Do I Know You?

With a rare day off, one must take advantage of the opportunity to run errands. My usual grocery store closed for the holiday, so I took a trip to the local not-Pick n Save grocery store. It has a warehouse feel, but lacks the membership fees that typically accompany that atmosphere. I took my list and methodically selected the groceries from the shelves, only finding one impulse item. I had parked at the small entrance, and so I passed all the registers on the large side. There were three open registers by the small entrance, and I chose the smallest line. The cashier pulled my cart to the register. I handed my bags to the bag boy and turned to greet the cashier. The cashier kept her head down. She looked up to type on her register. She looked familiar.... I glanced at her name tag "Susie"**. That name.... Suddenly I remembered an associate that I'd terminated for theft. I took my receipt and my purchases, and hurried towards the door.

**Name changed because I signed the confidentiality part of the ethical standards at work.

Happy New Year!

I'm not making resolutions though.

Love Story

If I were going to write a love story, I don't think I would choose a romantic love. I don't even think I would choose a parental love. I think it would be a friendship love. I suppose having a theme is a good place to start. But I'm going to wait for a few more pieces to fall in place before I actually write my story down. I read the Tortilla Curtain once, and it felt so forced because the author only really worked a theme.

Because a drawer in your nightstand isn't good enough.....

Someone invented this.

Alley Cat!

My cat found her way into a bag. How cute!

Funny story

I bought pants to match these shoes that aren't available for purchase until 9/29.

Say "Hello"

To the new LPM!

(It's me!)

Did you watch history? 45 years to the day after MLKjr's "I Have a Dream" speech, America finally sees it.

*Ding* Round 3

This week I completed the third and final round of interviews for the open positions in the region. There is stiff competition, but I did my part. I hope to soon be announcing my new position. Maybe I can be a better regular blogger too....

It's been a busy month since I last posted. Not a lot eventful, but busy. June 7th we had a rainstorm that reminded me of back home. But the rivers and roads couldn't handle it. I had a really hard time getting home that night. The next day I had to learn a different way to and from my home. About a week later at the Fall's inventory, one of the bossmen in the region resigned. I went on vacation for a week to visit my family. I hadn't seen them in a year, and it had been two since I'd been home. I had a great time. Shopping, eating, watching my all-star nephew play ball, going to farmer's markets.... When I got back, I learned that my boss is going to the other district, and I'm getting a new boss. July 4th we had a picnic in the old neighborhood and I got to see my puppy. And yesterday was a great brewer's game with some coworkers.

Just in Time for June

Target now sells bridal gowns?

The Trains Hate Me

I get stopped by the train if I'm running late for work, have to go to the restroom or if I'm so tired I can't hardly keep my eyes open. That's the only time it stops me. When I'm running early or just out for a drive, it stays out of my way. The train hates me.

Here we are, two months into my new place. I love it. It's peaceful, beautiful and away. It's away from work, so I can't just stop by on my days off. It's away from stores that I like to shop at, so I save money. This past weekend, I was finally able to get out and walk some of the trails. I should have moved closer to nature sooner.

10 years

05.26.98

• The oh-so-original slogan we shouted to show our pride: 98!98!9-9-9-9-98!


• I was much more intense about everything.


• My friends were from various groups.


• I had not yet tasted alcohol.


• I worked at Walgreen's.


• I went to State in Debate, Forensics, Solo and Ensemble.


• I was 17.


• I drove an '82 Ford Granada that received a dent in the hood from my tochus when I decorated it for graduation.

Spring has sprung

It's spring! It's finally spring!

Eye opening 30 minutes explaining the housing bubble burst.

Exercise?

Try a Jedi Gym!

Email me if you want my home number. My cell doesn't work at home anymore :*(

A lot

I have moved. There are horses and a dog and some kitties. It's pretty much a return to my childhood and is quite refreshing. I'm unpacked, and learning the trash schedule. And I know my new phone number. Overall, I'm happier here and it's a good fit for now.

I hope to get back to making my list soon. And post regularly.

Top 100, Part deux

26. See a concert at Carnegie Hall

27. Be a regional level LPM.

28. Own a place that has a music room and a study.

29. Go on a cruise

30. Learn to play an instrument other than piano.

31. Love someone more than I love myself.

32. Puddle jump in another country

33. Drink wine in Napa.

34. Drink wine in France.

35. Buy shoes in France.

36. Buy a couture dress.

37. Have beautiful shoes custom made for my feet.

38. See the pyramids

39. Run a mile.

40. Sing in a choir again.

41. Walk the Susan Komen race for the cure.

42. Host a benefit.

43. Act in a minor local production.

44. Climb a small mountain.

45. Ride in a hot air balloon.

46. Go on a cruise.

47. Go white water rafting.

48. Own a foreign beautiful car.

49. Ride a motorcycle.

50. Spend a week at the Musee D'Orsee