Fear and loathing....

Life's been extremely busy the past few days. Since we arrived, the whole staff has been working a good, solid 17 hours each day. These ladies are high maintinance and life is staying really, really interesting.



The sales room opened last night. Everything had been set up and tested but, of course, Heather had to have computer issues. I rung up my first sale, printed the receipt and wow...... the receipt printed backwards! For instance, if I held it up to a mirror you would have been able to read it. How about that? So, the night ensued with customer after customer from 7:30-11:30 P.M.! I've never been so exhausted!!



I'm disappointed with the hotel staff. I've never been so dissatisfied, in fact. It's no Drury. There's something so inefficient about a staff of 23,000.



I would love to go on and on about the adventures I am having. BUT- I have some work to do. And, the internet connection in my room costs something like $1.00/min. No Joke.



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My Aunt is undergoing a double-mascetomy surgery this morning. All prayers would be appreciated!! Scary.



Love,

HR

Vegas...

Viva Las Vegas my friends...


In a short time, something like sixteen hours, I'll be boarding a plane with some of my closest friends to head to Las Vegas. "Sin City" if you will. The purpose for our journey is the United Federation of Doll Clubs doll convention. No, I am not making this up. UFDC is my employer and I am getting paid to attend a doll convention. Believe you me, I wouldn't do this of my own accord :0)


It promises to be an interesting journey. Judy, our convention manager and Teresa, our corporate administrator left this morning. It's a miracle that Judy has held on this long. She was new to FUDC last fall and with all the hooplah she's had to deal with the past few months, it's an absolute wonder that she boarded that plane this morning.



Here at FUDC we are obligated to take orders and perform impossible tasks in unbelievable time constraints. It's what we do. The thing that makes me most nervous about all this is that I know how poorly organized our volunteers have been planning these events. This falls completely outside of the office. In fact, had we tried to control any aspect of it, we probably would have lost our jobs. It is going to be very interesting to see how these old women react under pressure. Time will only tell.



My main task will be selling merchandise in our sales booth. My days will begin at 7AM and will not end most nights until at least midnight. It's Las Vegas and I know that it will be an exciting time.


I don't really know why I am beginning this blog. Perhaps I've been inspired by Pastor Jeff Ferguson, or Cynthia Malone... At any rate, it will be a good way to record my thoughts, dreams, fears and share some of my experiences with you all. (who ever "you all" is)



I always said I would never blog. Look at me now. Stay tuned for Vegas updates. It's gonna be a bumpy ride.



With Love,

HR