I'm sitting here at work 9:34 on a Tuesday morning wondering how in the heck its not already time to leave. I've maybe helped 5 members this morning a drastic change to yesterday when I helped 5 members within the first five minutes. We were soooo busy yesterday morning and today it is going so slowly because no one is coming in. I dont know what I prefer to be honest at least when its busy the time goes by fast, but when its not I can write in this although I'm not really supposed to but I dont feel like doing anything else I'm supposed to. Which brings me to the next topic of possibly switching jobs. I know I could make a lot more money somewhere else and be something I want to do for the rest of my life because tellering sure as heck isn't. Wow, we just got a little busy spurt there haha. Anyway, just something in the back of my mind. So, yesterday I spent 5 hours at the softball fields watching Chalice play 3 games. It was really hot, but cooled down about halfway through. She is now out of her tournament, but will probably play in another one in the next few weeks. Saturday I went horseback riding up in Park City. It was one of the most fun things I've done in awhile. I went with a tourguide person who took us out for about two hours just through the mountains we even went through a river and stuff. It was a blast but I'm still really sore from it. Speaking of Park City I can now tell you all about the previous week in me being up there. I'll go in order I remember doing things. The Friday I was there we went on the alpine slide, coaster and zipline. The slide I've been on before but not since a long time ago. I've recently been on Snowbirds but that doesn't even compare. It was a lot of fun minus having to ride up the chairlift. One, because I hate them because I'm scared of heights two because thats when I hurt my ankle getting off it. Next the coaster. I recommend this to everyone. You sit down in this little car and get strapped in. It takes you up the track then you get to the track where its similar to the slide in that you push down the sides to control your speed but the beauty of it is that theres no way you can fall out like you could on the slide. It was sooo much fun I just wish there was another rider in it so they could press down because when you go around some of the turns its hard to hold it all the way down. Finally the zipline oh my heck. Now I'm terrified of heights but it was so much fun. It was turning dark out so the view was really cool. Again I've been on Snowbirds but its not near as fun as this was. The scariest part is you have to put your feet up against this wall and itfeels like it could open but you have to do it to get strapped in. Then they open the wall and you go down. I would so that and the coaster are must dos when going to Park City. The rest of the week was spent shopping at the outlets I got three pairs of pants, two shirts, a pair of capris and a new pair of shoes. We also ate at a lot of good places Main Street Pizza and somethign I think called Baja in Park City ski resort itself by the slide and coaster. We also hung out at the hot tub, nope didn't find any hot guys there. It was nice though there were two hottubs and a pool part was indoor part outdoor and it was heated. So yeah thats basically it, my vacation for the summer while still working everday. Well, I better get back to the working life. A really cute member just came in and I saw he has a dog which makes him even better haha.
Well, I'll start out with the good news for the day, then tell you all about the rest of it. I got a call back from the doctor, the x-ray turned out just fine so probably just did something to a ligament or muscle or something my chiro says since I stand on it all the time probably 2 to 3 weeks full recovery. Alright so here was the start to my day. Now I haven't been at my branch since Monday since the workshop I went to yesterday was at our operations center. So, I pull in this morning to find two guys standing by the employee door and no one else around. I got a little concerned wondering what they'd try to do. I decided to call my manager and the service manager who also happened to be the person who normally opens with me. Well, I can't get a hold of either of them. I finally decided to talk to them to see what they wanted. Come to find out they are internal auditors (so they work for us and were sent from our operations center) I still did not want to let them in even after seeing the DFCU badges because you just never know. I kept trying and finally got a hold of the service manager who i happened to wake up. I guess she had a lot of overtime and the manager asked if she'd come in at 9:30. Well, come to find out he forgot to have anyone come in early although someone was scheduled for 8:30 who called to let me know they were on their way. I again apologized and said no offense but I dont feel comfortable letting you in unless I had management approval. They understood and said actually they go to some branches where people let them in without even getting their ID or anything. Finally at 8:29 the manager pulls up and I introduced the gentleman as auditors from the ops center. His face was pretty priceless I must say. I asked if he wanted to clear the branch or I should and he said he would. Anyway, they ended up staying most of the morning. They were really nice, but it still scared the crap out of me. I seriously don't have luck with auditors. The manager even told them the story of the auditor from NCUA asked me all the questions but no one else. All in all I think I did what I was supposed to obviously erring on the side of being extremely cautious probably more then necessary he said I probably could have let them in after IDing them. Anyway, I'm glad its over but just thought I'd let all of you have a good afternoon laugh.
