Dear Diary, December 22, 2013
Hi. I've missed you diary but I haven't turned my back on you. I've been so busy with my job, and Diary, since I can only sort of 'boast' to you, I will. I was just promoted to Manager of Operations of our retail boutique, which is very exciting, as I have a strong feeling that the owner wants to expand in a big way.
So, I'm in charge of hiring, training, ordering, choosing new lines (this I do with my team mate, A., the Mgr. of Marketing)
Pretty much, I run the show, the first order of which is keeping our customers happy. An unhappy customer equals 12 unhappy customers, so I want every one to have a friendly, custom, shopping experience with a trustworthy staff, quality products at an affordable price.
Suffice it to say, diary, that I'm learning SO MUCH. I'm learning how to run a business, and now I'm in charge of paying the bills too, so really, I'm learning it all.
That's a good thing.
J and her husband and their two children just spent a week with us and it went so well. Not a single problem and it was hard to see them go.
B was doing so well and would have completed her program and was planning on moving down to where I live, but in a neighboring community where her father has a condo. She was going to be admitted in patient for her ED and her drug addiction, but alas, she is missing again. She's been missing for a week.
This is extremely bad news all around, but I'm going to 'put the glass down' as I learned today that a glass of water's weight is determined not by the size or the quantity, but rather, how long one holds the glass of water.
Diary, I'm sure you get the analogy. I'm putting the glass down.
I've been thinking about Tina a lot. Sometimes I come here to see if she's around, but I have been shy about posting. The reason is, I started realizing how many times this thread has been read. It makes me feel sort of queasy when I realize all I've written about over the last several years. I finally came to the conclusion that 'who cares, really'. I've been on an amazing journey from a complete mental breakdown to a whole new life. I still struggle from time to time, but I'm learning strategies that help me through.
Putting the glass down is my new coping method.
Tina, I hope you are well and I'm wishing you a lovely Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Peace on Earth, Joy to the World (basically, I'm sending my love) and I hope every one has a very safe and a very joyous new year.
~Peace and Love~
J.
For all of us....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nXkwQZbQmE