Day Three Hundred & Six: 1/16/2024
I’m going to start off with the aspects that I’m grateful for. I didn’t have to shovel snow today, I didn’t have to do any work outside. I also didn’t have to come into work in the morning. I was given a small list of tasks to complete. I get to leave work at 8pm. I’m supposedly going to be paid time and a half for working today. Okay, that all sounds super positive. Oh! I’m only working today and tomorrow this week. I’m grateful that I have aspects that are more positive than negative.
I’m saying this because I was very sullen about having to come into work today. I’m the only night shift employee to work at The Denver School of the Arts. Yeah, I’m in charge. I don’t ask to be and I’ve actually vocalized that I’d prefer NOT to be in charge. However, since I have been an employee for a year and a half, I somehow have the seniority. Thus, if my boss is out then I’m tasked to be in charge. I don’t get paid extra for this lovely perk. I don’t want to be responsible to be honest.
Today was a snow day and the rest of the night crew were given the day off. Not me! I wasn’t thrilled, but after talking with my boss I’m able to look at the positives. By looking at the positives I’m less likely inclined to burn down the building. I jokingly say this, because it would really take a lot of work to burn this building to the ground. A lot of steps would have to be performed to ensure that this entire building is engulfed in flames. I don’t have time for that. There are so many other things I’d rather be doing.
Day Three Hundred & Seven: 1/17/2024
Well the fire alarm went off! I might have joked about burning down the building, but I wasn’t really serious. I wonder if my joke was a manifestation or just a coincidence? There is something wrong with our emergency system. It went off multiple times last week and even today, the fire department wasn’t able to correct the issue. It’s beyond my pay level, but I wish it wasn’t a problem. The system is off and unfortunately the strobe lights can’t be disabled.
I’m just trying to get through the shift. Luckily I don’t suffer from some type of epilepsy.
I’m trying to stay positive and make it through as unphaised as I can. Today is the only full day that I have to work this week. Vacation starts after 10:30pm. Since I’m working partial weeks I’m going to combine this week’s blog with next week. I didn’t see the point in submitting two very short contributions to the website. Thus, I’m sitting on my break and typing up my thoughts as the fire alarm system continues to signal an emergency.
I do feel bad that our system isn’t working correctly because we have auditions in the building again. I think I saw vocal and band auditions, but I haven't confirmed these suspicions. Speaking of suspicions, there was another sort of emergency. I’m quite curious what happened as I saw a set of paramedics heading down a hallway. Someone must have injured themselves. I’m just trying to get through my shift, okay!
One way that I’m trying to propel the time of the shift is that I’m capturing my duties for my Instagram. I haven’t done it in a while, but I’m going to include a picture for each task that I have to perform. Mopping, trash removal, sweeping, vacuuming, and bathrooms. We really do have a lot to do each night. Fun times!
I try to finish everything as quickly as possible so I have the necessary time to work on my writings. Mostly I’m writing down my thoughts for the blog, but when there’s extra time I’m able to work on my other works in progress. Like Part Three of the Magick Caste Archive series. This is the most important time for me. If I don’t get to have my writing time then I’m EXTREMELY indigent and sullen. Two types of my personality that I don’t prefer to make an appearance. If I can muster that at all.
Day Three Hundred & Eight: 1/23/2024
Well I came back. It took a lot of effort because I really enjoyed my time off. I had family in town and I enjoyed every minute that I wasn’t having to work. I actually could have worked yesterday, but I wanted to have the day to get my space back to normal before I had to come back to my own reality.
The building was still standing when I arrived, so it was pleasant to know that it didn’t crumble without my presence assisting within. Either way, my duties had to commence once I was officially clocked in. Am I grateful for the employment, not necessarily, but I’m grateful that I’m able to arrive in the style that I prefer. The Teal Fairy continues to inhabit the space in the most glamorous way possible for a custodian.
We had another coworker out today and yesterday. So my fellow employees, that were in attendance, were grateful for me to return to my responsibilities. There is just too much to do for only two people. Though there were only three of us this evening, we were able to divvy up the duties with as minimal aches as one could imagine. I still had to do extra work, but it was manageable. To say the least.