Well I promised more about Park City, which I hope to get to, but I'll first start out with how this week has been going. So, today I had to go to a New Employee Workshop for my job. No, I did not get a new job and yes I have been there for over a year. For some reason or another I just slipped through the cracks, but they've now realized I never went and made me go. So, I was sitting in there with people who mostly had been there about a month one or two a few months and others where it was their third day. Let me tell you it was greatly exciting. To top it off we had an all staff meeting. Normally its broadcast to the branches but my manager told me to just go there since I had to be at the training at 9:30. Of course it has to be the one time the 8:00 meeting gets over in a half hour. So, I went and got some breakfast at good ol McDonalds (you know I love starting my day off right be jumping into 1000 calories) and sat to read my New Moon book for awhile. So that was today. I've pretty much done nothing all afternoon, I did take a nap I didn't really need and watched pointless tv shows so yeah I know you love reading about my fabulous life. Moving right along, well I should say back along. Yesterday, I had the day off (wahoo) I have to work Saturday so that's why. It really didn't feel like a day off in that I spent it at a car mechanic, photography studio, doctors office and two hospitals...let me explain each. So last week I realized my headline on my bug went out, drivers side (yes that is significant) So my dad was going to try to fix it but the car didn't come with a manual so I got online. Pretty much every website suggested to just take it into the mechanic if its on the drivers side if the passengers side it gave directions for what to do. I called the dealership since pretty much no one else looks at vw and they said the same thing people try to fix it but end up breaking things that cost hundreds of dollars. The biggest problem is the battery sides like right there by it they said they have to take apart the entire front part of the car. At this point I just wanted it fixed so I took it in. I swear over the phone I was quoted $45. I took it in at 9:00 in the morning with an appointment they took it back as soon as I got there and had it for a good 45 minutes. For some reason it ended up totaling $63 I dont know since they washed it if that was an extra 20 haha or what but needless to say I'm just glad its taken care of. So, I get home to find Chalice needs to get her senior picture taken at Lifetouch studio. I remember when I had to go get mine I had a tough time finding it and let's just say I"m a tad bit better reading directions then she is. So I agreed but we were only there for about 15 minutes so it wasn't a big deal. Next stop was the doctor. The reason I went is because Friday night I had been riding the Alpine slide in Park City (more on that later) but you have to ride the ski lift to get up there. I did not realize you are supposed to wait for the yellow feet to get up. I put my feet down and tried to stand up while it was still too close to the ground. It hurt when I did it but I just tried to shake it off. I was wearing shoes with a little heel on Monday and I stepped kinda weird in them and think I did something more to it. I've had the sharpest pain at the top of my ankle ( i dunno how to explain the exact position) anyway it just started hurting worse and worse the more I walked on it. It also started forming a small bruise. This is where I decided to go in to get it checked out. The doctor suggested x-rays along with rest, elevation, ice and maxing out my dosage of ibuprofen ( something I can't quite do for fear I'll pass out haha) Of course his small office doesn't offer x-rays so I went to Jordan Valley hospital to find out my insurance isn't accepted there. I then went to Alta View where I was in and out. I still have yet to hear the results (I"m a little upset about it I tried calling but keep getting the runaround) so we'll see. I have it wrapped (most of the time not right now in my bed) just to help support it, nothing big and again the only concern I've had is because its been hurting worse the more I walk on it. Wow, this one is quite long. Monday I can't remember anything too significant oh wait yes I got my hair done again I'll have to post a picture of it soon. Sunday was pretty quiet and Saturday I worked and also went to Kyle's birthday party. Hmm I'm getting kinda tired of typing I might again have to save Park City for another post....yeah that sounds like a fabulous idea.
