Wet and Snowy

Hope every one's week went good and I hope you all made it through the snow just fine. My week was long but now I have every Sunday off. I will be taking Dec. 26 off from Walgreens (personal day) and Dec. 27th off from EconoLodge so I can enjoy a 4 day weekend. I also took another job--transcribing doctor's dictation- which will give my budget a small boost, but I can work from home. The company is loaning me a computer temporarily, as I am getting my own with my tax refund. It is only a few hours per week and it may turn into more accounts and then an opportunity to earn more money. I am sitting here at the EconoLodge just reflecting on this last week. Sunday was a very long day here at the motel, but I made it. The week at Walgreens was busy but not hectic, plus I was keeping busy with organizing shelves and doing my reports. Wednesday I finally found my package from sister Joyce. It was located in a stand of apartment-looking boxes next to the row of regular country road mail boxes. I had no clue these were used by everybody on the road. I guess they are where the mailperson puts larger mail in and then leaves a key in your mailbox. DUH!!! So, then I had trouble getting the box opened and asked Jim, my neighbor, to help me out. He was nice and even went down and brought the package back up before he left for work. (I have a steep and long driveway.) So, I called Joyce and thanked about a zillion times and we were both relieved to finally have solved the mystery of 'where is Julie's birthday present'. Now I know where to look when you all send me presents!!
Talking about presents, Lora, the third pharmacist at Walgreens, gave me a very nice Christmas present Thursday---yes---early! It is a windshield protector. You put both ends in the door to keep it in place and it keeps the snow and ice off your front windshield! It will be great when my van is at work seeing I have a crack in the windshield that lets moisture in and it is very difficult to defrost the window. I shed a couple of tears and gave her a hug.
Then yesterday Deb, the tech who started when Walgreens opened, brought us all presents. She said we could open them early, if so desired. So I desired!! She got me a leather shaped horse with 2 sleigh bells on it and a big handle to put over your door knob. It has a nice tone to it and it is a perfect gift!!
I told Kyle, my boss, that I wanted a big cash bonus from him seeing I have pretty much been working alone for the last 3 months. He just laughed.
Then one of our customers gave me a small box of truffles. I put a note on them for Saron, the lady in the front of the house who lets Manley out daily, saying '"Sarons' treats" next to the kitty and dog treats. They were gone when I got home last night, so I hope she enjoyed them!!

With the work week almost done, I promised Manley that we would do something special. Depending on the weather, it could be a hike up the hill, a walk along the river trail or downtown, or snuggling in the recliner together watching football or reading.

Good news!!! There will be a new technician starting in the pharmacy on Monday. Wendy is in her 40's and has a sense of humor (I tested it out last week when she toured the pharmacy) and seems to have plenty of medical knowledge and people skills. I will keep you updated on her progress/training.

I still have mom and Ray's presents to mail out yet and hope to get mailed out Monday. I'll mail Joyce's Christmas present for after she gets back from GA. I hope she enjoys her visit with Jon and the kids.

I am reading the book 'Riven' by Jerry Jenkins. It is the one that Jacque and Joyce have read and enjoyed. I am about 1/3 of the way through it. I read David Baldacci's new book and have Jeffery Deaver's new book to read next.

I sent Jacque a picture of Kalista Jane so she can add it to my page with my other pets. Thanks for all your work on my blog Jacque!! You have good taste too!!

I just got a call from the Manager of EconoLodge. I know Mike and his wife Catherine from Walgreens. He had to interupt our conversation to tell Catherine that he called me, not that I called for her. So, when Mike and I got off the phone, I called Catherine on their home phone and said 'hi, just didn't want you to feel left out'. We giggled a little and she'll call me back later today or tomorrow. We have to have fun!! She is a great person and we do lunch and shop together once in awhile.

Until next week.....Love, Julie