Why does everything happen for me at the last minute? I do not know how to operate unless it is at the 99th hour. I hate to make resolutions but I really need to work on this for 2008. Tonight I was out shopping until the last store closed. I got done at 4pm and came home, but needed to go out and change something at the last-minute.
I am also beginning to think that corporate America is not for me. I could not believe that I was at work today. There was nothing on the road but road-kill. Although we left early, if they had it their way, we would have been there all day. Last week I thought that it would be cool because I would have a break from the kids and would be at peace-such was not the case. I was pissed and anyone who did not look busy had to hear about it. (sorry Kim)
So, I left early (thanks Andrea N.) and proceeded to get my shop on. I stopped at Quizno’s to get my Sammie’s and life was good. I love love love the Italian with a Dr. Pepper. Anyhoos, my next stop was the mall. I figured if I parked in Macy’s parking lot it would be easier for me to get a spot closer to the door. Half-a-mile later, I was on the inside. In my defense, my last-minute strategy kind of works in my favor. When I work under pressure, I am more focused and less likely to wander shop. I get in and know exactly what I need and I stride with purpose. Ahhh if everyone else did this, life would be grand, but as luck would have it, I found myself surrounded by morons. You see me in a rush so why would you want to stop in front of me to browse? Do you know how close I came to aborting Christmas because I almost pushed someone down an escalator? Riddle me this, why do they give you coupons that you cannot use. Everytime I started to reach for my Star Rewards coupon, I was politely dismissed. I wish they had a suggestion box because boy do I have a lot to say. I also thought that every Macy’s purchase was an automatic 20% off. I did not even have time to ask for manager, I just walked away defeated. I have a black card, hahahaha, not an American Express black card, a Macy’s black card. (still tough though) That elite card entitles me to 18 free services a year, one of which is gift-wrap. I save all of them not because I want to but during the course of the year, I have no real use for them. They do an amazing job!!! But when shorty told me I had to wait an hour and I looked around and saw no one before or after me, I wanted to take the ribbon off of those pretty boxes and strangle her. Tis’ the season. LOL. I used that as my opportunity to venture outside of Macy’s. I zipped through the other stores and got home to put up curtains, bathroom gear and kick-back.
As I type, my camcorder is charging so I can take you all on a tour of the house as I prepare to place more gifts under the tree. I also have to set the kitchen up with the new tablecloth and mats. I just love Christmas. Sheed is on the computer behind me and the two smallies are fast asleep. Kayden because that is just what he does by 9pm and M’khai because he is convinced that Santa wants him to sleep early. (thanks Action News) I will upload the footage tomorrow. Merry Chrsitmas to all and to all a good night.
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