New Job Update for Thursday Thirteen

Thank you to Cindi for my TT header today.

I've been really bad lately with my blog but thought today would be a good day to give an update on the 13 things I like best about my new job!

1. I am a government employee who actually works her little bottom off, despite what most people say. But I guess that since I work in a courtroom, that would be a given.

2. I don't have to deal with my old whiny boss anymore.

3. I don't have to make friends with these new people, so I don't have to worry about personal backstabbing.

4. I have more holidays off because we follow the state holidays. The only thing that bites is that we don't get Christmas eve off because we get Caesar Chavez day instead (stupid California), oh well.

5. It's very interesting to see the type of people that come into a courtroom for regular Civil matters. Right now, I'm in a courtroom that handles small claims, name changes and unlawful detainers (Landlord's trying to evict their Tenant's for not paying rent). Oh, and harrassments, people trying to get restraining orders. Trying being the operative word here.

6. I have picked up the basics to doing the minute orders somewhat quickly. Thanks to my trainer who put together a cheat sheet with the codes that get inputted based on the case. Items need to be added, but at least it gives you a place to start.

7. I can now walk across the street every other Thursday to get my nails done. Happy dance going on for that one. No more having to fight downtown lunch traffic or trying to find a parking space. Oh, and I'm exercising myself by walking.

8. My courtroom is currently in the basement, therefore I get no cell phone coverage, therefore, the kids can't call me every 10 minutes to complain about each other.

9. Everyone, and I mean everyone that I have met are very nice and want to help you. I am truly grateful for that!!!!

10. I won't have to pay an arm and a leg for benefits. Just a finger or two. hahaha

11. I got a pay raise when I started this job :) That is always a benefit, but hey, sometimes making less is worth getting out of where you currently are, if you don't have as many deductions from your paycheck.

12. I don't start until 8:00 a.m. Which means that technically I can sleep in, but that usually gets me in trouble since I lose track of time. So since I have farther to drive, I'm trying to keep my mind on leaving at the same time I would leave previously when I had to be at work at 7:30.

13. And finally...I don't have to go out and get my law degree in order to be in the courtroom. I get to hear it all on my side of the room.

I hope everyone has a wonderful TT.


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Thursday Thirteen v. 3 - Facts about June 21st

Thirteen Things about June 21st & Summer Solstice 1. In the United States and the rest of the northern hemisphere, the first day of the summer season is the day of the year when the Sun is farthest north (on June 21st or 22nd). This day is known as the Summer Solstice. 2. The day of the summer solstice is the longest day of the year. The length of time elapsed between sunrise and sunset on this day is a maximum for the year. In the United States, there are about 14½ hours of daylight on this day. 3. June 21 is the 172nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 193 days remaining. 4. On June 21, 1915, The U.S. Supreme Court hands down its decision in Guinn v. United States 238 US 247 1915, striking down an Oklahoma law denying the right to vote to some citizens. 5. On June 21, 1940, during World War II, France surrenders to Germany. 6. On June 21, 1973, In handing down the decision in Miller v. Calfiornia 413 US 15, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the Miller Test, which now governs obscenity in U.S. law. 7. On June 21, 1982, John Hinckley is found not guilty by reason of insanity for the attempted assassination of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. 8. On June 21, 2003, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by JK Rowling, is published worldwide (in English). 9. On June 21, 2006, Pluto's newly discovered moons are officially christened Nix and Hydra. 10. On June 21, 1947, Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross (co-stars of Family Ties) were born. (IMO, I thought that was very interesting.) 11. On June 21, 1973, Juliette Lewis was born. 12. To is Go Skateboard Day. (Personally my oldest son would love this day!) 13. Today is the last day the Gemini sun sign in Astrology. Tomorrow starts the Cancer sun sign. Have a great Thursday everyone!!

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Thursday Thirteen v. 2

Thirteen Things on my To Do List

1. Get laundry done for the 4 kids.
2. Go shopping for Quest for his week long Boy Scout camping trip to Mt. Shasta, and then pack him.
3. Must thank YellowRose for allowing others to use her Thursday Thirteen headers.
3. Plan meals for vacation time in just over 2 weeks.
4. Pay stupid car payment AGAIN. Will it ever end?
5. Take check to the bank so said car payment can be paid.
6. Find time to read my book "The Kept Woman" by Susan Donovan.
7. Go grocery shopping.
8. Buy Quest birthday card (oops) and Father's Day cards for Chris and the boys' dad from them.
9. Wear my two new pairs of really cute shoes I just received from Victoria Secrets. So excited!! Didn't expect the package until June 22nd.
10. Go to the gym for the first time in, I don't know, FOREVER, or start taking evening walks with Chris.
11. Keep motivated to come to work 2 more days (Thursday and Friday) and I'm almost done with Thursday :)
12. Take engagement ring in to get sized.
13. Think about what to cook for dinner.

Have a great Thursday everyone. Thanks for reading my blog.

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