My day started without any hot water so I was kind of cranky all day. And Tuesdays are my long days, with three hours of school right after work. A lot of things bugged me today. Here's hoping tomorrow will be better.
1. No hot water on a cold March morning.
2. People who don't use proper grammar, spelling and/or punctuation.
3. People who get on to an elevator and then stand so close to the panel, no one else can press a button for their floor.
4. People who stop at the top (and bottom) of escalators and don't move out of the way.
5. People who ask inane questions, like "what's a co-ed" and "who is Gloria Steinem." *sigh*
6. People who use cell phones, "Crack"berries and other electronic devices while in my presence.
7. Telemarketers who call from my own Bank to offer me a credit card with a higher rate of interest than the one I already have.
8. People who decide the best place to train their two-year-old on a tricycle is in the hallway, outside my door, at 8AM on a workday.
9. People who use buttons and panels intended to help disabled people. Overuse of these facilities by able-bodied people will result in them NOT working one day for someone who really needs it. Don't be so fucking lazy and open the door yourself!
10. Wait staff who insist on referring to me and my girlfriends (or me and my boyfriend) as "you guys". I am not a guy. Never have been. And I am not a "folk" either.
GRRR!!! (Please feel free to add your own.)
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Mary Sue Morris - 5 Oct 38 to 17 Mar 07
Dear Mary Sue:
I was certainly shocked when I received Ana Margarita's email from Vallarta, telling me about your illness. It made me sad to learn that you are so sick you had to cut your summer buying trip short and return to the U.S. My thoughts immediately flew to your baby, VIVA, wondering what will happen now that you're not there to lead the charge into the new season. A million memories of Mexico flooded my mind. You and VIVA were such an intrinsic and important part of my life there.
I enjoyed having the opportunity to work in the store. I learned so many invaluable lessons and made lifelong friends working there. I remember the day you interviewed me and your conviction that I was obviously "very intelligent" since I had worked for lawyers. You promised somehow to make use of my talents in that regard and you eventually did. But first you taught me how to sell and discovered that I had a knack for it. The work was hard and fun, all at the same time. The product, of course, was fabulous, making VIVA well known in PV and beyond. I was always very proud to tell people where I worked. I never forgot your admonishment for us to "behave" in public because you didn't want to hear about any kind of outlandish behaviour. I knew that you had "eyes" everywhere. *smile*
You were an inspiration to some and a mentor to others. Miguel was so excited at being allowed to go to the gem show with you in Tucson. I also remember the email he sent, complaining that you were wearing him out, going non-stop from dawn to dusk at the show with your power shopping. Did you know many on your staff were totally terrified of you? I think you liked that idea because it kept everyone on their toes. The mood in the store changed dramatically every time we learned your plane had landed. When the word filtered down from the office that "Mary Sue is back!", panic reigned. Everything shifted into overdrive as we all scrambled to ensure the store would pass your inspection when you breezed through the doors. Nothing escaped your sharp eye for detail and it showed in the accolades you received from other retailers and designers from around the world.
I'll never forget my first VIVA "party" and the crush of people coming through the doors for hours. Many of them were there to sample your "liquid generosity" but the electric current generated by the crowds jolted the sales into the stratosphere, year after year. It was exhilarating and utterly exhausting to work those nights. And you were always the main attraction, flitting around the store like a sleek, bejewelled butterfly in your incredible stilleto heels, fabulous designer clothes and sparkling baubles.
I know VIVA was your private jewellery box. I will admit to being jealous of you for that reason alone but the international travel you enjoyed was also very exciting. You had so many amazing adventures in your life but I think owning VIVA was your true passion. I'll never forget the look on your face when you returned from a buying trip and unwrapped all your "treasures" for us on the table in the back room. Your life was pretty incredible. I wish we had written a book about it. Just think of the movie rights! *smile*
I want to thank you for giving me the chance to test the waters with a few adventures of my own. As if living in Mexico wasn't exciting enough, I got to work with you and learn more about fashion and retailing. Being a VIVA Diva was so much fun! Those small chances given by you meant so much to me, and others. My life in Mexico taught me a lot about myself and the things I am capable of doing. So thanks for everything Mary Sue. I hope you are surrounded by the people who love you and who will care for you gently. I send my deepest wishes for your ongoing comfort and peace.
