I'm really no good at blog titles...

I like my job. The best part about it is that I work with awesome people who I like to hang out with outside of work. I have never really had that before. When I worked at Safeway there was a girl called Michelle and I spent a few days doing stuff with her (we once played bingo, and I am in fact quite keen to do that again) but I'm not really in touch with her these days.

I like that it's a pretty relaxed place. Yeah, we have to work at maximum capacity obviously. It's not like we have to keep our mouths shut and have strict uniforms. There are always people telling funny stories, people bringing in food they cooked, people dressed in jeans and  lots of gossip. In an office where women are dominant, there is very little bitchiness. The directors know how to laugh at themselves and at us when we get caught saying something that is a little inappropriate. It's a really good atmosphere. I never feel awkward asking questions about things I should probably know, and I like that I keep getting new responsibilities every now and then (even though some I don't really enjoy). I'm glad mum's friend put in a good word for me. Right now it is exactly the kind of thing I want to be doing.

Another good thing is that at work, everyone pools a little bit of money and you get a birthday present. If it is your birthday you also have to make a cake. My birthday is in four weeks and I need an awesome recipe. Help me out anyone? I think I am going to make cupcakes. Once, one of our area managers bought in two massive snot blocks (vanilla slices for those that are ignorant) that his wife made. They lasted about three days. I have never devoured so much custard in such a short space of time before or since then.

Although since Amber started working there a few people have just let her make a cake for them. It's a win-win situation for everyone though, really. Amber is a chef and makes the best cakes, people who aren't so good with the domestic skills don't have to bring in a disaster, and Amber gets to cook for everyone, which she says is something she likes doing. So, win-win-win really.

I'd like to make my own. This year at least.

I hope the weather gets better soon. I'd really love to get out and start enjoying the sunshine again. I miss sitting outside with the sun warming me up and birds and insects hanging out. I think my dogs miss is too. My chickens probably just miss having dry feet. I'd like to spend a lot more time outdoors this summer. Even if I am just sitting around. Hopefully at the beach. I really can't wait for my fortnight off in Feb. If anyone wants to be my beach buddy let me know! You'll just have to be cool with hanging out with two idiot dogs, one yapping and the other going ball crazy. Hopefully I will be able to get into agility a bit more. I have a feeling Honey would be improving so quickly if I was training regularly. It's a bit hard at the moment with training at dog club being so inconsistent, and the weather being crap when it is scheduled. Ahh well. When I get my proper agility puppy I'll make sure I'm more motivated.



Here are my girls. Fink (kelpie looking one) and Honey (the innocent and cute looking one who either has no brains, or is secretly being fed caffeine). Once upon a time they actually remembered their obedience training and both dropped where I told them to and stayed when I told them to and let me take a nice photo without moving. Honey blatantly ignores me now, and Fink will listen sometimes, but not if it's going to be inconvenient.



And here is what my puppy will be when I get him. An Australian Shepherd. Kind of a mix between the two I have now really. I can't wait to have a little ball of fluff who squirms in my lap and whuffs at me and runs with his legs out all over the place :D He will be my constant companion and come with me everywhere (even on visits to work some days, cause my office is also awesome enough to let us bring pets for show and tell).

This weekend I am going to Mt Dandenong with Leigh for a big walk (if the weather is ok- according to iPhone it will be). I'm looking forward to that. Perhaps the start of a lot more outdoor adventures for me. I'm debating whether to bring the dogs; I heard it's really muddy and I don't need them messing up my car. They'd love it though. I'm not really sure how much exercise Fink is up for these days though. She's starting to show her age and hasn't had much exercise in months so she'll be pretty unfit. Then again, so am I. I'm sure she could keep up with me XD

Now I am off to read another book and get an early night.