The Adventures of Being Me

Once I left my job last night, it was snowing so I got to drive home in slush. I almost got hit by a snow plow. It was cutting me off and I couldn't stop my car in the slippery snow with a layer of ice underneath. I barely squeaked by and the plow honked at me. Excuse me, he is the one cutting ME off. Then waiting at a red light, the snow plow stopped in the left turn lane and turned right, in front of me and the car to my left. What is up with that? Then I had to go grocery shopping so very happy when I got home. Let the cats out to have them behave badly. They actually tolerated the cold temperature and snow everywhere to make a 40 minute walk. I had to drag them back in when I got too cold. Today the snow and ice were melting. Went to work and it was boring as usual. The manager is still a grouch and bit my nose off again. Last night, I was asked to go to housewares cause somebody didn't show up. I leave my section to the clothing guys (I told the asker that my section would...

Merry Christmas to one and all. I went shopping for dinner with my family tomorrow. I have no time to cook so I buy from the bakery. I got fruit, pie, and cookies. Then watched TV until time to go feed my sister's cats. I left something in their stockings and wrapped up the cat gifts. Have to call tomorrow to tell my niece that I left cookie and milk for Santa on her behalf. I doubt she will notice the lack of dirty dishes in the sink. I recall the time I believed in Santa. One year I heard a noise downstairs and ran down screaming "Santa!". It was my Dad coming home from work on the railroad. Another year I waited until everyone gone to bed and snuck down to hide in the closet. Heard a noise and cracked the door open to find my Dad taking off his shoes. I shut the door to have him open it again. I wanted to see Santa, I explained. Go to bed, he answered. I gathered my pillow and blanket in obedience while he turned away. I grabbed the door and locked it. He pounded on th...

I got my xmas gift from the shoes manager. Two snowflake ornaments she crocheted herself but didn't have time to add a hanger string on top (I'll find my ornament hangers later when I put stuff away). A snowman mug (good cuz all of mine are dirty). A packet of Nestle cocoa w/marshmellows (marshmellows melted in the cocoa so had to add real ones). And a scratch lottery ticket (loser). Oh yes, and a xmas card. Talked to mama tonight about xmas. I assumed she wasn't going anywhere so have dinner, or supper if I can't wake up tomorrow, at her place. She said I didn't have to bring food, but of course I'll bring something. I baked rolls tonight and they expanded more than I expected so probably bring some of those. I'll see what I can find at the grocery store tomorrow. Funniest story I got is a lady asked if the water bottles by the cash register are complimentary. No, they are a dollar.Another lady was shocked when I said our candy bars were on sale for $2.21 a...

Had a busy day at work and finally have a silent night at home with the cats. Starting yesterday we have an event where you buy a pair of a certain brand a get a gift card (of course customers think it is every shoe they buy gets a gift card). Today I had a pair of shoes returned in another section that I just sold at least an hour ago. I'm guessing they just wanted the free gift card and not the shoes. I was by myself again so had a Ladies Shoes person come over to help again. Why was my coworker not scheduled today is beyond me? Maybe he asked for the day off. I got a gift bag from my store.Inside my gift bag was a lunch bag and water bottle with store logo, a ball from their xmas series, a store logo pin with the same decoration as the ball, a recipe booklet that I have seen displayed in Housewares (what is Creme Brulee cuz they have scented candles looking like the dish there too?), 2 pieces of weird caramels, and a free magazine subscription. In kitty news: Precious has not be...

In the effort to save on paper, I am emailing many of my Christmas letters this year. In the attached pic, Precious is on the blanket sleeping while Frodo is on the headrest looking down. So here we go. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my family and friends. This Happy New Year started off with a meow when I stepped on my cat Frodo snuggled underneath my blanket. Precious was on my lap and jumped off when I got up. I gave a peck on their fuzzy foreheads at midnight and went to bed. Soon the Caucaus whirlwind blew in seizing all our car rentals. The airport actually roped off part of the parking garage for extra return space for the car rentals and had security outside directing people which are their car rental spots. Barak Obama was the favorite as well as the Republican guy I forget the name to. Mom soon had her second knee replacement replaced to spend Valentine's Day in the Assisted Care facility for special therapy attention. They had a Sweetheart dinner Dad attended...

Had a gal call from a retail store asking to discuss my application. OK. I was expecting to set up a time for an interview, but whatever she wishes. First question was why I applied there. Heard from their employees who were in my store that they were hiring. She repeated what I said. Yes, I answered. Second question was where I saw myself in 2 or 3 years. I don't know about 2 or 3 years but I would like to be in movies or theater, but they are not steady paychecks so I would need a steady job also. (I know she was asking, How long will you stay) Third and fourth questions were my availability and what cosmetic lines I was familiar with. I am not brand loyal, I pick up make-up everywhere. When I get fatter paychecks I can afford name brand addiction. Then she went on the uniform of dress or skirt with pantyhose and no boots. OK. I'm sorry but isn't uniform usually mentioned after the job offer. Next she announced a manager will be contacting me in 7-9 days or will receive a...