Sounds like you had a nice weekend even if it was around sad circumstances.
The kitten is so cute :
It doesn't sound right that Starbucks/Target where Allison worked did thing to alienate and pressure her into quitting. I'm glad she stood up for herself and quited the job. Crossing my fingers that her quiting won't cause trouble getting a new job.
I hope your day at Target goes fast.
Ulf is outside changing the tires on my car now. It's about time because today when I went out around 1pm it was frost on the grass. I even put my autumn jacket and winter shoes on for the first time this season. I have only had a sweater on outside after coming home from the USA. Even if the temperatures in October has been around 41ºF
I know - the kitties were so adorable... their little nails were like extra sharp/fine needles.
Yes - I am not saying Allison was the best employee ever - but I do feel like she was mostly justified in leaving the way she did - even though I would never really condone leaving a job without notice.
Thanks - it went OK... I am anxious to get back to work here at home, I have a lot of work to catch up on today and tomorrow.
Way to go Ulf!
That is so nice that he does that for you!!! He is such a nice guy!
Glad things went well. Sorry about Allison and her job. That is terrible that she had to go through that. You've raised great girls so I'm sure she'll find something, especially with the holidays coming up. Congrats on the 5 miles!!! Way to go.
Thanks - yes, it was really rough over these last few weeks. I do hope she finds something soon though.
Thanks - I am excited about it, although my calf is still a little bit sore this morning.
I know what you mean! Since I have joined those groups I have bought WAY more skirts. I just sold a bunch and and trying hard to cut back. It's an addiction for sure! And an expensive one...but I justify it by reminding myself that running is my main hobby and the skirt prices are on par with what you'd pay for a good pair of running capris...and when you add in the skirt pockets I think that makes them worth it. At least that's what I tell myself...
Oh, a Minnie Mouse sketch skirt, you say? Could it be this one (i.e. mine)?
Oh my gosh!!! YES!!!! That is the exact skirt I was seeing!!! How did you get that one??? Please do tell!!!!
Well, I don't think I could justify having a ton of them - but I really would like to add a few more to my collection... Since I definitely cannot wear them in the winter here - they would only be appropriate for 3 seasons... but still... I think I am going to wear my red one when I go out running today... Even though it still smells like a hint of vinegar.
I do think that having a good 4/5 of them would be appropriate... I definitely want to get purple and Peek a Minnie... And possibly royal blue too. Hmmm... That would have me up to 4, and that's just for the basic ones. LOL - I might have to reevaluate that number.
those running skirts are so cute.
Hope you target day went by fast and you are able to get your run in this afternnon
I know - I just love that one above - I want it!~ LOL
Thanks - Target went OK, but I did not get my run in... Today I will though.
I can testify to this...
es because of the sacowapiee river shirt!
NEXT MONTH!
Disney better watch OUT!
Hehehe... Yes - I have a strange shoe problem...
I know - I know... This is going to be such a FUN trip - I cannot wait!!!!!!!
I am so sorry for your foster dad's mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Love the new sneakers and the girls just look adorable in their outfits.
My daughter LOVED her color run AND was she covered in color; hair, face, ears, hands, sneakers, clothes, socks....... Glad I had to sit out on this one. LOL
Have a great day!!!
Thank you Lynee!
Thanks - I know I don't get to post many pictures of them anymore, it seems like they are always running out the door - with out me.
Yay!!! I am so glad you dd had so much fun!!! I do hope to do a color run some day.
Thank you - you too!
Thank you!!! No problem lol - My name is Alison, same as your daughter except she spells it with 2 Ls!
Same here in my house! Yeah I hope they keep it too - it was such a nice surprise addition, considering how old the movie is, but it is still very popular.
That food looks/sounds delicious - hope you and your cousin enjoyed it!
That is amazing! Congrats!
Oh my gosh. How cute.
Good for her. No one should be treated like that at a job. I would do the same thing. Minimum wage isn't high enough to deal with that stress!:
I know - it's one of those days for me too - I would love to sleep all day, but I have plenty that needs to get done!: Enjoy the day!
I
knew that!!! As soon as you wrote it - I was like "doh"... I swear the last few days have been a fog for me, my mind has been so preoccupied with life - and then knowing I am behind upstairs has been stressing on me too. Thanks for the reminder though.
Yes - I was just telling the girls last night, that we should dig it out and watch it... They tried to use the excuse that it's "too early" in October yet... And I was like "what?" - seriously - they used to watch this movie in JUNE. LOL It's definitely my favorite Halloween movie of all time.
Travis and I enjoyed the Red Onion immensely - as we were driving away, we contemplated turning around and going back. LOL
Exactly - I just hope she is able to find something else soon... I know her co-workers are willing to give her a good reference - so that will help.
I hope you were able to get some rest yesterday... 2 nights in a row sleeping in my own bed felt really good, I think I am almost caught up now. LOL
Thanks - you too!!!!
Late to the party, per usual. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I despise them as well but sometimes it's the only chance I have to see all of my family in one location. I'm exactly like you in that I avoid the casket at all costs. I've been like that since I was a teenager. I would prefer to remember my loved ones as full of life, not in a casket.
Congrats on your 5 miles! That is so awesome. There are days when I wish I could get into running. Then there are other days when I can barely drag myself to do my Zumba workouts. lol
That's a bummer about Allison but I agree with you. No one should be treated like a lower class human for a job. I worked for Target my junior/senior year in high school. Things got so bad there that I turned in my 2 week notice just before graduation. They had enough gall to call me at my graduation party to tell me I was fired & that they had found someone to cover my last 3 days there. Needless to say, I laughed at them & hung up the phone. It just so happens that my 1 year anniversary fell into that time frame as well so in order to pick up my last paycheck, I had to have my yearly review (keep in mind, they had already "fired" me). Of course, I got a glowing review (NOT!!!) but because I hadn't had a chance to use any of my vacation, they had to pay me all of it so I guess I kind of got the last laugh. I was never so glad to leave a job in all my life.
