Sometimes the Best Plan is to Forget the Plan!!

[princess_momma]

So I know its not Disney, but who was at the midnight showing of New Moon last night?! I hope someone was because I'd love to discuss it with you guys! (in top secret white font, so no one can read who doesn't want to!! ) I loved it! It was great!! I actually went and saw the first one in the theater first and then the new one was next!! I'm super tired now!!

Anywho...I have some bad news guys and I could really use some prayers.

I work as a receptionist in the car business. I have worked at the same company for over 2 1/2 years. I have survived 2 rounds of layoffs already, the second as recently as June when Chrysler was shutting down all those stores. Luckily, I have just been transferred usually, but this time is a little scary! They're running out of places to be able to transfer me!! They announced yesterday that the store I work out now would be closing on December 4th. I have heard nothing about whether I will still have a job or not, but that they were going to "re-interview" which is kind of scary since they've never done that before and I've been through this with them before. So please, just keep me and Landon in your prayers. I am probably going to start looking else where since I have no promises about a job, but if they want to keep me here, well then I will just compare what I've found with staying. Landon and I would suffer a lot financially if I made any less than I do now. So just please keep us in your prayers!

 

[Disneymoon09]

Hi, also a lurker ( at least i dont think i ever posted haha), love your TR. Landon is precious and we hope to have our own little one running around soon

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

Oh, Kimmy! Many of these going out to you: .

I will say a prayer for you right now. Keep your head up and your faith strong. HE may be closing a door for you, but I am confident there's another door opening somewhere. And if it is HIS will that you stay where you are, then I know it will be made possible.

Blessings are coming your way! I will be in much prayer for you and your precious little man.

 

[princess_momma]

Hi, also a lurker ( at least i dont think i ever posted haha), love your TR. Landon is precious and we hope to have our own little one running around soon

Aw thanks!! Glad you are posting!! I hope you get blessed with your own little one very soon!! They are just so fun!!

Oh, Kimmy! Many of these going out to you: .

I will say a prayer for you right now. Keep your head up and your faith strong. HE may be closing a door for you, but I am confident there's another door opening somewhere. And if it is HIS will that you stay where you are, then I know it will be made possible.

Blessings are coming your way! I will be in much prayer for you and your precious little man.

Aw, Mel!! Thanks so much!! You are so right...its just such a frustrating thing!! I worry about me and Landon first of course, but its also really hard on me mentally...I have worked here for so long and am so close to so many people and even know their families and children and everything and its hard to see them worry too and know that at least some of us will be out of a job right before Christmas. I hate it.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

I don't know why companies can't try and make it through the holidays...the largest employer of the area here always laysoff for the Christmas holiday!
I know things will work out for you; but, I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...
Connie

 

[princess_momma]

I don't know why companies can't try and make it through the holidays...the largest employer of the area here always laysoff for the Christmas holiday!
I know things will work out for you; but, I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...
Connie

Aw thanks Connie!!
But I need to do a little more explaining...its not really my employer. (And wasn't the last time in June either.) With GM and Chrysler both going bankrupt this year, they have decided to close a bunch of stores. The reasons why they closed specific stores are really unknown. Some say its a political thing, others say its based on how much is sold, etc. Based on my very limited knowledge, I think its a combo of the two. However, I do know, especially with this store, they really tried to fight it. They even were sending out emails urging us to write letters to our senators to reverse the order to close it and stuff not too long ago.
but, even though its not my employer directly, why do people still do it around the holidays? Isn't it sad? It's like its easy for them since they are so "high up" in the corporate world they just disconnect themselves and believe a bunch of robots without families or children work for them or something.

 

[tinkgurl]

Aw, I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

That's terrible. I will be keeping you and Landon in my thoughts.

 

[DWGal210]

I'll be thinking about you two and praying as well. And it's very smart of you to start looking, just in case. If you still have a job at the dealership - great; but if not, you're prepared.

to you and Landon. Let me know if you need anything!

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

Aw, Mel!! Thanks so much!! You are so right...its just such a frustrating thing!! I worry about me and Landon first of course, but its also really hard on me mentally...I have worked here for so long and am so close to so many people and even know their families and children and everything and its hard to see them worry too and know that at least some of us will be out of a job right before Christmas. I hate it.

I know it is bound to be hard on you. Even though we are comforted by knowing that HE will provide, we are still just human and we can't help but worry, about ourselves and our friends, as you mentioned. I will say a prayer for them, as well. I haven't had to go through that, myself, but I can imagine the toll it would take on us if it did happen, so my sympathies go out to all of you.

