No Black Friday shopping for me, work it is, and work I will gladly do! I have my giant container of iced coffee I brought from home, my Greek yogurt and my seaweed; I am ready to conquer the world of tech support, one call at a time!
I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving, celebrating in whatever way you chose, whether it was with family or in solitude. I have to be honest, I prefer solitude, since my children spend every Thanksgiving with their dad’s side of the family, I seriously have no desire to celebrate. I know you must be wondering why they spend every Thanksgiving with him, well, let me tell you. It was an agreement we made a long time ago. His whole family gets together at Thanksgiving and celebrates that day and Christmas and even some birthdays. I didn’t want my children to miss out on that experience. So, he got Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve was and remains mine. An arrangement we still honor today even though the children are now adults.
Sometimes I miss Thanksgiving, but it is more of a missing my mom and dad and the Thanksgivings I had with them and my family. The fun that was had just two miles north of Owasso was total greatness, and I cherish all of my memories.
Work again today, then it seems like I had something to do this weekend, oh yeah, massive cleaning and getting the place ready to drag out all of my Christmas decorations. I can’t wait to buy the tree, make cookies, see if I can find sugar free hot cocoa, maybe splurge in the real thing, haven’t decided yet. I love Christmas! Happy start to the most wonderful season on earth!
Happy Thanksgiving
Today is Thanksgiving, so I shall tell you all what I am thankful for, finally. I am thankful that all of my children are healthy and for the most part well adjusted adults. I am thankful I didn’t fail too miserably at the job of parent, I am thankful that I have never harmed anyone, seriously, with my cooking abilities, or non-abilities. I am thankful that I am healthy, and don’t have to take any medications for blood pressure, cholesterol or any other ailments that people my age seem to have. I am thankful I come from a people that live long and prosper, and we are not even Vulcan!
I am thankful for Chewy and Nocona, they are always there, ready to welcome me home, letting me know someone (even if they are covered in fur and walk on four legs) loves me. They amuse me, listen to me and comfort me when I am sad.
I am thankful that stores stock ready made food, so I don’t have to cook if I choose not to, eliminates the possibility of food poisoning as well. I am thankful for a full pantry; it means no one will go hungry in my home. I never have, but my parents used to tell me stories about the Great Depression and living in the dust bowl in Oklahoma. There was a lot of hunger and people dying of starvation, I am grateful that neither I nor my children have had to go through that.
I am thankful for my parents; you see they had a choice on whether or not they were my parents, and being adopted gives you a whole new perspective on your parents. They didn’t have to take me and raise me, but they did, and they were fantastic. If I had gotten to hand pick my parents I could not have done a better job.
Holiday Plans and Christmas Love
I am very excited for the upcoming Christmas season, I love everything about it, the music, the decorations, the lights, the sounds, the buying presents for everyone I love. That is really the best part, picking out the perfect present knowing they will love it, and if they don’t saving the receipt so they can get something they do love. It does not hurt my feelings if someone wants to take back a present I have bought. I would rather they get something they want and will use and enjoy. Although I must say I do pretty well in the gift giving department. I rarely miss when picking something out for someone. I love the colors of the season, the movies, the food, ah the food, my nemesis. What to do this season, well, I shall plan and if I falter I will not beat myself up for it, just get right back on the wagon.
The clothes of the season, here, in North Texas, I have the promise of wearing sweaters and boots and jackets, such heady thoughts. Big hint for any of my children reading this, I have worn out my black leather gloves, would love another pair!
Must go get ready to start my great day at work, I know it is going to be fantastic! I hope everyone has a fantastic day and has fun getting ready for their Thanksgiving day!
A Good Day Today
I hope everyone is having a good day, mine is starting off fantastic, cold weather, sweater dress and purple knee boots, it’s all good. At this point all that can make it better is snow, or ice, or both! How great would that be! I can’t wait to go to work today to help all the people get their email and connect to the internet. The majority of people who call in for help geniunely want help and are nice and not yelling and cursing. There are a few that do that, but once you explain to them you will not be able to help them until they stop that behavior, they calm down. I actually had one customer that called in, heard my voice and said oh you are too happy I can’t work with you and hung up. He didn’t give me his account number, nothing, so I couldn’t call him back. I wanted to call him back and say well since you hung up on me I am a little less happy, I think we can work together now. But I didn’t get to. Oh well, not my fault if people don’t want the happy. Most do, and that is what makes my job pleasant.
