This first link is a dedication to my love for cooking [and eating] food. Never have I found such an amazing website with consistently wonderful recipes. Not to mention they're fairly easy and don't take a professional to figure out...always a win.
http://smittenkitchen.com
The second link is [surprise!] also a food website. What I love about this site is each and every recipe has been commented on and reviewed by someone who really knows what they're talking about. No comments from Aunt Martha who made this mediocre casserole for a church potluck last week here :)
http://www.food52.com
Finally the third link. Who doesn't love penguins? This live cam always puts a smile on my face... Not to mention it is a great way to kill time. Ooor procrastinate.
http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-sandiego/Animals/Webcams/Penguin-Cam
Monday, August 27, 2012
Life In Retail
I have an incredible amount of respect for those who work in retail. Until being hired at a clothing store myself, I had no idea the atrocities that took place and the strain of presenting an organized and desirable store. No doubt some stores are better off than others and don't get me wrong, I love my job, but customers can be so rude!
Think about this-
Would you go into a strangers bedroom and empty the contents of their drawers onto the floor moments before you know they will be going to bed? No? Would you do this in your own home to your own drawers? I did not think so. Then why certain individuals think it is appreciated when they waltz into a store minutes before closing, when employees are tired and irritable, only to pull the very bottom shirt out of a perfectly folded stack causing the whole pile to fall onto the floor...and then continue this act for the entire section and walk away empty-handed as if nothing happened I will never know. And if you think this is a rare occurrence from the few oblivious people in the world, Ha. You would be surprised.
Another favorite of mine is when Ms. So-and-so unleashes her wrath on you when her 14 cent coupon is clearly expired but she wants to use it anyway. Or when she purchased 47 items the day before and is suddenly repulsed by every last one of them but the receipt is no where to be found and thus cannot be returned. I sympathize with your frustration, I really do. After all... who wouldn't want to save an extra penny or two in this economy, or get money back on things they no longer want? Shocking though this news may be, sales associates can only do so much and are not authorized to change company policy. We are more than happy to call over a manager and pass on your frustration to them [better them than me, right?]. We also try our hardest [most of the time] to give you our undivided attention. Last but not least, we do appreciate the occasional story to tell in the break room. We have to draw the line somewhere though, no one enjoys being yelled at for things they cannot control. I also guarantee that employees will be more inclined to extend grace to those who treat them with respect.
Granted there are a fair amount of wonderful patrons who brighten my day with their words of encouragement and their kindness in taking great care to maintain the organization of our merchandise. Unfortunately it is the less-than-considerate people who stand out in my memory giving me cause to write this very article.
Think about this-
Would you go into a strangers bedroom and empty the contents of their drawers onto the floor moments before you know they will be going to bed? No? Would you do this in your own home to your own drawers? I did not think so. Then why certain individuals think it is appreciated when they waltz into a store minutes before closing, when employees are tired and irritable, only to pull the very bottom shirt out of a perfectly folded stack causing the whole pile to fall onto the floor...and then continue this act for the entire section and walk away empty-handed as if nothing happened I will never know. And if you think this is a rare occurrence from the few oblivious people in the world, Ha. You would be surprised.
Another favorite of mine is when Ms. So-and-so unleashes her wrath on you when her 14 cent coupon is clearly expired but she wants to use it anyway. Or when she purchased 47 items the day before and is suddenly repulsed by every last one of them but the receipt is no where to be found and thus cannot be returned. I sympathize with your frustration, I really do. After all... who wouldn't want to save an extra penny or two in this economy, or get money back on things they no longer want? Shocking though this news may be, sales associates can only do so much and are not authorized to change company policy. We are more than happy to call over a manager and pass on your frustration to them [better them than me, right?]. We also try our hardest [most of the time] to give you our undivided attention. Last but not least, we do appreciate the occasional story to tell in the break room. We have to draw the line somewhere though, no one enjoys being yelled at for things they cannot control. I also guarantee that employees will be more inclined to extend grace to those who treat them with respect.
Granted there are a fair amount of wonderful patrons who brighten my day with their words of encouragement and their kindness in taking great care to maintain the organization of our merchandise. Unfortunately it is the less-than-considerate people who stand out in my memory giving me cause to write this very article.
Me, Myself, and I.
Hello! My name is Grace, and I was born and raised in the Bay Area. I am currently going to school at Diablo Valley College and studying Baking and Pastry... Word is the program is fabulous and everyone loves it. As for me? So far so good- I am definitely enjoying it.
My original aspirations were to write a book composed entirely of fragmented stories of the [somewhat lame] shenanigans I like to call my life. I have to admit, I was pretty far along and it was coming along swimmingly when I had to give away my old computer and the files wouldn't transfer. So here I am with [hopefully] a more foolproof way to record my many escapades that the world will soon be clamoring to read. Or not. I am perfectly ok with either outcome. I promise to try my hardest not to become another angst-filled online diary providing the latest gossip on what the girl next to me in class said after breaking up with her boyfriend. I try not to subject myself to that kind of misery under ANY circumstances, and wouldn't dream of inflicting it upon you. However, if I [heaven forbid] post something you deem uninteresting, please forgive me. I am after all human and am prone to mistakes and slip-ups.
My original aspirations were to write a book composed entirely of fragmented stories of the [somewhat lame] shenanigans I like to call my life. I have to admit, I was pretty far along and it was coming along swimmingly when I had to give away my old computer and the files wouldn't transfer. So here I am with [hopefully] a more foolproof way to record my many escapades that the world will soon be clamoring to read. Or not. I am perfectly ok with either outcome. I promise to try my hardest not to become another angst-filled online diary providing the latest gossip on what the girl next to me in class said after breaking up with her boyfriend. I try not to subject myself to that kind of misery under ANY circumstances, and wouldn't dream of inflicting it upon you. However, if I [heaven forbid] post something you deem uninteresting, please forgive me. I am after all human and am prone to mistakes and slip-ups.
P.S.- I always like to see who it is behind the words I read, so here's a picture of me in case you feel the same way. I went with a senior portrait because it's one of my better snapshots. Granted, it is over a year old but I haven't changed much. Although I did dye my hair a lovely shade of dark auburn/red...
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