So here goes. This past week I've been in Park City, Utah. I know all of you are extremely jealous. Well don't think I'm all that lucky I've still had to commute in everyday to go to work. Can I tell you even though I've had to work how nice it's been to be up there. Even though I'm spending like triple on food then I ever normally would in a week and my little credit card is about to permanently deny so I won't spend any more money on it. Sorry just to warn you all I type like a sentence then get interrupted so if it's confusing that's why. I also started it yesterday and still working on it so we'll see how far I get. Anyway, I have to tell you all the story that happened this morning. So you all know how I was trying to sale my car? Yeah, well I had put a sign up in it, but I still have yet to take it down even though I decided not to sale it. Anyway, this morning I was leaving the Canyons resort to come to my fabulous job. Now keep in mind its like 7:45 and I had gotten maybe 4 hours of sleep the night before. So, I get this text saying are you selling you car. I say yes and explain what it is how much and stuff. Well, they send another one saying was that you driving. I was like well yes where did you see me. They said at the Canyons intersection. I was like yes that was me I was heading into work in Salt Lake. Well then I was like why are they wondering if I was driving it at that moment in time so I asked if they were interested. Well, thats when it all began. He said no not so much the car, but I am you I was in the green Honda. After laughing for a good five minutes because I've never heard of someone hitting on someone else from a sign to sell their car I said I truly don't remember you I wasn't paying attention. So anyway, today we've been texting back and forth, he sent me a picture but he's on a bike kinda far away so I don't know how he really looks. His name is Andrew and he's in construction management so that's why he's in Park City, but he lives in Salt Lake. So yeah, I dunno what to do really or think for that matter. At least it provides for a good story, I haven't had one in awhile. Anyway, I better get back to actually working. I'm going back up tonight and probably ride the alpine coaster and slide-I'm extremely nervous but it should be fun. We've also been hanging out in the hottub a lot at night, so probably that's about it. Anyway, I'll try to get on soon and give a more detail description of the trip.
Wow! I can't believe how lucky you guys are. I"m actually going back to my old style and updating this twice in one week, who knows its the beginning of the week so maybe they'll be more. Well, I'll just begin by saying this day seems like it could be an entire week wrapped up into one. I thought last week was one of the worst weeks of work I"ve been through since we converted systems. Well, I think this week will be a close tie. So, I get in this morning and our system is down. Well, even though I'm not supposed to say this to member's but I doubt any of our members will be reading this our system crashed. We don't have answers why it happened, but it never came back up all day. First, its a Monday, second beginning of the month, third we just seemed to have a million people want to come in. Most were nice about it, although that was when we were saying we'll get them in later today when the system comes back up. Needless to say with the hand balancing I did, I was off about 165 bucks. We'll see if that's really the case when I run them tomorrow. Then the even better part I got a call saying I have to come in a half hour early, hopefully its back up, to run all the transactions from the day instead of trying to do it in between helping members. I'm not too excited about that, but it definitely is better then trying to get them run throughout the day. Man I had no idea taking this job what it would entail. But, I've been determined to keep a positive attitude and really it has helped me grow. I learn how to think quick on my feet and talk myself out of sticky situations. Another scary thing, my manager found out I know how to make excel sheets. I truly don't think its hard at all and still don't quite remember how he did (I think he asked us all to send him something I put mine on an excel sheet then he made everyone else use it he liked it so much) anyway so he pulled me aside today and asked if I could make one up for him. It was basically a balancing worksheet for when we were offline. One had never been created after we converted systems and higher management was on his managers case so that put him on my managers case to get one out asap. He showed me an idea he had and I tweaked it. It's funny when I took the excel class and also learning how to use word how I do I never thought itd be for anyone but me. HOnestly, I've used what I know for things not really relating to me more then anything. I'm happy to help though and make things run smoother. I got it done and I must say it was pretty spiffy haha fun word. Anyway, I then went to the grocery store for shampoo and things for lunches for the next couple weeks. Word of advice don't go there when you're stressed. I bought a lot of unnecessary junk oh well though. I came home and actually completed the assignments to be able to take the midterm Thursday for the online BYU class. I know just have to study for it ( I am proud of myself because usually I say I"ll do homework but I never do especially this class) I then went for a mini bike ride until I discovered my tire was almost flat. I tried with some help to pump it up but really it just made it worse. Then I've just been chilling out I tried reading my new book but didn't get very far. I'm debating posting this in here, but I think I will. I've been thinking a lot about what I want to do when i graduate. I'm finally leaning on something that the more I think about the happier and more excited I get. I almost want to leave it at that for the suspense. But its something I've just been doing research on, figuring budgets and exactly what I'd need to do to get started, but I'd like to start up my own videography/ video production company. Obviously it would be small ( just me) and I think I'd do mostly weddings or like reunions/ family parties. I've had millions of ideas swirling about it and lots and lots of thought go into it. I know how extremely difficult it is to start up a business and be successful. I know for awhile I'd have to keep another job, but I figure if I start planning for it now I'd have a good foot in by the time I'm done next spring. I know most of my time will be taken, but its something I'm really excited about the more I think about it. I'll even throw this out there. My idea for the name is Treasure Memories. I also was thinking about doing KayCee Productions to keep it more broad, but I still think Treasured Memories would fit almost anything. So, I'll keep you posted on what happens. I'm not wanting a huge deal made about this quite yet, but I welcome any comments on here letting me know what you all think!
