Friday, January 29, 2010

It has been a long week at work, I have worked straight since last Monday. I have (1) more day to go, it will be a long day, alot of appointments. I am so very sick of my General Manager telling me I have to close the deal, does she not realize I know that? NOT for work, but for myself, I want to prove I know my job. I get annoyed with her, she says it in a way as if I am an idiot.

I have to watch over everything and I am so very tired, she thinks I am younger than I am or does not realize I have a life too, I never see my husband either, because I made him take this damn job. I did buy a lottery ticket from the very unpleasant cashier at the NH Liquor Store here in town. I like the other lady who is always pleasant helpful and nice. I am in customer service and when I feel I am not being very nice, I reprimand myself each time. I realize sometimes it is so hard to be pleasant for me it is lack of sleep, which has been the last few weeks.

My sales are off because of it, it seems the older you get the harder it is to stay up late. My head has a problem shutting off when I try to sleep. I try not to day dream about what it would be like to win the lottery, did you see that woman in OHIO, she won and then gone, So SAD!

Politically, STATE OF THE UNION: Do we believe him or not? He has not proven himself yet, so why now? Just a thought.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Today, at the bridal show someone asked me how to describe Wolfeboro, NH where I live. I had to think about it, and am still thinking, it is like a "Hamlet" is that the right word? What I mean is, it seems to be in the middle of nowhere, when you are driving on Rt.28, it just pops up, after you go through the woods. If you did not know the area, you may be saying where are they taking me?

Once you get here though it is amazing, in the summer you see Lake Winnepesaukee and want to immediately own a boat, or know someone who owns a boat, just to get on the Lake. It is so beautiful, in the winter you can hear the snowmobilers up and down the Lake and see the "Bob" huts of the ice fishermen. In the Spring, as you watch the snow finally melt after what seems the longest winter ever.. and the flowers start to bloom and the color back in the trees, it is such a rebirth it is amazing to watch. My favorite time is at the end of summer when autumn starts to take shape and colors go from Green to orange, reds, and vibrant yellows that you can't believe another summer has come and gone but look forward to putting on the sweaters and watching the colors overtake your senses.

I grew up a New England girl, and still after all this time I love watching the colors change, and feel like fall is my new year. I don't judge it by the new year, I judge it by the seasons. One because growing up school began in the fall and you could reinvent yourself over every year, and then in hospitality working weddings, you pretty much wait until the last wedding happens usually around October 20 time and know the bulk of the weddings are over. You may have a few weddings but not every weekend, and sometimes 2 or 3 a day on a Saturday.

We moved to Wolfeboro, NH on February 9, 2009, coming up on a year, and no plans to go anywhere for at least another year or two. We are both settling into the NH and the community, we have joined the Chamber, I joined Rotary and we both enjoy the feeling of being part of a community and making a difference.

As, I watch the snow outside, I know even though it is cold and wet right now, soon enough the spring will be here, and everything will be new and fresh again. When you live here you enjoy all the seasons. Living in NC it was nice not to have to deal with snow, but you also don't have a fall either. I am glad we are back in New England. So for now we are not moving on again.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

I am watching :"Gilmore Girls" again. It is Saturday night and I am sitting here trying not to be hungry, and having a cocktail. It would be nice if it wasn't for the fact, I really do not have another day off until next weekend. I don't have whole days on Monday and Wednesday, but it is still being at work.

I just remembered I had someone to call today, and forgot and it is too late now. Why do I forget these things? I worry about myself, I did send out (2) contracts today, (1) was for another wedding and the other for a rehearsal dinner, it is shaping up to be a busy season this summer.

I am still trying to prove myself to my boss, she made a comment about 2 months ago, and I am still hurt by it and am damn determined to prove I am a sales person and can do my job. You would think I would get over it, but not happening.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Democrats are scrambling big time. Its the most fun to watch it, but in my heart I am wondering how they are going to spin this, even though I did not vote for President Obama, when you see pictures of him, it is amazing how much he has aged in the past year. It must be nice to have all that power do you realize how much stress and work the position really is?

Did you really think the Bush Administration were lying about the threat of terrorism and the people do not want the "healthcare" plan? I think this election is a wake up call to the people in Congress how many will seek 'early retirement" so they can leave on their own terms, November election is going to be so interesting.

What do you think is going to happen?

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Yesterday, was an amazing political race in MA. Scott Brown beat Martha Coakley for US Senator the seat left by the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, the first time a Republican held that seat since 1972.

It is a huge blow to Obama's white house, and the democrats are now running scared. It is not necessarily that I want the GOP, I just do not want the Health Plan and I am not sure that the government needs to be in everything in our lives.

It will be very interesting to see what happens when he actually takes office, and if the democrats are going to still try to sneak everything in before he takes office.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Today, was a LONG, LONG DAY! at work. I went in at 8:15am and got home around 9pm. I did have dinner, and a few glasses of wine. My problem was with talking all day long. I love weddings, which is quite obvious due to the fact I have been selling and working weddings for over 15 years.

My back hurts, I am despising my own voice. Yes, it is possible to hate your own voice. I am going snow tubing tomorrow, I can not wait to go, I figure it will definately get my frustration and fun out.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Work has been busy lately. It is a great busy, but sometimes I do get overwhelmed. I did think about changing my job to the Front Desk Manager but the money is less, sometimes the brides can be a bit overwhelming and I have done this for 15 years, and I think I really need another route in the business. I need to be challenged more, and I love hospitality. I really like the Wolfeboro Inn and the hospitality company I work for, I was just thinking it might make me more rounded, but after talking to the higher ups, it might not be the best.

I can not really afford the pay cut, but I would handle it, if I thought they had faith in me doing the position. I really am ok with everything happening, but you get to a place in your career and your life and you wonder if something else would work better for your lifestyle. During wedding season, you are working so many more hours then the winter, but in the winter you are preparing for the season so it really does not always feel as if you can ever have a break. I come home and still think of work, it is hard to shut down.

Sunday, January 03, 2010

Today, I felt like one of those annoying people with phones in their hands and ear. I was working a bridal show, which was good but during the down time, I called people and was worried about the snow. I made it home with no incidents and then I dropped off all the stuff at work, so I do not have to go into work tomorrow. Its been a long week, and now we are coming up on a dead time at work.

I really am working toward my goal to get those weddings I need to keep the "Big" boss off my back. The husband is at work, so I am watching "Gilmore Girls" Season 2, yet again. I started ripping down the christmas decorations this morning and made the bed with new sheets, and kind of wishing it was time to go to bed, it is only 543pm too early?

Its nice for the moment not to be thinking of moving yet again, if something happens we will be fine, but right now, I am loving living here and being part of a community.