As ya'll know, I've switched jobs from within my company, which means that I now have a new boss. I don't refer to him as such because I don't wanna!

*ahem*

Anyway, having a new boss has been an adjustment, as with the rest of my job. I've come to realize that Justin was pretty lenient with us. My new boss is a little more picky when it comes to time spent away from our desks, so that's been fun. When you consider how many calls we get in a day, it's understandable. But I never leave my desk if my coworkers are all on calls. I only leave when there is a break in call volume. It's just logical!

I have to tell you, if my boss asks me one more time where I'm going when I get up from my desk, I'm going to scream.

I've been drinking a ton of water since switching jobs because I'm talking a lot more, and it's something to do with my hands. Thanks to this new habit of mine, I go to the bathroom a lot more while here at work. Logical, right? Every time I use the bathroom, however, it seems like he is asking me where I'm going. Each time, I cheerfully reply "Potty!" and that's the end of that. Just because I sound cheery when I tell him, does not mean that I am excited that he is asking. How old are we again? I've never given him a reason to treat me like a kindergartner. And it doesn't help that he isn't exactly a busy bee himself.

On Monday, I went into my old department to ask them a question and got on the subject of my coworkers latest trip to California for her sisters wedding. Naturally, there was some juicy happenings, so I was very interested in hearing about them! Again, I didn't leave my desk when it was busy. In fact, I hadn't had a call for the last 45 minutes before heading over there.

I'll admit, I was there for about 30 minutes .. And that is too long, if I'm completely honest. Boss poked his head in a few times to talk with Justin, and I noticed his wandering eyes in my direction as my friend relayed the weeks events. On his last time coming in, as the story was drawing to a close, he finally said, "What are you doing in here?" I promptly replied that I had come to ask a question and had decided to hear about her week spent in California. After hearing the end, I hurried back to my desk, only to be met with a silent phone for the next 30 minutes.

And where was my boss? Not at his desk, that's for damn sure. I could hear his laugh from across the whole building, sharing jokes and the latest gossip with other coworkers.

Now, I hate sitting at my desk. Whenever I need to ask someone something, I relish in the opportunity to go to their desk to ask. So, I can't blame him there. But if you're going to give me the third degree every time I leave my desk, at least pretend that you are abiding by the same standard. You're the manager, and you have more freedoms than we do, but COME ON! You're practically rubbing it our faces that we have to sit and take call after call from angry customers.

*sigh* Alright, that's it for now. After recalling to Cody about my fun manager, it's becoming more evident to him that I need to leave. He knew my manager from a different job back in the day and firmly believes that he is not manager-material. He is all up on gossiping and joking around and is just not mature enough to be the boss. Oh well, maybe someday I will get out of here..

Edit: Even with this little annoyance, work isn't too bad. I'm getting more used to taking calls and I am more knowledgeable. I can hold on, but as soon as I can, I am OUT!

"Look at how big my boobs are! .. Oh, yeah! I'm selling my cute puppy too! kthnxbai.

*Not me... just in case you didn't catch my tone..

P.S. Two celebrities in one day is just too much to handle! R.I.P. Michael and Farrah..

So, I came to the conclusion today that all I ever do is wait nowadays.. Here's a list of the things I am waiting, whether patiently or impatiently, for:

-our home to be built (2-3 months)
-stuff to be figured out at work (a few months?)
-my parents to get home from camping so I can play with my family! (tomorrow evening)
-our managers to get back from their retreat so I can see what they've come up with (Monday)
-for the last minutes of work to be over with! (45, to be exact)

There you have it. Do you ever feel like all you ever do is wait? Wait in line at the bank, grocery store, on the phone with customer service, the laundry to be dry! I've come up with a plan, which is another reason why I'm excited for my family to come home. I want to have a cooking lesson with my Mom once a week. That way, I'm getting in some quality time with her, possibly helping get the dinner ready for that night, and I'm learning some good lessons! Cooking with her was one of the things I was most excited for when we were originally moving in with them. I need something to look forward to so I'm not just sitting around with my thoughts.

