It's been such a long week of my life. I literally feel like GC has taken over and consumed every aspect of my life. The saddest thing is that I'm not really complaining. The fact that my own store is looming so brightly over me is making work worth it inside. However, on the same hand it has pulled me away from things that I know are more important to me. When I was at the manager's workshop in Cali I asked one of the vice president's of the company what the hardest part of being in management is. He said without it's the delicate art of managing work and home life. Not that it can't be done, as a matter of fact, that's the mark of both a good manager and a good husband/father. Its about finding that balance and boy, am I still searching. Working six days a week, 10 hrs a day and some nights until 11PM makes it hard. I will figure this one out though.
Sorry 'bout that one. I shouldn't post while listening to Imogen Heap.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Monday, June 12, 2006
Jets to L.A.
*So later today I will be setting my feet down on the not- so- fertile soil of of Los Angeles and, true to form before any big trip I take, I couldn't sleep last night. Think I'm nervous?? I suppose that it was around 4:00 AM when I finally got to sleep, so I'm praying to God that I don't have some stupid kid sitting behind me on the plane kicking my seat the whole way. If this is the case I will turn around and go Arnold Schwartzanaager on his ass a la Kindergarten Cop.
*On a semi-related note I finally got to bed by watching my TiVO'ed Holland World Cup soccer match. I'm not a huge soccer guy, but when I was down in Haiti I got really into this plucky Dutch team in the European Championships. I guess I need someone to root for, so I figure I'll root for the underdog. What's that you say? Holland isn't an underdog. Well, I'd like to see you try and play soccer in those damn wooden shoes. Good luck, buddy.
*What can I really say about Sean Holmes, new store manager of the mighty 339? From the moment he came you could tell that he is a high quality manager and from what I can see all its going to mean is that the store actually works.
*Does someone wanna do me a favor and turn the switch off in my head that makes me constantly think of work. Please? I mean, you guys gotta be pretty annoyed and uninterested.
*And finally, I'll miss you, babe. Take good care of my two guys and hopefully when I get back Hank isn't scared to go outside anymore and you tell Wally to call me if his brother is picking on him too much. Good luck with your first week of summer school and you show those kids who's boss. Fail one of those little bastards for me. Bye, hun! Mooah!
*On a semi-related note I finally got to bed by watching my TiVO'ed Holland World Cup soccer match. I'm not a huge soccer guy, but when I was down in Haiti I got really into this plucky Dutch team in the European Championships. I guess I need someone to root for, so I figure I'll root for the underdog. What's that you say? Holland isn't an underdog. Well, I'd like to see you try and play soccer in those damn wooden shoes. Good luck, buddy.
*What can I really say about Sean Holmes, new store manager of the mighty 339? From the moment he came you could tell that he is a high quality manager and from what I can see all its going to mean is that the store actually works.
*Does someone wanna do me a favor and turn the switch off in my head that makes me constantly think of work. Please? I mean, you guys gotta be pretty annoyed and uninterested.
*And finally, I'll miss you, babe. Take good care of my two guys and hopefully when I get back Hank isn't scared to go outside anymore and you tell Wally to call me if his brother is picking on him too much. Good luck with your first week of summer school and you show those kids who's boss. Fail one of those little bastards for me. Bye, hun! Mooah!
Monday, June 05, 2006
Mow 'Em Down
*I just mowed the lawn. I'm hot and tired. Very hot and tired.
*So not only is GC 339 getting a new store manager, but we're getting a new district manager too. The two people that I had manipulated into making them think I'm a good guy are both gone so now its back to square one.
Actually, I'm really excited to meet both of them. Our store has been perpetually down and seeing as 339 is the biggest store in the district they ain't gonna bring some joker in to manage us. He's gonna be a rock star and maybe, just maybe, I'll get a bonus. Or heck, write the numbers I should be writing. I'll keep you posted on a semi weekly basis.
*California in t- minus 7 days. This guy who's been hiring and firing all around the district is gonna be there. Kinda nerve- racking. Oh, and Brad, my rules and reg sheet says that I am not supposed to visit "my family or old school friend while out on this trip." Sorry, friend.
*Well, Jessie's home. I'm gonna take off and be a good husband.
*So not only is GC 339 getting a new store manager, but we're getting a new district manager too. The two people that I had manipulated into making them think I'm a good guy are both gone so now its back to square one.
Actually, I'm really excited to meet both of them. Our store has been perpetually down and seeing as 339 is the biggest store in the district they ain't gonna bring some joker in to manage us. He's gonna be a rock star and maybe, just maybe, I'll get a bonus. Or heck, write the numbers I should be writing. I'll keep you posted on a semi weekly basis.
*California in t- minus 7 days. This guy who's been hiring and firing all around the district is gonna be there. Kinda nerve- racking. Oh, and Brad, my rules and reg sheet says that I am not supposed to visit "my family or old school friend while out on this trip." Sorry, friend.
*Well, Jessie's home. I'm gonna take off and be a good husband.
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