And we're off!...

.. err, rather, I'm off...

..and not mentally "off" at this point...

The interview I had yesterday manifested itself in to a job offer today, which leads to paperwork and initial training tomorrow..

The Place:  Boot Barn.
The Offer:  Full time employment.
Wages:  not sure yet.. will find out tomorrow.

My last job paid $10/hour at about 20 hours/week.  So I'm up for anything.. Minimum wage here is $8.50/hr, so even if I get that at full time hours, I'll make at least or even more than what I was at Lane Bryant.  But, I have manager experience, and the boss at Boot Barn told me some secrets about the business, and I doubt I will be a typical "associate" for long.  I told them school is first, and they have to work with me.  I also told them I have to have the first Saturday of July off. I'll make sure to get that in writing tomorrow.  I've learned many lessons when working at Lane Bryant.  The store manager loved to screw me over every chance she got.

The hours aren't bad.  They're open M-F 9am - 8pm.  Saturday 9am - 6pm.  Sunday: 11am - 5pm.

So, here's what I get to look forward to:

Going to the Gym 3 times a week.
Working Full Time.
Starting School Full Time in mid-June.
Full time homework.
Two Full Time Kids
Full time housework/family work

I think this scares my mom.  I know she is concerned with everything that I am getting ready to push forward in.  But, I'm not afraid.  I have the drive to do this.  I like having a full schedule.  And by me finally having a full time job, it gives Mike a breather in case his work forces him to take time off.. or if he wants to take time off.  I talked to my kids today about the schedule change.  They understand that if they want to continue doing fun things, and getting things they want and need, that both mommy and daddy have to work.  My oldest knows that by mommy and daddy going to school means that we can get better jobs and be able to have a better schedule.  We made a new deal with my oldest, and she agrees to do chores for an allowance. Now that I'm working, I can afford to give her an allowance.

On a side note, I want everyone to know that my ass hurts.  Mike and I went to our first gym visit today, and I only did 35 minutes on the bike, but my god, my ass hurts!!!  Next time we will do cardio again, and then upper body.  I have to get rid of these bat wings.

And with that, I'm off.. to take aleve..  I refuse to put bengay on my ass.  That would burn.

ciao.