I have a job and I am blessed with a warm place to sleep and yummy food to eat. I have a husband who is still attracted to me and supportive family and friends who surround me. I'm fine and my life will get to where I want it soon enough. I don't think I will be able to turn the "waiting" feeling off, but I can find ways to enjoy this rent/mortgage-free time in front of me. THE END.

Edit: Also, just got back from Lake Powell with some wonderful friends.. Photos and a post will most likely follow, but I may need some reminding! kthnxbai

...or whenever our new house is built. That's right, Cody and I have signed the papers to build with Salisbury Homes in Spanish Fork. More about Salisbury, you say? Well, we're getting a two-story (w/unfinished basement), 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in SE Spanish Fork (w/a decent sized lot). The build time once the city has given the ok is about 5 weeks, but the city approval usually takes about a month. That's not surprising when you consider how many homes are being built in Spanish Fork with Fieldstone, Ivory Homes, etc. It looks like the builders work 7 days a week, so I'm sure that helps in getting the homes up faster. As far as we're concerned, they could take 5 months building and we'd be fine. That would give us more time to save the 3.5% we will need for the down payment. We technically didn't owe at the closing table of our sale, but our profit went towards the darned closing costs. That's another reason we're grateful we can stay with his parents while we save.

We had some changes at work, so that means I will be picking up the slack in the customer service department. I am grateful that I still have my job, but I am definitely not liking my job anymore. Thanks to being lined up with Salisbury, even if I could find another job, it would have to be in the same line of work (shipping/production). If any of my coworkers are reading this, don't panic. I'm too scared to do anything.

When it comes down to it, I just want the summer to be over. I want my company's profit level to get better so I can go back to my normal job. I want to have the down payment saved up for our new home. I want the home to be done so we can move in. I can't tell you how excited I am to decorate that house and to be proud of our home. But where would we be if we had everything we wanted at the drop of a hat? I know I need to just trust in the Lord and do my best and He'll pick up the slack. Satan is doing his darndest to keep me discouraged, but I don't have to fall for it. It's up to be me and I have the knowledge I need to fix this. Wish me luck..

So, guess how many coworkers of mine were laid-off yesterday.. Just take a stab. That's right, 12. I'm still here, thank heavens. But at what cost? I understand that ya gotta look out for your company..

I can't even tell you how screwed Cody and I would be had I been one of the lay-offs yesterday. We just signed on with Salisbury to build our next home, so being employed is a little important. Just a smidge.

I was the first employee to be brought up to the big office and I was scared.. I sat down and the CEO proceeded to tell me what that they were doing lay-offs because our profits are too low and they can't afford to pay as many employees. Here I'm thinking, "you're really explaining why your laying me off? JUST DO IT!" As he continued, he told me that I am a very valued employee and that Justin (my manager) speaks very highly of me. So, I'm safe. *whew*

As the day progressed, I saw 12 awesome coworkers of mine gather their belongings and leave the building for the last time. When our company meetings were once held in the foyer of our building, we can now hold them in a small office room, each having room to sit in chairs. I honestly didn't think I would be seeing any results of this crappy economy, but I spoke too soon.

Now that we've lost so many employees, I am going into the customer service department to pick up some slack. I used to be frustrated with my job in the production/shipping departmnet, but I would trade that any day to avoid being in customer service. At least in my old job I had a chance at a raise in the near future. If I stay in cs, I can forgot about any raises. I'm already stir-crazy from sitting all day!

This, like everything else in my life, will soon pass, I'm sure. I am most definitely updating my resume this week though. Getting this new house is going to change our life significantly, and if we can't afford to pay bills because my company can't pay one more person to be in customer service, then they're going to lose me. I have to do what's best for me and Cody, and if I can't get my regular job back, the job I liked, then I have to consider other avenues. Ta-ta for now, little ones. I'm watching Mall Cop with my mommy and loving the pick-me-up. LOVE!