Now, I’m not appreciative of the fact that I have to take on extra work when others are absent, because I don’t think it's necessarily fair. However, we are barely staffed so how can it work when someone isn’t in attendance? If I figure this out then I will certainly spread the words around to my superiors. For now, I must deal with the inferior circumstances that derive from this position. At least for the time being.
Day Three Hundred & Nine: 1/24/2024
I will actually say that I’m appreciative of the principles of teamwork that are prevalent…at least today. Two of my evening coworkers called out. It’s their right, but that only left two of us to fulfill all of the responsibilities, which are significant. When there are only two of us, usually all we are able to do is empty the trash and clean the bathrooms. That doesn’t seem like a lot of work, but this building is not small. Anyway, thank you for letting me ramble on.
The facility manager and one of the day workers stayed late to significantly help out with the daunting duties that dangle in front of us. I’m appreciative of their assistance, even though they will receive overtime for their generosity. I’m diminishing their support, but they will be paid for it at least.
I’m sitting at the end of the night and I’m feeling as pretty in pink as I could. I needed to feel glamorous today. I had the sensation that it was going to be a hard day, and I was clearly right on my clairvoyant senses. At least the day is over and tomorrow will bring forth a new day and a new opportunity to be bright and beautiful.
Day Three Hundred & Ten: 1/25/2024
Today we were only one coworker down. Granted, we are short a full time employee and a part time employee. So, when I say we are one coworker down, that means one of the few employed individuals is still out sick. Begrudgingly my boss stayed late. He offered to stay late the rest of the week. If they want us to keep the facility’s cleanliness up to the expectations of the district then we need the manpower to fulfill all of the tasks. Otherwise, we are only able to do what we are able to do.
I’ve stressed out and lost sleep because I felt that I wasn’t meeting the expectations of my superiors. I would run around as fast as possible to ensure that my customers had all of their satisfactions met. I’ve literally done turns and twirls to brandish myself in the minds of others. I’ve actively pursued perfection so that I could have a brief spotlight of praise.
I don’t have that same incentive here. I don’t have that drive. I spend my spare moments contemplating how I can improve my writings. Right now I’m trying to construct the complexities to a curse for Part Three of my book series. This isn’t the first spell that I’ve created, but this one has to be complicated and obtuse to decipher. Quite complicated, but to even hint at the curse I need to know the ins and outs completely. I may not be rushing to complete my duties, I’m trying to maintain a level of consistency so that I can have as much time in front of my laptop as possible.
I also don’t think I could run around this building. Not while I’m breaking in these new shoes. I really didn’t want to spend more money on anything for this job, but when your shoes are literally disintegrating you need to replace them. I’m not complaining about the shoes, just a note as I’m finally sitting at the end of the shift and my feet are definitely sore. At least tomorrow is Friday!
Day Three Hundred & Eleven: 1/26/2024
Made it through another week without a major incident! Always a plus! I can honestly say that I wasn’t as frustrated with the state of the building as I have in previous weeks. Not sure what might have changed the demeanor of those that always choose chaos. I’m appreciative that the classrooms, hallways, and of course the bathrooms weren’t trashed. The little wins can add up.
I’m so glad it’s Friday. Though next week I’ll be working a full week. Bleh! If I could figure out how to only work four days or less per week I’d be a much happier fairy. Except, it’s not always feasible when we have employees leaving. Yes, I found out today that one of the other full time employees is changing schools. We at least have them for one more week. So, there’s something at least. I’m curious who we will get next.
Mostly I’m concerned about what they will think of me? Because this job is so menial there is a chance that we could hire someone that won’t be super tolerant of me and my creative antics. Would that stop me from expressing myself? No, but I don’t want to have a hostile work environment. This is all hypothetical because most likely the person might not even speak English. I should worry about these factors when the situation is actually presented in front of me. For now, I’m grateful that I made it through the week and I have the job that I unfortunately still need. One day my writing will pay the bills!
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