Funny how the TV programming changes from year to year. As a kid, my favorite night was Sunday. A long time ago my favorite night of the week for watching TV was on Thursdays. All the good shows were on Thursday nights, back to back. But now they have changed things around and my favorite night is Tuesday. I especailly like the Sons of Anarchy show that is on the FX channel on Tuesday nights!
BOGO
Shopping is not my favorite activity. Especially if I have to buy clothes for myself. I don’t mind buying clothes for guys – and I’m really good at dressing guys well. But shopping for women is frustrating finding the right fit, the right color, the right price.
One thing I don’t mind shopping for is shoes. When I find out a shoe store is have a BOGO – I’m there! A girl cannot have too many shoes.
She Got It
Good news! Julie got the new job and they asked her to start right away. Of course she said, yes! She came over to tell me the good news this afternoon when I got home from work.
The department store scheduled her for two days of orientation on Saturday and Sunday. Then she starts actually working a regular shift on Monday. I don’t know what kind of schedule they will give her, but I hope it is “family friendly” so she can find day care and be home at nights. She has a darling little boy to take care of, and I know that finding child care for a night shift is very hard. Let’s hope it works out good for both of them.
Job Opp Calling
Julie found a bunch of job opportunities in the Sunday newspaper. This morning I got a call on my phone for her about a job she applied for, just as I was about to leave for work. I was so excited!
I ran across the parking lot to her building and banged on the door to wake her up and get her to take the call. It was a big department store needing a full time clerk.
Julie talked to the lady for a few minutes and was able to make an appointment for an interview on Tuesday. I sure hopes she does well in the interview and gets this job. Even if it is just minimum wage or part time, she needs the money and it can tide her over until she finds a better one.
We All Need a Phone
My friend Julie had her cell phone cut off because she is out of work and can’t pay the monthly bill.
Now when she applies for new jobs she has no way for the employer to get in touch with her for an interview. This is not only inconvenient, but it makes her look bad to prospective employers. I told her it was OK to give out my phone number for them to call.
I hope that helps her find a job soon. All her other bills are coming due, including the rent. I can’t help her with those but at least I can let her borrow my phone if she needs it.
Another Job Lost
One of my neighbors just lost her job and is desperate for a paycheck.
She filed for unemployment and has applied for all kinds of jobs, from fast food to grocery clerk to receptionist. I don’t know why she can’t find a job other than the economy is bad and there must be lots of competition for entry level and part time jobs.
Julie is young, energetic and smart. Employers are missing out on a good worker if they don’t give her a chance to interview and work for them.
I don’t know how Julie will be able to pay her rent and take care of her little boy if she doesn’t start earning a paycheck again soon. She has no money saved up and no family to help her out. This is a serious problem for her family and I’m worried for her sake and that of her little boy.
Morning Infommercials
I woke up early this morning and instantly turned the television on. I was surfing the different channels and mostly saw infommercials for various weight loss programs, workout videos, and fitness equipments. Many celebrities were hosting the informmercials. I enjoy watching the workout videos and in fact have bought a couple of workout videos. Honestly, I hardly used the workout videos I bought. I bought the Yoga Booty Ballet, Yoga Pilates Workout, and many more. Hopefully, I will find the inspiration to find and use them.
American Idol
My nightlife is exciting again. I don’t need to go out or meet new people for excitement. All I have to do is turn my television on by eight and my favorite shows are on again. I have a full schedule starting with Desperate Housewives, then the Bachelor, American Idol, and Grey’s Anatomy. On two days out of the week where I don’t have any favorite show on, I usually watch movies through Netflix. With this down economy, I try to save money by not going to movie theatres. Movie tickets have gone up quite a bit this past few years. Movie theatre popcorn and drinks added to the movie tickets make movie going an expensive treat. Unless the movie has great cinematography, I would rather wait a couple of months and watch the movie in the comfort of my old couch while wrapped in my soft throw blanket.
Hugh Grant, Ashton Kutcher
I think Ashton Kutcher is so popular because of his boyish charm. He seems so carefree, clever, and funny. I notice that personality in his Nikon camera commercials. Just a few minutes ago, I was watching the television, and the preview for Two Weeks Notice with Hugh Grant (remember him?) was shown. His personality and facial expressions reminded me of Ashton Kutcher. I used to be a fan of Hugh Grant. I think, women like men with boyish charm.