I got back from the vendor training I went to near Boston. It was good for the most part, disappointing in some parts.

There was some sales training that took away from the vendor time so I didn't get to see some of the vendors. Plus because of the time contstraints they divided us by what we normally sell so I didn't see any of the home theater or gaming stuff. Except the Kindle Fire TV that has games and a contoller.

It was also mostly "connections" (ie phones, automated home and tablet) related but there was some computer stuff. I impresssed the Intel, Microsoft and the Samsung tablet reps. The company divided us in groups and I was paired with one person so we got more time with the vendors. With the above mentioned vendors they were talking about stuff I sell everyday (or in the case of Samsung something I want badly the Tab S) so it was easy to pay attention and the Microsoft rep asked if I could explain the differences between the OFfice 365 products so I did and I explained the value. The intel guy was demoing a Yoga 2 pro, which I sell and now quite well so I showed him how I demo things with it and we talked about the intel processors.

I think I actually acted a bit fan girl-ish over the Samsung Tablets. It was the same thing - I knew most things but not all and then I also said "oh when I demo this for customers I do X or Y because blah blah". One of the reps made a comment about my enthausism and I joked "I'd come work for you guys" and mentioned some other event that she wanted to invite me too. I'm not sure if it's something I'll be allowed to go to (there are rules about certain things) but it sounded like a training thing. And she made sure she had my email address.

Which was a pretty awesome feeling.

I also learned we're having an all store meeting on Sunday AND that I'll be expected to share something that I learned durign the training. I think it's going to be assigned to me, but whatever, I'll figure out something.

Now I have to go to bed so I can get up and go to work tomorrow.

Sounds like a good meeting- you'll know what to do next time.

peace ma ~~ in sailaway's direction.

and I am in the not-dealing corner for elections. Too much of it does not make sense

Peace~ma, SailAway.

and I am in the not-dealing corner for elections

Right there too. I have totally avoided news and have watched a whole lot of Big Bang Theory.

It is good to hear your enthusiasm,askye. Very good to hear.

Sail I'm sorry about Chewie.

Laura, thanks I'm feeling so much better now that I'm tooth situation is healing. And I rode down with a supervisor I really like and respect (she started off as a sales associate) and another sales associate who I shared a room with. So it was just a fun, positive experience over all.

RIP, Chewie. Good dog.

Good night sweet Chewie. A flight of angels wing thee to thy rest.

Godspeed, Chewie. Carry your family's great love for you, where ever you may go.

Unfortunately I know women who wouldn't be able to cope without having someone else make decisions.

Oh Connie. This is soooo, so common. It is a joy to know that it is not the case for you. Your DH was a warrior, but you are no less.

I, too, am totally not dealing with the elections. I did my bit, and did it well. Now, I am turning my focus elsewhere.

In this season of gratitude, I want to thank msbelle for inspiring me join the Whole Life Challenge. It's been fun and, today, I exceeded my goal of losing 16lbs in 8 weeks. 17!!

Now, I'm excited to reorder my thinking and push to the end of the year, keeping up what I have been doing on my way to letting go of 20 more pounds. It may happen in the spring, or maybe next summer, but I'm committed now. This was the jump start I desperately needed.

Thank you msbelle!!

Good-bye, Chewie, you were a good doggie.

askye, that sounds like a wonderful time! I'm glad your tooth is better, too.

The cable in my room has been out since Wednesday. My room is where the DVR lives. I've had to watch TV one show at a time, with commercials, for three days. I haven't been able to catch up on recorded shows after primetime. It's killing me! Curse you, Time Warner Cable! (Which is pretty much how I feel about them even when my DVR's working, so you can imagine the Empress-level curses I'd like to see leveled at them right now!) Supposed to be getting a tech at toodamnearly tomorrow morning. I'm afraid my DVR might be a goner, which I wouldn't mind so much if it hadn't been nearly 80% full at time of coma. I say again, curse you TWC!

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Also, sorry about Beloved Pup, Sail.

Yay for good days and positive revelations, askye & Connie.

Congrats for good health, Bonny!