There Comes A Time....

when you just have to let go. That's what I'm learning. Time to move on from a job that is stale and stressful to one that is fresh and new. One without all the political bullshit. One where they don't take you for granted and just assume that it is your desire to turn your 24 hour work week (for which you are getting paid) into a 50 hour work week (for which you are not getting paid), even if it is only temporary (for 3-4 months?? temporary??). Time to move away from those people with whom you have such a hard time communicating. The people that make too many assumptions without looking at the facts. Growing up as a very shy individual, it's amazing to me that I can have such a strong personality now. I guess I'm a lot like my dad, in that sometimes my way is the right way and the only way. I can be very opinionated, but then again, I am usually open to listening to other people's ideas. They may not be for me and I am unwilling to accept them as a part of my life, but if they want to, they should go for it. There comes a time, however, when it's time to say, this just isn't working, and let go. So, with the beginning of a new decade (yes, I will be turning 40 shortly) and a new year, I will let go and move on. Let go of the past, live in the present and look forward to the future. I have goals in mind and I'm going to achieve them!

BTW, if you're looking for a good, part-time employee who's familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and is incredibly good with numbers (I am currently a Sales Tax Accountant), who loves a challenge, but wants a fun and friendly environment, leave me a comment. I'm looking for a new job!

Ho Ho Ho!

Can you believe it? After last year's Black Friday fiasco where I got up at the crack of dawn and went out to the stores to come home empty handed, I made another attempt. I swore last year that I would never do it again. Never say never! I jumped out of bed at 4:30 am, sat down at the computer, looked out the window, sat down at the computer, looked out the window. After a few times of this, I decided that if I could make it out of the driveway in all the snow that had fallen, I would venture out to the stores. Well, I made it out of the driveway, picked up my mom, and within 10 minutes I had slid into the ditch. Can you believe it?? I have been driving for 24 years and I can remember only one time when I got myself stuck in the ditch. I was 16 and my neighbor Mike and I went joyriding. Bad move! Anyways, I was headed UP HILL, yes up hill, and the car started sliding. I did everything I had been taught only to end up in the ditch. Luckily I missed the tree by a couple of inches and lucky for me, I got myself out. My father's driving lessons surely paid off. The day I drove into town for my "real" driver's license, by dad grabbed the wheel (in a snowstorm) and aimed me right toward the ditch. I was able to get the car under control and since that time, I've been very confident behind the wheel...until today. The snow is now melting and I'm considering a trip to Sam's Club for some all-season tires. I'm convinced that's what I need. If that doesn't work, it's time to trade in the import for a GM product. Noooooo!

So, my Christmas shopping is almost done. Just a few more things to get for the kids and I am finished. That's a first. Shopping this year has been a piece of cake! I don't know if it's because we have a little more money or if I've been lucky in picking up what has been requested. In a few more weeks, I will have a master bath, complete with Jaccuzi tub and everything and it's paid for IN FULL! I'm loving life. Perserverence pays off and I have to say, I'm so proud of my hubby. I never thought he would be able to pull this sales thing off, but he has and he's loving it!