HEY Y'ALL!!!!!
Feliz Ano Nuevo!!!! Or Happy New Year!!!
It has been a very long time since I last posted a blog…as you all know. But I am back now. I don’t even know where to start.
I hope that everyone had a great holiday season and that it was filled with lots of love and happiness. I know that mine was all I wanted and more. I got a chance to be surrounded by the ones I love the most, my family. Just being together, made my Christmas great. I also got a very cold gift from the big G.O.D, I was fortunate enough to experience my first white Christmas. It was so cool. I had always heard of the magic and beauty of a white Christmas and obviously being from the south never thought I would see it. Who would have thought?
I also hope that all of you rang in the New Year in a great way. Mine was very low key. I watched a movie with my family. I know that y’all probably made some new year’s resolutions. I wish all of you the best of luck completing those things. I know for myself, I made a short list of points I want to hold on to this year. So I’m there with y’all!
So while I was home I worked a lot, at Bath and Body Works. Working there has allowed me to see all different kinds of people. My store was located in the mall and the people you see at the mall, can be very interesting. Especially the people you see during the holiday rush, certainly a sight to see. And can I just say that people shopping during the holiday time are crazy! My favorites are the people that expect you to have all different kinds of product on Christmas Eve and when you don’t have that certain product they get angry. Here’s a little note for those of you who do that, don’t wait till the day before Baby Jesus’ Birthday to get your lotions, get them before hand. And I don’t mean anything bad, because I too have been a late shopper, so that note is for all of us. Then when I thought the craziness of holiday was over we went right into our semiannual sale. Now the only thing crazier than last minute Christmas shopper, is the semiannual sale shopper. And let me be the first to tell you, I am a bargain buyer all the time. I try to wait till things go on-sale; especially with this economy you gotta save those pennies. But I love it when people ask for more sale than what the sign on the table says. It isn’t the associates trying to be mean when we can’t give you more of a sale, that’s just how we have to do it. That is just my sales associate side talking. But the job has its perks. I get to help customers out with their selections and I get to test our new products before they are released to our customers, so I can’t complain. On a weird side note, I think that the Bath and Body Works trash is the only trash I haven’t minded taking out. It’s funny to say but I think it’s the best trash I’ve ever smelled…don’t judge me.
Let’s switch gears a little bit to something more serious. Unless you have been living under a rock you have heard about the devastating earthquake in Haiti. All of the stories and images coming from Haiti are heartbreaking. I know that they need our help to restore that country. I know that not everyone is in the position to give monetarily, but keep these people in your prayers. Every single prayer makes a difference.
On a personal note I wanted to take the time to thank all of you who read these blogs. I have been getting some comments from several of you, which I love and I am glad y’all are liking it. It is so funny because for the longest time I didn’t think this blog mattered until I received your comments, so thank you. I bring this up because I saw the movie Julie & Julia this break. If you haven’t seen it, I recommend it. It stars Amy Adams and the great Meryl Streep. It is based on a blog that Julie does as she cooks her way through Julia Childs (if you don’t know who she is Google her). I’m just kidding. She was a very famous Chef who introduced French cuisine to the American audience. That movie, besides having a good message showed me the power of a blog. I am honored to have this ability to write these blogs; and I am thankful for my readers.
Ps: If y’all don’t like something or have any suggestions please feel free to leave a comment. I will read them and get back to y’all.
Speaking of movies I know that I blogged about Precious several weeks ago. I told y’all about Mo’nique’s amazing performance and how she got so into her character. That has obviously paid off for her because she has won both a Golden Globe and a Critiques Choice Award. I hope that she takes home the Oscar. She deserves it. If you still haven’t seen it. Do it!
Song of week:
“Send Me on My Way” by Rusted Root. This song has such a nice beat and it puts me in a good mood when I hear it.
“New Soul” by Yael Naim. Great song with great vocals.
“22” by Lily Allen. I have been on a huge Lily Allen kick. I am a big fan!!
Well I think that’s it for today. I wish y’all the best everyday and send you only positive vibes!!!!
Peace and Love,
Joshua Martinez