People…..let me tell you about San Antonio….IT’S HOT! When we arrived it was 103 degrees and the city was experiencing it’s 25th straight day over 100 degrees. The SHADE was hot. God Bless my folks from Texas!
So after our flight, Needy McNeedy and I arrived at the hotel and had nothing to do until dinner time. Immediately, she said she was going shopping. Uh…it’s 104 degrees and Hot as Blazes. Where did your girl end up?

Exactly. Pool side. Who would want to walk around hot, dusty San Antonio in the blazing sun only to buy the same items you can buy at home? *sigh* Besides, I needed a break from my buddy. She grabbed my arm during takeoff and held onto it firmly whilst letting me know that she is not a good flyer. I kindly let her know that if our plane crashes, my arm really wouldn’t be able to do that much for her but she held on anyway.
After the pool, I got ready to head out to dinner. My favorite thing about San Antonio? The best Tex-Mex and Mexican food ever. And my other favorite thing?

You already know! LOL
We met with clients all day the next day and flew back. I ignored the hand grabbing my arm, plugged in my Ipod and started reading my book and soon three hours later, I was back in Philly. You know who I missed the most while I was away? My Talis.

On the work front, we post for jobs this week and the interview stage will begin the last week in July. Yesterday, I received a very odd phone call.
It was from the assistant of the CEO of my hotel company. YES….the ENTIRE company. She told me that “Mr. Big Cheese” needed to set-up an appointment to call me. You know I almost died on the phone right? I started replaying all the horrible things I had done with the company and wondered if I was finally busted. Either way, I am expecting his call at exactly 10am today. I will let you all know what it was about as soon as I find out. Stay tuned……………..
****UPDATE*********
The Big Cheese personally called me because of my Sales Numbers for the first two quarters. (I am blowing away my goal right now.) He congratulated me on being a sales superstar in a tough economy and even chatted with me about my family. There aren’t too many companies where the CEO will call you and say thank you for doing a good job so it’s pretty awesome. Today, I love my job.

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July 17, 2009 at 12:36 pm
cbean
It will be a good phone call. Think positive!
July 17, 2009 at 12:38 pm
nineteen69
It’s the CEO though. *sigh*
July 17, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Miss B
I’m SOOOO sure that it will be a GREAT phone call!!!! I’ll be sending you positive vibes for sure!!!!
July 17, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Nerd Girl
LOL @ your telling her that your arm wouldn’t do her any good if the plane crashed – I have to tell my husband the exact same thing EVERY time we fly.
Girl….the CEO doesn’t have time to be bothered with disciplinary actions – I’m thinking good – and big – things are coming your way!!!
July 17, 2009 at 12:58 pm
nineteen69
That’s what I kept thinking last night. If it was something bad, they would have just notified my General Manager. It has to be good right?
July 17, 2009 at 12:57 pm
eve
Good things are coming your way
July 17, 2009 at 1:21 pm
BK
Big sister Sixty.. sounds like you are about to make that BIG career move!!!! I have my fingers, toes, arms and legs crossed for ya!!!! awh shucks.. you done turned 40 and now you bout to DO IT!!!! wooohooooo
it’s about to be a celebration biatches!!!!!
July 17, 2009 at 1:48 pm
SimplyB
Welcome back!!!!
Sending positive vibes your way!!!!!!!
July 17, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Amadeo
If you end up needing an assistant…I type fast and I know how to keep annoying people at bay….just saying.
July 17, 2009 at 2:18 pm
pserendipity
I’m with NerdGirl — unless you stold the company plane, the CEO is not concerned with any disciplinary actions. I just said a prayer that BIG THANGS would come your way….I’m so excited for you!!
July 17, 2009 at 2:19 pm
pserendipity
stold = stole. Duh.
July 17, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Mrs TDJ
The CEO calling WILL be a good thing. We have spoken it, therefore it will be! Sending you positive vibes!
July 17, 2009 at 2:39 pm
heartdrops
sounds like a good phone call to me! we missed you! lol!
July 17, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Tiffany In Houston
Damn I hate you for being so fly!!!!
Girl, you are about to move up like the Jeffersons! To the east side even!!!
I glad you enjoyed the great State of Texas, this is why we’re HOT!! LOL!!!
July 17, 2009 at 3:47 pm
checkmymelonie
Told you about that toilet paper, lol!!
July 17, 2009 at 4:11 pm
1969
You are a damned fool. LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 17, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Damali
Welcome home and love the pool pic – you make being hot look cool. A congratulatory call from the CEO and some off-topic family chit-chat ?? They are obviously impressed with you and have something in mind. I agree with Tiffany and am humming the Jefferson’s theme song. Smooches.
July 17, 2009 at 8:07 pm
PHILLYGYRL
i agree!!
July 17, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Erica B.
Love the pool pic! That’s how divas do it in the heat! ROFL
Congrats on doin the damn thang on the job! Show em what you’re made of!
July 17, 2009 at 4:28 pm
SIP
It’s 12:28pm.
July 17, 2009 at 4:34 pm
SIP
Oh…I see the update.
July 17, 2009 at 5:26 pm
1969
Clown! LOL
July 17, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Bridgette
Congratulations! That is such good news.
I live in Houston so I feel your pain. I came home at 10:30 last night and it was 92 degrees. Ugh!
July 17, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Funky Fresh
You sure he didn’t have the wrong number?
Just kidding. Congrats on blowing away the number. A natural sales person huh?
They say you’re company is one of the best to work for. Guess that call from the big cheese proved it.
July 17, 2009 at 6:26 pm
SIP
That’s what I say Fresh! He didn’t see this pic of her lounging by the pool on company dime!
July 17, 2009 at 7:34 pm
1969
Hey…I was lounging AFTER six pm (on company dime).
July 17, 2009 at 6:22 pm
BK
See.. YOU ROCK!!!!!
July 17, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Babs O'Leary
Good for you!!!!
July 17, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Miss Ali D
Love the poolside pic. And congrats on the call from the CEO! Do it!
July 18, 2009 at 2:56 am
cbean
I TOLD YOU SO!! I TOLD YOU SO!!!
July 19, 2009 at 11:39 pm
t. sheree
Yay!!!
July 20, 2009 at 5:24 am
jameil
Get it girl!! You are FABULOUS!! & The best Tex-Mex and Mexican food ever.?!?! NEED. NOW!!
July 20, 2009 at 1:00 pm
onefromphilly
Getting props from the CEO!!! WOOOHOOOO
I had to LMAO @ ” I started replaying all the horrible things I had done with the company and wondered if I was finally busted.”
That reminded me of being called to the Principal’s Office. LOL
July 20, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Gladys
Doing the stanky leg for you for getting props from the CEO!