The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band

Interesting.

I am in love with the new Dana Buchman line at Kohl's.

Well, I got a Sharp Acquos from the Circuit City going out of business sale. I'll be reading a manual and setting it up tomorrow. Probably after I clean my dirty and messy house.

Cute 5th Grader!

I love that they gave this 5th grader press credentials!

This American Life's Inauguration Show is very interesting. Particularly the first half about conservatives that are okay with Obama winning.

How do you pick a TV?

There are so many options.....

I've decided that it's either the Sony Bravia, Sharp Aquos or Vizio. I'm thinking 1080p at 32". That said, I can't decide which brand, or if I should pick Best Buy because of the service plan. Any thoughts?

Mucinex is a wonder drug.

Oh Jordan!

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.