Let me start by bringing you all up to speed.

Work (an already stressful thing) has been crazier than ever. Seeing as we are 3 weeks into PI prep. If you have ever worked Inventory you totally get where I am coming from on this. About 8 weeks ago though I asked to be moved from my current position. Basicly because it is killing me. At least mentally and emotionally. Back in June it actually started affecting me physically. Just a small thing at first, but now I have discovered it is Tennis elbow. Or as we jokingly call it Telxon elbow.

My son came down with Teh Swine flu... along with most of his school.

It has been just a crazy time.
So I am still stuck in a position that brings me much distress and pain just waiting to moved out.
To add on top of that my position is rather unique. Being as it is the only one of its kind at the store. Most of the people I work around don't even truly understand what I do. They laughingly say things like "So are you actually going to do some real work today."

Let me break it down. What I do is count every piece of product in the store. Anytime I have a variance on what I should have I researc and resolve the reason. Sometimes this includes errors in paper process, glitches in systems or even theft. I make sure we are not loosing money. It is a big responsibility and I hate it.

Everytime I request anytime off I am denied with the explanation of who would count? I need a break... I dream about counting and searching and researching. To the point that I am desperate just not to dream.

By the time I get home my arm hurts so bad(right arm and I am right handed). I can't even hold a pencil much less draw. This breaks my heart.

Hardly ever go to the Tatt shop anymore because my hours are so crazy. I commute 45 minutes twice a day and have to be at work anywhere between 4am to 7 am. Depending on the day. By the time I get home I have to clean help with home work and do laundry. I just can't find the time for me.

In other news I did recently loose ten lbs. I know doesn't sound like a lot, but it defintely has motivated me to loose more. All I did was stop drinking sodas and eating fast food.
My Birthday is less than a week away, and although I don't really care about the number. I don't want to be the person I see in the mirror. So instead of a new years resolution I am making a birthday resolution. Just to be healthier. '

I know helping with my Grandmother who suffers from Dementia is a big part of this.

I also owe a HUGE thanks to Amanda for the subscription. I owe you more than I can say. Sometimes I think this site is the only thing that keeps me sane. *hugs* to you!

To all my other Friends I hope all is well and to speak to you all soon.