I hope everyone out there enjoys some aspect of their job, it just makes the day go by and doesn’t drain you. It also helps that I am surrounded by co-workers that are helpful, joyful, nice and just downright pleasant to be around.
So, hi ho hi ho it’s off to work I go, see you all in the funny papers!
Monday Update
Ok folks I have been entrusted with a heady responsibility, I am planning the December Ladies that Lunch outing, and since it is our Christmas gathering, well you can imagine the pressure. My dear friend Wanda had a spill and is not up to planning the event so she entrusted it to me. I cannot begin to tell you how thrilled I was that she asked. It will be so much fun, I admit Wanda made it easy, she gave me all the contacts and actually the place, and it looks fabulous! I do hope we have a good turnout, I am very excited about it.
This Monday was really good, cold, wet weather, Ralph Lauren skirt, boots and my black, leather Anne Klein jacket. I am in heaven, I tell you! I can only hope it gets colder.
This week is short for most, as for me I am working Thanksgiving and the day after, I always do this, I will be working 7am to 4pm, those two days. I am thankful I get to work those two days to give my family a good Christmas. I am thankful for the ability to work, I am thankful to live in a nice area of town in a nice apartment, I am thankful for all of the things my job affords me.
I will be getting my tree the weekend after Thanksgiving, I have to get the place ready for a tree, I always get a real one, this year will be no different. This year I get to add two Santa’s that belonged to Sandi to my decorations. I am so happy to have part of her with me this Christmas season.
So on that note my friends I will let you all get back to your lives. Peace out homies!
Things I Have Learned From Movies
All Ancient Greeks speak with a British accent.
Orlando Bloom really is a Greek god.
Mickey Rourke dies at the end of every movie.
Only women can be Vampire slayers.
If a man is sparkly and won’t have sex with you, he is not gay, he is a vampire.
Whips and fedoras are fabulous fashion accessories in the jungle.
Musketeers are always handsome and wickedly funny.
Behind every monarchy is an evil religious man wanting to take control.
Boots are for every season.
Spontaneously singing will not get you put in the insane asylum, it will win you awards.
The good guys always get the girls.
The good guys are easily identifiable by their white hats. (Thanks Joss for telling us that one)
Bad guys are easily identifiable by their black hats and sarcasm.
Cannibalism is acceptable in snowstorms.
In the end love always conquers and everyone lives happily ever after, except if they are going to film a sequel, in that case major turmoil at the end for all lovers.
Time travel is possible, if you own a Delorean or a train, or are related to H.G. Wells or a penny.
These are just a few of the things I have learned watching movies, there tons of other things but I have things to do today and since I do not own a Delorean, I have to shower now and get ready for my day. I hope you have a great day and remember, pray for snow.
Friday, New Team and Elizabeth Anne
Yesterday was the first team meeting that I have attended with this new team, I have to tell you I was very pleasantly surprised. It was a great meeting, I know I was not looking forward to the team change; no one likes change, however after the meeting yesterday I am rethinking my well thoughts. First we took a personality test, which if you know me you can guess I love those! It was fun and informative to hear what everyone got on the test, where they fell in the personality ranges. My new supervisor seemed to be genuinely interested in everyone, fully engaged, and even inquired how each individual wished to be approached when she had things to discuss with them. All in all it was a great start to being on a new team, the hours are actually conducive to physical health and well being, and the team seems very well adjusted and functional. So yay!
Today is Friday, I do believe since I do not have to be at work so early I will pick up my Starbucks treat on Fridays. No, not the sugar and fat filled ones, the skinny versions will do nicely, however, and I believe we all need a treat. So treat myself I will.
My beautiful, intelligent daughter passed an exam yesterday that will help her further her career, I had no doubt she would do it. Elizabeth Anne, you are beautiful, intelligent, and funny and I am always proud to call you my daughter!
