horrible day

haha... so much for the RELAXED Monday at work! It was one of the worst days I have had in a while! I'm upset to say the least. Let's just say alot of people at work are currently "testing"  me and to be honest i'm at a point where they can just do my job if they know so much about it. I've never worked around so many 2 faced stabbing in the back people, honestly. I try to give my professional opinion regarding certain situations and they don't even listen because well they know best .Don't ask for my opinion and then turn around and talk to someone else without listening to what I have to say. Its RUDE. I would like to work in a facility that values professional information, and work collaboratively as a TEAM for the best of all residents.

Its Christmas-- happy time of year right? WRONG.I'm ready to go home. Friday around 3pm can NOT come any sooner. I just want to go home.

On a positive note. I was able to go watch my 12 ranked (in one poll) Wildcats play tonight. It helped take my mind off of this crap at work. While they have a little more work to do, it was good to get another win.

Off to bed, need to get to work early tomorrow -- so i can sort out all this crap.

Christmas plans

Christmas.... So I just found out/made the decision that I WILL be working on Christmas. YES, people do work on Holidays if you can imagine! Unfortunately/fortunately (depending on how you look at it)  I work in a business that never shuts down. Why you might ask... because  I work inside a person's home!  This isn't the first year that I have worked on Christmas, as I did this once in college while working at the hospital. Figured I could handle it a second time around.

This year is going to be different. My grandma has decided/we decided for her that she won't be able to have Christmas this year at her house. Grandma is battling cancer yet once again and really isn't well enough to cook for all 22 of the grandkids (if I can count right). I'm going to try to go down and see her and gpa sometime shortly after the first of the year.

Last night I had a Christmas Party at my house with friends and family. It was great to get everyone together again! We had a fun time eating, drinking wine and playing the Wii! With that being said... yes I did end up getting a Wii and it turned out to be a good decision! We had a blast last night playing all the different games.. such as cow racing and boxing.  I did NOT grow up with any sort of game system in the house, so this is a new experience for me. I wasn't sure about it at first, but I do like that it IS active. I kind of want to get the Wii fit or Wii active that goes along with it. -- We will see. You would think that I would have pictures to share from last night--- nope-- not a single one. I even had the camera out and everything- totally forgot.  

This should be a short week for most people and even with me working it SHOULD be a more relaxed week at work-- we shall see.  Tomorrow night is the KSU men's basketball game, looking forward to going to that.

Off to bed for me! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas! Enjoy the time together (even though sometimes those family events can get a little crazy) :)

Baking/Candy making Adventure

So I went on a baking, candy making, chocolate covering adventure tonight....

I'm so glad tomorrow is FRIDAY! Enough said!

Peanutbutter Balls! Yummy!

So I know that I promised that I would post a picture of a different room every day, but I looked around and decided that all the other rooms are kind of lacking.. and need a little picked up. Maybe another week.

Tonight I made Peanutbutter Balls... yummy!

Tomorrow is Thursday, which means its one day closer to the weekend! Work has been crazy the last few weeks and while I really do LOVE the residents I'm not sure about all the other crap that goes along with it. Its like everyone is truly in it for themselves. Frustration is what comes across me as I enter work on a daily basis. Frustrated knowing that I can only control so much, and often feel as I take 1 step forward to take 2 steps back. On a positive note, last night we had our Christmas party and TWO of my employees were able to think on their feet!!!! Oh it was such a glorious moment...early christmas to me!

Oh Christmas Tree... Oh Christmas Tree

Well, Its been a while since I have posted last and a lot has happened! But instead of boring you with my words I decided to just post a few pictures. I moved in to an apartment in Topeka in June to start my job and I don't believe I have showed everyone my new place. So this week I will post a new room each day (well maybe every other day) --- my place isn't that big!  Below you will find a picture of some of the Christmas dishes I have.... some of you know about my love for dishes! My mom was able to bring them up today. Hope everyone is enjoying this Christmas season!