Holidays are here...

Yesterday was for sure the start of the Holiday Season for me. The cranky customers, the employees fighten and me pulling out my hair.
Though it is not all that bad, it is a time of year where I remember my loved ones I so dearly miss.
I have a lot of friends, and family that do not live close and it makes me miss them even more. Hearing everyone talk about being with family and close friends and all of mine are out of the city and state.
Though we always remember the good things, there will always be a big whole in my heart for the loved ones that have passed and I so dearly miss.

To all the friends and family out there..I wish you the very best Holiday season and a very happy new year! I love you all so dearly and you hold a big place in my heart. God bless you, and thank you!

Happy Holidays and god bless!

Love you!
Kat

Here is a good laugh!

It is that time again!!!

Happy ....

Lush for the holidays!



Witches ball..

The secret

A friend of mine recommended that I read this book...so yes Katrina is reading a book!....

The Secret reveals the most powerful law in the universe. The knowledge of this law has run like a golden thread through the lives and the teachings of all the prophets, seers, sages and saviors in the world's history, and through the lives of all truly great men and women. All that they have ever accomplished or attained has been done in full accordance with this most powerful law. Without exception, every human being has the ability to transform any weakness or suffering into strength, power, perfect peace, health, and abundance. Rhonda Byrne's discovery of The Secret began with a glimpse of the truth through a 100 year old book. She went back through centuries, tracing and uncovering a common truth that lay at the core of the most powerful philosophies, teachings and religions in the world. What Rhonda discovered is now captured in The Secret, a film that has been viewed by millions around the world. The Secret has also been released as an audio-book and printed book with more than six million copies in print. The Secret explains with simplicity the law that is governing all lives, and offers the knowledge of how to create - intentionally and effortlessly - a joyful life. This is the secret to everything - the secret to unlimited happiness, love, health and prosperity.This is the secret to life.

small world in retail

So today I had interviews for my holiday help. This nice young lady comes up for the interview and she looked so familar to me but lord who knows since I am kinda a mall whore. I have worked in malls from Texas to Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas so who would have known. We finished our group interview and she came down to the shop to see me. We started talking and she asked me if I worked in West Oaks Mall in Houston, Tx...I was like yes...OMG I was her very first boss when she was 16 years old and I was a store manager in 1999...wow almost 10 years later she would once again come work for me. Who would have ever thought. I guess I am not that bad of a boss after all. :)

Heading to Canada..

So I am heading to Vancouver, British Columbia this Saturday for the first time. I had to get my passport How fun can that be. I will be staying at this nice Hotel and the view looks so amazing.

Hotel Exterior
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
1088 Burrard Street · Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2R9
Phone (604) 331-1000

I will take a lot of pictures and wish me luck! ;)

Chicago

Well Guys...Good start with my Career at Lush handmade Cosmetics.
The first week we were up over 25 % increased our AS by $5.00 and increased the customer conversion by over 10%!!!! Go NorthPark!
Due to this I am guessing....I was chosen to represent the North American Team at the Lush international Meeting September 1-5!!! How exciting can that be. I have no idea what to expect at all but I will give you details as I know them. I had to share in my success!

Three weeks into the new...

Yes it has been three weeks into the new job at Lush Handmade cosmetic.
Boy do I have a story to tell.
We get to LA and get to the Hotel at MIDNIGHT Cali time and find out we have no reservation, and NO open rooms....what?
OMG, we are so tired.
Finally they tell us to head four spots down to a Motel...okay I can do a motel for one night and it will not be that big of a deal.
Well....so I thought! They have ONE room that just opened up at the last minute, wait it is midnight.
There is this woman that is picking at a Palm tree and comes over to the desk man and says "you own me 15$" the man replies "I already paid you for the other night".
Four Texas girls standing at a MOTEL with our luggage and we hear all this.
We are like Oh shit..this is not good....so next we had to wait for the damn room to be cleaned...(last minute) and finally it is cleaned.
I had to take my 60 pound luggage, purse, computer bag and the 8 pound binder up two flights of stairs.
Finally we make it to the one room...for the four of us.
Gigi then looks in the shower and says, guys we need to shower with our shoes on it has black on the ground..,ok we can do that, so I am like that is ok.
Then I walk in there to look at it, and decided to look at the toilet. I lift the lift the lid, and in my ghetto voice, neck rolls and all HELL NO...there is pee everywhere.....
Oh wait it gets better.
So Gigi is like ok...grabs the covers and a BUG comes out....then she says oh hell no and walk out. By this time it is already 1:30am. I have to call and just be straight blunt with the lady and tell her we are not staying here, so find another place to stay. She replies with "Welcome to LA".........LORD..What the heck
so we are off again in the middle of the night walking down Ocean Blvd, in Santa Monica, Ca carrying our luggage...about three blocks and we get to a Holiday Inn..thank goodness..
OH wait, they will not take the company credit card over the phone, so Gigi had to put it on her personal credit card..this sucks.
So after this night we all bonded, laughed and were so tired we crashed about 2:30am and head to our first day at work with Lush....what a night it was.