Juliana
Mary Sue Morris is the owner of Viva Jewelry at 274 Basilio Badillo, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
I was certainly shocked when I received Ana Margarita's email from Vallarta, telling me about your illness. It made me sad to learn that you are so sick you had to cut your summer buying trip short and return to the U.S. My thoughts immediately flew to your baby, VIVA, wondering what will happen now that you're not there to lead the charge into the new season. A million memories of Mexico flooded my mind. You and VIVA were such an intrinsic and important part of my life there.
I enjoyed having the opportunity to work in the store. I learned so many invaluable lessons and made lifelong friends working there. I remember the day you interviewed me and your conviction that I was obviously "very intelligent" since I had worked for lawyers. You promised somehow to make use of my talents in that regard and you eventually did. But first you taught me how to sell and discovered that I had a knack for it. The work was hard and fun, all at the same time. The product, of course, was fabulous, making VIVA well known in PV and beyond. I was always very proud to tell people where I worked. I never forgot your admonishment for us to "behave" in public because you didn't want to hear about any kind of outlandish behaviour. I knew that you had "eyes" everywhere. *smile*
You were an inspiration to some and a mentor to others. Miguel was so excited at being allowed to go to the gem show with you in Tucson. I also remember the email he sent, complaining that you were wearing him out, going non-stop from dawn to dusk at the show with your power shopping. Did you know many on your staff were totally terrified of you? I think you liked that idea because it kept everyone on their toes. The mood in the store changed dramatically every time we learned your plane had landed. When the word filtered down from the office that "Mary Sue is back!", panic reigned. Everything shifted into overdrive as we all scrambled to ensure the store would pass your inspection when you breezed through the doors. Nothing escaped your sharp eye for detail and it showed in the accolades you received from other retailers and designers from around the world.
I'll never forget my first VIVA "party" and the crush of people coming through the doors for hours. Many of them were there to sample your "liquid generosity" but the electric current generated by the crowds jolted the sales into the stratosphere, year after year. It was exhilarating and utterly exhausting to work those nights. And you were always the main attraction, flitting around the store like a sleek, bejewelled butterfly in your incredible stilleto heels, fabulous designer clothes and sparkling baubles.
I know VIVA was your private jewellery box. I will admit to being jealous of you for that reason alone but the international travel you enjoyed was also very exciting. You had so many amazing adventures in your life but I think owning VIVA was your true passion. I'll never forget the look on your face when you returned from a buying trip and unwrapped all your "treasures" for us on the table in the back room. Your life was pretty incredible. I wish we had written a book about it. Just think of the movie rights! *smile*
I want to thank you for giving me the chance to test the waters with a few adventures of my own. As if living in Mexico wasn't exciting enough, I got to work with you and learn more about fashion and retailing. Being a VIVA Diva was so much fun! Those small chances given by you meant so much to me, and others. My life in Mexico taught me a lot about myself and the things I am capable of doing. So thanks for everything Mary Sue. I hope you are surrounded by the people who love you and who will care for you gently. I send my deepest wishes for your ongoing comfort and peace.
Juliana
Mary Sue Morris is the owner of Viva Jewelry at 274 Basilio Badillo, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Perception is Key
I spend too much time posting on message boards and not enough time blogging. A fellow blogger recently added me to her links list so now I feel like I should blog something profound so here goes.
In a recent bulletin board conversation about measuring happiness, I wrote this:
What's new with you?
In a recent bulletin board conversation about measuring happiness, I wrote this:
I know now that my happiness is not determined by where I reside. It is, however, directly related to my perception of where I am living. I am much more content living in Canada, after my sojourn in PV.Change is good. I know I get bored easily so it is important for me to give myself a good shake every once in a while and try something new. Currently, I am taking the second course in my Editing Certificate program. Next I might try tennis lessons.
I am calmer, less stressed and more appreciative of the non-material things in life (friends, family, changes in weather, etc.). The fact that I had to live in Mexico to "learn" this lesson does not escape me.
What's new with you?
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