Chin up, Kimmy! HE may just work a miracle yet! I'll be praying for one.

Love ya!
-Mel

 

[xoktenox]

Aww, Kimmy, you and Landon are in my prayers, good luck with everything

 

[MickeyisBeast]

Thanks!! Aw, isn't that penguin cup cute? I just love penguins!! And I'm glad you like his hat!! You all have to watch him when he is a Bronco!! And then they'll show that picture of him on ESPN

It is! Penguins are so cute
I'll be cheering for him when he's out there on the football field!

So I know its not Disney, but who was at the midnight showing of New Moon last night?! I hope someone was because I'd love to discuss it with you guys! (in top secret white font, so no one can read who doesn't want to!! ) I loved it! It was great!! I actually went and saw the first one in the theater first and then the new one was next!! I'm super tired now!!

Anywho...I have some bad news guys and I could really use some prayers.

I work as a receptionist in the car business. I have worked at the same company for over 2 1/2 years. I have survived 2 rounds of layoffs already, the second as recently as June when Chrysler was shutting down all those stores. Luckily, I have just been transferred usually, but this time is a little scary! They're running out of places to be able to transfer me!! They announced yesterday that the store I work out now would be closing on December 4th. I have heard nothing about whether I will still have a job or not, but that they were going to "re-interview" which is kind of scary since they've never done that before and I've been through this with them before. So please, just keep me and Landon in your prayers. I am probably going to start looking else where since I have no promises about a job, but if they want to keep me here, well then I will just compare what I've found with staying. Landon and I would suffer a lot financially if I made any less than I do now. So just please keep us in your prayers!

I didn't go see New Moon, but ALL my friends did, so it seemed like. I don't really like vampires, so I haven't read the books.

I'll definatly keep you guys in my prayers!

 

[jenny105]

Let's talk about New Moon. And Taylor Lautner. I love me some Taylor.

I'm sorry to hear about your job! I will keep you guys in my thoughts, I really hope you can stay with the company and don't have to worry about finding a new job. I know what it's like, they've been laying people off around here like crazy and it's just stressful!

 

[princess_momma]

Aw, I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.

Thanks, girl!

That's terrible. I will be keeping you and Landon in my thoughts.

Thanks!! We appreciate that!

I'll be thinking about you two and praying as well. And it's very smart of you to start looking, just in case. If you still have a job at the dealership - great; but if not, you're prepared.

to you and Landon. Let me know if you need anything!

Thanks! I found a few places I wouldn't mind...we'll see though! I'll keep you guys updated! Thanks so much!!

I know it is bound to be hard on you. Even though we are comforted by knowing that HE will provide, we are still just human and we can't help but worry, about ourselves and our friends, as you mentioned. I will say a prayer for them, as well. I haven't had to go through that, myself, but I can imagine the toll it would take on us if it did happen, so my sympathies go out to all of you.

Chin up, Kimmy! HE may just work a miracle yet! I'll be praying for one.

Love ya!
-Mel

Thanks! I'm glad you haven't had to go through this! I wouldn't wish it upon anyone!! Thanks for your words, Mel! It really means a lot to me!! Love ya too!

Aww, Kimmy, you and Landon are in my prayers, good luck with everything

Thanks!!

It is! Penguins are so cute
I'll be cheering for him when he's out there on the football field!

I didn't go see New Moon, but ALL my friends did, so it seemed like. I don't really like vampires, so I haven't read the books.

I'll definatly keep you guys in my prayers!

Thanks!!

Oh and you should go see New Moon!! I'm not really a vampire fan myself, but I still think its a very good story line.

Let's talk about New Moon. And Taylor Lautner. I love me some Taylor.

I'm sorry to hear about your job! I will keep you guys in my thoughts, I really hope you can stay with the company and don't have to worry about finding a new job. I know what it's like, they've been laying people off around here like crazy and it's just stressful!

Thanks! It is stressful, but thats life! There's always something!

Anyway...

"Hey Taylor!! You have a REALLY nice bod!!"

"Oh, you mean these old things?"

This picture just proves life is not fair!!

Okay, so what'd you like and not like and all that? I really loved it. Taylor is SUCH a good actor. He totally pulled me all the way to his team. I love him!! I love them all! I love all the hilarious one liners the movie had too!! It was so great!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Haven't seen New Moon yet but I am hearing that it is so much better than Twilight so I am almost convinced that I should go see it in the theatres.

I can never be Team Jacob though, he was such a jerk in the books!

