Coffee is a beast!

So, it's way past my bedtime and I can't sleep. Blame it on my resolve to NOT drink coffee from any type of franchise...it forces me to make my own. And since I'm used to my niece making my coffee, and she's visiting my sister in San Diego, I've been doing a pretty bang up job of it. Might as well just pour the coffee grounds down my throat and add creamer. Needless to say it's more sludge than liquid...Alyssa, hurry home sweetie! Auntie Jenny can't survive off of this stuff!! Annnnd...I'm rambling.

I have to say that I am pretty proud of myself for staying committed to this blog. I thought I would have lost interest by now. As I have told my friends many times, I am techno-retardo and have not had much practice with computers...other than checking my e-mails every 3 months. So actual pictures will have to wait until I can figure out how to get them on the computer. Seriously...I don't know how!

So...what's new with me....hmmm...I'm getting my own place (fingers crossed) by September at the latest. I'm pretty excited because I have lived with my other big sister for 10+ years (hey California is expensive!) and I am ready to G-O! My daughter is just as excited. It'll be the first time we have ever had a walk-in closet!! As with any sensible girl who knows what is priority numero uno, you HAVE to have a proper place for shoes and bags, natch! The one thing I am worried about is the cooking. I don't cook, she doesn't cook. Luckily, we aren't moving too far from my sister's townhouse (actually, I could throw a rock at it and hit it...and I throw like a girl), so I think we're good.
Yay me..I've actually bored myself enough that I am sleepy now! Pathetic, I know...must be something in the caff... stupid Folgers!

work work work

I have a management job in the retail industry.For anyone who works in retail, you know how hard it is to keep that smile on your face sometimes. People can be pretty brutal. Times are hard, we all need jobs...but some of the things that we go through are emotionally exhausting.

It's hard to please everyone and when you have to face an upset customer who thinks that the only way they'll obtain any sense of satisfaction is to get someone fired, well, it's hard to try to be the voice of reason. Being a manager, you want to protect your staff as well as keep your customers happy. They are the "bread and butter" so to speak.
But when you get that one customer who is loud and obnoxious, has the mouth of a sailor, and seems to thrive on causing a scene, it can try any girl's patience. Those are the types that can turn anyone's day sour.

Then there are the other 95% of customers who are angels in disguise. The ones that will step in and defend the poor hapless clerks who stand there, miserable and close to tears. The ones who come in every day, know all of our names, and stay to chat for awhile. The ones who bring in little treats for the staff and show up to support events that we organize.
Ahh, retail...is there anything better? ;)

Introduction

I have never created a blog before or kept a steady flow of entries in a diary. I rarely read my emails. Why am I doing this now? I've come to a point in my life where I feel that I need to keep a record of sorts on the current happenings in my little world. A way to organize my thoughts and meet others who agree or disagree with them. A place to vent about all the b.s. I go through at work, in relationships, and also a place to share my joys and triumphs.
I have come across some great blogs that have really motivated me to get out there and try it for myself. I may not update this everyday, but I will try my best to keep it current.