Morning! Busy day today. I have another luncheon to go to and my parents will be in town later this afternoon. We are going to try and have dinner with them at their favorite Chinese place. Funny, my mom is Korean, but she has a favorite place for Chinese buffet.
I am off to read your blogs now! Have a great day!
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Ranting - Can you believe it?
I can't believe I am doing this, but I thought I would do another post this evening. I know, call me crazy. I am bored and I have caught up on all the many blogs I love.
Today was interesting. I had to speak to a department manager about relocating to a much smaller store. It's just not working out at this large store for him. It was tough. I was very positive and he left with a very good attitude. This made me realize the decision to keep him on board was a good one. I know he has potential and has room to grow. I am thankful he was okay with the transfer.
After that, I went to a luncheon at work. Several of us were honored for providing excellent customer service. I was nominated by our shrink department. The director presented me with an award and said some really nice things about me. It was kind of hard to hear it though, in front of my peers. I never did take compliments well.
The luncheon was over around 1:30, so I decided to head down the road to a competitor store where I know some of the employees. They walked me through their store and allowed me to take pictures. Thank goodness there is a nice relationship there or I would have been thrown out of the store. After leaving that store, I made my way back to the little city and decided to pick the kid up from school. It's not my turn, but I called his dad and let him know I wanted to surprise him. The kid surprised me himself with a great grade on his math test. With a couple of high fives, we decided to head home.
Ever since arriving home, we have been cleaning. I am just tired of seeing my house dirty. Josh and his brother spent all afternoon yesterday doing yard work. It looks fantastic. My job was the inside. So, the kid helped. He was in charge of his room and the living room. Easy enough.
Now, I am here. Typing away like there is no tomorrow.
I received several comments about one of my pictures - the one of Ground Zero. I know it still hurts for many to see the photo, but I wanted to post it anyway. It was a part of my experience in NYC and it means something special to me also. It's hard to believe they are still pulling up the wreckage.
Okay, looking at this new post I have created this evening, I have noticed it is much longer than I anticipated. That's what I get for ranting. Have a wonderful evening!
Today was interesting. I had to speak to a department manager about relocating to a much smaller store. It's just not working out at this large store for him. It was tough. I was very positive and he left with a very good attitude. This made me realize the decision to keep him on board was a good one. I know he has potential and has room to grow. I am thankful he was okay with the transfer.
After that, I went to a luncheon at work. Several of us were honored for providing excellent customer service. I was nominated by our shrink department. The director presented me with an award and said some really nice things about me. It was kind of hard to hear it though, in front of my peers. I never did take compliments well.
The luncheon was over around 1:30, so I decided to head down the road to a competitor store where I know some of the employees. They walked me through their store and allowed me to take pictures. Thank goodness there is a nice relationship there or I would have been thrown out of the store. After leaving that store, I made my way back to the little city and decided to pick the kid up from school. It's not my turn, but I called his dad and let him know I wanted to surprise him. The kid surprised me himself with a great grade on his math test. With a couple of high fives, we decided to head home.
Ever since arriving home, we have been cleaning. I am just tired of seeing my house dirty. Josh and his brother spent all afternoon yesterday doing yard work. It looks fantastic. My job was the inside. So, the kid helped. He was in charge of his room and the living room. Easy enough.
Now, I am here. Typing away like there is no tomorrow.
I received several comments about one of my pictures - the one of Ground Zero. I know it still hurts for many to see the photo, but I wanted to post it anyway. It was a part of my experience in NYC and it means something special to me also. It's hard to believe they are still pulling up the wreckage.
Okay, looking at this new post I have created this evening, I have noticed it is much longer than I anticipated. That's what I get for ranting. Have a wonderful evening!
ABC Photograph Wednesday
Ground Zero
Gray skies near Lyon County
Greenery in NYC
Gross - Cooked boar's head in a window in Chinatown
Golden Prometheus Statue in front of Rockefeller Center
Gameday with the Chiefs
Game - Yankees vs. Orioles
Lots of pictures today. I am really starting to like these posts. Some of the pictures aren't really things that start with G, such as the boar's head. But, wouldn't you agree that it's gross?
Please make sure to stop by mrsnesbitt's place and check out ABC Photograph Wednesday. It's lots of fun and you can join in whenever you want.
Have a Great G Day!
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Respect
Work is starting to get to me. I am so sick of the drama. I guess it's normal though.
I am working later today. I have to attend a humanitarian dinner for the city. It is being held at one of the aircraft companies. I am making Josh go with me. Poor guy. Anyway, this dinner is usually really long. Dinner starts around 6:30 and the awards are handed out right after. It has been known to last until 9 pm sometimes. I hope tonight goes quickly.
The kid got into some trouble at school yesterday. He was sassing a teacher back and was sent to the Vice Principal's office. Lucky for me, I have a good relationship with him. We discussed what the kid said and what the punishment would be. The kid had to go and apologize to the teacher and then stay after school to do any chores necessary for that teacher. The teacher accepted the apology and left it at that. Too bad for the kid though. He came home and did extra chores and of course, got a lecture on respect. Teenagers! Aha! I can say that now.
I am really looking forward to ABC Photograph Wednesday tomorrow. I have some neat pictures for the letter G.
Hope you all have a great day!
I am working later today. I have to attend a humanitarian dinner for the city. It is being held at one of the aircraft companies. I am making Josh go with me. Poor guy. Anyway, this dinner is usually really long. Dinner starts around 6:30 and the awards are handed out right after. It has been known to last until 9 pm sometimes. I hope tonight goes quickly.
The kid got into some trouble at school yesterday. He was sassing a teacher back and was sent to the Vice Principal's office. Lucky for me, I have a good relationship with him. We discussed what the kid said and what the punishment would be. The kid had to go and apologize to the teacher and then stay after school to do any chores necessary for that teacher. The teacher accepted the apology and left it at that. Too bad for the kid though. He came home and did extra chores and of course, got a lecture on respect. Teenagers! Aha! I can say that now.
I am really looking forward to ABC Photograph Wednesday tomorrow. I have some neat pictures for the letter G.
Hope you all have a great day!
Monday, March 03, 2008
Great Birthday Weekend
I had a great birthday weekend with my family. Thanks to Cheryl for the birthday card and Phelan for the wishes. It was a wonderful weekend and I totally enjoyed myself.
It promises to be a busy week again. Actually, the whole month will be busy. We have been informed that there will be a presidents' meeting held here at the new store. There are about eight presidents flying in to tour the new store and to venture out and look at our market. They won't be here until after Easter, so that gives us some time.
I just wanted to check in. I really don't have much to say this morning. I plan on visiting all of you by the end of the day. Lots of catching up to do. Have a great one!
It promises to be a busy week again. Actually, the whole month will be busy. We have been informed that there will be a presidents' meeting held here at the new store. There are about eight presidents flying in to tour the new store and to venture out and look at our market. They won't be here until after Easter, so that gives us some time.
I just wanted to check in. I really don't have much to say this morning. I plan on visiting all of you by the end of the day. Lots of catching up to do. Have a great one!
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