Computers, $$, wmt, and EM! - September 24, 2008

Does it sometimes seem things are too good to be true?? When things roll along smoothly for a period of time, it seems it can't last forever, and something happens. Over the weekend, I had a computer problem, and thought it was just a glitch, a one time thing. Seems that maybe it isn't, as I had another one today. I have some really great friends who attempt to help me out with the little things. I'm sure it's not always easy for a computer-savvy person to try and get this blonde to look things up and tell them what's happening. Especially when I think I can remember what the screen said, and then *poof* can't remember much more than a few words. lol. I hate it when that happens! But ... as with everything, its a process. Appreciate your help Andy and Chris !! I'll give it a couple days and see what's what. *crosses my fingers*

In other news.... well, there just isn't much other news! I have been attempting to follow the money "crunch" , altho, crisis is a better word for it, I'm sure. So many blogs and contradicting news blurbs, never knowing what will happen from one day to the next. Some days, I think I have a good handle on things, and other days, its like I don't have a clue. But I'm hopeful and keeping the faith, that things will change; it won't be an overnight change. Those times are long gone. But good things can come from changes. Even when those of us "old timers" want to hang on to the old ways; we need to let go, make room for new things.

Looks like things are going to finally start cooling below triple digits in the next week or so. I'm very ready for that!! Although, a quick drop in temps, and I'd be wanting a winter coat! And .. they must wear them here, we're selling them in the store. Speaking of the store... we're working on a new program for the back room, which is supposed to help control our inventory better. Mostly, it seems like a tool that makes extra work for those who run an efficient department, and helps out the ones who are ... not quite as with it in getting things from the back, to the floor. (I'd continue, cuz I could rant about it for quite a while, but its all walmartian speak, so I won't bore with that stuff!)

The last tidbit ... when I started in the Eaton store in Feb 2005, (wow has it been that long already?) one of the gals who worked with me was Em. (We both have the same anniversary date!) We worked together for about a year, then she stepped up and became a supervisor, and worked her way up further in the ranks within our store. It was a pleasure working with her, and awesome to watch her grow even further. And now, it's finally official: on Monday, she'll be stepping into Assistant Manager shoes!!! I'm so proud of her, and I know she will do great things !!! CONGRATS EM!!!! i love you, and boy do i miss you!! (no tears, tho!!) xoxox

HUGS to everyone!!!