Friday, November 23, 2012

Dark Turkey Thursday & Black Friday

“The Secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious.” -- Oswald Spengler

Welcome to the Black Friday/Dark Turkey Thursday Report.

Yes, I went out among the masses and bargain hunters to procure a few items for my sweet little Princess Clare. And as I have done in the past I was expecting wall to wall minor league chaos with pushing shoving and grabbing of the “Hot” “Must Have” items. But alas as much as I hate to admit it was a smooth as imitation silk. It went easy I got the two items I needed and got to move around the store almost with the ease of a ghost. I would like to think it will happen again next year but I have to wonder if they could pull it off without opening at 8pm on Thursday. The only madhouse I experienced was over in Produce where the cheep movies had been placed. And I scored over there I got the Last two Harry Potter Movies (please sit down so you don’t hurt your tale bone when it hit’s the floor) for just under $5 total (yes $5 for the both of them) gotta love $1.97 movies at Wal-mart. Oh and I scored some kids movies for Jacob & Clare too. It went to dang good I was in & out & in and out again in under 2.5 hours (I got there at 7:25 and left for the last time about 9:50pm.)

As a whole people where very well mannered and the crowds were sparse. After leaving there I ventured over to see the line outside Old Navy and I had to wonder why some of the people didn’t dress warmer. Yes, I know it is currently mild during the day but at 10:30 at night with a slight breeze it is almost artic. Well after see a very small crowd and having not wish to buy anything other than the knowledge of how the line looked I went home.

But that’s not the end of my Black Friday Musing and Travels. Yep, I got up a little before 5 and ventured back to Wally World to see the 5am crowds and see what the aftermath looked like. I was greeted by the sight I would usually find at mid-day with plenty of people shopping but no disorder and mayhem and yes there was deals still to be had. I got tempted to buy a few things but declined the feeling to do so. After this I ventured back to Old Navy to see if it was still having sales (silly me) and was greeted by the most cheery sweet little blonde employee any store could ask for. At 5:30 in the morning this girl was vivacious and ready to go. I hope she gets employee of the month she deserves it. I then ventured home to resume my sleeping with the intent to get up later and eat breakfast and visit the Newgate Mall later. Well I did just that and it was an odd cross of people with lots of bags and a slightly more than normal amount of shoppers. It was surreal seeing Santa just standing around his little cubbyhole doing nothing while kids passed by with their parents going from store to store.

All in all in the end this Black Friday was Quiet and Easy Going. I almost would recommend having one every month to help the Economy.

Till Next time Let’s All Be Kind to Each Other and Be Safe.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Walking and Trusting In Myself While Letting Others Help Me

"Who will you run to when it all falls down, Who's gonna pick your world up off the ground,
Who's gonna take away the tears you cry" -- Heart (From the Song Who Will You Run To)

    Well I am back again for the second time tonight I guess a dam burst in my head after I posted the last Blog because I got suddenly hit with this really good inspiration I just had to share.

     As some of you know I have had troubles and problems recently some are good and done and others drag on. Among the one I have let drag on is my car is not working; it hasn't been for awhile. I put a new starter in and it was all I could afford so when it didn't work and appeared to be the alternator I sunk as I couldn't afford to put anything else into it. I almost kissed it all good bye. I let the fact I couldn't afford to put anything else into it dictate my life and future. I couldn't see my kids I even considered them gone forever as I am so far from them and those who should bend a little are selfish and give me only Sundays to see them even though I have when I had the car tried to arrange a Tuesday or Thursday visit. I have been withdrawn a bit and kept building on the improbable rather than the possible. I couldn't see past the fact I had no money to get the car fixed so when others kept asking if I needed help and offering it over and over again I just blew them off and sunk deeper into the fact I believed it would never get fixed (still isn't but as you will see I am better) I kept put every offer off and even considered putting the car up for sale as scrap or a fixer upper. I was only looking for the reality I thought I had to accept; I was a fool and I know it; otherwise why would people keep asking and wanting to help me get it going? Why, well because they care and want me to be able to get around and that includes seeing my kids who I miss dearly, and these people know it. So Today I decided to take a risk and let someone who had offered to help do so. He said not to worry about the cost he'd take care of that and he knew someone who was good with cars and they are coming by tomorrow and hopefully by this time next week I will have wheels again. BUT part of me is still going this is problem 2 and they always come in 3's and the next one will be worse and kill me. I say "You Bring It, I'll Deal" to that voice. Right now I am climbing the hill before me again.

     Before I close I do want to point out there has been an up side to this I am Walking more than ever and my health is improving from all the blood going through my Heart. I am enjoying the freedom of movement I have and I might just might miss walking to work at least 3x's a week. Yes, the weather is getting colder with rain and snow but I am having a grand time walking through the city racing myself to see if I can make it to home or work before the 1 hour mark. So I think no matter what happens I am going to keep walking more and more like I did in my youth and I enjoy doing while hiking in the late Spring to early Fall. Exercise is good. But A Car Is Better and Even Beyond is People who Care enough to keep asking "How are You Doing?" and not taking the hint I have blow them off so they keep coming back till I am no longer Stubborn and/or Blue.

So I am going to try this Blogging thing again.

"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it" -- Edith Wharton

     Well I am going to try this again. I did a little dabbling awhile back and I just didn't keep it up. But recently I have gone a few diatribes on Facebook and have had a few good ideas for blog posts but didn't follow through with them. Also a few of my friends have started (or restarted) their own blogs. And I have been inspired to try nay do it.
     So here I sit trying to think of the witty pithy smashingly smart things that will amuse and enlighten those who may and will read this. And All I can do is let the words come as they may knowing that what has to be said shall be said and if I miss anything then Next time I will get it in.
    So now that I have said I am going to do this again I need to set some ground rules for myself so I don't procrastinate and leave myself and my hopeful readers hanging. And I need to keep these rules simple so I with the aging memory that is attached to the storehouse of knowledge, wit, wisdom, and thought I house in Ye Ol' Noggin can remember them. So Here they go:
          Rule 1: This doesn't have to be an "Everyday Thing" but it will be at least Twice a Week.
          Rule 2: A Quote will be at the start of each Blog and that quote will be somehow relevant to the content of what follows in the space below it.
          Rule 3: It will not matter how long or short the message is; it only matters I get to put it in out there and express myself.
          Rule 4: No Nasty Targeting of others.
          Rule 5: Be myself.

     I think I can do this. As a matter of fact I know I can. It will be Good and Cathartic. We all need to Vent, Unload, and Get the good the bad and the ugly off our chests from time to time. I hope people will read waht I post but if no one else does I am doing it for me then. And that is Rule 6: I realize I may be the only one who ever reads this and if so That is OK and if not then I am doing better at reflecting my light that I could ever hoped for.