Week 19

This week was completely crazy but not all bad craziness. Work was just really busy with Stephanie (allocator) and Keisha (planner) both moving off the team this week and Mark (new planner) and Kathryn (new allocator) moving on to the team. I am sad to see both of them gone but excited for them as they move on to the next step in their careers - both good moves for them and they will do great. On top of that we had Line Review for Holiday and surprisingly for the 1st time in 6 Line Reviews on this team someone actually thought about looking at all the paperwork that I did for the meeting - it made me so very happy. Friday was our Season Kickoff Meeting for Summer/Transition 2010 - yes I am aware that we are just finishing up Summer 2009 but that is how far out I have to work - so if you wonder why I get confused on the dates sometimes that is why. As if I didn't have enough to do at work these days, I am co-captain for my entity for the United Way Campaign at work. JCPenney is one of the biggest supporters of the United Way in the DFW area so it is a huge job and a lot of added work - I don't mind doing it. In fact I actually enjoy the change of pace from my normal everyday job and it means I get to interact with people more not inside my company but outside as well. If you know of any good places that I should hit up to donate gift cards or prizes to the cause let me know.

Besides work this week the most exciting news I have already written about which is that I am moving out of the parents house on Aug 22nd. While I have a few mixed emotions about moving out - I am really very excited about the whole thing. I am sad to be leaving my dad b/c he spoils me rotten and treats me like a Princess - there is just something about coming home to a meal that you didn't pay for or cook and then Saturday morning waking up to breakfast. He does tons of other things for me along the way that I will miss but that will be a blog in and of itself before the move. I will of course probably miss Maverick the most - I have enjoyed having my dog again - I don't think dad is going to let Maverick make the move but oh well. I will still have to stop by and see him on a weekly basis and have dad bring him to see me like we use to. Oh the one super low point of the week was that I had to be an adult and spend a ton of money on my cars "Goldie's" breaks. Granted this was the first real expense she has caused me in the four years I have had her so I am thankful to her for that, but it really stinks to be an adult and have to spend money on my car.

The week came to an end with a house warming celebration for Jessi, Abby & Ginger - their house is so cute and it was fun to hang out with everyone. Saturday night was a birthday celebration for Brooke - Happy Birthday Brooke! That is pretty much the past week in a nut shell - nothing to earth shattering, thankfully I am glad my life seems to look like it might be getting back to normal soon. Although I am not sure it was really normal to begin with so may-be normal for me.