I can not believe how quickly times flies. I have so many things to talk about since I have not posted in a while (blame it on lack of computer access). Since I know you do not want to read a detailed recap of the last week I am going to post my "Rants and Raves" about the last week. I figure this will allow me to communicate my thoughts and experiences in an abbreviated form. Who knows if I like the post maybe it will become a regular feature.
Rave - getting flowers "just because" at work from my fiance. Joe sent me flowers today since he has been traveling a lot for work. It definitely helps to know how much he loves me while he is on the road.
Rant - Not seeing Joe when I get home from work, since he is in St. Louis.
Rave - Spontenaous visits from loved ones! My dad drove up to Milwaukee when I was at a clinic for work and booked a hotel room just so we could have dinner together. We talked for hours just like old times.
Rant - Going to a restaurant that did not have a wine list. Seriously!? I asked for a list and the waitress said they have three options: Cabernet, Chardonnay and Merlot. Needless to say I took dad to the Pfister Hotel to enjoy a real bottle of wine while we savored cashews and views of the Milwaukee skyline.
Rave - Going out of town for work. I was at a clinic the beginning of the week to learn more about my new role. I learned all about coaching the reps in my office. It was a fantastic experience that only increased my conviction for what our reps do. I also discovered that my personal values (achievement, learning and contribution) directly align with my role.
Rant - Being delayed at LAX because of a snow storm that hit Kansas City. I can't stand not flying direct. Thank goodness for expense reports. Airport meals are highly overpriced.
Rave - Planned visits from friends. I finally got to have some girl time last week when 2 friends stayed with us one night. I can't even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed talking about clothes, shopping, weddings and all things girly. Sorry Joe, it was my turn to subject you to conversations more appropriate for the opposite sex. I have experienced many discussions about sports and cute girls since our move to LA.
Rant - Saying goodbye to my friends after such a short visit. Please come back and visit anytime.
Rave - Going out in downtown LA. Last week we ventured to the Standard (twice) and to the Edison.
Rant - Being charged a cover at the Standard. I have never paid a cover at the Standard and we have been many times. When we went last weekend I watched the doorman let in a group of girls for free. I tried to call him out on it by mentioning that I was insulted that I did not get let in because let's face it I am way better looking (I do love myself) but he was not at all humored. Guys in LA that work the door at clubs have a huge ego problem. They like to exercise their control and think they are much more important than they really are. I don't plan on visiting the Standard again anytime soon.
Rave - When someone gives you a compliment first thing in the morning such as "you look exceptionally pretty today." Pretty much guarantees that you are going to have a good day.
Rant - When someone asks you not to snack in training class because it is distracting and after you apologize he/she continues to discuss the issue. If you are not a nutritionist please don't discuss my snacks and make recommendations of what I should eat. I didn't ask you to not
eat smelly meat (I am one of those people who calles herself a vegetarian but I eat fish. Just no land animals) in front of me, so please don't cut-down my apple. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Double Trouble
14 years ago
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