YADDA, YADDA, YADDA..........SHEESH! LOL

I want to thank ALL of you who have read and commented in my last entry.  As you can see, child abuse is a VERY important issue to me, especially since I have daughters of my own.  Many of you have left some very good advice, and some of you, having experienced molestation yourselves, had pertinent words of wisdom to share.  I really appreciate your honesty, and your willingness to bare your hearts and souls, which I am sure helped many who needed to read this entry come one step closer to healing in their lives.  

I guess many of you are wondering what it's like at work for me.  Well, it's a job.  I mean, I have done this type of work before.  The difference is that the call center is much smaller, there are fewer people working there, and it isn't nearly as busy.  Some 30 to 45 minutes pass before I receive a call!  My training is going well; I am learning quickly.  The morning shift co-workers have taken a liking to me, and they don't want me to go to second shift.  They are trying to keep me on mornings as long as possible, but I know that sooner or later, I will have to move.  It wouldn't be fair to the others who have been there longer than I have, and eventually, someone is going to complain.  So I am trying to make the best of it.  I tell you this; it sure beats working at Wal-Mart like a Hebrew slave with both feet cut off, for very little money!  As a matter of fact, this is the easiest job I have ever held in my life!  At my age, and with a family the size that mine is, an easy job is just what the doctor ordered, thank you, Jesus!  It's what I needed, and I am so grateful for it.

I also enjoy perks, such as free parking, eating and drinking in the call center, unlimited breaks, my own city-issued e-mail address, unlimited access to the internet/intranet, use of printers and fax equipment, phone lines, etc.  I also have full benefits that begin in THREE MONTHS (at Wal-Mart, I had to wait an entire YEAR), which includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, a 457 plan, supplemental  life insurance, (optional), and a pension benefit that begins after five years with the city.  We also receive free flu shots every year.  I had taken mine last week.  The good thing about here is that the flu shots come to us; in New Orleans, we had them, but we had to go to the clinic to take them, ON OUR DAY OFF!  The pay isn't bad, either; I paid all my bills, added a few pieces of new clothing to my wardrobe, and still had a little extra left over. 

Another perk available to us is tuition reimbursement.  The city of Houston encourages all its employees to further their education, and pursue promotional opportunities.  I must work there a year to be eligible, so I am looking into colleges and universities, and preparing to enroll in 2008.  I will be working on a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, if the Lord says the same.  I will do my very best to finish this time.  Rarely are second chances allowed to us, but God has given me one, and I don't plan to waste it this time around! 

Getting back to work................that's pretty much it.  So far, so good; I really enjoy the atmosphere.  The best thing I can say is that I recognize how much I have matured in the past few years.  I am so grateful for this job, and this opportunity to finish school.  I am determined not to allow anything petty or stupid to hinder my progress and my goals.  I am determined to stay focused, and not get caught up in the workplace politics that goes on.  Been there, done that, moved on..........next chapter! 

Maya has a project due Monday that is worth four letter grades.  We have to take pictures of her community, label them, and place them on poster board.  Please don't ask me why we haven't gotten around to finish taking the pictures yet!   I also have to wash clothes.  I started, but I haven't finished.  Since I have to get up so early in the morning, I am beat once I get home.  But the girls don't have anymore play clothes clean, and a few pairs of underwear left; so I had better hop to it!  Good night, y'all!

Love,

  

Adrian