Another Gateway Day
Ok, so, I am totally in love with my new hairstylist, she just rocks, her name is Beatrice and if you are in the Plano area and looking for someone new, let me know. I will give you her information. She listens to what I want and makes it happen, just incredible, I am in love.
I got my hair done last night that is why I am waxing on today regarding Beatrice’s brilliance. Today is Thursday the gateway to Friday, I know you have all heard me say it before; well it bears saying again, and again and again. How bout them apples? Well I ordered a few Christmas presents before I left for work this morning, no I will not be telling for who, oh alright, 3 guesses. If you get them correct I will answer in the comments section.
I don’t think I have anything exciting to do this upcoming weekend, which will be a nice change, perhaps it is time for a well needed much earned pajama day! Now that would be exciting, watching old episodes of Buffy, Angel, Dollhouse and Firefly, now that is a Saturday in the making. Maybe popcorn is in order and diet coke; stop me now before I just pass out from the thought.
Next week is Thanksgiving, I will be writing a special, what I am grateful for entry for next week, I know you are all looking forward to that. I really have nothing today, except my hair looks amazing!
Good Thoughts
Ok, I am working on day 3 of new schedule, I am telling you, even after a few days I feel rested, awake and ready to take on the world. I believe we all have an internal alarm clock, the time our body naturally wakes up, and mine is 6:00 am, so being on this new schedule is turning out to be a revelation. For so long I have focused on the getting off early, I didn’t realize what I was doing to myself. I even think getting off at 6 allows me to miss the 5:00 pm traffic. It really has not been too bad, it does take a little longer to get home, however traffic is steady and I take the back roads not the toll roads. In the long run this shift may save me money, who knew. I am even enjoying the hour long lunch, so far, it allows me to have a nice break, walk around and get rejuvenated for the second part of my shift.
I have said it before and I will say it again, I love Mary Kay, I love every aspect of this business. I love the products, which I have been using for over 22 years, how is that for brand loyalty. I love being a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, which I have been for 10 years now, I not only love getting my own products for 50% off, and I love it when my customers are happy with their products. I love when they tell me how amazing their skin feels and, yes, how great the right shade of lipstick can make them feel. I love introducing the business opportunity to other women, knowing it can make a difference in their lives.
I have often said my job at the telephone company saved my family; Mary Kay gave us the extras. My business has paid for three high school class rings, a refrigerator, helped pay for cars, and when my mom passed away; it paid the hotel rooms for me and my children. It has enabled me to have cash Christmases, bought my oldest son a computer for Christmas and my daughter a laptop for her birthday. Anything you want can be found in that beauty case, I am grateful for the opportunities that my job at the major telecommunications company has given me; I love what my Mary Kay business has given me.
So much more than material things, I have made friends that I will keep for a lifetime, I get to surround myself with women who are positive, uplifting and just old fashioned amazing.
I have gone on for a while now, it is time to shower and start my day at a job I am grateful for!
Ladies that Lunch and Taco Bueno
Saturday we had our ladies that lunch gathering, this time we met at Wanda’s house, what a great time we had. We had amazing food, great conversation and tons of laughter and a few poignant moments thrown in for good measure. Our number was rather small this time, but that did not stop us, we carried on as if there were 50 people in the room. Next month is our Christmas party, I am so looking forward to it, I want to see all the ones missing from last time there!
Yesterday was my first day working 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, I have to say I rather enjoyed it, I did have a few wake up issues, waking up twice before my real wake up time, however when I did get out of bed at the appropriate time, I felt well rested and wide awake. Although I was not happy about the hour-long lunch (I typically prefer 30 minutes) I felt it refreshed me to get away and just walk around Target for a bit. I truly believe I am going to enjoy this time frame, it seems a pleasant change from getting up at 3:00 am. I will let you know as the time goes on if I still enjoy it.
Nothing really to report, on Sunday I got to spend time with Elizabeth Anne, always a pleasant experience. We shopped and didn’t spend too much, had our favorite Taco Bueno, we are real BuenoHeads. Other than that a quiet weekend was had, I will try to be more exciting next time.
