15 Mondays in a row...

Hey everyone! How’s it going?

I’m doing okay all-in-all. I still haven’t heard anything from Conestoga College about the massage therapy program clinical supervisor position, so I’m now making the assumption that I will not be hearing from them. To be very honest - I am super bummed about this. To me, this would have been my ideal “post-retirement” job. I’m sure there is a “reason why” that will become apparent with time, but for right now I’m just annoyed. 

As I mentioned in my previous post, I have started working at the tire shop. I am definitely out of my element and quite overwhelmed. I am working in an administrative role, and the learning curve is steep! In an ideal world, I should start off working on the front desk with a customer facing role, but I don’t know enough about tires to be able to sell them, and I certainly don’t know enough about cars to be able to advise customers and mechanics, so administrator it is. Half way through the day, I feel like my head has the “buffering” dial above it. As with everything, persistence and repetition is necessary. I am grateful for very patient “instructors” and their belief in my potential and (very) future abilities. I can now get through processing the day before’s paperwork with little supervision which is a small victory, (but a victory nonetheless). I have purchased “Bookkeeping for Dummies - Canadian Edition” to familiarize myself with terminology when it appears in the shop management software they utilize. My goal for next week is to have it not feel like a full week of Mondays!

Having an 8-5 workday is also something I’m starting to get used to. Having every evening free is WEIRD! I’ve now started working out at 6am (that 5:45am alarm sucks). I’m accepting that this is the way it has to be and am cherry picking “fun” workouts to make the early hour more “enjoyable”. I am generally a “slow and steady riser” so jumping into my day full speed ahead is definitely a work in progress.

Nathan has been accepted to the “mechanical techniques - plumbing” program at Conestoga College. He begins his trades journey in September. The program will teach him the basics of plumbing and then he will look for an apprenticeship upon completion in May 2025. He is super excited for this “new chapter” and we are obviously super proud of him.

Gillian earned a Merit Scholarship for doing well in her classes last term. Needless to say we are also super proud of her for busting her ass last term.

It’s also my Grandma’s 95th birthday today! We aren’t having a big party or anything because she doesn’t want that. She is going to enjoy the day with her kids and a great dinner at the Keg! Happy Birthday Grandma!

So, that’s what’s new in my world. Nothing crazy, but a lot at the same time. I really miss my massage job, and getting to see all of you guys all the time. PLEASE feel free to send me a text or email and let me know how you are doing - even if it just says “hi”.

Take care of yourselves and I’ll catch you up on the happenings in my world in a couple of weeks!

Cheers!

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