Interrupted

My Life Thus Far
2015-06-25 06:04:17 (UTC)

For the Greater Good

I feel so great in this moment (a little sleep, but it's been a long day). Even the position I'm sitting in (in bed, lotus position, lots of pillows) feels great. I'm coming down off of the high all of the positivity of today has got me feeling.

I got up earlier than I would have liked this morning. But since I went to bed early last night, it definitely could have been worse. Sara was so worked up about the visit, I decided not to stress her out any more by cutting it close. I got to work an hour and 15 minutes before I was scheduled just to help finish up last minute things. The store was absolutely impeccable. Every standard executed, the attention to detail spot on. I was so impressed with the closing team last night, and the brand guide team in PINK this morning. The teamwork was very inspiring.

Sara cherry-picked the people she wanted working during the visit, so I guess I should be honored I was chosen. I have never missed a visit. So, on the days I'm feeling woefully unappreciated, I should remind myself that when it comes to big visits from higher-ups, and being thrusted into awkward conversations with strangers who hold so much power, I should feel special. And I do. On my lowest day, in the back of my mind, I know I am special.

I had two conversations with Becky (our regional manager). Sara had attempted to prep me for some of the things she might ask, but all of the things Sara tried to coach me on weren't even brought up. Instead, Becky wanted to know what I thought of the incentive program, how bra wardrobing center was utilized, what bras are going into the fitting rooms, etc. Everything but the stuff we'd talked about. But because I'd gone into this meeting calm and ready, it came very naturally. The store was still open, even with them there, so I got busy helping customers. I didn't even realize they'd left until Sara came up to me and thanked me for my "performance". Apparently Becky was very impressed with me. I hope she said that in front of Laura (who I've never felt was very impressed by me). Maybe she'll take that into account whenever she finally gets around to interviewing me for the Ops and Staffing Supervisor position.

After work, we took the kids to our favorite Vietnamese restaurant for dinner, and then went for a walk down at the waterfront park. Which was a great way to unwind after the long day. Snookums worked his first shift at Trader Joe's today. He's so in love with his new job. I'm so happy for him. Not just because he's finally found a job, but because he's so enthusiastic about it. I felt bad for him when he worked at the casino, because I knew it wasn't something he liked doing, but when you're an adult with a family, you do things you don't want to do for the greater good. I truly feel like he's got the perfect personality for Trader Joe's... as long as he doesn't try to be anyone but his authentic self.

I'm super-excited about sleeping in and having tomorrow off. Not because I feel the need to escape from work (for once), I just need a little down time. There's nothing quite as satisfying as turning off tomorrow morning's alarm... yes :)




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