FIRST DAY “JITTERS”
Naah…I didn’t have that on my first day at work here in Seattle. So jah, I already have a job. It is not one that I really want but I do have one, at least. (I remember my husband’s step dad told me before that there are lots of jobs here in Washington although you might not like what you will find). Actually, I would like to find a career back in the corporate world but for some reason, I just cannot have an 8:00-5:00-Monday-Friday job. Nobody will look after Baby Kate and so I have to just content myself in a part time job in a merchandising store which can provide me work schedule at nighttime when my husband has came home from work. I started working for Forever 21, Inc on October 21. On the morning of that day, I was kind of nervous but more excited because I know it sure will be much fun considering that that store caters to female shoppers and that I will get to dress up (again!). My orientation was not a bad one, considering Kari did it for me. She’s one terrific person and she likes Asians/Pacific Islanders, so I am told. What made my day really fulfilling was that an Asian whom I assisted with her search wanted to “pirate” me in their store. She works for a shoe store also here in Seattle. It boosts my ego! I shall admit. She was happy with the way I treated her as a customer. (I also let her know that it’s my first day blah blah). And also, I want to share a cute story (which happened again during that day). There’s this Mom who’s shopping (well what else would she be doing in our store) with his 5-year old son, Marcus. She was speaking with me about this scarf she would like to purchase when his Marcus interrupted us and asked for my name and said that I am so beautiful and pretty (take note of the redundancy). I thanked the boy and jokingly told him I am married and he could not ask me out. And then he said: “But has anybody told you that?” I replied, “Oh yes, Marcus. My husband did.” …awww! I don’t know but that Marcus boy really made me smile despite the tiring and long day that I was having while I was at my work place. As of the time I am typing this, I received a call from a different merchandising store which is more popular. They are hiring me also BUT with a higher pay and a bigger employee discount with their goods. I shall think hard if I am going to take that job because practically speaking, it is a better one. But I sure have made good friendships with the people from Forever 21 and I know that I will miss working with them shall I decide to transfer. Well I’ma have to update y’all with my decision so if you are reading this and is interested, just stay put. Meanwhile…it’s my husband birthday tomorrow. He’s turning 25 (on the 25th)! I have a lovely gift for him but by next month, I have a lovelier one. Sort of a post-birthday and/or “just because” gift for him. Because he deserves this(and even more!) upcoming new toy - XBOX360 (released on Nov21). So please keep it on a down low first as it is going to be a surprise from me to him. Good thing he does not visit my blog! …(wink, wink)
