I Got the Job!!

New beginnings are on the mind tonight. Not only did today exceed expectations, but I exceeded the expectations of myself and smashed the day today! I was wide awake at 6 am which felt very odd as I usually sleep in on a Saturday morning. However, it was for good reason. I had a trial shift to get ready for at 11 am.
10.15 am rolled around and I decided to venture to my potential new job on the e- scooter and went through some nice woodlands and parks on my way. It was nice to take in nature and I hoped to be able to do this trip every day for work. For whatever reason, my nerves were surprisingly absent and I felt highly confident in myself. I’m getting this job.

Upon my arrival, I was greeted by a brilliant young man named Will, who was my nominated guide for my trial. Will is an incredibly knowledgeable and warm person to be around so I found myself absorbing knowledge like a sponge. The systems were almost identical to my old job so I felt like I fit in like a glove. I found myself being allowed to navigate the tills, book people in, prepare drinks and man the bar independently. This gave me a major sense of pride and confidence that by 2 pm I would be hired.
As the trial shift drew to a close, my potential manager, Amy gave me the news I have been waiting for. I’m hired! This Monday coming, I will be starting my first full shift and my first permanent job role since March 2020. I am incredibly proud of myself and my family and close friends have been so supportive.

As I got home and told Layla the good news, we decided to tune in to the 3 pm football and I made £20 on football bets. We decided to use that money to buy some alcohol from the shops. We took a lovely scoot and bike ride up to the shops together and picked up the goods. While my beloved Newcastle lost 1–0 to Man City, it wouldn’t dampen my spirits and I plan on partying through the night. The universe has already done its magic, a new beginning and a new sense of accomplishment.
And if that wasn’t lucky enough, I went and won an extra £10 during the Tottenham game on a rainy day. We had music as the backdrop for the evening before we watch AEW Collision. I don’t have a clue what’s going on with the wrestling but I’m still going to watch it. We topped it off with a banging pizza and garlic bread, a nice easy meal.

As the night continues, I’ve decided I’m going to get myself into my comfiest clothes and drink until I’m dizzy! I extend so much gratitude to this community for being my anchor in my recovery so far. I am hoping that your Friday has shone and that your weekend shines brighter. Goodbye for now!
