Well... This is the second week in a row I'm working overtime at my job of two months. Texas Roadhouse is such a fast-paced place to work, and just like my work shirt says, I love my job. The atmosphere gives me the opportunity to be my loud, energetic, fast-walking self. I appreciate everyone I work with, even the extremely unpleasant ones, since they help shape my character and adapt in stressful situations. The customers are an extreme influence on how well I work - if they're not happy, I work harder to serve them better. If they don't tip, I let it go and move on to the next customer. I don't care how many times I have to make sweet tea every day, if nobody else is doing it I'm on it. There's nearly always something to do at work.
Which means I'm on my feet all day, occasionally finding rest in a bathroom stall. This combined with some of the negative vibes radiating off some of my coworkers has stirred up a small amount of bitterness within me, which I am fighting off diligently with my own vibes of love, peace, and happiness. It's the only thing I can really do to continue loving my job and my life. I come home every night between midnight and 2am, take care of my dogs as well as my sister's dog and our cats, and I'm finally in bed by 3:30am. I wake up between 9 and 11 each morning, but I'm up at 8 on the days I work a double shift. Long story short, I am absolutely exhausted all of the time now.
On top of this new sleep schedule I have, I usually get to catch up on my schoolwork before I drive an hour to get to work.
To make a long story short, I feel as if I have little breathing room, I miss church, and I haven't seen any of my grandparents or cousins in years. There's no play time for this college student. No rest.
But I'm finally able to save money and pay for my own gas rather than asking my parents! At 23, it's about time to hold myself up. I'm tracking my budget and feel like I've become more responsible than I've ever been. I think this job is the best thing that's ever happened to me, and I have God to thank for it.
Today, I have found a moment of rest.
Becca
