I miss the snow

SO.......I miss the snow people! I miss the cold too. I mean, I am freezing here right now because I am a giant wuss, but it's not the same kind of cold as it is in Colorado. And I miss that and I'm not sure why. Honestly, who misses the cold? But mostly, I just miss the snow! Send me some in a cooler please..haha..jk!

Remember Me...

So, I trust that everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving and that the majority of you had a long weekend. "Black Friday" is officially over with for me at work and I cannot tell you how happy I am about it. I do hate the holidays because of work, but the day I hate the most is "Black Friday." And, unlike other years, I was able to have the entire weekend off after "Black Friday." Do not ask me how that happened. Perhaps, it's because I chose to work on Thanksgiving! :)
About two weeks ago I received an email from an old friend from college. She was my "big sis" in my sorority and I hadn't spoken to her or seen her in over 4 years. My email has remained the same since college so it was awesome that she was able to find me with that. We had lunch at the Abbey and I had only planned on hanging out an hour or two. But the next thing I know I looked down at the clock and it was 5 hours later. That is a very good feeling. And we could have probably say there another 5 hours if both us hadn't already had prior committments. We talked about life, love, the future, and the past. It was nice to be with someone who is part of my past and I was reminded of why we were so very close at one point. We were able to talk about why things changed between us and why we lost contact. It's just something that happens and a lot of times it has to happen. We have to change and we have to grow. And we just hope that those we care about can do it with us or can still relate to us when it is over with. Anyhoo, she lives in San Francisco, but her brother and his wife and their baby live down in Los Angeles. I am not sure how much longer she will be in San Francisco as her life might be calling her elsewhere. However, I do hope we are able to see each other a little more and most importantly that we will now stay in contact. Because it was obvious yesterday that we missed each other and could probably use the other in our life again! :)

Happy Thanksgiving

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I just wanted to say that I am thankful for each and everyone of you! Remember that I am always thinking of you and always missing you! Enjoy Turkey Day!

Happy Feet

The movie "Happy Feet" came out on Friday. As many of you know I am completely obsessed with penguins. So, I dragged my friend Reggie to see it with me. Of course, I paid for him because I know "Happy Feet" wasn't his first choice. But hey, at least we had cheeseburgers beforehand, which makes everything better. Anyhoo, the movie was absolutely adorable and I was literally like a little kid throughout the whole thing. A dancing penguin with blue eyes. Does it get any better than that? I mean, that is me. I'm Mumble!!..haha! In fact, even Reggie thought it was hilarious. The music was cute and I just can't wait to get it on DVD...hehe!! GO SEE IT PEOPLE!
I also went to a wedding on Friday night for one of my coworkers. It was the smallest wedding I have ever been to. There were maybe 20 people there and with the exception of Reggie and I it was all family. It's times like that when you all of the sudden realize how much you mean to someone. I am actually this girl's boss, but she does a lot for me and she respects me as I respect her. I ask her how she is doing, but go even more into depth than just that. And that is what it is all about. It's showing people that you actually care about their lives and what they have to say. It's being genuine and helping them out the best you can. This girl is not one of my best friends, but she is a friend and someone who I don't mind sharing the details of my life with and listening her to the same. Sometimes I forget what just being nice and genuine can get you! :)

Poo

So, The Burbank store just hired a new Operations Manager. Usually, when a new manager starts at a store they are sent to another store for training. Of course, this guy was sent to my store to train with me, which is normally fine. But, it is right at the beginning of the busy season and he is suppose to train with me for three weeks. I'm already a little irritated with the whole situation because I am trying to figure out how I am going to have time to train him and if it is really goign to take me three weeks to do this. He's an older guy and I worry for him because he is going to get eaten alive at Burbank. I'm trying to ease him into the whole transition of the Sports Authority but it is hard because Burbank is a higher volume store and much busier than Canoga Park. It's going to be a very long three weeks. I guess it will at least keep me on my toes!

Christmas

It's scary to think that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Then, Christmas is right behind it. I don't really look at the holidays as anyting anymore. I mean I do, but work keeps me so busy that it's hard to think about it. Plus, I don't have my family around really. However, I have been blessed to have my dad and his girlfriend come every year around Christmas. This is something I truly enjoy and am grateful for. Anyway, I don't have a lot to say today!!! Hope all is well!

Though I'm Missing You

Lately, I've been thinking about the possibility of moving back to Colorado in the next year or two. I miss my friends and I miss what family I have left there a lot. But I started thinking about the people here who mean a great deal to me and how if I left I would miss them so very much. And it would be just as hard to leave them! So, what does one do? Nothing for now because it's not a necessary decision to make right now. I love the ocean. I love the beach. And I love the friends I have made here. And I owe them a great deal!! It's crazy to think that for the rest of our lives we're probably always going to miss people. But I guess it's amazing to think that there are people all over the United States or even the world who love you and who you love so very much in return.

Pub Crawl

Yesterday I participated in a Pub Crawl for my good friend Britt's Birthday!! I think we went to like 11 different bars in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. It was outrageously fun! It was my last weekend of crazy fun before we go into the Holiday Season. As most people know retail is insane during this time and most weekends I'll probably just want to kick back and do nothing. Or I might even be working. You just never know. Anyhoo, I feel very good. Much better than I did last Sunday! Hope all is well with everyone!

She strikes back again...

There's this old man that is always at the YMCA when I am working out and without fail he is always staring at me. And he doesn't even turn away when I take a quick glance at him. HE IS JUST BLATANTLY STARING AT ME. Anyway, so I am talking to my mom today and I am telling her how I have been in such a grumpy mood all week and I have even lashed out at a few people. Now, the thing about me being grumpy is that I am still very funny about things. So, I start telling my mom about this old man that always stares at me. Here is how the conversation goes.......

Blair: Mom, there's this old man that stares at me all the time when I am working out at the YMCA. So, the other day I looked at him and said, "What are you looking out?"

Mom: BLAIR! What did he do?

Blair: He freaked out and turned away! I don't care. He is probably a pervert or something and he's thinking nasty thoughts.

Mom: No, he's probably thinking, "Man, that girl looks like such a Bitch!"


LOL!! I love my mom!! Two Points For Marilyn!