Countdown to School starting Monday August 8

Countdown to the last days before school starts. We made a run through Fashion Square mall to my daughter's favorite stores. I bought five pair of jeans from one store, my daughter's favorite. I asked the cashier what was my bonus. She looked at me funny. I repeated it and explained , I just purchased five pair of jeans on sale,  but I think I should receive some kind of bonus. She stated she couldn't include anything. Having learned from my father that the only dumb question is the one NOT asked, I requested the manager. He was standing there at the register with us the entire time. Now mind you I was being very nice and laughing as I repeatedly made the request. He said I can't include any thing. I stated, Yes you can. I am purchasing five items in one transaction. I said I sell the jewelry I'm wearing and if I have someone purchase five items in a single transaction they don't have to ask, I'm giving them SOMETHING.  He said,  several items and I didn't know what they were. When I asked my daughter and she told me I said, No. I was nice the entire time. He said I'll be right back.

When he returned he  had three items my daughter would use. I told her to pick the one she liked. He said , No gave her all three. The also gave us a coupon for the next sale. Thank you Daddy (now an Ancestor) for teaching me not to be afraid to speak up and to ask for what I want. My Daddy taught us there are only two answers to a request Yes or NO. Maybe is a Yes with conditions. Whatever the outcome, don't take it personal.

What lesson were you taught as a child that you use to this day?

I'm going to make the "Dragon's Blood" stone into a  pendant and post it probably Saturday.  I have clear  picture of the final design in my head so I can execute the pendant now. (Those of you who follow my blog know I can't draw a lick.)

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I am doing the NaBloPoMo 30 Day Blog Challenge

Hello All and to those who celebrate Ramadan Mubarak.


I'm doing the NaBloPoMo 30 Day Blog Challenge to post every day in August 2011. I'm looking forward to the challenge as many exciting events are taking place on the national and international stage that affects us all. On and off the net whether you are a big or small player a home based business craft or a big business, events are taking place that affect your business and you need to know about them.

We are going through trying and challenging times. I lived and worked in Houston, Texas during the 80's oil bust I saw fortunes made and lost. Here in Arizona we are going thorough the same spiral but its the housing and job market that is taking the hit.

How is that affecting folks? For me as a small business owner I was surprised in reviewing my sales they were equal US and Overseas. This was surprising since two thirds of my visitors are in the US. For me this means Americans can no longer stick their head in the sand. There is a whole world out there that we have to compete with. The questions this raises are not can you compete? You have to, but how will you compete?

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Thanks,
Michelle