Moved!
Yep, I moved into Rich's apartment today.
Before that, we both went to the barn this morning for the usual tasks. I let the horses out and cleaned the stalls and waterers while Rich was awesome enough to muck out some of the pasture and fix/use the vacuum. He also threw some hay bales down from the loft and brought them to the feed stall. Guess I was feeling lazy today. ;)
We were there almost three hours today though I'm still not sure what took so long. The stalls were bad, but I didn't think they were that horrible. Maybe it took me longer to get the horses outside because I brushed and fly-sprayed them first-- normally I just lead them right outside. Well, I'm not worried.
Then we went back to his apartment so he could shower, went back to my house so *I* could shower and change, and then we went to 7 Moons for some lunchtime goodness. We both got some sushi rolls and split the usual crab rangoons and fried rice. It was good as always and yes, the sushi boat IS in our future. ^___^
The rest of the day was taken up by packing, cleaning, and the actual moving. I didn't bring a *ton* of stuff, but we ran to Target earlier tonight to get some plastic storage containers so my stuff would actually have a place. I'm just about unpacked except for a few little things, but I also need to stop by my house again tomorrow and pick up some last minute items-- mostly decorative stuff and my food.
Guess that wraps it up for now. The guys are watching a movie I'm not at all interested in, so I'll be nearby, reading, until it's over. Then I'm gonna try and fit in a round of Katamari before bed. I love that game too much, hehe.
Before that, we both went to the barn this morning for the usual tasks. I let the horses out and cleaned the stalls and waterers while Rich was awesome enough to muck out some of the pasture and fix/use the vacuum. He also threw some hay bales down from the loft and brought them to the feed stall. Guess I was feeling lazy today. ;)
We were there almost three hours today though I'm still not sure what took so long. The stalls were bad, but I didn't think they were that horrible. Maybe it took me longer to get the horses outside because I brushed and fly-sprayed them first-- normally I just lead them right outside. Well, I'm not worried.
Then we went back to his apartment so he could shower, went back to my house so *I* could shower and change, and then we went to 7 Moons for some lunchtime goodness. We both got some sushi rolls and split the usual crab rangoons and fried rice. It was good as always and yes, the sushi boat IS in our future. ^___^
The rest of the day was taken up by packing, cleaning, and the actual moving. I didn't bring a *ton* of stuff, but we ran to Target earlier tonight to get some plastic storage containers so my stuff would actually have a place. I'm just about unpacked except for a few little things, but I also need to stop by my house again tomorrow and pick up some last minute items-- mostly decorative stuff and my food.
Guess that wraps it up for now. The guys are watching a movie I'm not at all interested in, so I'll be nearby, reading, until it's over. Then I'm gonna try and fit in a round of Katamari before bed. I love that game too much, hehe.
posted by Erica at 9:19 PM
5 Comments:
Make sure you're still getting something out of the stable work - that you're not selling yourself out.
2 people doing 3 hrs work for $20 works out at around $3 per hour. I think the sweat shop labourers get more these days.
But if you're enjoying it enough and don't need the money, this may be enough.
Take care of yourself, as always.
(Matt here...)
I agree with Pax. You're not there to do the woman any favors... she's not doing you any favors. You're hired to do work, and in return, you need a fair wage. For all you know, the previous person left because she wasn't paid enough.
On a happier note... can't wait to see you at the wedding! Too bad I won't get to show you our super-awesome condo!!! But anyway... we're figuring out the table situation this weekend, that's gonna be fun... hope all goes well with you and Rich between now and then (and beyond).
-Matt
Pax and Matt. . .
I appreciate the concern, but I think I make a pretty decent wage. Most of the time I'm only at the barn about 2 hours, so it's about $10 per hour. Considering the work I do, I am strongly considering asking for a bit more $$ BUT I might need to work fewer hours there anyway, once school begins. So I don't want to throw all these demands on her at once. The money is not a huge concern of mine; knowing that I'm helping to keep the horses healthy and happy is good enough. If I really felt the situation were unreasonable, I would leave.
And re: the wedding, yes, it is definitely coming up fast! I'm sure things will continue to be fine with Rich and I. Try to seat us closest to the food and everything should be fine. ;)
It sounds like your getting stuff out of the job.
knowing that I'm helping to keep the horses healthy and happy is good enough
so that is good.
Keep an eye on it though. You may find your desires/values change over time.
Loved your last post BTW.
If you get to the stage of asking for a raise, I recommend gathering info on how to go about it:
Here's a good link:
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/raise/raise.html
I'll butt out now and let you get back to living your life.
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