I quit!

So I officially gave my notice to the hotel that I am quitting. I was so afraid to do it. Normally when I go into a job I am pretty confident in my abilities, but with Target this is all new. I have worked in management positions before, but I think the amount of money that has been offered is intimidating me. But I think I will be ok. I have to do a lot of training with them, the training program last for 3 months! So they really are investing a lot in me to make sure I am prepared, which is good. My last day at the hotel is March 17th and I start with Target on the 20th! We will have to have a get together to celebrate my new position, if you are reading this then you are invited!

I have recently been thinking about getting a dog. I think it would be nice to have someone there to run up to the door to welcome you home and excited to see you. If you get the right pet they also can offer unconditional love, which is something we all need. I can't get one yet because I need to find the right dog. I am allergic to cats and some dog's hair gives me a rash, so really I have to find the right one. I also live in an apartment so I need to make sure it is a smaller dog, one that won't mess up the apartment, and one that won't bark. I thought about getting fish again, but really fish aren't cuddly animals like dogs are. I am going to hold off for a little so I don't get a dog as a way to fill a void, and then later down the road regret getting the dog. That isn't good for me or the dog.

I found out today that my apartment complex has new management. This kind of scares me because they could raise the rent. I pay under $500 for my place, which is a damn good price. The apartment was remodeled when I moved in, has new carpet, and new appliances. If they wanted they could get more money out of these units. But I am in a good position right now, even if they did raise the rent I would be ok.

There are a few things I have planned for the next few months. One is I want to buy new bedroom furniture, this is going to be my first purchase with Target. They have a nice bed frame that I want to get, I am also going to get a king size bed. The next thing I need to do is get into a better vehicle. When the time is right I am going to buy a Suzuki Forenza. I can get a brand new car for a low price. My last goal, which is the big one, I want to buy a condo. I am not ready to make the condo purchase just yet, but I would much rather pay a little bit more for a place I owned. I have done the math and I can get into a condo for about 200 more than I pay now, which isn't bad. I am kind of picky though. The condo I buy will need to be in either the downtown area, avenues, or east bench. I also need a condo that has ac and a washer & dryer. If I am going to pay a bunch of money I want a place I can stay in and be happy with, so those things are a must.

I also feel I must tell everyone my new musical obsession. A while back a friend sent me a song by Bob Schneider, it was his version of "If I only had a brain" from the Wizard of Oz. So I listened to it recently and decided I was going to download some of his other songs, and I have fallen in love. I really like guys who have unique voices, he also has a great band. Some of the song sound like mysterious jazz rock music. So if you are bored and trust my music taste download his CD called "I'm Good Now". You also must download the song "Madeline" from the "Lonelyland" album. That is my favorite song he sings, also if you can find it download "If I only had a brain".

So anyway, you should probably call me sometime. I am pretty sure I haven't talked to most of you in awhile so now is as good a time as any. Talk to you later!