Day 20 and 21: A Good Work Day and Christmas Puzzling
Day 20 was the first day in a long time when someone said “How was work?” and I responded with “It was good.” I think my Dad did a double take when that was my answer to his question. I got to work with my old boss again and yes that was awesome because I enjoy working with her but having the extra support meant I could get done what I needed to get done, and know that things were running smoothly on the floor at the same time. And I’ve always looked up to her and how she runs her business and so it was inspiring to watch someone else in my place and remember why I was inspired to take this job in the first place. She also just provided a great set of ears to listen to everything that I was struggling with and helped provide me with solutions. And that was helpful. And yeah I don’t know it was just the first good day in a long time.
After work even though I was exhausted I somehow managed to pull through and put up our Christmas village. I don’t know what it is about these miniature villages but I have loved them every since I was a kid. Years ago I took on the duty of setting up the village and ensuring that every year there was a new addition to the town. The additions are small right now because we don’t have much space but I swear one day, I’m going to be that little old lady with a whole room for her Christmas Village. There’s something so magical about it. After that I started one of my puzzles while watching a Christmas movie and it was just a nice relaxing night. I had work early the next day so there wasn’t too much after that but it was a nice evening.
Day 21 was just another okay work day. I had a list of things I wanted to accomplish but didn’t or that I wanted to see happen and they didn’t. It’s getting really busy and I’m getting really nervous about interacting with so many people with the case numbers as they are. All I can do is keep up our strict safety protocols and keep myself safe. I know that I’m doing the work and doing what they are asking to help stop the spread. It does just feel a little strange that despite how scary this is again, we all have to show up and risk our lives (and the lives of others) in order for people to shop…
Anywho back to the positives. After work I had a little nap, played some Sims and had some Tea. I took a much needed bubble bath and then to wind down we made Hot Chocolate (with Amaretto - if you’ve never tried that before…seriously try it) and watched Love Actually. I love the realness of some of the stories and how a lot of people don’t get your typical “happy ever after” but it still feels sort of happy? Anyway we watched and drank and I finished my puzzle! It as another nice relaxing evening.
I have a lot on the list for my day off tomorrow - last day off before Christmas! So I will do my best to document as I go!
-B