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29.3.08
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Late review on a failed potluck before Earth Hour
Work today was eventful.
I come into the Staff Room with a tub full of pasta salad and a tray covered with bread pizza (garnished with mushrooms, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese), both homemade. Co-workers ask me "Didn't you get the memo?," in return I ask, "What memo?" March's potluck was postponed, unbeknownst to me, because the brain behind this monthly event is feeling under the weather. Which explains the funny faces as I made my way across the store carrying the Italian-themed dishes. My siblings contributed tremendously as I was pressed for time, for which I'm appreciative of. The meal was still recognized as there were many thank yous and only scraps were left by the end of my shift.
After half a year working here (wow, it has been that long eh?), I finally received my 3-months appraisal. My probation lasted from September to November, and I was supposed to get it then. But Christmas came and that was that. A pay raise comes with this review, and I won't be shortchanged since I'm going to get the raise from November onwards converted to a hefty bonus in my next paycheck! Equation: $ = (:
Did you turn off the lights today for Earth Hour? As a partner city, Toronto successfully did. I'm glad everyone had an input in this, even though it does come across as gimmicky, an efficient, energy-saving one at that. Most importantly awareness was raised. Just the conspicuousness of being the only brightly lit home, store or building would pressure anyone to take action. Our store did dim the lights and switched off the glare at aisles slightly before 8pm to 9pm. I was hoping for something more drastic, but we did our best. As we all been told by our mama, it's bad for our eyes to read in the dark.
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