Monday- Randomly, someone from the ward called me and asked me if I was still looking for a job. This someone turned out to be Lisa Aland who I had heard was in need of a front office receptionist for their Family Dentistry practice (her husband Troy is a dentist). Weeks ago when I asked her about a job she said that their receptionist at the moment was pregnant and they would probably need someone in the Spring. I thought it was a lost cause because I needed a job now. Then, when Lisa called me she said that their receptionist just decided to quit and wanted me to bring in my resume if I was interested. Random... I assured her I was interested and thanked her for keeping me in mind for the position.
Tuesday- I turned in my resume at the Aland's Family Dentistry practice and ended up talking to Dr. Aland for a bit (kinda like a mini-interview, but nothing formal). He told me that his wife knew I had majored in Dietetics and was really interested in me for that reason because they would like to incorporate some nutrition presentations/consultations into their practice. Obviously the most important nutrition concerns to a dentist would be soda and sticky foods, etc.. Dr. Aland asked me to come in on Wednesday for a work interview at 1pm.
Wednesday- Drew has class at 1pm so I dropped him off early and started driving to my interview. I remember being really worried about being there on time to make a good impression and prepping myself for the interview. I was sitting at the stoplight at the corner of Plumb Ln. and Harvard Way just two blocks from Dr. Aland's office and Bam! Some lady rear ends me. She didn't seem to be concerned, but we exchanged information and I said good riddance to being early or on-time for that matter for my interview! At the office they were very understanding. Jillian then began to teach me the basics of the office and answer my questions. I didn't know what to expect from a work interview, but I guess it was a test of my personality to see if I would blend well with the office and if I could learn fast. Jillian liked me right away and recommended that they hire me!
Thursday- In the morning Lisa Aland invited me to her house and we talked about the work interview and some logistics. Lisa manages her husbands Dentistry business so they are a team when it comes to the office. She offered me the front office position starting out at $14/hr. The rest of the discussion was basically talking about how they would like to incorporate my knowledge in nutrition into their practice after I have mastered the front office operations. This would basically consist of nutrition consultations after cleanings or even making separate appointments to see me. I'm not sure how this is going to pan out since I'm not a Registered Dietitian yet, but I am very excited that they were so interested in that aspect of me and that I will still be able to utilize my degree! She asked me start the next day (Friday) and that their receptionist was going to quit on Tuesday. I was so shocked! She told me she thought it was an answer to prayer that I had talked to her just weeks ago about a job and then their receptionist wanted to quit. I was like, you're telling me! The situation turned out to be an answer to both our prayers. We also talked to the insurance agent from All State and took our car to the shop to get fixed. The bumper was dented and also our hatch. The estimate was about $2,200. I'm glad we don't have to pay for it! Since it was my last free day we went hiking along the Truckee River. It was very pretty.
Friday- I started my first day of work. Nothing is too complicated and Jillian allowed me to be very hands-on. I answered the phone a bit even scheduled appointments already and did some insurance checks. The hardest part of this job will be learning about insurance and doing insurance verifications and claims. I'm really unsure about that portion, but everything else I am grasping well. Jillian told me that when she started she trained with the receptionist for two and half weeks! And I'm thinking ... I get today (friday) and Monday and Tuesday to soak up all I can. I don't care though cause I learn by doing! I'm so happy to have a full time job now! I also get benefits with 100% dental of course. Drew gets 80%. Neither Drew or I have seen a dentist since we were married so that is good. Drew and his dad went to the gun show Cabela's was putting on which Drew said the selection wasn't great, but I think they still had fun.
Saturday- We celebrated Drew's birthday because his birthday landed on Sunday this year. I wanted to do a lot of things, but it also happened to be Super Saturday so I only had the afternoon to plan. I got up and went to Super Saturday at 8am and was home by 12pm. I did the Trick or Treat blocks, the Ho Ho Ho blocks, and a Family plaque! I am so proud of my projects because they turned out so well!
The rest of the day I had planned out for Drew's birthday was a surprise for Drew because I didn't let him know a thing! We went up to Lake Tahoe to Bijou Park and played Frisbee golf. They have 27 holes so it's large, but it was also very crowded so we just did 18 holes and left. We got Drew a sweater for his birthday then went to dinner at The Naked Fish and had some sushi. It was good, but the service was below par. Still, not comparable to Happy Sumo. After dinner we wandered around until we found a chocolate shop and bought some caramel fudge. Yum! We drove home after that and
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rew actually just dropped me off cause he needed to check if there was this one gun still available at Cabela's. This gave me time to set up for the rest of the surprises I had prepared. I surprised him when he got home with pumpkin cream pie, sparkling cider, and a card I had written for him with a list of things I loved about him. We wrapped up the day by watching a movie. It was a perfect day! I couldn't have planned it better myself! Drew was very happy, but I mean what can I say? I love celebrations and they mean a lot to me so I like to do everything I can to make it fun and amazing!Sunday- Today is Drew's 26th birthday! Also, weigh in day! At the beginning of October Drew and I decided to try to lose some weight. We both decided to lose 4 lbs. If we succeeded we had planned rewards. For Drew, a VIP treatment at SportsClips and for me, a new pair of jeans. Drew started at 176 lbs. and I started at 118 lbs. Today we weighed the results. Drew weighed in at 172 lbs reaching his goal! And I weighed in at 115 lbs. so I came close, but didn't make it! I'm not concerned though... I didn't really have much weight to lose in the first place. Drew is definitely looking forward to his VIP treatment! Today, we are just enjoying the day and relaxing. Nothing big today besides church and of course... more pumpkin pie!
