Concrete Filled In! Getting Restless!
Good Morning! I'm drinking a Nicaraguan Coffee from Perc in Savannah and listening to the new Charli XCX album. I've been trying to try this coffee for a few weeks, and meaning to listen to Charli again since the Vroom Vroom EP in 2016. It's hype music, I'm enjoying the coffee and hyped to be typing almost normally today. I had a hand injury at work last Saturday and was worried it'd affect the café build out, but it seems to be healing alright if a little bruised.
The Concrete is filled in!
Last week I noted I was waiting on our property manager's approval before filling in the concrete. He did so on Friday, I found out on Monday, and it didn't get done until yesterday! It feels like everything takes a week! It is done now though, and we'll be moving on to redoing the bathroom walls next. The current bathroom is pretty small, so we're making space for accessibility. We'll also be moving the water heater to a newly built supply closet. I want a clean bathroom build!
I have been led to believe that the build out is pretty fast from here since it requires less back and forth, so now that we've spent our entire time frame estimate on the concrete, I'll be pressing for a completion timeline on Monday. I would really like to be done this month!
I've been polishing our values guide.
Like I talked about in a previous blog, I designed an employee guide with some examples and explanations of core values. I've been using my time at this additional job to think about what values I'm actually putting in to practice, and what's annoying me that hasn't been outlined. Two that stand out are patience and defaulting to positive.
I had to deal with some kids who were out of control with good intentions, and some coworkers that were quick to assume the worst in others, that reminded me to be patient! Then I had to cooperate with a coworker who does their work fine, but is always super negative, and it just reminded me that this attitude sucks! It needlessly brings the whole team down and no one really knows how to respond. I want to instill some positive disposition in to our core values! Your vibe attracts your tribe.
Now I'm ready to do some work!
My "two weeks out" physical tasks and admin tasks are all lined up, but I can't get started just yet. We're on the cusp! We're almost there! I've been working to cover my butt, I've been reading to keep my mind focused, but I'm ready to open this café!
Talk to you next week! *boxes air* - Elias
