So many little things of note have happened that I want to blog about but haven't had the chance. For example, I saw Beowulf and I'm a big fan of the animated character Beowulf. Total hottie!
Speaking of hotties, did you see the last episode of the Bachelor? I am completely convinced that he is saving himself for me now. I am currently formulating a plan to lose weight, have a complete makeover, move to Austin and dedicate my life to meeting him. I have high hopes for it.
I went home for Thanksgiving. I am so glad that I did. I flew home Wed night and back on Fri morning. Everyone here seems surprised that I would fly home for such a short time, but I often drove for longer periods of time for a shorter stay at home. What's the difference? The cost? Trust me, there is no amount of money that would keep me away from my family. Now whenever someone asks how my holiday was, I can honestly answer it was fantastic! But when I ask how their Thanksgiving was, I get unenthusiastic replies: "Good" or "Fine" or "Nice." You know, like they can't say anything bad about it but it wasn't anything spectacular. I look at these people in a new light. I don't think they really got what the holiday was all about or what exactly they're supposed to be thankful for.
In retail, it's a big weekend. And it's been busy at work. I'm doing well in my job, but the challenge is over. I have a few things more to do, but it could run itself now. I'm wondering what the next challenge for me will be. Should I open another store? Should I continue to move around? Would I consider moving someplace else, far, far away? An even longer flight away from my family? You know, they're opening a store in Austin, TX.
Seriously, I do wonder what's next for me. And I'm wondering if it's time to make this place stick. Even if I don't stay with this job and decide on a career change, would I move back home or would I stay here? I love it here and it would be nice to decide on a home for myself. Then I could start making relationships a priority for me.
If the challenge that my friends set for me has taught me anything, it is that dating takes some effort, especially at my age and in my arena. I've been talking to a lot of people about this and everyone agrees that it takes more to meet someone these days. If I'm gonna meet someone, I have to make a concentrated effort to get myself out there and make connections. It's hard. It's about finding a connection, taking a chance, meeting new people, and then doing it all over again, because the odds aren't usually in my favor. It's exhausting.
I almost think that it would be easier to have a relationship with a fictional demon-slaying hero with well-cut abs.
P.S. In a moment of utter weakness, I emailed Casey. But don't worry, he didn't answer.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Down Low, Too Slow
Bummer. Mr. Blue Eyes just emailed a very confusing email that basically said he didn't think we were a good match. Well ... I think that's what it said. Like I said, it's confusing.
So on to December's date.
So on to December's date.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Common Law
Rejoice, me gal-stones, I went on a date last night. A real date, meaning he paid for dinner. It was very nice. I enjoyed it immensely. I think it's the first real date that I've been on in a long time.
I met him on craigslist. He wrote a very normal ad and I responded saying I probably would have written a very similar one.
We met for dinner and talked and talked. Which is a big thing for me. Talking is important. We have a lot in common, I think, in terms of where we are in life.
He has the bluest eyes I have ever seen and one crooked tooth.
At the end of the date, he walked me to the car and he kissed me. Also very enjoyable.
But, mindful of Jen's advice, I shall take it slow. Happy?
In other news, or rather very similar news, I ran into Taxi Driver today. He apologized and said that he had been going thru some crazy stuff and that's why he never called. It could have been awkward, but to be honest, I wasn't really all that bothered to run into him. And he wasn't really that weird about it either. He said to give him a call sometime, you know, just as friends, but I don't think that I will. It must be as obvious to him as it is to me that we have nothing in common. Oh well. At least he had the guts to apologize.
I met him on craigslist. He wrote a very normal ad and I responded saying I probably would have written a very similar one.
We met for dinner and talked and talked. Which is a big thing for me. Talking is important. We have a lot in common, I think, in terms of where we are in life.
He has the bluest eyes I have ever seen and one crooked tooth.
At the end of the date, he walked me to the car and he kissed me. Also very enjoyable.
But, mindful of Jen's advice, I shall take it slow. Happy?