 

[mIcKeY_mOmMy]

Kimmy your in my prayers! How true though the comment about another door opening... I was laid off while Logan was only 8 weeks old and I was in a panic! I had NO money saved because I thought I was going back to work that day and they called and laid me off. I was able to draw unemployment making the same money!! I even just received an extension! So what I thought was the worst thing ever ended up actually being a blessing since I am able to spend Logans entire first year at home with him..something I never thought I would have gotten to do! So I will keep praying for you that it turns out as well for you!!

 

[princess_momma]

Haven't seen New Moon yet but I am hearing that it is so much better than Twilight so I am almost convinced that I should go see it in the theatres.

I can never be Team Jacob though, he was such a jerk in the books!

It is a million times better!! It is actually the ONLY movie I have ever liked just as much as the book, if not a little more!! I HATED Jacob in the books. I was all for Edward...but the movies made me think "Why do I have to pick a team?!"

Kimmy your in my prayers! How true though the comment about another door opening... I was laid off while Logan was only 8 weeks old and I was in a panic! I had NO money saved because I thought I was going back to work that day and they called and laid me off. I was able to draw unemployment making the same money!! I even just received an extension! So what I thought was the worst thing ever ended up actually being a blessing since I am able to spend Logans entire first year at home with him..something I never thought I would have gotten to do! So I will keep praying for you that it turns out as well for you!!

Aw thanks!! I hope that this is a blessing in disguise somehow. I haven't managed to get any money saved back up since my maternity leave. All my savings from then went into bills since I wasn't working. I'll keep you guys posted though...life is just full of surprises!

 

[Vallie]

It is a million times better!! It is actually the ONLY movie I have ever liked just as much as the book, if not a little more!! I HATED Jacob in the books. I was all for Edward...but the movies made me think "Why do I have to pick a team?!"

forget team edward and team jacob... i'm all team JASPER! yea thats right i said it. lol i <3 him!!!

the movie was pretty awesome though!!!! saw it last night and have to agree jacob was MUCH more appealing in the movie then in the books. maybe its all the new ripping muscles?! holy moly!

 

[PigletsMommy]

Hey Kimmy...sorry I havent been around much lately... I think I'm all caught up now. Sorry to hear about your job. The auto business just plain sucks right now. My dad was a general manager for a Buick dealership and they laid him off. That was 2 years ago and he still cant find a job. He lives in MI and the economy is just a bottomless pit there right now.

Remember to keep an open mind when your looking and something will fall into place.

 

[princess_momma]

Hey!!

I hope everyone had a good weekend!! I'm just...ho-hum today. If you recall, I was at the Broncos game this weekend. And we lost. It's pretty depressing, seeing how I bleed orange and blue and am not a fair-weather fan. If I have readers who aren't sports fans, I'll help you relate...its like going to Disney and having your favorite ride closed for refurb 4 vacations in a row!! (Since we lost 4 games!) You still love it...but it makes you want to cry!!

Okay...I'm done being dramatic!! And I'll have super cute pics of me and Landon in our Broncos gear tomorrow!!

How was everyone's weekend? Please share your plans for Thanksgiving too!! And tell me what you're thankful for!! I'll start...

Thanksgiving is Landon's first 2nd holiday!! Woohooo!! We're just going to enjoy dinner with my parents...I'm in charge of pies! And then we're watching the Giants vs Broncos football game!! (my deepest apologies to xoktenox and jenny105, we can't be friends that day!! ) That's really all I can think of. Oh and for breakfast, we're attempting the re-create the breakfast pizza from Chef Mickey's! I found the recipe!

On to the mushy stuff!

I'm thankful for Landon. I swear that I could not love him more and then I look at him and I fall in love five times more than I was a few seconds ago. The whole world could fall apart (aka I could probably lose my job and the Broncos could have a losing streak...) and Landon just makes everything okay and not seem so bad. I'm pretty lucky!

I'm thankful for the support of my parents and all my friends. I'm so grateful that I am finally able to have a good relationship with my parents and that they supported me with everything from day one. And my friends are just amazing. I may not see them as often as I would like, but I always know they are there and I'm just lucky for that. They may not be my flesh and blood, but they are my heart and soul. I don't know what I'd do without them.

I'm very thankful you guys, my friends on the Dis! I really feel so close to so many of you guys and all your words really get me through. I can't even describe how much you guys help me. I appreciate you all so much. I hope I can be there for you guys as much as you are there for me.

I'm thankful for some more "superficial" things, like the Broncos and Disney. To me, its not really about the football or the rides or anything. It's about enjoying those things with people I love and care about and making memories with them. That's what so special about it.