How would you pass the time if you had to be in one spot,

You are right, I did walk around and look at some of the ready made, packaged dips and things like guacamole. It is easier to walk in an area than to stand still. If I were to be near shelves that needed straightened, I would even do that. I think that is why I noticed the flies, not enough people to keep me busy. I just have to get faster and more determined with my newspaper.

Knowing you here a bit, I am wondering if this is the right job for you GG. Are you not cut up for better things - something more intellectual? Just a thought.

I did plan some MyLot discussions. This was one of them. The one about the fly is one of them as well. I do not think I could get away with the airplanes. When there are people coming around it is a lot of fun. I get paid a decent hourly amount to talk to people, be friendly and offer them free stuff. Summer months often are slow, though.

It is funny but you were saying you did make a list, about the same time I suggested it. Just says great minds think alike.......hahaha. I worked for an attorney years ago where I sat as a receptionist for 4 hours a day in a room, by myself most of the time, and the only thing he wanted me to do was balance his checkbook. Anything else he decided was not appropriate when all the other attorneys allowed their receptions to do whatever kept them awake but wasn't too inappropriate for the office. Some of them knitted, others played games, but it was before computers were placed in the receptionist area. So... since I had a typewriter I wrote things like short stories, poems, etc. Hope you find something that works during those boring times.

I do get paid for being there, so that is a good thing. I also decided to write ideas down for discussions. This was one of them, so it helped. I love it when people come by and visit. If it is really slow I can spend a lot of time talking to them.

Yeah, there is the piped in store music. I bet you would see some interesting people. I do not get to do this often in my town, when I do, even if they do not want samples people come up and visit with me. One store in this particular town seems like everyone has a tattoo---not little ones either. I have seen really pretty and fascinating clothes as well as new hair dos. You would enjoy the pay as well, and knowing about new products. My problem with that is that they are usually things I would not personally buy.

Yes, store music where only once in a while do they play something I like..lol But first, I must get this story I wrote revised before school starts at the end of August. So as much as I need the money, I need to do this first or loss the momentum I have built up..

You might develop a real talent if you were in that situation. It takes practice is all.

Yeah, I guess so. I really want to write a good story though... just never found the time nor the incentive, yet...

That is why I made menus and shopping lists, etc. I am going with my husband this week for a car show to sell some product we distribute.We will be home in the evenings. I feel so much better knowing what meals I will be able to fix in the evening. My son lives with us and I like to serve something tasty after work. I have purchased everything I need as well.

I like the time because I have to concentrate, so it is good to make the lists, like you said. That is what the menus were all about as well. It is awful to have a lot of food but not know what to cook. I made it much easier this way.

It is interesting as I have worked in different parts of this town. Sometimes I see the chef from the country club come in, I know because he is wearing his uniform. Some parts of town have people who dress really high end, if you know what I mean. This store often has older customers and they are really glad just to talk to a friendly person. I can imagine you taking advantage of time to write things as well.

I went home and typed up my menus. I am posting stuff on here and on Gather from ideas I got while there. If I could just find that scrap of paper.

I've written 3 pages of something that probably won't get finished - but I'm doing something while I'm at the Bakery, better than staring at the clouds (I did some of that too actually)

The clipboard I have would allow for a sketch book and even some drawing pencils or color pencils. I might try some creative writing next time, or there would be room for stationary as well. Writing and drawing and daydreaming activities fit well in this circumstance.

I think about the money I am earning. I have not learned to sleep on my feet. It is cool to see different hair, jewelry, tattoos, and clothing. I did enjoy visiting with people when they did come by.

You are correct, the more people that come and try my products the more likely they are to buy some so I prefer to have lots of customers.If I can catch their eye I can offer something, or if they are close enough for me to speak and invite them. It also makes the day go by faster to share thoughts with others. I was glad to have some paper on hand to write things on as I thought of them. It seems we were a little busy early, then in the late afternoon when people were getting off of work.

That is to say,you have to be stuck there for the whole day and there are two peak working times during a work day.How often do you do such a work?

No computer and not allowed to be on phone, Ipad or whatever electronics. I do think a lot about things. Sometimes I pray. I made my menus and lists and plans this week.

You must have been listening in. I have not gone so far as to dance, but I sing along with any background songs I know. I also listen to the deli workers have conversations, they seem to get along well. I will stand behind my table and do low leg lifts to the back and side and go up and down on my toes. Not quite dancing, but movement at least.

No, not allowed to be on the phone or use headphones. I could probably sneak in a crossword if I had realized it would be so slow. I was fortunate to have some extra paper that was blank on the back. It works well for writing things on. I also got to check the sales thoroughly for good deals. I wish I had had my coupons. The company can send someone to "audit" me at any time, so if anyone is within speaking distance I have to try to engage them in conversation.

I do not do it often, and it is usually not so slow. I had not thought of the different things to hunt for in the circular. Good thing to keep in mind.

Glad I could be of some help. Good luck finding things to do to keep you going.

I have thought about that, but it would have to be a small book that I could hide behind product. I have a closing clip board that I can put paper, or a very small book in.

Often there are extra pages in my paperwork and I can use the backs of them. I can write things down as I have a clipboard with a closing compartment. You might get a whole story written that way. It is fun to reminisce about things while you are whiling away the time.

Yep, you have to work hard to come up with something to interest you.

Yeah, i would probably do what you do and make lists for everything i could think of that i would need a list for.