A Good Day

Funny how some days turn out to be beautiful when you're least expecting it.

I'm sitting here, having just finished consuming a beautifully ripe and juicy mango, and listening to the sounds floating through my window of the fireworks being shot off in the distance for the opening night of the Stampede. Every night for the next ten days at this time I'll hear the sound of fireworks.

Work was actually really good today. Very laid back which is unusual given the coworker I was with this evening. I worked for a good chunk of the evening with a bridal couple and his parents to help them select their dinnerware, flatware and stemware. Usually it is not a good thing when a couple shows up with parents in tow - tends to make for a stressed couple and a frustrated set of parents as their tastes and opinions clash. But they were very pleasant, honestly enjoyed each other's company, and made some fantastic selections. And I had a great time showing them all the different options, giving them information about the product, and ultimately helping them create a table setting that will look fantastic and that they were very happy with.

Before work this morning I had brunch with a friend. Over good food we shared life, learned new things about each other, caught up on the last month, and learned what's coming up for each other in the next months. Such a valuable thing to have friends with whom you can share on a deep level of understanding.

I think that if they offer me the job tomorrow morning I'm going to turn it down. I really want a job that will allow more interaction with clients and the public than this one - that's why I'd be a great receptionist! I also think that I can get the same sort of benefits that they're offering, while still making the extra dollar an hour somewhere else. I'll also be in contact with another company in the morning. They called me yesterday for a second interview, and I think I'd enjoy working with them. I tried to reach the lady today to schedule the interview, but she was out of the office for the day, so I'll try her again before I head to work in the morning, and hopefully I can schedule something for tomorrow afternoon or Monday morning.

And with that, I'm off to draft a cover letter for yet another position I'm thinking of applying for, and then to do some reading for a little while. Thanks to everyone who left comments letting me know you're still out there. It always encourages me to know my words aren't simply floating off into nothingness. It was fun to come home from work tonight and check my email and find all of your comments. Hooray for friends!