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2021 was a milestone year for my family. A lot of us have turned over a new decade in our lives. My cousins and I all celebrated our big 4-0, my oldest cousin turned 50 in October, my aunt had her 60th in September, and my uncle and his cousin (and my mom’s) turned 70Continue reading “Top Ten of 2021–#3–Feeling 40 and Fashionable”

It’s been a while since I posted a Toastmasters News and Notes blog as I’ve been busy with other blog content. I’ve also embarked on my job search during the month of November with much success. I’ve since landed a part-time job at Giant Eagle and I’m getting established there. Toastmasters International launched its firstContinue reading “A Mountainous First; Moving In All Directions.”

Back in February, I went on the best shopping spree of my life so far. After work, I had plans to drive to TANGER Outlets in lieu of a nice bag to take with me when I go out. I was also going to stop at Old Navy and Bath and Body Works. I arrivedContinue reading “Top Ten of 2021–#4–OMG I Love Coach”

Last night I made a special trip out past Youngwood to see the phenomenon known as Larry’s Lights. This was second time getting to look at it as I went last year with family two days before Christmas. We didn’t get out last year due to COVID, but I got out and walked around theContinue reading “Larry’s Lights”

As I will likely be moving on from WIS at the end of the year, here’s a look back at some of my memorable moments over my dozen or so years with the company. Being part of a dedicated Rite Aid crew for three years. I got certified to count pharmacies and was one ofContinue reading “Five Takeaways from 13 Years at WIS”

The #5 story of my 2021 marks the end of an era. It also highlights my new job, and that awesome Friendsgiving. In the summer, my previous employer bought its competition. That’s like McDonald’s buying Burger King or Wendy’s. Pepsi buying Coke. Lowe’s buying Home Depot. What it meant was changes were coming. Nothing bigContinue reading “Top Ten of 2021-#5- End of an Era”

Toastmasters rounds out the bottom half of the top ten of 2021 at #6. June 1 marked ten years in Toastmasters for me. Ten Years Toastmasters Strong. There have been many memories made along the way in my decade long Toastmasters Journey. I’ve attended many district events such as the conferences and club officer training.Continue reading “Top Ten of 2021–#6–Ten Years Toastmasters Strong”

I took advantage of my day (or night) off to do some Christmas shopping. I could have stayed local and shopped at Westmoreland Mall but decided to head out to the other side of Pittsburgh and shop in Robinson. I braved the traffic on the Parkway (and there was a lot of it… Squirrel HillContinue reading “My Christmas Shopping Adventure 2021”

Last week we talked about what we want for Christmas and Mom brought up the idea of what kind of gift cards I would like for Christmas. The stores that came to land were: Target, Old Navy, JCPenney, and Kohl’s. The reason I’m putting this blog post together is to think of what I canContinue reading “What I Plan to do with Gift Cards”

My first week at Giant Eagle came to a close early Sunday morning. Overall it went really smooth. Every night we have been busy putting away orders that needed stocked. It is Christmas after all. It won’t be like that come January and February but like Dad said, tough it out. I’ve had an opportunityContinue reading “My First Week at Giant Eagle”