Happy Valentines day everyone. I know it is mostly a commercial holiday . That is ok since I believe it takes just one day a year to celebrate our love for each other. That being said. Lisa and I gave each other a a card and later today we will go to Denny's where I will have a Grand Slam breakfast and Lisa will have whatever she wants. The Denny's tradition started our first year of our marriage. We wanted to go to this one restraunt but it was too crowded and after checking several others we ended up at Denny's and every V Day that is where Lisa and I go.
The Cards we gave each other were very funny. I would even say they were very well matched this year.
The one I gave Lisa said, "A Valentine for my wife", "Y'know. I've always admired that thing you do - that one special skill only you seem to have...I call it, the ability to put up with me."
The one Lisa gave me says, "Happy Valentine's Day to Brian, a husband who's loved for his kindness, good looks and intelligence...Oh, and ewirdness -- don't forget weirdness.
Hope these messages brought a as much a smile to your face as they did to Lisa and I
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
New Shedule review
In the last post I talked about my new schedule. Today i woudl like to give a little review of it. I must say I like it. I only need to work two days strait and then I have either a day or two days off. That is a big plus for me becuase when I was working 4 dyas strait I was feeling it by day three. This way a little break in the middle is nice. I also get to work with more people since I work through two regular shifts. It means I get to see different people from shift one as well as the manager from Shift one. Over all it is a great experience plus I still have one day during the week to get things done that I can't get done on Saturday. I give this new shift two thumbs up. :D
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Latest News
Hi one and all. I know we have not posted in a little while. Things have not been exciting that is why. This week and last week have been about the most exciting. Last week Lisa started to get more hours at work.I think she is up to a 25 hour work week so she is happy. She is a little confused right now becuase they are trying to finalize what her schedule will be and what she will be doing but she is working more hours. I say Hurray for Lisa!!!
As for myself work is still going. I am working about 38 hours a week. THey have made some changes at work that has effected me. Since AMazon is not so busy on the weekend they created a third shift. I was asked to be part of that shift so now I work Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. This gives me Wednsday, Saturday and Sunday off. I look forward to it. It is a nice little change. I also recieved a surprise. I guess when you have worked for teh company for 5 years you get stock that is automatically vested. I recieved more then a few shares. I am leaving them alone though as much as I could think of a few things for LIsa and I. WEll that is all the news keep blogging so I can see what you all are up to.
As for myself work is still going. I am working about 38 hours a week. THey have made some changes at work that has effected me. Since AMazon is not so busy on the weekend they created a third shift. I was asked to be part of that shift so now I work Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. This gives me Wednsday, Saturday and Sunday off. I look forward to it. It is a nice little change. I also recieved a surprise. I guess when you have worked for teh company for 5 years you get stock that is automatically vested. I recieved more then a few shares. I am leaving them alone though as much as I could think of a few things for LIsa and I. WEll that is all the news keep blogging so I can see what you all are up to.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Odds & Ends
Hi all I know i has been a little while since I have posted. Lisa and I survived another Amazon peak. I include Lisa in that since she does not get to see me so much. The items that seemed to go out big was Hana Montana stuff, Elmo talking doll, Chou Chou Bottle feeding baby and a whole bunch of Rock band and Guitar Hero/Rock band Items, oh and I fogot the thousabds of Wiivfits we shippde out also. I did my usual great job as ambassador and grew to appreciate all the different people I worked with.
I also enjoyed getting to see how much the nephews and Niece have grown. I will try to keep up on the blogs so I can continue to see their growth. Lisa and I are looking forward to hopefully seeing some of the other neices and nephews in the coming year.
At work I had won some tickets to a movie called, "Seven Pounds." I am greatful to have won the tickets It gave Lisa and I something to do and hey I will never say no to a free movie. After saying all this the movie was depressing. It had some good parts but was weighed downby the begining which gives away the ending also. It is a man trying to make up for something he did which is a positive message. The problem is the way he goes about making up for that mistake. Not sure if anyone is going to see it but if not e-mail me at bdobkins@yahoo.com and I will fill you in a little more. It kept me watching which If I had to grade the move it would be 3 out of five stars. I can't wait to take Lisa to go see The day the Earth stood Still though. We will do that with the tickets we got from Scott and his family. Thanks Scott & Family. Till next time we love you all.
I also enjoyed getting to see how much the nephews and Niece have grown. I will try to keep up on the blogs so I can continue to see their growth. Lisa and I are looking forward to hopefully seeing some of the other neices and nephews in the coming year.
At work I had won some tickets to a movie called, "Seven Pounds." I am greatful to have won the tickets It gave Lisa and I something to do and hey I will never say no to a free movie. After saying all this the movie was depressing. It had some good parts but was weighed downby the begining which gives away the ending also. It is a man trying to make up for something he did which is a positive message. The problem is the way he goes about making up for that mistake. Not sure if anyone is going to see it but if not e-mail me at bdobkins@yahoo.com and I will fill you in a little more. It kept me watching which If I had to grade the move it would be 3 out of five stars. I can't wait to take Lisa to go see The day the Earth stood Still though. We will do that with the tickets we got from Scott and his family. Thanks Scott & Family. Till next time we love you all.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Amazon Christmas Peak.
