My Graduation

I did it. I got my Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts. The journey had been an amazing one. I am still reeling over how I did it. All but my last year of school I was working full time and attending classes full time. Then again I wonder how some single moms do it with kids. I dont want to slow down or reflect - I just want to push forward and look towards a Masters program. All the lessons are away, and its time to break out the paints. I have things inside that are ready to come out. Im looking forward to painting for myself and finding out more of what Ive got goin on in this head of mine. A thanks to all that have been there, put up with me, and watched me face this storm. Its over now!

The countdown is ON!

Working retail for the holidays is actually pretty interesting. There are those customer that come in line and spend about 1000.00 in one shot. There are customers that don't care about deals and savings. I found myself actually getting nausious after ringing up purchases because they are all put on credit cards. I started to look at Christmas in a new light yesterday. "You think he will like it?" "Would a 20 year old wear this?" "Is Scooby-Do the same is this character?" (Pooh). People are aimlessly purchasing gifts in hopes that the recipent will be pleased. No matter what the cost. They will put themselves in debt to make other people happy. It was pretty upsetting. So I tried to give every customer the chance to save money yesterday with coupons. I pointed out where it showed how much they saved on the receipt. They all smiled and walked away. If anything I made note of the 1.97 items coming through my line. I shopped after my shift. I spent 56 dollars on 16 clothing items. That averages $3.50 per item. My receipt says I saved 300.69 dollars. YES. I KNOW HOW TO SHOP. Happy Smart Shopping Everyone. Don't put yourself in debt. Make gifts.