Time flys

I cannot believe that we have about 4 weeks left of class. It is unbelievable how fast this semester has gone by.

I remember the first week of class, and now to know that we are four weeks away from the last day of class seems unbelievable. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, Christmas decorations are everywhere.

Almost time to get into the holiday spirit.

A very productive week

Since we are already in November, I started to finalize some of my entries, (procedural manual.) What I started doing late last week is go through every single one of the entries I've created, finalize each and print. I have placed them in an actual manual, so I can complete the ones I have left.

I have about 1/4 left to do. Which is not bad at all. Because some of these entries will be duplicates. So once I create one, I can just change the wording on the others and these too will be ready.

I have really focused, I figured that the earlier I complete my task, the sooner I can get started on the permit portion of it. Which of course will not be part of the internship, but my supervisors mentioned an interest in me producing that as well. Anyway, I am very happy with my outcome this far. I have completed a lot of the required entries. I am beginning to see the light.

Internship Update

I have made some substantial progress on my special project. I devoted several hours everyday to my project and I really did get a lot done. I did have to go back and update some of my previous entries. But the new ones were perfected so I will not have to update them later on.

I plan on doing the same this coming week, work on my project as much as possible. I am committed to completing it so if I get in a time crunch, I am willing to go in on a Saturday morning and finish it.

Will keep you updated. So far so good.

City of Scottsdale will not lay off

I am oh so happy to inform that after our management meeting last week, a new sense of relief has come to City of Scottsdale employees. Yes, without a doubt our current overall economic struggles have created an impact to our revenue, however so far a lay off is not something management is considering at this time.

Honestly, it really was a huge sense of relief after so much commotion about our budget. Thank God that my job is not in jeopardy.

On a happier note, last week, the Assistant City Manager David Ellison called me, little oh me, to check on my schooling. I told him about my classes, and a thorough update on my next semester. I know I've said this before, but I really do mean it, I work with extraordinary people. I am grateful for working for such a great organization.