money on presents in general.
We've adjusted the house to save money on utilities. We keep the thermostat set below 68 degrees, we wear sweaters and huddle in blankets, we use water wisely, we turn off lights, and we've put plastic over the screen doors and some of the windows, to keep drafts away.
Basically, I only plan on buying food for us and the cats, and if I run out of toiletries I'll buy those. My cosmetics will last a long long time, so I don't need any makeup or skincare. The only personal care products that I want in the near future are the two products that Vicki is working on for Walk In Beauty. Almost all of my money that doesn't go to bills will go to credit card debts and to savings.
I think I'll be just fine. They like me. They really like me.
Adam spent today in Philadelphia, setting up equipment for a hotel conference. He'll be home after midnight and he'll have tomorrow off. He wishes he didn't, because he needs to build up his hours. I have a feeling, though, that he'll definitely make up for it all. He always stresses at the beginning of the pay period, when he has few hours.
The station wagon is still wonderful. Adam still needs to feel it out and get used to the computerized everything, but we're happy. The financing isn't bad and it can be paid off in good time. For the next few months, we'll both be saving as much as we can, cutting back on most casual, little purchases and cutting out others entirely. I don't want any holiday gifts, but Adam will probably find a way to do something for me. I'll do the same for him. But we probably won't spend much money on presents in general.
We've adjusted the house to save money on utilities. We keep the thermostat set below 68 degrees, we wear sweaters and huddle in blankets, we use water wisely, we turn off lights, and we've put plastic over the screen doors and some of the windows, to keep drafts away.
Basically, I only plan on buying food for us and the cats, and if I run out of toiletries I'll buy those. My cosmetics will last a long long time, so I don't need any makeup or skincare. The only personal care products that I want in the near future are the two products that Vicki is working on for Walk In Beauty. Almost all of my money that doesn't go to bills will go to credit card debts and to savings.
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Date: 2008-12-04 05:09 pm (UTC)OK, the toothpowder I know but what else was I working on? :>
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Date: 2008-12-04 11:53 pm (UTC)Not sure its a problem since I shake everything usually to keep them fresh, mixed & alive... but some might find it irritating to have that separating.. not sure how to reconcile it. Tried a natural gum thickener but haven't liked the results yet.. hmmmm so I guess it's not quite 'there' yet...
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