So I was told at work today by the General Manager that he will be dealing with me on the business, instead of Ken. It is nice to have the chance to work so close with upper management to get my name out there, but I am so busy as a result. Ken is supposed to come to me for things to do, which is somewhat of a flip. I am not sure what to tell him to do, because we are very segregated as to what we handle typically. I asked him to help with a quarterly budget pull through, which will be really helpful. I just feel awkward, though most would feel smug. Ken treated me like such shit for so long, like his beck and call girl, and now he has to follow my lead. This is where Jan would say, “Perserverence pays” or “good things come to those who wait” or something else that involves being a faithful worker combined with the benefits of having patience.
Unrelated: I recently bought an Oral B Teeth-whitening toothbrush and it is the best thing ever. It has a battery and a circle and three strips that go opposite directions. I didn’t know my teeth could be this clean. I love it and will never go back to a standard toothbrush.
Even more unrelated: I went to Fox & Obel for a pizza-making class. Not very Lent-friendly, but my boss invited me because we “never get to spend any quality time together.” Interesting to note, though, I was her third choice. Local pizzaria owners came and showed us how to make a deep dish spinach pizza. Then the Dining Editors from Chicago Magazine stood up and talked about the book they wrote on pizza. It was interesting and they signed everyone’s book. I convinced one of the authors to sign Wendy’s book like it was a high school yearbook. He wrote, “It was great sitting behind you in fourth period.” He wrote in mine, “Loved the movie.”