234 days later, I had my first day of work. This ended my third jobless period in my lifetime. Not counting my childhood, of course. Come to think of it, I had jobs as a child. Mostly simple chores to help my parents with the weekly upkeep of a home to seven. Cutting grass, taking out the trash, putting dishes away, cleaning my room and vacuuming a designated living space. All necessary work for a young person. I also hustled lawn service work, a paper route with Chris, and some construction labor with Mr Wynette (I think that was his name?). I regress.
My first week at the new job introduced me to EMWS (Electronic Media Withdrawal Syndrome). It is a serious condition brought on by an extended period (1/2 a year or more) of too much Facebook, email and web surfing during a jobless period (retirement or general goofing off), then spending 10 consecutive hours a day without any such device in your possession. Hopefully I get my antidote (new laptop for the job) this week.
As for other things at work, I attended the BMW safety orientation and received my contractors badge. I introduced my new company to my old friends at Caterpillar Engine Facility in Fountain Inn. The introduction was in conjunction with a conveyor system modification project expected to start this summer. We will submit our proposal this week.
Gin walked with me Monday at the Va-Du-Mar Park disc golf course. My home course of course. I did pretty well for the most part. The first hole was a bit of a bugger when I made it in 7 (hideous). The rest of my play was pretty good. On the #17 (241 feet) I made the basket in three shots which is average for me. There was a foursome ahead of me at #18, so I went back to the tee at #17 and played it again for practice. My tee shot hit the top of the basket and landed within 2 feet. Gin and I were shocked and amazed. I have given thoughts that if I ever made a hole in one, it would be that basket.
Friday I was off early from work and contacted Gin to offer my services. Gin was helping with the March for Babies site preparations. I joined the group and helped with hanging sponsor banners. We finished close to 7:00 and stopped by Roly Poly http://www.rolypoly.com/ for our favorite #39 Turkey Applejack.
Saturday we were up and out of the house by 5:15am. Gin was told that Bojangles would be providing 100 biscuits for the Family Team registration tent. They say Bo knows, Bo didn't know diddly squat about 100 biscuits. So we stopped at Hardees for our own breakfast and proceeded to the walk site without Bo. We had the two tents and tables set up in no time. I assisted with a few other tents for general registration and food service. Before long the place was filling up and a light rain was upon the event. Luckily the rain subsided for the remainder of the morning except for a brief spitting of during 1/2 mile of our walk.
Patrick, Jessica and Nolan joined Gin and I at the family tent. Nolan was such fun with his smiles and hugs. Our friend Susan Horton met us at the tent as well. Susan joined our Beau and Haley walk team this year and raised $520 as our top fund raiser. I walked with Susan as Gin was tied to the family team tent for the event. I failed to ask Patrick if they were walking. I had assumed with Jessica being in her 7th month with baby Dean, that they would wait at the main area. Susan and I ended up seeing them as we turned to the east and they were still heading west. I felt bad that I didn't check with them. Susan and I had a good talk and I shared with her more about Beau and Haley than she knew from my book.
Back at the end of the walk we enjoyed good refreshments provided by Publix. I walked back down to the start/finish line to greet walkers at the Ambassador Alley where posters were placed for each family who has helped March of Dimes by sharing their story. I spoke with several walkers and shared a little bit of our story. I also got to speak with some of the other families who I have been honored to work with as a volunteer.
The day was finally done and everything was packed up by 1:00. Gin and I grabbed a quick lunch and headed home for a well deserved nap. Last night and today have been recovery time for the whirlwind week and weekend we both had.
I'll be looking forward to my second week of work. I expect to travel to Chattanooga for my first tour of the Volkswagen plant sometime mid week. I'm confident as things progress with my new job, so will my level of satisfaction in my decision to accept this position. Good luck with your continued vocation, whatever it may be. Remember that it is better to have a job than to be without and looking for one. Thank your boss this week.
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