Hungry at Work

Because Valentine's Day was on a Sunday, we did not have the intense business that we get if the day falls on a weekday. In some ways it was better, as we could greet and serve the customers and give them individual attention. The owner offered bonuses to us if we sold balloon, candy and bear packages. One of the girls sold 20 some add-ons. I feel like a slacker because no matter how I tried, I was not able to convince my customers to buy the packages. Yes, I sold accent flower, balloons and bears, but not the items that would have gotten me a bonus. I did get a tip, however, so that was exciting. On Saturday evening, as it became more apparent that the owner was not going to buy us dinner, I became sad and irritable. I had a most strange conversation with one of the other owners. It went, "I want chicken." She said, "I'll buy you some chicken." I replied, "No, I want to eat chicken here with the staff!" Crazy, bizarre, isn't it! I realized at home that I was tired and hungry, having eaten 7 hours before, and that I really did need chicken, or at least some protein. So I microwaved some chicken, but it didn't help much as I grumped at my husband about having to rewatch a program that he fell asleep over. He told me to go to sleep, which I did. There is a lot of support at work for a healthy life style. One woman finished the 17 day diet, another is watching her carbs. I didn't realize that eliminating carbs could help me lose weight. To date, I have lost 13 lbs, am hoping to lose 10 or so more. The challenge will be maintaining a healthy life style. I don't crave chips, sweet desserts or candy. I find that I enjoy the taste and smell of food, that these senses have become more acute.