Hope you had a good day at work and take it easy on your legs. Your body will let you know if you need to rest!
Yes - I agree completely... I would much rather remember my loved ones full of life.
LOL - I always wanted to be a runner, so I guess I am still shocked and still trying to "prove to myself" that I can do it. It's fun to always achieve some new goal every day - I know one day, those achievements will space out further and further, but for now - I am really just enjoying this. I love Zumba too - but I stopped doing it a few years ago, the class I went to stopped because the leader moved - so I just never made the effort to find another class.
And I am certain - that is the EXACT reason that Allison did not give a notice... She was afraid, if she did, they would just turn around and fire her - it was getting that bad. I am so sorry that they treated you that way... I do mostly enjoy working for them - as much as anyone can "enjoy" a job... but I am VERY ashamed at how Allison was treated, and I am having a very hard time staying there myself.
Thanks! My calf is still sore this morning - I didn't end up running yesterday - it was sore in the morning, but as I moved around on it all day - it loosened up. I just ran out of time, so opted to take another day off of running. I will go out this afternoon.
I'm with you on funerals....but glad you were able to at least be there for support.
So sorry to hear about Allison's job issues. While I would also never advocate quitting without notice, I will admit that when people are treating you very badly and aren't respectful, sometimes it may be the best option. Sometimes giving notice can only prolong the agony and make things worse for you. Hope she finds something else soon!
Congrats on the five mile run!!
Well we leave for our cruise in just 3 more days and by this time on Saturday we will be getting ready to sail away on the Fantasy!
Yes - funerals are not something I enjoy at all.
Yes, exactly - I was not happy that she quit without notice, butt sometimes, I guess it's necessary - or at least unavoidable. I think she *could* have given notice in this case, but it was very possible that things may have gotten worse. Oh well, it's over now and she has to figure out where she is going to work. Thankfully, she was a Target employee - so she can easily go to Starbucks and possibly get a job. We'll see.
Thanks - I am pretty proud of that run - and about 4 miles of it was on gravel, so even more difficult - IMO.
That is AWESOME!!!!!! So excited for you! Have a great trip!!!!!
It sounds like you made the best of your weekend that you could under the circumstances.
That kitty is so tiny!
Awesome job!!! Have you thought any more about what runDisney race you want to do?
I did - we had a fun weekend... It was definitely a celebration of life. Lots of tears at the ceremony, but otherwise - I think we were all determined to have a good time.
I am considering - seriously - the Princess Half. I'd like to do the regular WDW Marathon weekend, but I've heard that Marathon weekend is considered "a little more serious" than the Princess - and the Princess is a great first time run... So, I think that is the one I am aiming for. I am determined that my very first half will be done in Disney - and I am pretty sure I could reach 13.1 before 2017... but I will take it slow and just enjoy this time of learning and running. For now - I guess my ultimate goal for next summer, is to hit the 10 mile mark. I am still not sure how winter running is going to go for me... I do have a "walking pass" at the high school - which runners are allowed... but I am not sure I could take an hour of running in circles - however - I guess the alternative of a treadmill sounds worse. LOL So - yes - I think I am planning on the Princess Half 2017 right now.
If I can even get in?
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I really don't have much to report from yesterday....
I worked at Target all day.... It was uneventful. No one really said anything to me about Allison - Target is good about keeping things like this under wraps, to their credit.
Although - while I was at work, I realized that there was also a Cartwheel for 20% off of C9 bottoms...
I had just purchased a pair of clearance running capris before work - they were marked at 50% off, but when I was checking out, they were mis-marked and actually 70% off... So, I got my employee 10% + 20% + 5% and I would have got another 20% with Cartwheel... So, after work, I returned them and repurchased them with Cartwheel... (for the record, normally this isn't allowed, but there is no way Target can give price adjustments/missed coupons with the Cartwheel app - they only way to get credit is to return and rebuy) I think I ended up paying approx. $3 for that pair of $30 running capris. Score! So, I need to go to a bigger Target store when I am out grocery shopping this weekend to see if there are any other great deals like that. I cannot pass up $3 running pants - even if their quality isn't the greatest - it's good enough for me right now. And I am finding that I can wear running capris for 3 seasons - as I am staying plenty warm in them still... Although - the Sparkle Skirts would be much better to run in during summer - I just didn't find out about them while it was still hot enough to enjoy having my legs free.
Trying to plan running clothes is such a difficult process - because there is NO way you can determine how hot/cold you'll be by your comfy temp when you leave the house.
Anyways... I did not go out for my run yesterday. I took too long after work, and to be honest - I was a little cranky. I had to rush home and get dinner going right away, and then it would have been too late/dark to run... And since my calf was still bugging me a little bit from Sunday's run - I decided that I would just run this afternoon. It works out anyways - because my lifting days are *off* too this week.
Today... I will be lifting shortly.... I need to be speedy about it - because I have a lot to get done today.
I will be in my sewing room all day - trying to catch up from not working this weekend. I have one side project that I must complete today, and I also have a custom order I need to get to work on. I will be working at some point this weekend.
Then - I will go for a run before the girls get home from school. I am hoping to wear my red Sparkle Skirt (even though it still smells faintly of vinegar - is this normal?) and my new running shoes - just to make sure I still like them.
Even though - they do NOT match at all. LOL
It should be a great day today!
I hope you all have a wonderful day - prayers and Pixie Dust to all!
D~