Thanks to being dragged out to the middle of America, I have A LOT more to be Thankful for that I miss…. This year has been crazy. With lawsuits, trials, moving, jobs, pressure, bad news that is never far being the good news, and all that’s come with it. Being far away from everyone you know makes it that much more clear who is really important to you and REALLY points out who you can count on. While there are going to be people I don’t put on this list, doesn’t mean that I forgot them or that I’m not incredibly thankful for them. So for brevity's sake, here’s the gist of what I’m thankful for.
Being saved. :-) Yay for knowing where you're going... Wow I'm a poet and didn't know it.
Food that I’m going to cook and enjoy eating.
The roof over my head that I don’t pay squat for! Lol… Seriously, the fact that A doesn’t mind me taking my sweet time to find a position that I can be at for the long haul out here is really awesome. Granted the non-existent savings is suffering but it’s nice knowing that he’s not resenting the hell out of me while doing so. He’s pretty great. :-) Did I mention that I love him? Cause I do.
My Dad is amazing. Keeps me on track in what I need to be doing while helping me see what I should be doing. Definitely helps when needed (which is A LOT these days) and never complains about it (which in and of itself is enough to be thankful for). He makes sure I’m safe, happy, healthy, and get where I’m going in one piece (even when it requires him to follow along for 1700 miles). I love my Dad, don’t know where I would be without him.
My sister, Laura, for all her support throughout the last few years in her stellar strides to be an awesome big (little) sister. She keeps me grounded and is always willing to show me how to do something amazing without spending more than I could ever afford. She listens when I complain and then immediately makes me see what I do have that gives me no right to complain. And then throwing the kids in front of me to make me smile. Damn I love those kids.
Speaking of, those kids… Those three can make me smile and laugh so hard I can’t breath! They are the greatest kids I know and I miss them so damn much.
Being saved. :-) Yay for knowing where you're going... Wow I'm a poet and didn't know it.
Food that I’m going to cook and enjoy eating.
The roof over my head that I don’t pay squat for! Lol… Seriously, the fact that A doesn’t mind me taking my sweet time to find a position that I can be at for the long haul out here is really awesome. Granted the non-existent savings is suffering but it’s nice knowing that he’s not resenting the hell out of me while doing so. He’s pretty great. :-) Did I mention that I love him? Cause I do.
My Dad is amazing. Keeps me on track in what I need to be doing while helping me see what I should be doing. Definitely helps when needed (which is A LOT these days) and never complains about it (which in and of itself is enough to be thankful for). He makes sure I’m safe, happy, healthy, and get where I’m going in one piece (even when it requires him to follow along for 1700 miles). I love my Dad, don’t know where I would be without him.
My sister, Laura, for all her support throughout the last few years in her stellar strides to be an awesome big (little) sister. She keeps me grounded and is always willing to show me how to do something amazing without spending more than I could ever afford. She listens when I complain and then immediately makes me see what I do have that gives me no right to complain. And then throwing the kids in front of me to make me smile. Damn I love those kids.
Speaking of, those kids… Those three can make me smile and laugh so hard I can’t breath! They are the greatest kids I know and I miss them so damn much.
My whole family (minus Robert who is a douche) that seems to come out of the blue and help, inspire, listen, and calm me when I need it the most.
My friends and BEST FRIENDS for reminding me to get things done, and get it done NOW. They make me laugh and keep me positive while completely letting me being a total twat around them. They let me vent about my frustrations with where I am at almost 30! And complaining about where I’m not. They make me smile when I think the only thing I can do is cry. They watch my alcohol intake and make sure it’s sufficient for a damn good time. They are always down to go out for dinner and debate about what tastes better. Hhahahahahaha They are there to help me and make sure I don’t feel so stressed, especially about this whole wedding thing. :-) And all my wonderful friends that are going to be there. So thankful for them!
Oh and I said I was going to add it to the list… getting the recipe for making home made TWINKIES
My friends and BEST FRIENDS for reminding me to get things done, and get it done NOW. They make me laugh and keep me positive while completely letting me being a total twat around them. They let me vent about my frustrations with where I am at almost 30! And complaining about where I’m not. They make me smile when I think the only thing I can do is cry. They watch my alcohol intake and make sure it’s sufficient for a damn good time. They are always down to go out for dinner and debate about what tastes better. Hhahahahahaha They are there to help me and make sure I don’t feel so stressed, especially about this whole wedding thing. :-) And all my wonderful friends that are going to be there. So thankful for them!
Oh and I said I was going to add it to the list… getting the recipe for making home made TWINKIES
So I made a Thanksgiving meal yeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa booooiii....
It's been awhile since I've been able to actually cook! Especially a full meal. So yeah. I made: Coke Ham (a layla special), Corn, Stuffing sans Turkey, Mashed Taters, rolls, cookie pie, pumpkin pie and jello shots. Jello shots were mostly for me though hehehehehe
We ate, we skyped (with Laura & Kids), we were on the phone most of the day... well A was, me not so much (sore throat).
And yet, we still went out.
Trying to get as much money as I can with the whole Mary Kay thing so I spent a great deal of time yesterday looking at ways to "promote my business" this holiday seasons. One great idea that stood out to me was giving away $10 of shopping via my website. www.marykay.com/lalkire. you put "$10 sign up reward" in the comment box and when I process your order I take $10 off. (If you're reading this feel free to take me up on this offer). That way I have your contact information in a secure location without being creepy about asking for it. Cause we just met less than ten minutes ago, I'm giving you a sample and then you're going to give up your address and phone number??? How about this, I give you a sample, my card, and this certificate and then it's on you. NO pressure. I love it. Handed out 6 last night at Target during their early door busters, mostly in the kids section. One to an employee who was running frantic trying to help people find what they need. So we shall see.
Goal is to sell $300 by the end of the month to keep me on track for my car (which I desperately need out here, one car between us is not enough when you have to spend 15 minutes warming it up every time you want to turn it on, never mind the reliability of it).
Anyways, so I was "warm chatting" with people and got to talking to a woman who came down from Canada. She drives down from Saskatoon every year for shopping and to see a cousin. Apparently when you're from Canada and you shop in America, if you spend more than $25 you "apply for a refund" with the Canadian government and they get it back from the US. So she was doing her strategic shopping and making sure to spend at least $25 everywhere she went and keeping all receipts aligned. Telling us that every year she gets enough in her rebate to cover the gas for the trip down to see her cousin and do "all this crazy shopping".
Another woman I was talking to (can you tell this is why I decided to go with Mary Kay before coming out here, gives me a purpose and a reason to talk to people I'm normally too shy to talk to) was saying that last winter was a breeze this winter is already showing signs of being "real nasty like". At least she was nice, though we need to learn to stop saying that we're from Los Angeles, people get a little hesitant to keep talking once that cat comes out of the bag. THAT was real clear with this woman.
We got home around midnight and knocked out. I just barely woke up. Didn't know cooking and shopping could take that much out of you. OYE...
It was snow flurries last night, still is right now in fact. Sun is shining and it looks like glitter drifting through the air, pretty cool on that aspect if you're inside. If you're outside, holy hell is it cold!
Anyways, Happy Thanksgiving and happy shopping
<3
L
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