In other news, or rather very similar news, I ran into Taxi Driver today. He apologized and said that he had been going thru some crazy stuff and that's why he never called. It could have been awkward, but to be honest, I wasn't really all that bothered to run into him. And he wasn't really that weird about it either. He said to give him a call sometime, you know, just as friends, but I don't think that I will. It must be as obvious to him as it is to me that we have nothing in common. Oh well. At least he had the guts to apologize.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Good service is not the absence of bad service.
This is an email that I sent to United. I am so angry at them. As of Dec 31 07, they will change their frequent flier program so that miles will expire after 18 months, instead of the previous 36 months (which, btw, was an increase from the previous 12 months - I wouldn't join United until the expiration period went to 36 months, which they only did to match Delta's promise of 36 months.) So if you don't have any account activity for 18 months, your miles will expire. Not only that, but any miles that you had previously earned will expire if there has been no activity on your account since June 06. Ooooooo!!!! BOYCOTT UNITED!
"I am extremely disappointed to learn that you will change your policy regarding expiring miles. Not only that, but it seems that the miles I have already accrued have expired without notification from United. (Yeah, it's telling me that I can't redeem these miles.)
On my last flight in July 07, your inflight magazine featured an article about improving customer service. In fact, I believe it was written by a new airline executive whose job it was to improve customer service. Well, I am a manager at N- so my idea of service comes from a well-established tradition.
While I understand that the Mileage Plus program is aimed at making very frequent fliers feel even more special, thereby encouraging them to spend more money, customer service should not be reserved for them alone. It should be aimed at all of your customers.
I think that your new program is the antithesis of customer service, especially to those who have chosen United over and over again, however infrequent, in order to accrue miles. AND I think it is poor business sense to coddle the few and alienate the many by taking their miles away from them. At the very least, you could have honored what they had earned so far.
From now on, I will NOT choose United or any of your subsidiaries. I had flown with United before because of the more spacious airplanes and ease of checking into flights. But I will now refuse because of the hypocrisy of your so-called customer service. I'll drive if I have to.
It is poor policy, poor indeed.
Ginger R-"
Seriously, boycott United.
"I am extremely disappointed to learn that you will change your policy regarding expiring miles. Not only that, but it seems that the miles I have already accrued have expired without notification from United. (Yeah, it's telling me that I can't redeem these miles.)
On my last flight in July 07, your inflight magazine featured an article about improving customer service. In fact, I believe it was written by a new airline executive whose job it was to improve customer service. Well, I am a manager at N- so my idea of service comes from a well-established tradition.
While I understand that the Mileage Plus program is aimed at making very frequent fliers feel even more special, thereby encouraging them to spend more money, customer service should not be reserved for them alone. It should be aimed at all of your customers.
I think that your new program is the antithesis of customer service, especially to those who have chosen United over and over again, however infrequent, in order to accrue miles. AND I think it is poor business sense to coddle the few and alienate the many by taking their miles away from them. At the very least, you could have honored what they had earned so far.
From now on, I will NOT choose United or any of your subsidiaries. I had flown with United before because of the more spacious airplanes and ease of checking into flights. But I will now refuse because of the hypocrisy of your so-called customer service. I'll drive if I have to.
It is poor policy, poor indeed.
Ginger R-"
Seriously, boycott United.
How many doctors did it take?
Guess which of these three things I learned yesterday?
1. over 25% of all white children in America are considered obese, more than 33% of Hispanic and African American children.
2. Obesity has obviously led to a number of health problems previously uncommon in children, such as high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
3. Toys R Us does not sell jump ropes.
Seriously, the girl had to radio someone to find out if they sold jump ropes. When we finally found out, I said, "Are you kidding?" She looked at me like I was crazy and said, "No, we don't carry them."
1. over 25% of all white children in America are considered obese, more than 33% of Hispanic and African American children.
2. Obesity has obviously led to a number of health problems previously uncommon in children, such as high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
3. Toys R Us does not sell jump ropes.
Seriously, the girl had to radio someone to find out if they sold jump ropes. When we finally found out, I said, "Are you kidding?" She looked at me like I was crazy and said, "No, we don't carry them."
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