That Other Blog, You Know...

My main focus recently has been to keep track of whats happening at my old work place. Work has finally started and the demolition is taking place. The blog I started: 'Goodbye, Esso' to remember this all by is doing quite well, its not reaching mass amounts of page views but it is proving worthwhile. I have shared this other blog with my colleagues and it is by far the easiest way to keep everyone up to date. Im actually enjoying just simply going down to the site, having a look and then taking a few photos. I'm only using the camera on my phone so then the photos are easier to upload though google later on. Because the site has been so active recently I have already reached 10 posts, most of which are just lots of photos. There are even some that I haven't included in the blog either because I thought they weren't good enough or the just wasn't enough room. I need to have a look whats happening down there later, so thats one thing I will do today.

In regards to recording. Long story short, that has been put back until I can be bothered to set up my mixer again (Everything is in the way under my desk so it takes a lot of effort).

Holidays, Teeth and Petrol.

Well, with two of my holidays booked off I can finally relax about something. I only had to book two days off for next month and then I decided to book six days off in a row for June. I still need to wait for confirmation. It is not just a random six days off, I may add. It is from the date The Piano Guys perform in Nottingham, UK right up until the day I have to visit the dentist. Kind of a holiday.

It's exciting now that work has finally started in the old Esso site. I can't remember if I mentioned before but, I have started up another blog just to keep a record of the transformation because there are going to be a lot of changes. I've taken most of the photos for this new blog from my phone so then they upload straight to my google account and I can instantly access them when I get to my mac without having to mess around transferring files from sd cards. The thought of inserting an sd card is just too much effort.

Anyways, earlier this week I did receive some training over at the Asda petrol station in Long Eaton. Unfortunately, the guy training me couldn't really show me much though because the site is card payment only so there is never any cash to worry about or tills. He did however show me some of the everyday checks. These were very simple checks, most just checking that there is a dial tone when you use any of the emergency phones. Generally, changing the pumps till roll. I must say I was impressed with their security system.

April (I couldn't think of another title)

Im typing this just before I go to bed. I have not long got back from my bestest friend's double birthday bash (which was a lovely get together) and I have work in the morning so I will be quick. Earlier today, I treated myself to a new tablet. Admittedly, I don't really need one because I stopped using my last but, this one is more powerful so I will most probably actually use it. I think I ended up just getting really irritated with my previous one because it was a slow dual core and I generally lost trust in it after my dad had to take it back to the shop to replace it because it wouldn't charge. This new one has the same sort of power as my phone which, doesn't really sound too impressive but the fact is that my phone is still going strong.

In other news, I think I'm finally getting used to my pattern of regular work with Asda because for the first time in ages I have actually managed to get through a day without taking a nap. I'm actually quite  impressed with myself for not being tired by 23:00pm. In a way, I think being ill benefited me. It knocked me down for a bit but, I've soon got back on my feet again and I finally have most of my energy back. Next week, I'm planning on ridding my bike into Nottingham one day after work. I'm not sure which day yet but, I should probably choose Thursday just incase so then I will have the time to recover if I need to. At this time I still have eighteen easter eggs to eat (I think my dad went a little crazy this year) perfect for wanting to loose a little excess weight.

I'm Ill. YAY -__-

So since Saturday, I've picked up some kind of throat infection/cold and its literally killed me off. I fought going to work on Sunday and Monday morning but, both days when I got back I just wanted to crawl back to bed. Its been absolutely horrible. This is my fifth day suffering and Im slowly started to feel better as of yesterday but, then I wake up again in the morning its like starting from day one again. My voice goes and I just don't know how strong I'm going to be to make it through a working day.  I had to call in sick again this morning at about 06:50am, yesterday I was just sent home as soon as I got to work. My voice was much worse yesterday but, I still can't talk very well. I haven't eaten properly in the last 2-3 days because I just don't have  an appetite for food. Everything tastes weird, foul and takes way to much effort for my mouth to chew. There have been a couple of times over these past few days where I have actually struggled to breathe because of bringing up flew (lovely) and then it getting stuck in awkward place in throat. Yep, that made me panic and cry a few times. Im not even sure if I will be fit enough to work tomorrow, I hope so... I really wanted to go into work this morning but, I realised how weak I was and that my body was telling me 'No'. I'm so used to just soldering on through illnesses it feels slightly criminal to have a couple of days off work for it. I am so not used to this.....

Best Welcome

Today was the start of my best welcome with Asda. I only have one more day left of this and then it is onto training. This whole day has gone rather fast with a lot of things covered, some more general areas than others. As most of our training with be at the Long Eaton Superstore, I was also given a full tour around including all of the 'backstage' sort of areas. It's been a very interesting day and of course very eye opening to see all of the hard work that goes into running the store itself.

All being well, I should be starting my training there on Monday. Admittedly, I am a little nervous about it. The thought hit me today. I am used to working at a petrol station with a small shop, I'm not sure I'm going to know where to start working on the shop floor. I understand most things are still the same just the Asda way and that there will be more work to do. In short I am a little worried but, I'm hoping that I will just settle in nicely after the first couple of days. I will only be working at the Long Eaton store for a couple of months so it won't be worth getting to comfortable but, that doesn't mean that I can't try to make some new friends.

ASDA

Well, my last day with my previous employer was the 6th of March. I have had a couple of meetings with a lovely lady from the ASDA in Long Eaton about the transfer that is ongoing, one on the 5th and then one on the 6th. On the 6th, I received my official transfer letter welcoming me to the company. I had already received similar to this when one of the HR lady came for a meeting with us all at Larklands but, that was just for welcoming purposes. I can't believe the wait is finally over. I remember my boss telling me about what is going to happen back in mid January and now the site is empty and well... gone! I was there on the last day of trading despite working nights in Daybrook at the same time. One the last day we didn't sell any fuel just cigarettes and whatever else was left in the shop, even though most of the stock was packed in boxes ready to be sent to the other site. It was a bit weird actually. No costa coffee machine as that had been collected on the 27th of February. Some of our regular customers reaction were brilliantly entertaining when they had realised the machine had gone, baring in mind most of them brought one every single day.

Goodbye, Esso! 06/03/15

I don't have to go back into ASDA Long Eaton until Thursday now, it is a little strange having so much time to myself. I'm so used to just working all of the time I just don't know what to do. Anyone would think I am bored or something. I do hope to try and get something recorded while I have the time. I managed to tidy up a drum track I had started for one of my new songs yesterday but, I still have a lot of work to do with that and there could still be some changes made. As it stands, I have only recorded 3 out of 10 (at least) songs. I am still planning on going ahead with my ep, I just still can't put a finger on when it will be ready. I said December before but, I didn't state which year!

End Of An Era.

It's my last day working at Larklands tomorrow. I have been texting my boss infrequently like he's my best friend these last couple of hours. It feels a bit odd telling each other that we will be missed,almost like it shouldn't happen but it's all a part of the goodbye process, I guess. The amount of times I have felt either messed around or overworked have lead to this fairly emotional goodbye. It is in fact tonight that I am working. My last shift will be 1am until 10am in the morning. Surprisingly, I enjoy starting at 1am compared to midnight... I've still not completely worked out why, it's probably because of the extra hour sleep I get before I go. I still much prefer my day shifts, which I will get more of when everything finally changes hands.