Well well... well.
I got my annual performance review today. I knew I was getting a raise, I just didn't know the details. The "affective date" was April 1st. That's just how far behind the managers around here get.
Anyway, I got a "meets" on every category except for "Business Impact" where I got an "exceeds". My increase ended up being 3%... not bad considering the max that we can get now-a-days is 4%. My manager told me that my increase was in the upper portion of everyone in the department. I have to work on being more "pro-active". I do everything I'm supposed to do, and go above and beyond on special projects that I'm asked to do, but that's it. When I'm done with the normal assignments, I just get on the board, and surf the internet. I need to get off my ass, out of my cubicle, and onto the production floor to see what more I can do, and who I can help. There are so many people that are swamped, and I could really make an impact, and a good impression if I were to grab the bull by the horns, and jump into the "work pool". But, I just don't feel like doing that. I'm being very immature, and only doing exactly what I have to do to get by - the exact same thing I did when I was in HS. I know I could be making 10 -20% more money, and likely be much happier if I just got into it like I did when I first started here. Easier said than done though.
Well, I didn't update yesterday because I was out for the day. On Sunday, I woke up with a crick in my neck, and couldn't turn my head to the left at all. I stayed in bed all day Sunday. I got up Monday, and felt better, but still stiff... by the time I had gotten out of the shower, it was just as bad as it was on Sunday. I went to the Chiropractor - he gave me an adjustment, some ultrasound, and 10 minutes on the 'tins' unit (electrical stimulation). I love the tins... but man!! When it hit the left side of my neck, it was CRAZY!! My muscles in there were twitching, and tensing like nobody's business!! it still felt good though. He said to keep ice on it, and take some ibuprofin... take it easy for a couple days, limit my computer time (posture issue), and keep ice on it 15 minutes of every hour. It's much better today, and I go back tomorrow morning for another adjustment, and some more electrical stim!!! WOOOOOOOOOOO.
I may take some time off tomorrow afternoon too.
Well, Yesterday before I went to the chiro, I got all my work done that had to be done... (I left here @ 9:00). So, I had a decent afternoon.
I'm in a pretty good mood... 2 more weeks, and I see about getting my meds adjusted.
I've been taking a lot more pictures lately. I'm really paying attention to the scenery, and plants, and stuff... plus, being early summer, there's a lot of plant life going on... flowers, and shit... Also, the sunsets lately have been really awesome. Hopefully, I'll be able to turn this passion into a little money. I need to find an outlet to promote my shop, and a place to sell to an audience that is the "right" audience. Marketing. That's what I need.
I've been eating like shit the last few days... hell, I had a Mtn Dew and a Honey bun for breakfast today! Plus, I'm still not exercizing like I need to be. That's no way to lose 30 pounds. Damn, I really gotta get off my lazy ass. What a fuckin' slacker I am. Maybe my neck will feel better tomorrow morning, and I'll get the family up @ 5:30 and we can go to the bridge and walk or something before I have to come in here and "work".
Today is the last day of school. Beth is busy all day there getting everything done for the teachers. She volunteers there all the time, and of course, everyone loves her. I can't blame them, she is an awesome person. She's so selfless, and thoughtfull. She made everyone (teachers & students) cards, and crafts, and stuff.... How the hell did I end up with such a wonderfull person to spend the rest of my life with?!! I got FUCKIN' LUCKY!!!!
Anyway, I guess that's it. I'm out..... till tomorrow.
Anyway, I got a "meets" on every category except for "Business Impact" where I got an "exceeds". My increase ended up being 3%... not bad considering the max that we can get now-a-days is 4%. My manager told me that my increase was in the upper portion of everyone in the department. I have to work on being more "pro-active". I do everything I'm supposed to do, and go above and beyond on special projects that I'm asked to do, but that's it. When I'm done with the normal assignments, I just get on the board, and surf the internet. I need to get off my ass, out of my cubicle, and onto the production floor to see what more I can do, and who I can help. There are so many people that are swamped, and I could really make an impact, and a good impression if I were to grab the bull by the horns, and jump into the "work pool". But, I just don't feel like doing that. I'm being very immature, and only doing exactly what I have to do to get by - the exact same thing I did when I was in HS. I know I could be making 10 -20% more money, and likely be much happier if I just got into it like I did when I first started here. Easier said than done though.
Well, I didn't update yesterday because I was out for the day. On Sunday, I woke up with a crick in my neck, and couldn't turn my head to the left at all. I stayed in bed all day Sunday. I got up Monday, and felt better, but still stiff... by the time I had gotten out of the shower, it was just as bad as it was on Sunday. I went to the Chiropractor - he gave me an adjustment, some ultrasound, and 10 minutes on the 'tins' unit (electrical stimulation). I love the tins... but man!! When it hit the left side of my neck, it was CRAZY!! My muscles in there were twitching, and tensing like nobody's business!! it still felt good though. He said to keep ice on it, and take some ibuprofin... take it easy for a couple days, limit my computer time (posture issue), and keep ice on it 15 minutes of every hour. It's much better today, and I go back tomorrow morning for another adjustment, and some more electrical stim!!! WOOOOOOOOOOO.
I may take some time off tomorrow afternoon too.
Well, Yesterday before I went to the chiro, I got all my work done that had to be done... (I left here @ 9:00). So, I had a decent afternoon.
I'm in a pretty good mood... 2 more weeks, and I see about getting my meds adjusted.
I've been taking a lot more pictures lately. I'm really paying attention to the scenery, and plants, and stuff... plus, being early summer, there's a lot of plant life going on... flowers, and shit... Also, the sunsets lately have been really awesome. Hopefully, I'll be able to turn this passion into a little money. I need to find an outlet to promote my shop, and a place to sell to an audience that is the "right" audience. Marketing. That's what I need.
I've been eating like shit the last few days... hell, I had a Mtn Dew and a Honey bun for breakfast today! Plus, I'm still not exercizing like I need to be. That's no way to lose 30 pounds. Damn, I really gotta get off my lazy ass. What a fuckin' slacker I am. Maybe my neck will feel better tomorrow morning, and I'll get the family up @ 5:30 and we can go to the bridge and walk or something before I have to come in here and "work".
Today is the last day of school. Beth is busy all day there getting everything done for the teachers. She volunteers there all the time, and of course, everyone loves her. I can't blame them, she is an awesome person. She's so selfless, and thoughtfull. She made everyone (teachers & students) cards, and crafts, and stuff.... How the hell did I end up with such a wonderfull person to spend the rest of my life with?!! I got FUCKIN' LUCKY!!!!
Anyway, I guess that's it. I'm out..... till tomorrow.