Wow, I can't hardly believe another week has passed. I'll start where I left off. I did end up going to the drive in to see Maid of Honor. Since I've already seen it I fell asleep about halfway through it. It was still fun being at a drive in and being able to be outside but not freezing I went home after that it was around 1:30 if i recall, but luckily I had the next day off. I actually was able to sleep in pretty late Monday, considering its something I hardly ever do. It felt really good, especially because it was raining and I love that feeling when you can just be inside during the rain. I hate admitting what I did all day, but sadly I just watched tv. I had the opportunity to go out, but I haven't had a chance to just chill out and do nothing in quite awhile (and for how the rest of the week went I'm glad that's all I did). I had to work the rest of the week including Saturday and I knew that and dreaded having to wake up early everyday, but at least it gets me going. I went tanning once on Thursday. They didn't have the bed open I normally like so I had to go into another one, which I didn't really like, but at least I went so I don't turn back to total whiteness. Work was hard because of the holiday, the end of the month, and one of the tellers had the week off for vacation. We also were supposed to have an auditor show up at any minute of the week. She ended up coming on Thursday and for some lucky reason only chose me to ask questions too. One of them was something I had never been trained on and I felt I did horrible, but looking back on it and what my manager said I think I did pretty good. ANother dumb thing I had a desktop picture of Kyle KOrver up and she said are you really supposed to be downloading pictures from the internet ( it creates a security issue if someone hacked into our system) I really had just copy and pasted it, but obviously couldn't say that to her. With the question she asked me and how ridiculous it was I think she was just trying to trip me up so I wouldn't lock my computer or lock my cash in my drawers, but we'd had the drilled into us so I made sure I did. That same day I seriously had ever member that I don't like helping the most come in. By the time I got done I was ready to scream. Looking back on it though I think I did really good and it helped build me up and made me realize I can handle stressful situations better then I could maybe a year ago, it helped to train me for things that might come ahead. Also this week I went to Chalice's last softball game of the season, but I just got news hot off the press she made her all-star team, so she's definitely not done playing for the year nor are we done watching. I also started a new book called Twilight this week. I just finished it today. I absolutely loved it and even went to buy the second and third and reserve the fourth yesterday in the series. It was one of those books I stayed up half the night reading and just couldn't put down. I'm so excited to start the second one, but I promised myself I had to work on my online class and get at least another chapter done today. Speaking of which I finally am going to take the midterm for that on Thursday. I can't wait to get it out of the way finally, although that will be awhile until that happens. I almost forgot about my car. I went to get its emissions and inspections done and pay the taxes for the year on it on Tuesday. I"ll make a really long story short, but it didn't pass emissions because a cable wasn't connecting in my car to their system or something like that and they couldn't get it to read. I took it to the mechanic my grandparents go to and they let me borrow their spare car and he said nothing was wrong with it. So I take it back and come to find out their machine was broken the whole time. So it was a lot of wasting time getting my car in, but after two days it finally passed and all taxes paid. Well, Im trying to think what other extremely significant events came to play over the week.....nothing I can think of except I can't believe it's already June. In 30 more days I'll be a total legal adult ( kind of scary thought isn't it) haha anyway best be on to my homework now.
