It's Precious--- if you guys delete this, I'm comin for ya

Ahhhh, yes...I bet you guys thought you were safe. lol.

I told you I would stalk you guys (online, at least). And I will. It just took me forever to create this e-mail, because there are a lot of flippin e-mail addresses to type in. I'm a procrastinator that way. Anyhoo, it's been awhile since I've talked to a lot of people. A big part of that is because THD felt that they should wait a month before sending me my last work check. I just received it two days ago. I wasn't good company to be around prior to that point. lol. I was on the phone with them every two days. Was I shocked? No. Do I miss you guys TERRIBLY? Yeah. As a matter of fact, we need to set up a date to go out for drinks, pronto. I'm going through Homey-Slash-Co-Worker Withdrawal. Let's call it HSCWW for short.

I hope you guys are doing well. The reason I started this ginormous mass e-mail is so that people can give updates on what is going on with them and how they've been doing thus far. All you have to do for everyone to view the e-mail is hit Reply All instead of hitting Reply. If you would like to respond to a sender and you only want the sender to view the e-mail and not everyone else, hit just the Reply button.

My story is that I'm still working from home at this point. I'm still keeping an eye out there for good jobs, but I definitely don't want to settle for something I don't feel will fit me. I've lost more than 20 lbs since you guys have last seen me. It could because I've gone back to Muay Thai kickboxing training. It COULD be because of the stress of not having my money from Home Depot. *laughs* I'm not sure. Either way, yay at that. I've got more to go before I get to where I want to be. It's almost swimsuit season, folks. I looked back at a few pictures of myself that we took on those last "We've Been Laid Off, Hooray" celebration days. My rack was looking like a twin set of pendulums. Nobody told me, but that's okay, I forgive you :o) lol. And if you don't laugh at that line, you're a tough crowd.

See, what are you guys going to do without my perverted humor? lol!!! I miss you all. If you know someone else's e-mail address that isn't on this list, definitely feel free to add it. I only added the ones on the contact list. If you don't have my Myspace added yet, I...I have 3 of them, actually. My personal one is www.myspace.com/kaelastarr. All right, it's going to sound corny at this point because I've said it about 3 or 4 times, but...I miss you guys! I hope positive things are happening in your lives right now. Whether it's positive or negative, I want to hear about it. And...liquor. I want liquor.

We need to hang. lol.

*Hugs*

P. San

I Finally Got a Job!!

Hello everyone! Susan it is nice to hear that things are going well for you and you are all settled into your store. Me, on the other hand, has been looking for work since before we actually left the call center. BUT the search is finally over! I accepted a position as a Mental Health Counselor at Streamwood Behavioral Health Center, it is a residential treatment facility for children and adolescents (ages 4 to 17). I know what a wide range of ages. As of right now, I am employed on the acute unit where I would see individuals who are in immediate danger, treat them, stabilize them, and then allow them to return to their respective homes. This is quite exciting for me, however, I am also quite anxious over this as well--it has been quite awhile since I have worked in this capacity. I am definitely looking forward to having such a rewarding job again! I start on Monday and have two weeks of training and then off to the races I go! I am sure that my mother is excited for me as well, because now my checks will be more efficient than the ones I got from unemployment and I won't be needing to borrow any money from her!! I will keep everyone posted as to what goes on with the job and everything!

Other than searching for a job I have been keeping myself busy. I have gone to Wolves games, The Field Museum and the Art Institute (since they were both Free in February), and of course just all around vegged out!

Take care of yourselves and let us all know what is going on with you!!

Helllooooo. . . Is anybody there. . . ?

I'm now up and running at Evanston 1902 and when I say running, that's no exaggeration. It's been a few years since I last worked in a store and much has changed. In some ways, things have been simplified but the one thing that hasn't is how much of your day you spend on your feet! I've also recovered my stiff neck from searching for products in the overheads!

