My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
Yes, I’m still alive and surviving retail.
I think.
Honestly, I can hardly believe it, but this year has been so much busier than last. Shopping started earlier this year and people are still shopping strong. I have no idea where everyone is getting the money to spend in this economy, but they’re spending it. And it’s even more surprising to see a large percentage of customers using CASH.
Weekday shopping has been a little slow, however evenings and weekends have been CRAZY. The store gets jam-packed with like a MILLION people; all coming to see Santa. It’s been an absolutely delight to see all the little ones with their parents. Because I work in a city store, I normally don’t catch a glimpse of so many adorable tots, so it’s been very heart-warming to view Christmas through their sweet eyes.
Most customers have been an absolute pleasure to wait on, however some would have tested the patience of even the Dali Lama.
Having not had a day off since last Monday, and working 9 1/2 hour days with only one throw-it-down-my-throat-fifteen-minute-lunch-break, my patience and tolerance levels have often reached a whole whopping half a second. And I still have five more days to go!
But you’ll be glad to know that I haven’t had even ONE, “Me no like this color….does this bag come in blue” customer.
PRAISE GOD!
Yet, all and all it hasn’t been so bad that I wanted to SLAP a customer across the face with Bavarian Cream Pie.
But, I still may.
Anyway folks, since I won’t be posting again until after the big day, I would like to take this time to wish each and everyone of you and your families.….a Very Merry Christmas.
Thank you for your comments and emails this past week, because they’ve been such a joy after a long tiring day at work.
Please know how much I appreciate your presence here, and the two abundant gifts you’ve shared with me throughout this year.
The energy of your words and your love.
Grazie mille!
*Italian for, Thank you so much!
Merry Christmas everyone!
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