Challenged Morals

What has challenged your morals?

{2013} :: {2014}

Again, I don't have an answer, and I concur with last year's response. Though if you want a story, I could give you this. They messed up on my payroll, and I somehow received 2 hours of overtime. I could have easily just let it slide, and they probably wouldn't have noticed, but I let them know, and it was taken out of my next paycheck (ha!) But it's all good. It was a nice check I received, but it wasn't hard to say, "that's not right"

Photo: Greg picks us out a really dumb movie and promptly falls asleep....ahhhh Sundays!

Do It Again!

If you could do today over, would you change anything?
{2014}

I would really try not to get so upset about little things that happen at work, that somehow manage to upset me for the rest of the day. I need to just stop getting so worked up over little things, and realize that they don't really matter. Stop being a big baby.

Photo: I don't always shop for clothes, but when I do, I buy like 10 outfits. Thank you @bpricelessaccessories for all these amazing goodies. (You can't even see them all!) I'm excited to wear them!

Love my Job

What do you love most about your job?
{2014}

 Still is the co-workers. We've been together for over a year now, and I can still say that I love each and everyone of them. We have such an amazing chemistry, it's quite amazing to me how well we get along. That being said, I'm a bit nervous to see how the next few months play out, as our manager, who has been there for about 15 years, will be leaving. That's going to jumble things up a bit. But, they are all truly the best!

Photo: So close to snow. It rained a bit. I just need that white fluffy snow to make it a legit winter! #winter #weathercomplaints

Look Around

Look around you right now. What do you see?
{2014}

I see my co-workers
Computer
Pictures
Money
Checks
Keys
Etc.
Etc.

Photo: Today was the kind of day where you had time to delete 2000+ emails at work, discuss the battle at Gettysburg, quiz your know-it-all coworker on said battle, then come home and binge watch New Girl and binge eat M&M's. Bring on tomorrow!

Working Hard, or Hardly Working?

What is your favorite way to waste time at work without getting caught?

{2013} :: {2014} 

Planning and carrying out "pranks". Like how I may have spent all of yesterday morning getting my prank for Caleb ready. It's the third time I've done something like that, and I love that I can do it. It makes time pass fast, and gives us all a good laugh.

Photo: Today would have been a good, "go back to bed" day instead of, "please come in to work early" day. At least I get my hair done today, as I'm quite close to chopping it myself. #thisgirlneedstosleep

Laughing

What made you laugh today?
{2013} :: {2014}

Caleb and I have a bit of a rivalry going this week, as the Cowboys and the Packers play on Sunday. I got him pretty good yesterday by posting a bunch of Cowboys stuff around his computer. He got me back by emailing me Cowboy memes. It was funny because when I came back from lunch he told me that I should check my email. I told him I was good, and that I didn't need to. He kept pushing me to do it, to which I ignored him. He was getting mad at me, so I finally gave in and looked. It was pretty funny. I'm grateful I have co-workers I can jokes around with.

Photo: Finished Psych for the second time... even though the last season is apparently coming to Netflix this week! So I'm starting a new series. #newgirl I think #gossipgirl is next....

3 Things That Annoy

What are three things that rub you the wrong way?
{2013} :: {2014}

1) People who complain all the time. Yes, I realize that I was once that way, and if you talk with my co-workers they will tell you I still am (I'm not, I just have to keep up that image...I am the Corporate Whiner!) But when all I see is complaining about every little thing on facebook or wherever. I just don't have a whole lot of sympathy. Sorry. Life isn't that bad, and trust me, could be a heck of a lot worse. Like you could suddenly not be able to care entirely for yourself.....

2) When people are condescending. Example: A member came in the other day and loudly said, "Your ATM is old." Donna replied with, "Our ATM is actually new," to which the gentleman, in his condescending tone says, "It doesn't take deposits." I get annoyed with people like that so I said, and probably not real nicely, "Yes it does!" "Only with an envelope. The ones downtown just take the cash in." He was so condescending, and made it seem like our technology was total crap, even though in reality, it would take about 2 seconds more to put the money in an envelope. #firstworldproblems

3) When you greet someone and they ignore you. (Can you tell I'm SOOOO ready to go back to work tomorrow!) Or they sit and chat on their phone and expect you to read their mind and know what they're wanting. Be polite. If someone says hi, how are you? Just say Hey back. Please! Also, don't answer your phone while you're being helped.

Photo: Having church at 9:00 in the morning is so great! We also took our tree down finally. Is nice to not have to squeeze between the tree and TV stand. #becauseyoucare

To Ask

What are you questioning?

{2013}

Whether the amount of effort I put into my job is really worth it. Of course it's not in me to not work hard, but I wonder if my hard work would be more beneficial to me elsewhere. Of course when I do question it I get the same answers I've been getting for years. Oh well. I love my job, there just comes a time when you have to ask, "What's the point?"

Photo: Greg's, "{hurry} up, and stop taking pictures," face. #helovesme #mydailylife365

Fears

What fears did you have today?