I am very impressed by the condition of this store and by the quality of the management team here. The new manager has converted an old, worn out facility to a beautiful, clean and very shop-able one. The associates I work with have been very helpful as I learn my new department and they have welcomed me into their family completely. I expected to feel like a stranger for awhile but I was treated like one of the team from day one. My SASM is a joy to work with and has been extremely supportive and encouraging.

Cutting down on my commute time has been a tremendous benefit of this move. I'm down to 20 minutes from 1 1/2 hours each way. The hours are definitely one of the down sides and it's taking a bit of getting used to. As a DS, I no longer have two days off together--welcome to the wonderful world of retail management!

I still miss the CCC family and think of all of you often. I hope everyone has adapted to their new situations well and are moving ahead. My new joy is the addition of a beautiful cat to my life who welcomes me home each night. She's great company (although she tries to eat my plants!) and I'm happy to have the time to share with her, now that I'm not on the road so much.

Hopefully, you'll make the time to touch base from time to time so we can keep up with where and how we've all landed since leaving the CCC. So that's my update--now, who's next??!!

Entry from Evanston, Susan.

THIS IS A DAILY MOTIVATION

TITLE: NO WORRY.

HERE'S A SIMPLE, EASY WAY TO MAKE AN IMMEDIATE AND PROFOUND IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE. STOP WORRYING. THE NEXT TIME YOU CATCH YOURSELF WRAPPING YOUR MIND AROUND A WORRY, CHOOSE TO LET THAT WORRY FALL COMPLETELY AWAY. NOTICE HOW MUCH MORE POSTIVE AND EFFECTIVE YOU SUDDENLY ARE.

WORRY POISONS YOUR THOUGHTS AND KEEPS LIFE'S BEST OPPORTUNITIES HIDDEN FROM YOU. WORRY ACTUALLY INCREASES THE POWER AND INFLUENCE OF THOSE UNDESIRABLE THINGS YOU WORRY ABOUT. CERTAINLY ITS IMPORTANT TO LOOKE CLEARLY AND REALISTICALLY AT LIFE'S DANGERS, PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES. YET THERE IS NOTHING TO BE GAINED BY WORRYING ABOUT THEM.

CHOOSE TO REPLACE EACH NEGATIVE WORRY WITH POSITIVE ACTION. INSTEAD OF LOOKING DOWN, PICK YOURSELF UP AND MOVE FORWARD. EVERY MOMENT IS FILLED WITH COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE LASTING VALUE. STOP WORRYING, AND START LIVING WITH RICHNESS, PURPOSE AND REAL JOY.


PS.... THIS IS JUST SOMETHING TO GO BY AND THINK ABOUT IN THE JOURNEY THAT EACH OF US TAKES IN MOVING ON WITH OUR LIVES IN 08. I WILL MISS A LOT OF YOU AND TO THE ONES THAT I DIDNT KNOW AND ALL GOOD LUCK IN EVERYTHING THAT YOU DECIDE TO DO IN THIS LIFE. AND GOD BLESS.
MS. BREE

Top 5 Ways To Annoy Your Co-Workers

This clip was obtained from an actual job post that's listed on CareerBuilders.com for the company Marketing FX, Inc. I didn't apply for the job, but I found their job posting opener hilarious. :o)

The Top 5 Ways to Annoy Your Co-Workers

1) Page yourself over the intercom but DO NOT disguise your voice.
2) Send e-mails to the rest of the company telling them exactly what you are doing- for example, "In case anyone needs me, I'll be in the bathroom."
3) Put a chair facing a printer and sit there all day telling people you are waiting for a document.
4) Every time a co-worker asks you to do something, ask them if they would like fries with that.
5) Steal everyone’s stapler then ask them to borrow it.

A few of those sound familiar, don't they?


Precious Starr "PSan"

OWA 23, 30 & 59 Family

IRA Family

We are one big happy family--Here we are joined together to share Brian's birthday and making it one to definately remember.
Top L to R: Anna F, Diana A, Donna A, Angie L, Brian G. Bottom L to R: Brad G, Michelle M, Lynn O, and Paul P.