Tea Talks: Sunday 10/30/2016

Hello Lovelies!

Let me tell you, this week has been great! I started working at Starbucks in the Safeway store here in town (for those not from the West of the US it's a grocery store). I started on Tuesday and today is my first day off. At first, it was a little hard because I had to be there at 5:30am and I'm used to sleeping for 16ish hours a day. Now that I'm used to sleeping about 8 hours or less a night, I am doing pretty good!

My coworkers are pretty great for the most part! I only really have one person I don't get along with but that's ok. I FINALLY after 4+ jobs have a female manager (in this case 2) that I adore! They're professional but still know when to joke around and have some fun. We also have open communication about work and personal lives without judgement. To me, that's one of the most important things. I know most people reading this don't know me but I am honestly not a judgmental person unless you are horrible to children, special needs folk, or animals. So, being able to not be judged either is a breath of fresh air. I can't tell you how much I like that they are willing to work with me to make sure that I have one day with my husband a week. Basically he works from 7am to 11am, school from 12pm to 2:30pm and then work again from 4pm to 8:30pm... then he has homework. The only day he doesn't work or go to school is on Friday. I can't tell you how grateful I am for a boss/manager who respects and understands that.

I'm trying to think about what I want to do on my days off from here on. Obviously on Friday's I have plans to be made with my man, but other than that, I don't really have many interests.

I'm thinking about taking up photography again. Maybe that could be something I make a point of doing on my days off/after/before work. That could be super fun now that I'm not doing it for school or work. I could also go to Salem on my free time to shop or just explore. I realize now that I'm back in Oregon that there's a lot I haven't seen or done. So, I want to do that. :)

I might also volunteer at an animal shelter. That could be a lot of fun. :)

Anyways, I will talk to y'all soon. Maybe next time I'll show you what I look like in my "uniform".

XOXO - Sarah

Tea Talks: Sunday 10/15/2016

Hello Lovelies.

Today I feel like being completely honest with you guys: I have had a few blogs start and end within a couple months in the past and I REALLY don't want to do that with this blog. That's why I've been trying to stick to a schedule.

I plan on sitting down at least twice a week and write. Sundays and Wednesdays are already designated blogging days, so those will probably end up being the days I just write.

So, an actual update on life: I still haven't begun work. In fact, I'm not officially hired yet either. The website/program used to hire at Safeway has been acting up and has been giving me issues with my profile, so I haven't been able to finish the hiring paperwork. I was supposed to go to orientation today in Salem, but again, I haven't finished the paperwork so I couldn't go. I'm honestly a little bit frustrated, BUT as I now realize the pants that I bought myself for work from Goodwill don't fit at all.... I am so freaking relieved. (Side note, I bought a Venus Fly Trap to eat these darn fruit fly gnat things... WHY IS IT NOT DOING ITS JOB???)

Hopefully, this week will work out for me and I will be able to start work soon. WISH ME LUCK LOVELIES!

XOXO - Sarah

P.s. I will definitely try to start putting more photos in my posts. I know that sometimes it's not as fun to just read with nothing to just LOOK at. I get it. :) Today I included a photo of Starbucks cups because... well I'm about to start working there. :)

Tea Talks: Sunday 19/9/2016

Hello Lovelies!

Today's post will be a lot like my recent ones in the way that it's going to be short.

I am starting work, not this Monday, but the next. So that's awesome.

Yep. That's about it. :)

XOXO - Sarah

Tea Talks Sunday: 10/02/2016

Hello Lovelies,

I have an announcement to make. Ready?

READY?

I. Sarah. Have a... JOB! Yes! Woohoo!!! I am so happy!!!

So basically, I sign papers on Saturday at 10a.m. and then as soon as the background check goes through, I start! Oh, by the way, my job is at the Safeway Starbucks.

I wish I had more to talk about today, but that's seriously the best thing that has happened in years.

Anyways, I will talk to all of you later.

XOXO - Sarah

Tea Talks: Sunday 9/18/2016

Hello Lovelies!

