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I should probably write something sometime soon. Facebook has been my main source of updates as of lately. *shrug*. It was just quicker at the time. I am in Ann Arbor, Michigan right now, for work. Leaving Sunday afternoon. Gunna have to finish up homework on the way back I think. Bedtime for me now though.

Why do I have to be at work for 12 hours on Mondays?

Pumped right now from editing music for tomorrow’s All-Store Meeting at WFM - HAL! Some of the music I choose was just making me giggle like a schoolgirl and the others just mixed well after taking out monotonous parts. I did a good job too. I need more music options though. Give me ideas! It needs to be clean though, or at least I need to have enough to work with to edit out the bad language. Funny stuff, up beat please. I hate to say this, but popular stuff now, stuff on the radio or something; stuff people know. *shrug* sleep…early morning tomorrow

Today is my last day at the Whole Foods Market in Wheaton. I will be starting at Halsted and Waveland on Monday. I am really going to miss everyone at the store.

Lisa and her leadership: Lisa, you have a skill for encouraging team members. You have helped me grow from the ground up. Little bits of encouragement and motivation helped me get to where I am right now. You have a skill; use it to the best of your ability.
Kelly and her humor: She is tough at times but she makes up for it with her humor and quick remarks. I love them all. There may not be anyone like that at my new store but I do hope so.
BJ with how much she cares about Team Members who she is close with: You are one of those good parients. You remind me of my dad (and I mean all the good things about my dad which means a lot.) You have a good heart, keep it up and something good will continue to come from it.
Jean and her motherness to the Customer Service Team: Jean, I have learned so much from you, probably without even you knowing it though. You really are like a mother to the team, a mother-like figure to a home away from home. I wish you good luck on your upcoming surgery.
Sebastian and your, well, Sebastian ways: You have taught me some stuff with just being myself. Say it how it is, no sugar-coating it. Sometimes that is just what is needed.
Jessica and her attention to detail: You always keep an eye on the details. Also your innocent soft-like attitude really makes me smile.
Lauren and your self motivation to do things. You venture off and don’t wait for someone to take the path first. Thats awesome. More vegan restaurants with Brian is what I see in the future.
Andi and her innocent perky, bubbly self. You are so filled with happyness and smiles. You bring a smile for yourself and other people around, myself included. You seem to be a go-getter as well. This is my Andi Pandy and I am your Drew Bear; we only let certain things into the den. (if you don’t get it, don’t worry)
Jason H and his silent soldier but also silent leadership. Jason, you showed me the ropes from the get-go. Walking me around the store like you have done so many times with other new Team Members. Then, I was let loose to bag for customers. That was quite scary for me, very scary. I belive my words were something close to “…is someone going to be bagging with me at least?” Yeah, that never happened, but I turned out alright in the end. I was taught by observing your actions. Thanks
Linda and your down to earth jokes with me. Some of the conversations we had would only be understood by us. I loved all of them. Even when you really didn’t want to be here, you still kept a fun joking attitude. It helped make it past those last few hours (or minutes). I am really going to miss talking with you, even if it was only for a short time.

Brian M and your earth concious whatever way works for you attitude. It is awesome how easy going you are. Little bits of knowledge hear and there, getting off onto tangents is so much fun with you. I hope to do more as I will still be around. That and go climbing with you too.
Ronda and your code knowledge. I thought I had you beat for a while Ronda, but no, you pulled out in front and then left me to fend for myself. I loved it though. You kept me on my toes but I still had someone to fall back on. I even wanted to call you at home once to get a code. Almost. I remember doing HTGR with you though. That was a fun time believe it or not. I will now enjoy when you shout my name across the front end when I come into the store. Everyone will know that I am in the store shopping. It always brings a smile to my face.
Brady and your silly safetyness. If something isn’t safe, you are there to change it. I love it; every minute of it. You might be loud at times but that’s alright, it comes with humor. I won’t be forgetting your new system though (Hey, check out page 7. Does it look alright?) As much as I probably won’t use it, it makes me laugh, and then shake my head.

You might not be mentioned here, but don’t worry. I still have my memories of you. It isn’t that you didn’t impact me, it is because if I added anyone else to the list, it would just be too long. I guess it doesn’t really matter how long it is since I don’t think anyone that is even on the list will read it, but well, if you want me to continue the list (and I have no problem doing that) post a comment to tell me to. All good things come to an end, but others are just beginning. Tomorrow is a new beginning.

I will be at the Whole Foods Market booth at the Cream of Wheaton. There was a note on the timeclock that two people were needed for it and I emailed Deb (our Marketer) about it. Bam, I’m in. I will be there from 2pm to 10pm on Saturday. I believe we will be handing out free frisbees, flyers, maybe some coupons or something *shrug*. Also I think we are sampling either drinks or food of some sort and maybe selling some stuff. It will be myself, Deb, and Amy our sign maker for the store. June 2nd, Saturday, Evening. Then, after that, it is off to Rocky Horror.

Today is starting to suck already. Of course I don’t know why…errr do I? I am working on the Customer Service team today as opposed to the rest of the week and last week where I worked as SSI. It will be a long night. Maybe I just need to eat some fruit or something to wake me up. I don’t know if I felt this way before I came in to work or after I got here at 2pm. I will just look on the brighter side of every situation (like I usually try to do). I have to keep myself busy. I…….I think I know why I feel this way today. I am pretty sure I know.

We had our Supervisor interviews yesterday. I was focusing so much on school and studying for two tests I never though of questions to ask the interviewees (sp?). I made some good ones up before we started though. They were two completely different people, both on the Customer Service Team already. One was Brian M (Someone I make vegan food with a lot) and the other was Brady (Mike Brady). They both got the position. They also both need some improving in specific areas of course, but so does everyone. I closed that night as well. It was an indifferent night for me.