7/26/2013 Highs and Lows of this past year

     Hmm... It does seem like I've had alot of highs and not too many lows so that's really good news!

     This past year I was really lucky to always have a job. I finally have one that will actually help me in my career and I learn new things everyday! But my last two jobs were part of my lows of the past year. I worked at Gunnies which I LOVED at first. I wasn't making a ton of money (mainly because I spent it all there) but I was content and thought I'd be there to get me through college. Then I got a new manager.. and we butted heads big time. At first when I heard she was the new manager I was a little butt hurt because I was there longer and I kinda knew we didn't get along that great. But then I realized why the heck would I want to be a manager ever in a million years?! Way too much responsibility! ha. So I was happy for her and thought she'd do a great job. Which she did, most of the time. But she was a major kiss butt and acted like she was better than everyone. It was a western wear and hunting store so a lot of us hunted and wore boots etc.. but since it was so many girls working there of course everyone is competitive. Long story short she was really rude and didn't treat people with respect so I talked to the store owner and told her what was going on. Well since this manager was such a kiss butt she liked her and had no sympathy for me. So I told her if things didn't change I didn't think I could do it anymore. Well they didn't change so I quit. Walking out that day felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders! It was amazing!

     The next job was good ole Lowe's. I wanted to work there since I was a little girl and my dad would take me their to get tools. No idea why. But I learned REAL quick I was not meant to be in retail. At least for a big company. It all started when Lowe's installed me and Mark's carpet in our house and we got my new bow stolen and my sisters kindle. We tried for months and months to get money back or somehow for them to make it right with us. They never did. I lost respect for them and kind of quit caring. Terrible, I know. The thing that sucks is I loved some of the people I worked with and it was the most money I had been making. But once I got my dream job I put in my two weeks. I'll miss those great people I worked with. Mainly just one.. she knows who she is ;)

I've been super lucky this past year! I have Mark in my life and we have a beautiful house in a great neighborhood. The lowest of the low actually happened right after getting married. I lost my best friend and the best dog I will ever know. Maxx. He passed away while I was on my honeymoon and I'll miss him very much.