Well, week one of hub school was been paradise. Why? Because it allowed me to work more normal hours. That has had the benefit of allowing me to sleep for more normal nights.

The training itself has been interesting. I won't know how much good it does until I get back in the operation and actually put what I learn to use. If nothing else, I finally ( Read more... )

Well, this was an enjoyable Sabbath. Mr. Machin spoke, and we had the Blessing of the Children. (which was cool because we actually had some kids to be blessed.) I got to play trumpet for the first time since the Feast. I have had something of a dry spell as far as practicing goes, and it showed during services. (at least to me)Still, I was ( Read more... )

Well, as much as I enjoyed doing a day by day Feast recap last year, I don't think I'll do that this time around for the sake of all of you who read my journal. However, I will post a couple of points. (though the journal entry will probably be long anyway.)

Changes: Despite the fact that this was my 20th year at Jekyll, there were a few changes I ( Read more... )

Feast pictures are up at new.photos.yahoo.com/dev_mc85/albums. Click on the FOT2006 album.

All in all, I had an outstanding Feast. I wish I had time to post another long recap, but my computer is actually busted (I'm at the campus) and like everyone else, I have a lot I need to do now that I'm back. It was good being able to see people I hadn't seen in at least a year. (or three years in some cases) Of course, I enjoyed being able to ( Read more... )

You know, I think I hit my head more times last night, than I had in my entire time at UPS until that point.

Atonement went well. We had a good crowd, since there were some passing through on their way to the Feast. I got to pull double duty, leading songs and playing offertory, but I volunteered for the latter, so I didn't mind.

I learned an ( Read more... )

Well, I managed to get through week 2 as a UPS supervisor. Thursday was probably my triumph when we had a training supervisor on the belt (whose job is to train new loaders) giving me somewhat of a hard time, reminding me to do things I was already doing. I finally suggested that he shut up, worry about training the new hire and let me worry about ( Read more... )

Well, I survived my first week as a supervisor....barely. Week 2 seems to have gotten off to a better start, but I already have some trouble in the ranks that I'm going to have to take care of this week.

Friday night, consisted of a very nice dinner at the Machins. I don't think we all got out of there until after 10:00, and that was only because ( Read more... )

Well, tonight/this morning I picked off and loaded my last package on pd5. Effective as of 09/14/2006 at roughly 11:00 pm,  I was promoted to supervisor. (Viewer, if you're reading this, I think you know what to start singing.) Sunday, I will report to the south wing to begin running pd 18. I'm excited to be taking this step up, but I'm also a ( Read more... )

Had I sat down to write this thing out when I returned on Sunday, it would have made for an interesting journal entry. At this point, I’m sure it’ll be long, but how interesting it is, is anyone’s guess. As always, I apologize for any errors you find in spelling or grammar.

Since I wasn’t going to have a chance to pester the Blackston’s at ( Read more... )