A Whole New World of Pain

Hi Babies!

Okay. How do I put this...I am experiencing a whole new world of pain. Why? I started my new job today and it was crazy busy. Actually I didn't really notice the actual physical pain until I got up from having my lunch break today. That's when my body pulled back on the reins and said, "Whoa there, cowgirl! Just what do you think you're doing?" Every muscle was screaming from exhaustion. And I still had a couple of hours to go!!!!

I spent the morning learning about where they keep everything in the bakery and making sure the bread wall was full of product. This meant carting stacks of trays (sometimes 10 high), unloading them, putting away empty trays, bringing boxes out of the freezer, date-stamping the product, putting the product on shelves, breaking down boxes, taking boxes and garbage to the back, and then doing it all over again ... at least three more times!!! I have a whole new appreciation of grocerers and the work they do -- it is absolutely non-stop. And in between all of that you need to greet customers, anticipate their needs and generally help them out. Crazy stuff! And exhausting! But rewarding. I really did enjoy myself despite the fact that at this very moment, the muscles in my typing fingers are saying to me, "Seriously? You're doing this? This...this...TYPING thing. You realize it's physical, don't you?" I feel like an old lady as I'm about to say this, but all I want to do right now is soak in a tub of Epsom Salts and rub Ben-Gay/A5-35 on EVERY aching muscle in my body. Well, except my eyelids -- that would just be silly!

I sat down about 15 minutes ago to sit and do a bit of knitting. My body just laughed and laughed at me. So I figured it would be a little less strenuous to type -- however, I know that after I finish my body is going to go on strike and refuse to move. I don't care. I'll sleep in this chair -- I will, I'll do it!

Hey, slight change in topic. Has anyone out there checked out the new Monday night comedy called "The Big Bang Theory"? I think it's on CBS or something -- it is hilarious. Probably my new favourite show. You simply must check it out -- it is an intelligent comedy!

Well, my baby girl is finished showering. I need to do her hair -- tomorrow is picture day at school. So, you know, gotta find something for her to wear and all that. Better go -- I need to be up before the crack of dawn and it may take me that long just to walk down the hall to my bedroom.
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This just in -- my daughter needed a fresh bath towel. This required me to convince my muscles they simply must work together and get me down the hall.

...They just laughed in my face...