so i made a decision! I am going into management at Red Lobster. I know that this may come as a shock to all the bristolians because I didn’t want to go into management there but I think that this is going to be a really good move for me. The main thing I have here that I didn’t have there is a supportive district manager and a full online course load. All of my management team is really supportive about me pursuing education as well as managing. I know that this sounds like a lot but every one who really knows me understands that I thrive on too much to do! I love being busy and I love doing too much. The more I have to do, the more productive I am. So please keep me in your prayers because May is my make it or break it moment. My general manager is going to be gone the whole month of May and I am basically stepping in as a manager. It is going to be a lot of work and a lot of hours but I would rather do it now than wait until I start school. I am really excited. My body is tired of waiting tables. My wrists and shoulders are getting worse and so is my back. I am just stoked to be able to use my mind a little more. The store I am working in is so great and there are female managers here. Plus, a lot of the staff have been there a long time and basically run themselves. It is a good place to start. I hate that I am not working with Brent and Nat. I miss them everyday I pro here. They were like family to me and I loved working with them. But I do have a great mentor here who is excited to see me grow. She is really investing a lot in me. It is nice to step into a new environment and be supported. As most of the Bristol RL crew know, I wasn’t really supported by the crew there. The “blue apron factor” is such a lower degree here. It doesn’t matter if I am serving or bartending or managing, the crew here is awesome and so resectful. It is just a nice change to not have people talking shit about you constantly. Plus – I might be getting a new store which would be awesome to hand pick my crew. And the new store is super close to my house. And I will be able to afford to pay for school, get out of debt, get my own place, and maybe even get a new car!! We will see about that last one. And I will have the money to travel which is awesome!
So I am good. I am excited that I finally made a damn decision!! My family is supportive… even my Grandmother who rarely supports any decision that I make. It is nice to have her approval. I know that it is not necessary but it is nice to hear that she is proud of me. She always thinks that I am not doing enough or making enough money. I talked to her today and she sounded so proud of me. It was just nice to hear.
I am so excited to go to Colorado. I get to see my best get married and I get to hang with Miranda and my Robin. PLUS I GET TO SEE MY DAD!! He is going on leave and I will get to see him in June! We just happen to be going to Colorado the same week. How awesome is that? We didn’t even plan it!
Okay – so that is all I got right now. I have to go to sleep cause I have to be up early for a meeting. I always feel like I am playing dress up when I get ready for meeting. No one ever taught me how to look professional or look cute. I am just working it out and watching lots of “what not to wear.” I think I look okay.
Oh – I lost a dress size and I cut my hair and dyed it burdundy and purple. It sounds gross but it isn’t. I will post pictures soon. Goodnite friends…
Kristine Said:
on May 3, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Yay, I have turned you on to the “red side” of life. Enjoy it – I think it’s a good look for people with light eyes.
And hooray for decision making! Happy birthday to you.
And may your decisions get even easier!