Saturday, August 20, 2011
week 1
I have been in NoDak for a week.
I am sooo happy that my mom made the drive with me, because there were stretches of road that were killer. BORING! We stopped the first night in Miles City, Montana because my boss didn't save me a room in Williston. Thank god I decided to call and check, otherwise we would have been driving back.
We got into Williston last Sunday and it seems like a semi-decent place. It really reminds me of a jacked up on steriods version of Burley, except people in Burley know what customer service is. Mom and I went to dinner one night at Applebees, and I will never go back to this one ever again in my entire life. The service was awful and the people in charge have no business running a business. It was awful.
This oil boom has brought thousands of people to the area with no where to live, made price gouging the norm, and pissed the locals off. I have yet to meet a true 'local.' I have been told there aren't many true locals in the area, so if you find you it's like find a four leaf clover.
Work has been ok, other than the hotel I am 'training' at is still a disorganized mess. The desk staff is poorly trained, the accounts are soo messed up it could take me weeks to get them to a better spot, and it's hard to find people to work. This is going to be sooo different for me. Thank god I will be sent on business trips in a few months to get all my IHG stuff out of the way, it will be a very welcome break from this NoDak craziness.
I won't have a place to move into until spring, so I will hotel living for a while. It could be worse, so I am thankful I have a comfortable bed and my own bathroom which is more than some people have in this area.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
"You are going WHERE?"
"Williston is the county seat of Williams County, North Dakota, USA. The population was 14,716 at the 2010 Census, making it the ninth largest city in North Dakota." Thanks, Wikipedia.
Yes, I will be moving ND and no, I haven't lost my mind. Besides the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers a brand new hotel is awaiting my arrival. I am super excited to be landing this new position.
Wish me luck, because I am going to need it!
Yes, I will be moving ND and no, I haven't lost my mind. Besides the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers a brand new hotel is awaiting my arrival. I am super excited to be landing this new position.
Wish me luck, because I am going to need it!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
it's been a while
i haven't been blogging lately. i have had a lot on my mind and i want to start something new. maybe a new blog with a purpose? not really sure yet. to jazz this post up i am going to show a picture of my best dyed easter egg. i am uh-maze-ing.
things that are new:
rich moved home for the summer, beth is living in his room for an undisclosed amount of time until she closes on her house, mike and i are going to vegas sunday, i eat a lot of grape nuts.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Day 16
A picture of someone who inspires you.
Ansel Adams, my favorite photographer. If you aren't familiar with his work, google him. He is amazing.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Day 10
A picture of the person you do the most effed up things with.
Kendra and I - partners in crime
Kendra and I - partners in crime
Day 9
A picture of the person who has got you through the most.
Lindsay and Abe, and imagine Tracy in there too.
Lindsay and Abe, and imagine Tracy in there too.
Day 7
Day 7: A picture of your most treasured item
I know it's a little silly, but cell phone is like my life line. It holds everything I need.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Day 5
Day 5: A picture of your favorite memory
This day was fantastic. Lindsay, Abe, Kendra, and I went to SLC to see Taking Back Sunday. Mike was living in the area and we stopped to see him too, which is where this picture was taken. We had so much fun! Day 4
Day 4: A picture of your night
The night I should have posted this, I was working. I get bored at work sometimes, and this is what I do.
Day 2
A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
This one was hard for me. On the left is a lovely photo of Lindsay and I, and on the right is B and Abe. Lindsay and I have been friends for sixish years, while B and Abe have been my friends since the fifth and sixth grades. I couldn't find a picture of Tracy and I, otherwise she would be in here too.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Day 1
30 Day Photo Challenge:
I saw this on one of my friends Facebook page. Thanks Kaci!
Day 1: A picture of yourself with ten facts.
* I love fruit
* I love to sleep in
* My cell phone is with me all the time
* I love to watch movies
* I hate to do the dishes
* My favorite color is green
* I rarely listen to the radio
* I want to get more schooling
* I am terrible at most sports
* I love cocktail rings
Sunday, January 16, 2011
a look back
2010 was, for the most part, a great year. It started out very rocky, but progressed into something fantastic.
The end of March I was promoted(finally!) to the General Manager. It has been a long, challenging, and rewarding nine months. I had to straighten a lot of things out, teach my employees a lot, and learn to let go of some things. I have grown a lot this past year as an employee and manager, and I still have a lot to learn.
Also in March, Mike and I FINALLY moved into our own apartment. Thank god. It has been great. We got lucky and have great friends for neighbors. We BBQ and drink when it's nice out and we love it! The unfortunate part is we have a set of impossible neighbors. One has a tiny dog that poops in our part of the yard and she never cleans up after it, the other set thinks we are horrible people because we drink and a few people smoke. But we really do like it for the most part.
Mike and I were able to go to Casper and see his family in September. It was a great week and we enjoyed all of it. I met a lot of really nice people, and it is something we will have to do again. In October I had to go to New Jersey for training. I was not looking forward to it; I was dreading it. It turned out great. I met a few really great people as well as having the opportunity to make some great contacts in our corporate office.
2011 is going to be just as great, if not better!
The end of March I was promoted(finally!) to the General Manager. It has been a long, challenging, and rewarding nine months. I had to straighten a lot of things out, teach my employees a lot, and learn to let go of some things. I have grown a lot this past year as an employee and manager, and I still have a lot to learn.
Also in March, Mike and I FINALLY moved into our own apartment. Thank god. It has been great. We got lucky and have great friends for neighbors. We BBQ and drink when it's nice out and we love it! The unfortunate part is we have a set of impossible neighbors. One has a tiny dog that poops in our part of the yard and she never cleans up after it, the other set thinks we are horrible people because we drink and a few people smoke. But we really do like it for the most part.
Mike and I were able to go to Casper and see his family in September. It was a great week and we enjoyed all of it. I met a lot of really nice people, and it is something we will have to do again. In October I had to go to New Jersey for training. I was not looking forward to it; I was dreading it. It turned out great. I met a few really great people as well as having the opportunity to make some great contacts in our corporate office.
2011 is going to be just as great, if not better!
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