10 Reasons I love my job

Being off of work for two weeks has got me thinking about my employment. I've come to the conclusion that I really do love my job. Yes, there are parts of it I don't like, and, in fact, dread. But, for the most part, I am very happy to have it. I don't mean to brag, I am just feeling grateful for my job. So, here is my list of reasons why.

10. The fact that I am employed at all. After having nothing to watch but judge shows, I see how my life could be as an unemployed drunk who has lost total control of my life who blames everything wrong with my life on other people.

9. Challenges. I don't just go to work, do my work, and go home (okay, I do some days). But I get to challenge myself and learn new things on a regular basis.

8. I get to meet new people all the time. While a lot of the time when I actually get to talk to customers, they're complaining about something. But then there are those people who are really interesting and really fun to help.

7. Flexibility. I don't like to have to ask for things that aren't a part of my normal job, but I love that when I do, that I normally can have it. Like if I need to leave early one day of the week... it's not a problem. Or if I unexpectedly have to take a week off of work... it's not a problem. They're willing to cover.

6. Get to sit. Yes, I am lazy, but I am happy I don't have to be on my feet all day.

5. The person factor. I don't work for a faceless corporation who doesn't care about it's employees. I know all my bosses by first name, and they know mine. I also know where most of them live.... so don't cross me /shakes fists!!

4. Free Tuition for Chad. Really, you can't beat that if you're trying to get your husband through school.

3. I get too much vacation time. Too much vacation time? you ask. Yes, I know that's a strange concept, but listen to this. I get 5 hours per pay period of vacation, which equals up to 10 hours per month, which will equal out to 120 hours per year. Divide it by 40 hours (a week) and I have 3 weeks a year. It's actually hard to find time to take it all. Plus I have 2 days of personal time and sick time on top of all of that.

2. Insurance. Oh, how I am grateful for insurance. I know when I have gone to doctors appointments I have always been happy that I have it, but after having a $7000 surgery which was accompanied by some complications that could have cost us thousands more, I am very grateful for the insurance that we have.

1. The people. I love the people I work with... not all of them, but most of them. I consider most of the people I work with as friends and often see them outside of work.

Thanks

I just wanted to put up quick note and thank everyone who sent me well wishes and visited me after my ACL surgery.

I am doing very well. The physical therapist has been impressed with my recovery. I am bending my knee well, can walk without a limp and can walk without my crutches (as long as I'm not on uneven ground). I will start on my stationary bike soon.

I am posting some pictures of my knee, mostly because I think it's cool. If you get squeemish at all, don't look at the pictures.

This is my knee the day after surgery







This is today

It's too bad, just some bruising.

Oh Memories/Embarrassing Pictures

Sometimes I forget how cool I was when I was younger... now I or you will never forget.

This is my mom and I one Christmas. Note the awesome glasses and the super awesome coat.


Not sure if this is the same Christmas, but this was an awesome toy. I had a great perm.

This was my wall as a teenager. As you may have figured out, I loved Blink 182, No Doubt, and Freddie Prinze Jr.
This was my first dance. Can I just tell you how awkward that was when the photographer wanted us to hold hands.


This is my friend Traci... I most put this in here because I miss being skinny.


We all worked together. Adrianne is the one trying to put her arm around me. Aileen is the one checking the time. My hair is red.


This is me and Laura Cannon. This is our trip up to see No Doubt in Idaho. It was fun.


BONUS!!!

Can anyone guess who this awesome cheerleader is? Clue: If you have only known me for a couple of years, you have a good chance of knowing who she is.