Day 31: One month anniversary!

I arrived in Edmonton one month ago today!  I now have a house and two jobs and lots of people that I hang out with and call friends.  I haven't managed to travel too far afield much but I have done some tourism.  I've also joined the 21st century (a bit) and bought a smart phone and a lap top.   I feel like I've ticked off lots of boxes, but its been a tough day today and I definitely miss people who have known me for more than a month!
Consequently I am now eating some posh expensive chocolates I bought earlier today and trying out a locally brewed beer.  Playing with little Oscar also helped!

I thought it would be difficult telling my new boss at the restaurant about a couple of shifts I wouldn't be able to do for her, even though it was - just about - enough notice, but the conversation was surprisingly easy.  I was suspicious and it became clear she would try and torment me for the day as a consequence.  Much as this was challenging, she doesn't know that I have had to deal with way worse bosses and I think I coped well.  I took some pointers about where I need to improve (after three shifts and no previous experience) and then finally managed to order a delicious nasi goreng for my lunch at about 3pm before getting a bus across the river (with half of the nasi goreng in a box for my dinner) for my shift at the Running Room. 
On arrival I had a bit of a vent and thanked Ed for being a lovely manager there.  it was a relatively quiet shift with some excitement as a shoplifter returned to the store for another attempt and I got to see all the Running group people head out for their hill reps, including Aimee.  Some of the regulars had been racing at the weekend so it was good to chat about that too.
There were three of us working until 9:30 to close the store.  After my day, I volunteered to do the cleaning rather than learn new things about closing the tills etc. so I happily cleaned the toilets, swept and mopped the floors and listened to the radio while the other two girls did the complicated stuff at the till.  The three of us then went over the road to the local pub for a quick drink.  my first work social!  I did feel a bit like a third wheel so headed off home fairly quickly, but was very grateful to be invited.  Today I also met my counterpart who works the day shifts on the days I don't work and it seems he normally arranges work get-togethers, so there is promise for future social occasions.
Well, I'm back at the Running Room all day tomorrow so I should probably go to bed.  Today could have been worse and I'm sure tomorrow will be better.
I was planning to take some pictures today, but Oscar was too hyper in the morning and it was a bit drizzly and overcast to take a picture of my house, so maybe once the weather is better.