Just a mere month ago, on the last day of February, I had all the free time in the world to write blog posts, read books, and watch television shows. On March 1, I started my new job at Target, and it immediately took over my life. In my application and interview, I said I was looking for part-time work, but I ended up working 40 hours for the first few weeks. Even on days when I had a short shift, I've been repeatedly asked to stay late or come in early in order to cover for someone who called in sick.
Thankfully, this week seems to mark a change. They've hired several more cashiers, so my hours have dropped down to my requested 25-30. I don't mind working five days a week, but eight-hour shifts are incredibly exhausting, and I'm not THAT desperate for money. I'm still able to meet my friends once a week and volunteer at the Civil Rights Institute, and I have to admit that I enjoy being so busy. Not only do I feel like I'm no longer wasting my time, but I'm able to better appreciate the free time I have. More than likely, this will be the pattern for April and May while I anxiously wait for my flight to England on June 9.
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