Carol's corner

We go between days of, "I love you all so much" to "I don't want to see or hear from you all for a few months" Whatever. I need to figure out where I am at. I know where I should be, but I don't think I'm there yet. Work issues are coming to a giant ugly white puss filled head. I've been torn down, torn sideways, and generally beaten down until I no longer give a shit about my store. I love who I work with excluding one, but I'm running as fast as my fractured hip will allow. Today I'm excited because I have adult plans, like with adult friends. I'm dropping my kids off at Nana's house so I can meet up with my knitters and shop and eat and drink. One day to me. I've already done six loads of laundry so it's not like I'm slacking at all....sigh.......

Well I've done four complete training shifts...and I still love it!!!! I've settled myself into the role as wiper and swiper...lol!!! I also rock the brewed coffee stand like nobody else! I did a couple Cap's and Latte's yesterday. I need to get over my fear of the milk foaming out over the lip and scalding me. I've been told more than once that it's not that hot and would probably only tan me sooooooo..........weeeeeeeeeeee!!! I've decided that I was honestly made for this job. Oh yah, I'm not a Starbucks Employee.....I'm a PARTNER! How cool is that? We are all considered partners cause you have the option to have "Bean Stock" purchases taken from your pay every week. LOVE IT! I totally laughed out loud when I heard Bean Stock. I love my work and have a renewed love for my kids. I love them all to death, but being away from them for a few hours every day, well, lets just say that when I come home I'm happy to be "just...