Soberpotamus

Hi, Calitano.

I'm glad to hear from someone who's read the book and appreciates it. I do think there's a lot to take away, sure. I hope I can implement some things he's suggested. Some things I read clicked for me immediately, and I can see I've already been doing (or close to doing) some of his suggestions on my own.

Your career change sounds exciting. Keep us posted on your progress.

fantail

First day tomorrow!

Chances of sleeping tonight quite slim.

venuscat

Oooooo

God luck darling fantail....you are going to rock this girl! ♥

Soberpotamus

Fantail, how is it going today?

I'm sure you're going to be great.

fantail

It went very well. Too tired to post more for now but I feel good about things.

venuscat

^^^ Sleep well love.

Love to you J. ♥

Soberpotamus

That's great, Fantail.

Assuming you're working today... have a good day.

Soberpotamus

I start training on Saturday.

I'm a little nervous about the driving. I'll practice some this week.

Orientation is eight hours per day Tuesday-Thursday, then another training on the job Friday. I guess that means my first day alone will be the following Saturday.

Eek.

venuscat

I have a feeling it's going to be fun Jennie.
And of course you will rock it.

Soberpotamus

I hope so, V.

I spoke with one of the managers on the phone today ... I let them know about my job offer and that I'm going to take it. It's a fantastic opportunity. He definitely understands. He said he'll try to work things out so that I can still work at the garden center during the week, for now, anyway. It's a seasonal job, so I'm sure they want to keep me until the summer is over.

Soberpotamus

I really am thrilled at how things are turning out.

I went after this and got it! It feels great.

Had I been drinking, I might never have taken that test. Or I might not have performed well during that crucial interview. Who knows...

I just know that I feel like my effort is beginning to pay off. And, I'll admit ... I'm quite fortunate. There were lots of people who wanted this job. I am grateful.

Soberpotamus

Hey, Universe (or Multiverse, Cosmos, whatever is out there) ... Thanks.

...from one of your agnostic inhabitants. Lol.

venuscat

The universe is smiling at you J.

Soberpotamus

Fantail, is everything going ok?

Anna

Fantail, I hope you're settling in and beginning work.

Jennie, I am sure you will rock on your first solo day next weekend! And, since you're in a seasonal job (and know everything about plants ), I'm sure they will keep you around as much as possible.

Soberpotamus

Thanks, Anna. Thanks for being a wonderful cheerleader and friend.

I successfully maneuvered a sticky situation (that seems to crop up often now) involving Xanax being offered to me. Ugh. I know where one leads. One is never enough.

Quite proud of myself for being rock solid about it, too.

Soberpotamus

Tomorrow morning.

First day of training.

I'll post about it afterward.

venuscat

Very exciting Jennie! And good luck. ♥

Soberpotamus

Thanks, Venuscat.

fantail

Things are going great! I'll post more tomorrow... I had to finish up some freelance stuff after work this week and also I've just been tired. But I'm really happy and my first week was great. Thanks all for your support. Hugs. Good luck tomorrow Jennie!