Today, I actually have tea to drink while typing this up! It's called Mint Majesty and it's by Teavana. I picked it up when I went to Starbucks this morning. Normally, I don't like Starbucks, but I was in my pj pants and didn't want to go somewhere nice looking like that. Yeah, Starbucks can be nice, but in this town... it's eh.

Random funny story. Ready? My hubby is starting college this next week. That's not the funny part. He is starting college next week and it hadn't even occurred to him that he might need notebooks, pencils and a calculator. *sigh* How would he survive without me?

Things I want/need to do this week:

• Actually finish cleaning my room
• Continue job searching
• Actually schedule at least 2 non-tea talks posts

Things I hope for this week:

• We get the rest of our check
• I get called for an interview anywhere I applied

So... yeah. There's not much on my mind right now. I'm a bit sick so I'm trying to relax so I don't get sicker. Which will happen if I don't just CHILL. 

Oh, and the tea? SO GOOD! OH MY GOD IT IS SOOOO GOOD. I love mint teas. I have currently 3 containers of different mint teas with one coming in the mail. I'm OBSESSED.

Also, the website for Paypal isn't responding. I think that may be a sign. 

Anyways, much love to you guys! I've already scheduled the next Ear Stretching 101 post for this Thursday (I CANNOT believe that I forgot it last week!!!) so you have that to look forward to! :)

XOXO!!! Sarah

Tea Talks: Sunday 9/11/2016

Hello Lovelies!

Man, this week has been the busiest week I've had in what feels like ages! Mind you, it hasn't been THAT busy, but considering I'm used to sleeping for nearly 16 hours a day every day for 2.5 years, it's been a lot. I've been getting around 8 hours of sleep every night/early morning (I can't help that I'm a night owl) and I've been running errands around town as well as completely re-doing my bedroom!

Ok lets jump in!

This week I want/need to:

• Finish re-arranging the bedroom 
• Apply to Wal-Mart (I know. I just keep putting it off)
• Apply to Papa Murphy's 
• Check on my application to the 79 gas station (Tuesday)
• Fill out the Student Loan Repayment Plan/Debt Assistance thing

This week I hope to:

• Go see my best friend in Portland
• Get a call back from either gas station or the coffee shop
• Get all my clothes shopping done

I also have devised a posting plan that is even better than before! I have lots of topics that I'm wanting to talk about, but some aren't going to occur every week. The only posts I PROMISE to never miss are Tea Talks on Sunday and Wednesday as well as whatever series posts I'm doing on Thursday. Otherwise, these certain topics will be posted on these certain days!

Sunday: Tea Talks

Monday: Makeup

Tuesday: Fashion

Wednesday: Tea Talks

Thursday: Series Posts

Friday: Media Topic (Books/Movies/T.V. Shows, Music etc)

Saturday: Personal Topics

As always, thank you for reading and feel free to say hello!

XOXO!!! Sarah

Tea Talks: Sunday 9/4/2016

Hello Lovelies!

Today is my first Sunday Tea Talks post, so forgive me if it's a bit of a roller coaster. Ok, buckle up because we're starting this ride, now. :)

This week I want/need to:

• Finish going through things and organizing my bedroom
• Apply to Wal-Mart and Safeway (I'm currently looking for a job)
• Get a drink with Jay (my husband)
• Get together with Kelsey (one of my best friends)
• Memorize drink recipes in case I'm called for an interview

This week I hope to:

• Get a call back from the coffee shop I love so much that I applied to (They're hiring! I had to jump on that. More about that and the place later.)
• Get a call back from Center Market (corner store I applied to)
• Find my favorite coat and favorite interview worthy heels

My weekend has been pretty good so far. I got mad at Jay on Friday but ended up working it out by time he got off work (communication is so important people!!!) then we went out for a drink. As soon as we got home we knocked out. Saturday was spent doing errands and the sort and was his first day off since starting at Wal-Mart. It was nice to see him for more than a couple hours that day. 

I'll update you guys on Wednesday on how I'm doing with my goals and if anything I've hoped for has happened! Until next time! 

XOXOXO!!!