Restless Leg Syndrome

I have received so many dirty looks for my bouncy legs. They shake the church bench, and bleachers, and entire cars. I have always had this problem. Someone once asked if I was on drugs, saying they'd never seen anything like it. I've always said I am just anxious. Recently Sam and I had our DNA tested for various diseases.
Turns out I probably have RLS, restless leg syndrome. I mean results won't tell you you have something but they let you know what your genes are predisposed to.
Here is my RLS result:
To calculate your estimated lifetime risk, we looked at two places in your genome that are associated with restless legs syndrome. At each location, there are two markers, for a total of four possible risk markers. You have four of the four risk markers we looked for. Each risk marker increases your odds by a different amount — some a little, some a lot.

Saturday I told one of our friend about this and she said they have medication for it, but one small possible side effect a medication induced gambling addiction. Wait... What?...

Hot Town Summer in the city..

I have been really good about not complaining about the Arizona heat, ask anyone.  I am keeping my complaints to myself because let's face it, I knew what I was getting into when I moved here.  That being said, this in not a complaint, just an observation.  

Today was an exceptionally hot day.  I went to Costco and Walmart and then home to unload the groceries.  Usually Sam carries our stuff in from the car while I unload everything but today I did it all solo (Sam has unofficially moved into the library) and oh my word it was just so stinking hot!  And honestly all I kept think was how I felt so sorry for the women who have small kids who are running errands without their husbands, in this heat, with children who are also miserable in this heat.  

I also found a nice little weather warning on yahoo weather referring to Glendale:

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SUNDAY.

 

STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL BE CENTERED OVER THE AREA THROUGH SUNDAY...

AND THE AIRMASS WILL REMAIN QUITE DRY. THIS WILL RESULT IN CONTINUED

VERY HOT TEMPERATURES ON SUNDAY RANGING FROM 108 TO 114 DEGREES.

THESE TEMPERATURES ARE 8 TO 11 DEGREES ABOVE LATE-AUGUST NORMALS.

IN ADDITION...EVEN THE NIGHTTIME HOURS WILL PROVIDE LITTLE RELIEF...

ESPECIALLY NEAR CITY CENTERS...WHERE LOW TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED IN

THE MID 80S.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

EXPOSURE TO EXTREME HEAT CAN BE UNHEALTHY AND DANGEROUS. IT WOULD BE

WISE TO COMPLETE ANY NECESSARY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IN THE EARLY MORNING

WHEN THE SUN AND HEAT ARE LESS INTENSE. IF YOU PLAN TO BE OUTSIDE FOR

AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME...STAY IN THE SHADE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

AND DRINK ABUNDANT AMOUNTS OF WATER. WEAR LIGHT-COLORED AND LOOSE-

FITTING CLOTHING...IN ADDITION TO A WIDE-BRIMMED HAT...YOUR HEAD AND

BODY WILL BE MUCH COOLER. IF AT ALL POSSIBLE...TRY TO SPEND MORE TIME

IN AIR-CONDITIONED OR WELL-VENTILATED PLACES

The Low Down

As you may know I work for PetSmart. Sam likes to tell people I am a canary trainer, I wish! My official title is Senior Replenishment Analyst. I have been working in Distribution most of my professional career but it's much different at PetSmart, in a good way.
There is a lot more responsibility, because basically it is you and a merchant making inventory decisions. It keeps me really busy which is exactly what I need, otherwise I get really bored and eventually frustrated. I'll spare you the details but I thought I would mention how much I love my job. PetSmart is a great place to work. It has a positive work environment, it's professional, the work ethic is very strong, they have training available, and everyone is really nice. I would honestly feel blessed to have any job, but I feel overwhelmed with gratitude to have such an amazing situation. PetSmart is about 4 miles from our apartment, my commute has never taken longer than 12 minutes, and that is during really bad traffic.
Here are a few fun facts and observations I've noted during my first 6 weeks:
People hold the door open for you 100% of the time.
Employees bring their pets to work every Fridays. It's actually really funny.
The elevator says "going up" and "4th floor" in a woman's voice with a British accent.
There's a gym in the building, and it's brand new and really nice.
You cannot access facebook from your computer.
People talk about work 99% of the time while at work, very different than all of my other jobs.
Everyone is married.
Most employees have been at PetSmart for +3 years and no one leaves by choice (not that people get fired a lot it's just that only 1 person has left since I have been there and he was let go and apparently people know how good they have it so they stick around).
Everyone drinks "pop" (soda) all of the time.
Working hours are 7am to 4pm. If you work too much your boss will tell you to stop over doing it.
People love happy hour, they go once or twice a week... Of course since I don't drink I don't go.
Directors work with you to make sure you feel supported, managers do this of course but I have never seen directors so involved with the day to day.
They have a childcare center in the building... Maybe someday I'll need it.
Everyone has a tan, or a sunburn.
PetSmart really does love animals, it is not just for show. Most employees give 1% of their paycheck to the PetSmart Charities which is primarily animal rescue. No joke.
Quarterly PetSmart holds team building events.

PetSmart is a great place to work. If you move to Phoenix and you need a job let me know.

Arizona Review

I miss my family...

Tan is the new white

I think Sam looks good with a tan...

Wicked

Who'd have thought Wicked would be playing in Phoenix?! For my birthday my sweet husband took me to see the show. We had an amazing time. Our seats were perfect and the play was incredible. Glinda was hilarious. We had a great night, and I have a very thoughtful husband.