Tuesday 4 - An Evening Out

 

1. Do you enjoy an evening out?  It's been a while for most people. Do you have any plans made? -  I do, more so on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday (a Sunday is ok depending on the activity) No huge plans, just lots of work - maybe some food truck food this weekend if I don't work.

2. What kind of activities do you enjoy? A movie, a concert, dinner, plays, walks? Are you in the habit of going out regularly? Movies, concerts, dinners, plays, themed events - I love them all. I try and go out if someone else is keen - but it is tough as we're all working, my friends have kids, my sister will need a babysitter, etc etc etc. I love a good concert though.

3. Ever had an unusual  or very interesting evening you would like to tell us about or plans that went off the rails? - The plan did not go off the rails, BUT the a day or two before I saw Phil Collins in 2018 - I got rear ended !! I went to get Red Lobster, and as I was getting on the highway - smack! It was amazing that I felt fine, did the concert and had no health issues. I was grooving to Sussudio all the same. My ex though, when we were dating sometimes would have an emergency or have plans change and never tell me, or tell me super duper late - it was so embarrassing.

4. When you were dating what kinds of activities did you enjoy ? - LOL, I am still single so... I do like movies, but I would like to go to more events with guys - except I can barely stand making conversation now to see if we could even go on a date LOL. I liked going to Ripley's Aquarium as a date, so much to see and explore.

Belated Birthday!

My birthday just passed, and it was wonderful. Sushi, good laughs and relaxation. We are not open yet, but hopefully Toronto re-opens in a couple weeks? I picked up a shift yesterday - they have a shortage on as they have less vaccines, but they called me to fill in for someone and I said yes - why not make hay while the sun shines? 

I have some vacation time in August, I think I may just not schedule myself for the other job and get a full week off - we are not eligible for vacation per se, but they said just give when you are available so... ;) We worked on cleaning out my mom's pool, hopefully it will be ready for the kids etc very soon. I have ordered a LOT of new clothes, so I need to stop shopping now, haha.

Tuesday 4 - The Best!!

 1.   What was the best thing you have ever bought?

        Oh man, I once bought a BCBG jacket for $25USD, original price over $300!!!!!!  But most likely it is my car, because it really has gotten me all over and I am proud to have been able to buy it without any help from the bank of mom or dad!
       
2.   What was the best book you have ever read? - oh wow,  I have read so many ? But I guess the Harry Potter books are a big fav (even if JK is transphobic)

 3.   What is the best food you've ever eaten? - Chinese food OR Trini food hands downnnn, every single time.

4.   What was the best movie or TV series you've ever watched? - The Golden Girls, by far something I never get sick of watching!

Phew!

 Anxiety is a b!tch. My first few shifts were fine, I am ok. Thank you for your support. Now, it's just to see if I want to commute 1 hr round trip twice a weekend for the next few months. We will see, BUT it is now on my resume. My sister in law came over with the kids this week - she and my brother are really going through it, and they needed a break. I am tired, but a loss of sleep for me means a much needed breather for their relationship - and I love them and want to see them happy. 

My main job is getting hectic, surgeries are coming back on board this month - wish me luck. I hope everyone is ok out there. Also, I got my 2nd dose yesterday - they moved me up 😁😁

New Job Training Anxiety

 Training commenced for the new job - I feel very anxious. Like, I have the job and now almost don't want it. So I am taking on shifts next week, and hopefully everything goes swimmingly. I am now not sleeping, because I am anxious LOL. Cannot catch a break.

Otherwise, my tax return is finished and I get a REFUND! Lovely, as this time last year I wasn't working more than 4 hours a week. So more money than I know what to do with, is a nice little bonus to me. I actually have to decide if to open up a GIC, or send more to my $$ guy. I have a lot saved away, but interest is so low, I didn't even get a t5(which is a statement of income earned) because I didn't earn enough interest!! 

Anyway, I hope everyone else is doing well. Frugal in Essex, I hope you're well too (I will stop asking everyone else where she is LOL) 

Summer Time!

 

1. What emotions and feelings does summer conjure up for you? - Usually happiness!!! Caribana is in August, and you will find me on the road, misbehaving as one does ;) and just generally a feeling of being more relaxed.

2. What's summer weather like in your neck of the woods? - nice and warm/hot. but no breeze, which kiinda sucks!! but lots of good weather!

3. Got some special summer meals you and your family enjoy? - not really? just more BBQ if anything, and summer fruit like watermelon?

4. What do you enjoy doing in summer? Sports, trips.. do you go on vacation? - for the last few seasons, my siblings and i have rented a cottage and that has been nice. Caribana for over a decade has been wonderful, and just drives out to nice places whenever possible.

Tuesday 4 - Occupations!

 

1. What kinds of jobs have you had in life? Enjoy or not? - I have mostly had front desk/admin jobs - my first job was working for Ipsos Reid doing phone surveys. I have worked for a delivery company, 3 different doctors, a movie theatre, a summer job at the CNIB, and a company that works within the insurance industry (they do not sell policies or anything, they resolve Accident Benefit claims)

2.What duties did you perform on your job.. give us a job description if you please. Interacting with customers, asking questions, addressing concerns, doing invoicing, doing remittance, doing reports, charts, putting together packages for surgery, contacting people, taking requests - you name it, it has been done!!

3. What training is required to do your type of job (and even a checker in a supermarket needs certain skills such as working well with people and being a bit technical.) - for my role right now, they would prefer a diploma in Medical Admin ( I don't have one but I have a BA so I mean, it helps!!) . And you do need to work well with folks, know to work quickly, as a team, individually etc etc. Knowledge of medical terminology helps, but you can google stuff or ask your boss!

4.Is there a dream job you'd like to have or would have loved to have? Tell us about it, won't you? - I want to be a philanthropist, and change the world to be honest. Working 9-5 would not be it, in my ideal world. But if I had to, maybe something in the social services?