One more evening...

Today went nicely, to say the least. It was busy, VERY busy. I won't
say it was the busiest day since I've been there, but it'd be hard to
beat how much I was running around. I started in my second area, then
after lunch, was put back in my original spot because the girl that
was there needed to go on lunch herself. But we were busy enough that
she never made it back, taking my place at the other station. I took
care of as much as I could at the original station, but second shift
will have to pick up the slack on a couple of the sub-stations that I
couldn't get to. After work I ran over to the grocery store across the
street and got some more cat litter as I noticed this morning it
needed to be taken care of and I knew there probably wouldn't be much
litter left after the scooping (yes, I let it get that bad
unfortunately). I managed to get back to the bus stop before the bus
was scheduled to arrive somehow as the traffic was so heavy. But it
also helped that the bus was running a good 10 minutes late at least.
But that's ok... it was windy but that bus stop has one of those
shelters that helps keep the wind off of you. I got off the bus at my
normal stop and walked the last two blocks home with 14lb of cat
litter and my bag (not a backpack, just a normal bag of a couple other
things I bought along the way). I hung out with the guys for a few
minutes and then went to check my emails (I checked all your blogs
last night, even if I didn't comment, I was there) then went into the
bedroom to warm up and chill out while the party goes on out in the
kitchen area. They are keeping it down though, for which I am
thankful. Speaking of the guys... they came into work to see me today!
They needed some things so they stopped by on the way. I was too busy
to chat for too long, but it was good to see them and get a hand hug
(not a handshake) from Mr. Cat (hand hugs are great when real hugs are
either inappropriate or time consuming). It really made my day to see
them, and probably was the difference between an ok day and a good
day. I started learning the third station today (which if they'd just
give me the instruction book I could do it all myself), but still no
4th station, which is where I really want to be.
I finally got my schedule for next week today, and it's all first
shifts!!! Woohoo! Don't get me wrong, I don't mind second, as a matter
of fact I love it. But I don't like walking at night alone in the cold
and pitch black. I also got my first paycheck today (I guess it'll
take a little more time to get the thing automated) and Mr. Cat
offered to take care of it for me on Monday since I'll be working that
morning. I could get it there after work but this takes the IF out of
that in case I'm too worn out after work. I've been thinking of asking
the boss this summer to work a few more evening shifts once the sun
doesn't set so early! I don't mind walking in the latter stages of
dusk even, I just hate pitch black, as the route home isn't very well
lit.
Well folks, I'm off for now to relax and warm up... I got my mini-desk
on my side of the bedroom cleared off (well, sorta), so I am happy,
but now I got a few miscellaneous things still on the bed to find
spots for. I'm going to try to stay awake for a little while longer at
least as I have to work one last evening shift tomorrow.