One week left

I have one week till I leave for 12 days in Santa Monica and start my new job! I am excited but not looking forward to being away from home for so long.
I will have some great people out there with me and should be able to have a good time while I there. I better get to see Kristin and her new bling bling, and hope I get to see Beth. It has been a few years!!!

Negitive People

This is something great for my current situation. I love it! Enjoy!

Negative PeopleThis is something to think about when negative people are doing their best to rain on your parade. So, remember this story the next time someone who knows nothing, and cares less, tries to make your life miserable.A woman was at her hairdresser's getting her hair styled for a trip to Rome with her husband. She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded: " Rome ? Why would anyone want to go there? It's crowded and dirty. You're crazy to go to Rome .. So, how are you getting there?""We're taking Continental," was the reply. "We got a great rate!""Continental?" exclaimed the hairdresser. " That's a terrible airline. Their planes are old, their flight attendants are ugly,and they're always late. So, where are you staying in Rome ?""We'll be at this exclusive little place over on Rome 's Tiber River called Teste.""Don't go any further. I know that place. Everybody thinks its gonna be something special and exclusive, but it's really a dump, the worst hotel in the city! The rooms are small, the service is surly,and they're overpriced.So, whatcha' doing when you get there?""We're going to go to see the Vatican and we hope to see the Pope.""That's rich," laughed the hairdresser. "You and a million other people trying to see him. He'll look the size of an ant. Boy, good luck on this lousy trip of yours. You're going to need it."A month later, the woman again came in for a hairdo. The hairdresser asked her about her trip to Rome .."It was wonderful," explained the woman, "not only were we on time in one of Continental's brand new planes, but it was overbooked, and they bumped us up to first class. The food and wine were wonderful, and I had a handsome 28-year-old steward who waited on me hand and foot.And the hotel was great! They'd just finished a $5 million remodeling job, and now it's a jewel, the finest hotel in the city. They, too, were overbooked, so they apologized and gave us their owner's suite at no extra charge!""Well," muttered the hairdresser, "that's all well and good, but I know you didn't get to see the Pope.""Actually, we were quite lucky, because as we toured the Vatican , a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder, and explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors, and if I'd be so kind as to step into his private room and wait, the Pope would personally greet me.Sure enough, five minutes later, the Pope walked through the door and shook my hand! I knelt down and he spoke a few words to me.""Oh, really! What'd he say ?"He said: "Where'd you get that crappy looking Hairdo?"

Quote

The Average Dog is a Nicer Person Than The Average Person

-Andrew A. Rooney

My Rocks

We all have times when we need to lean on someone. Those people really do not get the Thank you they deserve, Mine happen to be my parents.
I thank god every day for such an amazing mother and father. I wouldn't trade them for the world.
They love me for me, no matter how bad I screw up or fall down they are there to pick me up and say "stop being an ass and get up".
I can not even imagine not having them as part of my life. There is a love that can never be explained.
I love you, and thank you



BTW MOM-I got my bucket and scrub brush!!!

By: Philosophy

Some of the greatest stories ever told began in the hearts and souls of some of the most broken down people in the world.

They did not seek sympathy or charity. They sought courage and faith. They took long and humble journeys only to finally reach some of the highest mountain tops in the world. They didn't try to shine, but they inspired. They were lights to the world who showed us that we could be lights too.
-philosophy

New Opportunities

Sometime life brings things to us we do not understand or even know why it happens, but I am starting to think Im on the right path this time.
I am no longer with Estee Lauder (Origins) and will be soon working for Lush Cosmetics.
July 21 I will be leaving for Santa Monica for a two week training. I will be right on the beach! What else can I ask for.
I am going to do my best, rock that store to double increases and show them I am a great manager and worthy to be a District Manager/Regional Manager.
I will have my goals and dreams come true.
Thanks again to everyone that has supported me over the last two weeks. God Bless you.
I love you dearly! I know who my true friends are.

Thank Goodness for Friends

Sometimes life throws curve balls at you that you do not understand. You can questions things or you can just get motivated to make things better.

I recently had something tragic happen in my life and thank goodness for my friends to help me get passed the time and help me understand it was not me. I am a good person and now know it.

I have always been told I am a good manager but you always wonder if people are telling you this or are you really. I guess I have always been confident in myself because, I have a heart and care about each and every person I hire. Some of my greatest friends are past employees and I wouldn't trade them for anything. 11 years with American Greetings was some of the best times that happened to me. Yes there was times I was pissed, hated it and also wanted to find something else but I can honestly say I met some great friends from that experience.

All I can say is Thank goodness for my all my friends.

I love you with all my heart and couldn't ever repay you for all that you do and have done for me.

Love you guys,

Katrina