Updating My Condo

I am really getting into the nesting mode, which is good for me, as that is usually not the case. I am starting to sort out, clean out and get clutter free. Yippee! Not there yet, but am definitely working on it. Things I need to get for my condo as soon as possible: new dishwasher, new toilet, shelving for my laundry room, new carpeting in hallway and bedrooms, and maybe some plantation shutters. Plus getting a new kitchen table and maybe a new sofa. Whew! I need to hit the consignment shops and garage sales to try to save money. Here's to a new, cooler space in 2011!

Mystery Shop At The Airport

When I go to the airport tomorrow, I have to go early enough to do a little work. As part of a mystey shop, I have to pretend to apply for a credit card. I have done it before, and it is not hard. You have to pretend you are just walking by and happen to see their kiosk. Then you go over and pretend to apply for a card with a fake social security number. You are supposed to observe their salesmanship, demeanor, the neatness of the kiosk, etc. And then, I might get to do it again on my return trip, if there is another sales rep working the desk. I want to make sure I do this well, because I just messed up another mystery shop with the same company, and I don't want to get a low score!

Leaving On A Jet Plane Tomorrow

I am only working a half day tomorrow, and then I am flying to Boston to see my new niece and nephew. I can't wait--am so excited. Of course, that entailed me buying a plane ticket, which I can't afford. But I got online and looked for some flight deals, and found an unbelieveable fare. I am glad, because that made it affordable for me to go.

I love to travel, more than anything really. I love the airports, the hustle bustle, the people watching. I don't even mind long layovers, as it gives me time to read. Sometimes you have to get out of town, and away from your routine, to relax and do something else.

And the two little babies. Can't wait to meet them and play with them. Of course they are too small to do much with except hold. But it will be a bonding experience.

Why Aren't Employers Hiring?

Read this article today: http://money.cnn.com/2010/12/03/news/economy/employers_doing_more_with_less/index.htm?hpt=T2

The question is, why aren't employers hiring? Well, it is a common but bad problem. The employers are getting used to getting things done with less people. That is understandable up to a point. You want to maximize profits for the company and make sure things are going to stay good before you hire more people.

But if you put it off too long, you run the risk of getting too comfortable with that and wearing your employees out. To take your employees and their good natures for granted. And that is bad, because your employees may be giving up their good time and good health to make you a few extra bucks. Don't do that to them. Hire some more people to get the work done.

Need To Reassess My Skincare

I am losing a little weight, and I want to pay more attention to my beauty regimen. I am basically pretty, but I have not been paying attention to my looks in the last couple of years because of law school. And that does not a pretty girl make! My facial skin actually looks good. I don't really have dark circles under my eyes, so not sure I need under eye cream for dark circles. But I do have some puffiness, so need to deal with that. Also, my hands looks in bad shape. I have been paying so much attention to my face, that my hands have been neglected. I need to do something fast to get them in shape, as I don't want the skin there to age any more. You know what they say--you can tell a woman's age by her hands. And I don't want that to happen with me.

Going To Do A Stair Climb Saturday

I am going to do a stair climb for charity this Saturday, and I am really looking forward to it. I am not sure why, except that it is new and different and sounds fun. I know I am not excited because I am well trained. As a matter of fact, I have not trained at all for the event. And I am out of shape. How stupid is that? It is 600 steps, but half of the race is running down the stairs, so at least I will get a break there. I am hoping that it will kick my butt into gear for exercising.I am looking better slowly, but it is because I am eating less.

I need to keep at it, both for my looks and my health. I am slowing getting a few more looks again from men. I want more looks! It would help if I could take something that would cut my appetite or rev up my metabolism. I am going to look online, at http://www.bestdietpillsforwomen.org/ and some other sites to get some ideas of what is out there that might help me.

Fairy Jobmother Offers Good Tips

I saw the Fairy Jobmother show for the first time last night. I was surfing the web and found it. It was really pretty good. It is about an Englishwoman who acts like a job or vocational coach who helps people find jobs.

The show last night was about a woman who had been a TV anchor, but for some reason had lost her job. I didn't see it from the beginning, so am not sure why she lost her job. She really loved that job, and it had served as her self identification for many years. After she lost her job, she lost her pizazz and self esteem.

The best thing the fairy jobmother did was give her some objective advice. She was trying to get the fire back inside the woman. She also helped her with introducing herself to the interviewers and with handling some of the tough interview questions. And when she really messed up in an interview, helped her get past it quickly.

After she had felt a little bit of success, you could see her get the light back in her eyes and the spring in her step. Sometimes that is all it takes--to get the fire back in you and the spring in your step.