One Pint, Save Many

Hey journeyers. How is everyone doing?

Well, I just did my good deed for the day. I went and donated blood. 

Sometime back, I used to do so regularly up til COVID. Ever since, I haven't had the time to do so, plus they require appointments now instead of just walking in as I used to do.

So, I took some time right after work, gone down to the park at the center there and donated a pint of my blood, even though I was advised if I could get my iron up I could do a blood plus donation. But since it's my first time donating in years, I didn't want to overdo it.

So Magnificent!

 This is so breathtaking, Journeyers.

Around President's Day weekend, Mayville had its annual Winterfest once more. But this year, wow.

Winter was brutal yet a blessing this year, for we were able to have a decent ice castle, and to witness its building was genius. To prevent the ice from melting too soon, they were packing snow around it, preserving it. Unlike previous castles, they kept this one up for an additional two weeks, then the one, since we haven't had a decent castle in years.

Getting into Work

 Time sure flies by, doesn't it, journeyers?

Been so busy adjusting to my new role and job up at Tops Market that I haven't had a chance to be on. So, allow me to get us all caught up as to what's been happening.

Febuary 3rd was my final day working at Dollar General. Technically, I was supposed to finish the Friday earlier, but my manager held me on for three extra days to work with a new worker, getting her caught up as to what to do before handing my keys over to her.

With that taken care of, I am now mostly focusing on my work in the deli department, relearning deli protocols from my convenience store days in the early 2000s. The only difference is that they have a promissory for the chicken and a deep fryer. 

My hours are also different from those of Dollar General, so that is also a big change for me, going from full-time to part-time, but I am not complaining. In fact, I am actually enjoying the change; this way, I can focus on myself. Something I was unable to do, for some time. Also, it's not far for me to travel, unlike the 20 miles round trip I had to do almost daily. Saving me on gas and wear an tear to my car.