Well it is that time of year for me.last week I worked about 54 hours this week is 48 and next two weeks will be 60 hours. Early last month we were not even sure what things were going to look like since the economy is not so good. I even saw a plan from one of the big chiefs that showed us only working 40 hour weeks through till the week of Christmas. Then about two weeks ago that all changed. They offered voluntery overtime the week of Thanksgiving so I took it. I also worked thanksgiving so that turned into double overtime. On top of that we are working 12 hour days. Though I start a little early becasue I have to do Truck Audits so I work 12.5 hours, did I also mention that on Wednsdays and Thrusdays I go from work to Church becuase I need to help with Tithing Settlement.
During the course of the day I am called on to help train people on various functions. It can be anything from Printing out packing slips to Packing the boxes to picking, just to name a few functions. I had one day were I was trying to train 20 people on 4 different pack lines. I got them up and running though.
After all is said and done with the amount of people we have there it is like organized chaos. I love it. I love the interaction I have with all the temps that come in. I also like that even the big wigs sometimes look to me for advice. I also will admit I look forward to post peak when things slow down for a little bit. Hope everyone has a merry Merry Christmas
During the course of the day I am called on to help train people on various functions. It can be anything from Printing out packing slips to Packing the boxes to picking, just to name a few functions. I had one day were I was trying to train 20 people on 4 different pack lines. I got them up and running though.
After all is said and done with the amount of people we have there it is like organized chaos. I love it. I love the interaction I have with all the temps that come in. I also like that even the big wigs sometimes look to me for advice. I also will admit I look forward to post peak when things slow down for a little bit. Hope everyone has a merry Merry Christmas
Sunday, November 23, 2008
A test
Hi everyone. I was looking at another blog and they had a link to this civis test. It is only 33 questions but it would be interesting to see how people do on it. Would love to know. I scored an 84% on it. Here is the Link: http://www.americancivicliteracy.org/resources/quiz.aspx. Please let me know how you did.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Yes we are still alive
Well It has been a long time since we have posted to this blog. Though Lets face it, Lisa and I live pretty dull lives. We work, we go to work out and occasionally will drive somewhere but nothing exiting, just a drive up to Virginia City.
As far as weight loss goes Lisa is Doing great. She went from a high if 145 lbs to a low right now of 123 lbs. Great Job Lisa! Work has been going good for her. She was getting nervous for a while because she was only working for about 12 hours a week but she is back to her 20 hour weeks so she is happy. Lisa has also been released from Nursery. It will be interesting to see what her next calling will be. She has been in Nursery in one ward or another for 12 years. I guess Relief Society has a calling for her but not sure what it is since they have not extended it to her yet.
I have pretty much reached a point where I am happy about where I am. I may or may not reach below 155 lbs but I have been maintaining a weight from about 160 - 165 so I am very happy. I can wear a size 34 pants. I do go to the Gym about 4 to five times a week. I can do 5 pull ups and about 3 reverse pull ups. My record on the treadmill last week was 31 minutes and 30 seconds. and I do a lot of weights. Though I do need to focus a little more on ab exercises but hey I have come a long way.
As far as work goes out the economy is starting to catch up to it. I have been working anywhere from 20 to 30 hours. Things have changed so much that we are staying in the same building and not upgrading to a larger building. They did not decide to do a night shift here so I will not be the Night Shift training manager and it has reached a point they are not even going to do like last year and run a shift to 10 pm. The plus side of all of this is Lisa and I payed the car off so no debts and even our Rent has gone down. It dropped 10 dollars. It was a complete shock to me.
Well that is our life.
As far as weight loss goes Lisa is Doing great. She went from a high if 145 lbs to a low right now of 123 lbs. Great Job Lisa! Work has been going good for her. She was getting nervous for a while because she was only working for about 12 hours a week but she is back to her 20 hour weeks so she is happy. Lisa has also been released from Nursery. It will be interesting to see what her next calling will be. She has been in Nursery in one ward or another for 12 years. I guess Relief Society has a calling for her but not sure what it is since they have not extended it to her yet.
I have pretty much reached a point where I am happy about where I am. I may or may not reach below 155 lbs but I have been maintaining a weight from about 160 - 165 so I am very happy. I can wear a size 34 pants. I do go to the Gym about 4 to five times a week. I can do 5 pull ups and about 3 reverse pull ups. My record on the treadmill last week was 31 minutes and 30 seconds. and I do a lot of weights. Though I do need to focus a little more on ab exercises but hey I have come a long way.
As far as work goes out the economy is starting to catch up to it. I have been working anywhere from 20 to 30 hours. Things have changed so much that we are staying in the same building and not upgrading to a larger building. They did not decide to do a night shift here so I will not be the Night Shift training manager and it has reached a point they are not even going to do like last year and run a shift to 10 pm. The plus side of all of this is Lisa and I payed the car off so no debts and even our Rent has gone down. It dropped 10 dollars. It was a complete shock to me.
Well that is our life.
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