Fear of failure
Fear of spiders
Fear of dropping my keys
Fear of driving in Utah
Fear of food

Photo 1: Organized my massive paper stack at work today... seriously, the top pic does not even do that mess justice. #feelingproductive #gladitsover #itstheweekend #mydailylife

Photo 2: Another surprise act of kindness. I helped a girl at work today. I know her fairly well, but she moved last year for about 6 months, so I haven't seen her in a while. I helped her with what she needed, sent her stuff out to her though the lane 2 tube. She sat there for a while then sent the tube back in and drive off. When I went to send it back out I noticed a note inside. I started crying. With all the changes going on with me, I have been self conscious about my appearance. It made my day. And I don't think I've ever told her about my health.... she is a sweetheart and I'm glad she listened to the prompting to do that. #rak #nicepeople #mademyday #mydailylife
 

Photo 3: It's a Coldstone day. I deserve it after watching the newest Hobbit movie with Greg. (Actually only about half of it) #coldstone #mydailylife
 

 

Songs be Running

What songs are running through your head today?

Seriously? Let's just go with the entire One Direction CD. I love their new album. Through the Dark is the best song.

Photo: A long (but good) day at work. Took care of one of my seven loans, and got a bunch of other stuff done. #iamawesome Greg had meetings so I volunteered to stay and get some extra hours. It was much needed. Then we had to go to Wal-Mart to get the new Hobbit movie for the hubby. #littlehobbitses Well done Wednesday, well done. #mydailylife #feelingitnow

Regrets for the day

Do you have any regrets today?

I regret waking up and going to work...
Having a bad attitude at work
Being tired at work

It was just a long day.

Photo: Because this is how my day is going...

 

List of Sounds

List the sounds you are hearing right now

{2013}

 

List of work sounds:
Typing
Drive thru drawer going in and out
Lane 2 tube coming in
Impatient members ringing the bell at the drive thru
Phones ringing
Check jogger
Check 21 machine
Door opening and closing
Heavy sighs from my co-workers
Co-workers counting out money
Shared branch checks printing
Caleb talking :)

Photo: Lame selfie... just showing the awesome color in my hair.

What I Love Most

What do you love most about your job?

Hands down my co-workers. Even the newbies already. I just think we all just get along so well together and work together. We can have a good time and tease each other but we also can be professional as well. They make me laugh, and honestly I don't think I would've lasted this long without them. 

Photo: First time I've eaten a banana in YEARS. Here goes nothing.

Get it Done

What did you get done?

{2013}

 

I worked.
I went to enrichment. (Love having a board leader who is on top of it. Makes things easier on me)
I got some blog posts done.
I think that's all...
... Oh wait, I finished up all but one of my loans. Hooray! 

Photo: Who knew body rolls and shimmies in the church could be so fun?

Where I Go

Where did you go today?
{2013}

Today was simple.
Dropped Greg off at the middle school
Home
Work
Middle school
Home again

Pretty lame.

Photo:  This is just one of three loans I worked on today. #sigh #ilovemyjob #justhatedoingloans #dontgetpaidenough #nevergetpaidenough #alwayssomething #mydailylife

Time Wasters at Work

What is your favorite way to waste time at work without getting caught?

{2013}

 

I so wish I could say playing solitaire or something like that, but no. They blocked it. I spend time looking at Ali Edwards blog, Studio Calico blog, and any other blog I can find that isn't blocked. Or Facebook or instagram on my phone.

 

Photo: Ummmm... don't tell my hubby, but I kind of splurged... hope it motivates/inspires me in My Daily Life project.

 

Laugh

What made you laugh today?
{2013}

 

Greg probably said something silly that made me laugh. He always does.

 

My co-workers were giving me crap, calling me angry because I was bashing Collin Kaepernik, but it was pretty funny to see Lee get worked up about it.

 

Caleb is always a riot at work. He keeps things entertaining.

 

Mmmm... that's about it. I don't like happy things. (Jk, that's just what I said when Caleb told me he didn't think I was a 'feel good movie' person)

 

Photo: Happens Everyday. I don't know if its because it is so cold, but my hands did not want to count money today. Though this doesn't happen everyday, I really need to do a better job squeezing the ORANGE ball to keep my hands lose. Should probably lift the two-pounders in the background too.

 

Three Things

List three things you enjoyed doing this week.

 

Davies family Christmas party. Its been years since I last went to one, and it was great seeing aunts and uncles, cousins, and other family members. Even if half of them didn't recognize me. It was great seeing them.

 

Coloring with Aidan and making gingerbread houses with the family.

 

Working all day with only two other people. Oh wait, that wasn't quite so fun.

3 Things Tomorrow

What are three things you need to do tomorrow?

1. I need to write up some decisionings on some loans that I really don't want to do. Yes, I get/have to do loans now. No longer am I just a teller, but I got all sorts of responsibilities that have made my job super fun.

2. Make treats for my co-workers. Muddy buddies. They're the easiest.

3. Eat, sleep, be merry.

Photo: Family. We are family... even if Greg doesn't ever let me take a normal pic.

Drive Me Crazy

Name one thing that you drove you crazy today.

 

I can't name it. Its the same thing day after day though. I just don't understand it, and even though I try to just ignore it, it's definitely hard to do.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 19. This may seem silly, but I'm grateful for these gloves. I'm grateful for my hubby who bought them for Christmas last year and they have been amazing. They aren't super warm, but they keep my fingers warmer than other gloves, plus I can wear them while I work and count money. Plus I have received quite a few compliments about them. If you want some they are arthritis gloves. They have been amazing for me the past year, and as you can see from that hole, they been put to good use.