A Peek into the Pharmacy

 There is so much to write about! I'll be posting several stories next week. Right now they're all in the draft process. I know I've ran away from writing my blog. I blamed it on work and many things. Day in and day out while work may be stressful. My coworkers have asked,  "Why are you so nice? I want to see you mad."  I've always found writing as a great way to vent. So as work picks up more and we become the busiest pharmacy in the state of Arizona. I'll be posting several stories each week.

“Our life is made up of time. Our days are measured in hours, our pay measured by those hours, our knowledge is measured by years. And yet time eventually runs out and you wonder in your heart of hearts if those seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years and decades were being spent the best way they possibly could.”   ― Cecelia Ahern

I've been asking wondering that very question myself. Lately its as if my schedule has only allowed me to sleep and work. Working in a 24 hour pharmacy that is number one in sales. There has been a big demand for our time. I love my job I'll admit. Come on by and you'll see it never stops. As soon as I put on my smock there is someone to help, a phone to answer, pills to count, or a prescription to type. Oh, how I love the madness!

I've learned so much that I want to pursue a career as a pharmacist. Patience most of all has definitely grown for me. We have so many patients who make this job rewarding. Each day is an adventure and never the same. So until next time...

-Jose

Still working

I haven't been blogging like I wanted to due to working on our new blog. It's almost done I must say. Can't wait to have it ready for tomorrow! Hope you all had a great 4th of July!

-Jose

Expanding the business

Have you tried peanut brittle or toffee before? If you haven't I'm sure you'll like what we have prepared in the kitchen! For many maybe you have tried our peanut brittle.

I'm currently constructing a blog for DD's Desert Delights. Its amazing how far this wonderful business has come. Every story has a beginning tho right? So I'll tell you my side of the story because on the new blog you'll be reading Sis. Deborah Davie's story.

For me it started off as a silly idea. One night on my way out to eat. I was with my friend Andrew Castillo where anything can happen. We decided that we would help them cook!

Really anything is possible.

 
We continued talking about their business wondering how do they cook it and  why is it so successful at farmers markets? Little did I know what I would be getting myself into. On my 20th Birthday I took the day off from work and went to go help cook. Well, cooking for me started with washing dishes. Each week I learned something new and soon started hosting different events on my own.

It started off easy doing a gun show. I was excited, but at the same time nervous not knowing what to expect. Soon Glendale Glitters came. What a life changing event! There is so much to do there prepping for the event, keeping up with the crowds, and all the while have fun. I met and made an awesome friend Laura.

We made a great team selling brittle and set records that we hope to break once again. If I could do it all over again? Of course I would do it! It has almost been two years since I've started and it has been fun. I've grown in many ways because there always was a challenge. When you get to make people smile, given free food from other vendors and other goodies its the adventure of a lifetime.  Until next time I can't wait! 

-Jose

No stories to tell

The last few months it feels like there are no stories to tell. Working various hours in the pharmacy and pursuing other interest I forgot about blogging for a while. Yet, as I was going thru my pictures on my Iphone I realized there are stories to tell. So with all the photos from my Instagram it's time to use them on my blog.

I'm sure by now everyone has an Instagram. For me it made photography so much more fun. Every day was a challenge to be more creative and a free ticket to travel the world! Now that I don't have the app on my phone, it's weird having all the extra time. Might as well start blogging again. So here I am again and hope to keep the stories coming.

-Jose

Finally Back

To my blog readers, I apologize for not having blogged in so long.

In February I started a new job at CVS/Pharmacy! It has been a real challenge adjusting to a new atmosphere and such a fast paced work flow. So far it has been a great experience as I learn something new each day. The day can be long and hard, but at the end it's my patients that I take care of that bring me back each day.

Until next time...

-Jose

TSO Pictures

Sorry the pictures did not come out in the order I would have liked them to. It was such an amazing show with all the lights! I'm looking forward to the next one! Until next time...

-Jose

Time for Something New

I'm assuming the first thing you saw on my blog was the new picture I put up. You probably wondered what is that picture of?  Am I right? You've just seen a sneak peek of one of many pictures that I took from the concert with Trans-Siberian Orchestra!

I'm still editing and downloading pictures from the concert I attended last night. I had such a great time seeing Trans-Siberian Orchestra! I wish several friends had went with me. Maybe after you see the pictures you'll be making plans to attend their next show. Until next time I hope everyone has a Happy New Year!!!

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

I'm going to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra this Friday! This is the first time for me and I'm really looking forward to it. I have a floor seat center stage. I'm hoping I can take some great pics of the concert and post them here soon!

Ugly Christmas Sweater

It's almost December 20th! Thru all the hustle and bustle I started to look for an Ugly Christmas sweater.
When I found it I kind of just knew this one would be the one. Maybe I'll save it for myself one day years from now bcuz its a XXL.

I decided to wear it at the last min for a few minutes at work so I could get this picture done.  Be sure to check out Destiny's blog so you can see everyone who participated! We all look forward to seeing who wins.

-Jose

Finals

Finals week is finally over and it always goes something like this... 

'Twas the Night Before Finals

T'was the night before finals,
And all through the college,
The students were praying
For last minute knowledge.

Most were quite sleepy,
But none touched their beds,
While visions of essays
Danced in their heads.

Out in the sports field,
There were some throwing,
In hope that some exercise
Would get their brains going.

In my own apartment,
I had been pacing,
Dreading all those exams
I soon would be facing.

My roommate was speechless,
His nose in his books,
And my comments to him
Drew unfriendly looks.

I drained all the coffee,
And brewed a new pot,
No longer caring
That my nerves were shot.

I stared at my notes,
But my thoughts were all muddy,
My eyes went a'blur,
I just couldn't study.

"Some pizza might help,"
I said with a shiver,
But each place I called
Refused to deliver.

I'd pretty much concluded
Life is unfair and cruel,
Since our futures all depend
On grades made in school.

When all of a sudden,
Our door opened wide,
And Patron Saint Put-It-Off
Ambled inside.

Her spirit was careless,
Her manner was mellow,
She looked at the mess
And started to bellow:

"Why should us students
Make such a fuss,
About what those teachers
Toss out to us?"

"On Cliff Notes! On Crib Notes!
On Last Year's Exams!
On Wingit and Slingit,
And Last Minute Crams!"

Her message delivered,
She vanished from sight,
But we heard her laughing
Outside in the night.

"Your teachers won't flunk you,
So just do your best.
Happy Finals to All,
And to All, a good test."

  Now I can proudly say myself also that I passed my final! I can now take my National Test for pharmacy Technician in the next few weeks! I'm so happy to have a break.

-Jose

Cheese!

I had lunch today with family and friends at the olive garden today. Scarlett told me I needed "cheese" on my blog haha.

More Pictures of Glendale Glitters

Once again on Saturday night I had a chance to run around and take pictures. I took 60 pics and here are the few that came out really well after editing some. I'd love to do photography someday and maybe this is my start.

-Jose