Adios

Apparently the owners have been trying to sell this location for a few months now and found buyers about a week before I put in my resignation notice. I guess I was going to be "sold" with this store.

When I told them I was leaving, I was asked if there was anything they could do to keep me here. Now what if I had said, "yes" and stayed here? I would have found out a week later that this store was going to be sold and I'd have the fun of dealing with the transition from one set of owners to the next set. I think if I had been told that the store was sold (after I agreed to NOT quit), I would have let some not-so-nice things slip from my lips and I probably would have lost a reference of 5 years. I know that all is fair in the business world, but sometimes it's really, really shitty. There are 3 individuals in this store that have put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into making this store AND the other two stores successful for the past 5 years... to be sold off so abruptly, is definitely a slap in the face. I'm thankful that I made the decision to leave when I did. I hope for the sake of the one co-worker/friend I leave behind that this store succeeds with the new owners.

Right now, it's a mess in here. Cashflow has always been an issue, but right now we are on hold with so many damn vendors, it's ridiculous (and embarrassing). I'm thankful my paycheck cleared into my account this AM and cross my fingers that my final check will do the same.

I think the plan eventually is for the other 2 stores to be sold off... This store was the only one that seemed to make any profit. Sell this store and use the money from the sale to make the other stores look more profitable, thus more expensive. I'm sure they'll deny it, but I've realized how sneaky the two can be. There's lies flying all around this place (I find out more and more as the days tick by). Good for them. I hope they enjoy their big wad of cash. I just hope the other employees in the other stores are ready to look for new jobs and accept this era as a complete waste of time.

manic Summer ranting

I can't wait! The next few months are sure to bring lots of fun!

My cousin Ben is marrying his long-time girlfriend next weekend and Billy and I are so excited for the wedding. There's some family bullshit that I'm sure is going to threaten the happy times, but I'm not going to let it get to me. SERIOUSLY. Both sides of the family need to give it a rest for a day and CELEBRATE the once in a lifetime event!

We have a few Phish concerts to go to and while they aren't my favorite band, the whole festival-type atmosphere is a blast! Sunshine, warm weather and live music - a perfect Summer combination.

After Phish, to the Riviera Maya we go July 12-July 19. I CAN'T WAIT! Blue water, white sand and all-inclusive STUFF. Snorkeling, hiking around Mayan ruins, 100% relaxation...yay! I'll be sure to put up plenty of pictures when we get back.

I've picked up casual running over the past few months (around the neighborhood and on the treadmill at the gym) I love the way it makes me feel and look. It's a great way for me to work out the day's frustration and stress. Bonus points for the bikini-ready body I'll have :)

Summertime, here I come!

approaching...

The holidays are fast approaching and I have that lovely feeling of dread in my stomach... Both Billy and I have made it clear that we're limiting the amount of gift-buying/giving so that will hopefully help with the stress level a teensy, tiny bit. ESPECIALLY with this shitty economic year, it is even MORE STUPID to waste money on things that people really don't need. I certainly don't need people to waste money on me! I cringe when I hear people talk about Black Friday ads... They're all talking about shit they really didn't need before, JUST BECAUSE some circular is telling them they need it now.
Day by day... Thanksgiving and then Christmas... We'll make it though this alive!