Day 2 went well. I wish I could see the money I made for the past two days, because I'm pretty excited to have an income!
Today I met a very nice lady at HR training which was a Godsend. I guess all things happen for a reason...so I suppose all the traffic lights going out on my way to work making my 5-8 min ride to work now 25 min making me 3 minutes late was on purpose. I got to sit next to her and as we visited we learned that we have very similar stories. Her husband too, passed away from cancer young (not as young as Brian but young). We talked about our stories and how we both are learning to deal and move on. It was a relief because she consoled me on my decision to pick up and move and start over. Although, her situation didn't allow her to change cities she changed jobs that helped guide her in healing, something I wish I can get from this experience.
I have officially decided that running outside is like playing a game of frogger. Dodging traffic and BIG dogs due to the lack of sidewalks I guess adds an extra element to working out....brief periods of intense cardio. I did find one neighborhood close to mine that has a sidewalk....apparently this is where everyone goes because there were like 20 people walking around the small block, while reading books. Walking is hard enough for me let alone adding an additional task of reading. YIKES.
I haven't ventured out a lot yet, mostly due to my lack of time. My classes are keeping pretty much nestled in my desk at home and work wears me out! Sadly, I will be home the next few weekends so I'm not sure when I will explore. I'm taking applications for personal tour guides!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Day 1 of being a real functioning adult: complete
Well I have officially settled into my new home, in my new city, and my new job. That is a lot of new. I'm wondering what is old in my life?
I seem to be struggling with the typical things of being in a new city. For instance, I can't leave my house without a CHARGED Garmin. UGH. Just as I think I got the roads figured out I end up on the complete opposite side of town of where I intended to go. For some reason the opposite side of town I end up at is next to the Brewer's stadium, perhaps that is a sign for me to go to a game. The first 15 minutes I was actually alone I realized my sister forgot some things so I met my family half way to return them. On my way home I thought I left my cell phone in their car so I quickly pulled over to use a pay phone. Yep, a pay phone. Sadly, I didn't know how to use the pay phone- does the money go in first and you dial or do you dial and then put money in? This could have been much easier to figure out had the pay phone instructions not been in Spanish. I wasn't sure how much a pay phone costs, but I figured if Mexico was $.50 then the U.S. had to be less. HA! I finally got through to my parents after we got over the initial concern why I was calling from a pay phone (I called the exact moment my dad expressed concern about me living here), in a part of town I probably shouldn't be in by myself, we found my cellular device. Also, my new town should publish a map of all exit/entrance ramps closed on all major highways due to construction, because every ONE I try to use is closed, hence why I'm constantly lost. Furthermore, there is NO super target's in MILWAUKEE. WHAT? Is that legal? I thought super targets had to be in all areas heavily populated. YIKES! I miss Hy-Vee (for those of you not from Iowa, it is the GREATEST grocery story ever). The local Pick n' Save I would say is a few notches below the friendly smile in every aisle that Hy-Vee offers. Finally, sidewalks. Are these just a luxury in Iowa? Today on my run around my neighborhood I had the pleasure of dodging traffic on the street due to NO SIDEWALKS ANYWHERE. I'm not sure on the Wisconsin rule of walking on the grass through people's front yard since they don't have sidewalks and the last thing I want is to be trampled by a crazy Packer fan.
Today was day 1 of being a true adult (true adult being I have a real job earning real money with real benefits). I sat in HR meetings all day, which was enough to make me take a nap tonight. :) Tomorrow, more HR, so probably another nap at night. I'm pretty excited to officially start working with patients as well as meet some co-workers so I have something to look forward to at night other then indulging in a little finance and economic reading for my MHA.
In other news, more JTARMD bands have been ordered due to high demand. Bad news, they are on back order from Japan. The latest celebrity Iowan to be sporting these stylish bands is:
I seem to be struggling with the typical things of being in a new city. For instance, I can't leave my house without a CHARGED Garmin. UGH. Just as I think I got the roads figured out I end up on the complete opposite side of town of where I intended to go. For some reason the opposite side of town I end up at is next to the Brewer's stadium, perhaps that is a sign for me to go to a game. The first 15 minutes I was actually alone I realized my sister forgot some things so I met my family half way to return them. On my way home I thought I left my cell phone in their car so I quickly pulled over to use a pay phone. Yep, a pay phone. Sadly, I didn't know how to use the pay phone- does the money go in first and you dial or do you dial and then put money in? This could have been much easier to figure out had the pay phone instructions not been in Spanish. I wasn't sure how much a pay phone costs, but I figured if Mexico was $.50 then the U.S. had to be less. HA! I finally got through to my parents after we got over the initial concern why I was calling from a pay phone (I called the exact moment my dad expressed concern about me living here), in a part of town I probably shouldn't be in by myself, we found my cellular device. Also, my new town should publish a map of all exit/entrance ramps closed on all major highways due to construction, because every ONE I try to use is closed, hence why I'm constantly lost. Furthermore, there is NO super target's in MILWAUKEE. WHAT? Is that legal? I thought super targets had to be in all areas heavily populated. YIKES! I miss Hy-Vee (for those of you not from Iowa, it is the GREATEST grocery story ever). The local Pick n' Save I would say is a few notches below the friendly smile in every aisle that Hy-Vee offers. Finally, sidewalks. Are these just a luxury in Iowa? Today on my run around my neighborhood I had the pleasure of dodging traffic on the street due to NO SIDEWALKS ANYWHERE. I'm not sure on the Wisconsin rule of walking on the grass through people's front yard since they don't have sidewalks and the last thing I want is to be trampled by a crazy Packer fan.
Today was day 1 of being a true adult (true adult being I have a real job earning real money with real benefits). I sat in HR meetings all day, which was enough to make me take a nap tonight. :) Tomorrow, more HR, so probably another nap at night. I'm pretty excited to officially start working with patients as well as meet some co-workers so I have something to look forward to at night other then indulging in a little finance and economic reading for my MHA.
In other news, more JTARMD bands have been ordered due to high demand. Bad news, they are on back order from Japan. The latest celebrity Iowan to be sporting these stylish bands is:
Yep, that is PGA golfer and Master winner Zach Johnson.
Fun fact, Brian won $500 placing a sports bet on him to win the Masters in Vegas.
Next on the list of JTARMD band wearers is someone from the Cub's, or Theriot (who formerly played for the Cubbies and was Brian's favorite player.)
**If you would like a band please email justtryandruinmyday@gmail.com or on the right side of the blog hit donate now to place an order. Bands are $5.
If you need me, you can find me driving around the streets trying to find my way home!
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