tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post3683196573343032576..comments2024-03-25T08:06:20.334-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: A Day in the Life Blogger EventLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-20216252867380734442016-04-15T08:29:40.864-07:002016-04-15T08:29:40.864-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08904816726404617276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-86211228931734761562016-04-07T11:44:38.457-07:002016-04-07T11:44:38.457-07:00Angela, working at B&N during the holidays is ...Angela, working at B&N during the holidays is stressful to even those of us who work full-time, year-round! I can imagine how anxious you must have felt as a seasonal employee! But, yes. The perks are pretty awesome, aren't they? Thanks for stopping and commenting!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-10655543768659790332016-04-01T22:11:10.636-07:002016-04-01T22:11:10.636-07:00I worked at B&N over the holidays once. It wa...I worked at B&N over the holidays once. It was a nice job... but I have anxiety so it was so busy I didn't make it past the holiday season. Super Super busy. I liked the perks though. Getting to take home books that were being sent back (covers missing now of course). I didn't get a lot since I was there a short time but still it was nice. Angela's Anxious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935144213302758223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-65535981003345932132016-03-30T18:21:58.914-07:002016-03-30T18:21:58.914-07:00Priscilla, I'm glad you enjoyed reading about ...Priscilla, I'm glad you enjoyed reading about my day. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-91421862937349876962016-03-30T18:21:31.848-07:002016-03-30T18:21:31.848-07:00Kailana, my hubby lets Annie out while I'm in ...Kailana, my hubby lets Annie out while I'm in the shower. That is, if she'll go downstairs. Sometimes she waits for me to come down. She's a funny dog.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-79855038123499144292016-03-30T18:20:38.785-07:002016-03-30T18:20:38.785-07:00Thanks for your kind words, Iliana. I really enjoy...Thanks for your kind words, Iliana. I really enjoyed this event! Yep, there are 3 or 4 of us who arrive at the store at 7:00. The store opens at 9:00. It's nice to have those two hours to work on projects and listen to my audio books. The next hour or so isn't terribly busy (with regard to customers), but I can't listen to audio books once the customers are in the store. Ah, my husband is the same way with his job. He sits far too long and I keep telling him he should set a reminder on his phone to get up and move around. I have to remind myself to sit down and relax! :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-33661069524145821852016-03-30T18:18:05.526-07:002016-03-30T18:18:05.526-07:00Thanks, Tina! I've really enjoyed reading the ...Thanks, Tina! I've really enjoyed reading the "day in the life" posts and have so many more I want to read and comment on. Trish had an amazing turnout for this event, didn't she?!<br /><br />I'm very fortunate to have a job that involves so much walking. If I were a cashier, I wouldn't get nearly as many steps in (and I'd go stir crazy!). I'm constantly walking all over the store, moving books to their new locations, unpacking and displaying the new releases. I'm really very lucky. B&N is a great place to work!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-87600663783006223982016-03-30T18:12:03.718-07:002016-03-30T18:12:03.718-07:00Deb, it's funny how many people say they'd...Deb, it's funny how many people say they'd love to work at B&N. It's been such a great job and I feel very lucky to have such a great boss and coworkers. I also got super lucky with my hours (no nights or weekends!!). Thanks for stopping by and commenting!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-76502800380801331912016-03-30T18:10:55.203-07:002016-03-30T18:10:55.203-07:00Debbie, aren't you sweet! Yep, coffee, books, ...Debbie, aren't you sweet! Yep, coffee, books, walks, books, audio, TJ's, etc. Pretty much my life! Thanks so much for commenting!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-74570324494816016422016-03-30T18:10:12.431-07:002016-03-30T18:10:12.431-07:00Stacie, B&N is a great place to work. I have w...Stacie, B&N is a great place to work. I have wonderful co-workers and a great boss. Plus, all those books. :) <br /><br />Trader Joe's is in the same shopping center as the mall that I work in, so I can pop over there on my way home from work and get in and out in less than 15 minutes. I love it! When we move to Oregon, I'm going to be in the same situation as you, though. We'll probably make a trip over every few months. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-67021104366534315342016-03-30T18:08:28.167-07:002016-03-30T18:08:28.167-07:00Diane, I'm glad you enjoyed my post about my d...Diane, I'm glad you enjoyed my post about my day. It sure was fun to put it all together. I hope Trish makes this an annual event! <br /><br />Hmmm, I wonder if I'll get up at 5:00 when I retire. Nah. I'm pretty sure 7:00 will be my new wake-up time. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-79191665294161188662016-03-30T18:07:14.576-07:002016-03-30T18:07:14.576-07:00Thanks for your nice comment, Nise'. I used my...Thanks for your nice comment, Nise'. I used my phone for all the pictures. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and it takes better pictures than my Olympus DSLR! I used it for all my pictures when I went to Germany in October and didn't miss having my big bulky camera at all!<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed House of Cards. I'm sorry we watched it so quickly. Now we have to wait another year for the next season. :(<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-92169136092371818822016-03-30T18:05:00.470-07:002016-03-30T18:05:00.470-07:00Hilary, I used to get up at 4:30 when I worked at ...Hilary, I used to get up at 4:30 when I worked at Borders (in Fort Worth). 5:00 isn't all that bad, although the older I get, the more difficult it is to get up when that damned alarm clock goes off. I'm looking forward to retirement when I can sleep until 7:00. That will feel quite decadent!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-10131041064265111162016-03-30T18:03:49.985-07:002016-03-30T18:03:49.985-07:00Andi, I would have to agree about Annie, but she&#...Andi, I would have to agree about Annie, but she's also very spoiled. :) Yes, we've had her for quite some time now. The years just keep flying by...<br /><br />I do love my job, but you sure don't make a lot of money as a bookseller. Thank goodness my hubby has a decent job! I used to work as an executive assistant and I'd really hate to go back to that after working at B&N. Maybe I'm spoiled, too. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-11487294604752072502016-03-30T17:59:11.109-07:002016-03-30T17:59:11.109-07:00Amanda, empty-nesting is really quite nice! It too...Amanda, empty-nesting is really quite nice! It took a little time to get used to, but now we are enjoying our routines. Retirement is just around the corner, now, too! Thanks for stopping by.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-6767473201299262232016-03-30T17:58:08.647-07:002016-03-30T17:58:08.647-07:00Vicki, my days are full and busy. I enjoy walking ...Vicki, my days are full and busy. I enjoy walking our dog, although the weather's pretty nice right now. I don't like it in the middle of winter, when the wind's blowing and it's below zero. Pretty soon, it'll be super hot & humid and that won't be a lot of fun, either. But Annie girl loves to get outside, so we do it to make her happy. Glad you'll be able to move to town so you cna walk your dog through your neighborhood. It's a great way to meet people! Thanks for stopping by with your comment!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-8949841737087117882016-03-30T17:56:17.953-07:002016-03-30T17:56:17.953-07:00Trish, have I mentioned how much I loved this blog...Trish, have I mentioned how much I loved this blogging event?! It was so much fun to put my post together and meet so many people who stopped by to comment. I'm looking forward to visiting as many of those who linked up as I possibly can. You rock, girlfriend!!<br /><br />So, yes. We're planning to move to Oregon. :) Rod's retiring in May 2017 and we'll put the house on the market soon there after. Hopefully, we'll sell quickly and get moved to Depoe Bay before the snow flies! :) Can.Not.Wait!! And, yes, I've known Kay & Nan for decades! I met Kay once in Austin many, many years ago, but haven't had the pleasure of meeting Nan. Yet. <br /><br />Hmm, our gas is probably close to what you're paying. I just get regular instead of unleaded since it's supposed to be better for my engine. Helps raise the gas mileage a bit.<br /><br />Time for a glass of wine. :) Cheers!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-7922573254016776972016-03-30T17:52:10.037-07:002016-03-30T17:52:10.037-07:00Rita, thank you for such a nice comment. Yes, Anni...Rita, thank you for such a nice comment. Yes, Annie is a sweetheart and we love/spoil her to death. We are very lucky to have her in our lives. Nebraska is quite beautiful and we've enjoyed living here since 1992 (with a couple of years down in TX). I'll bet you miss working at Books-A-Million. It's fun to surprise those customers with the exact book they were looking for, with very little info to go on, isn't it? Thanks so much for stopping by and your kind words.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-33436641974585157312016-03-30T17:49:51.182-07:002016-03-30T17:49:51.182-07:00We love our porchtime, Suey! I was sold on this ho...We love our porchtime, Suey! I was sold on this house before we even walked inside. Love our porch! :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-50636171662677473022016-03-30T17:49:15.425-07:002016-03-30T17:49:15.425-07:00Aw, thanks JoAnn. I loved this event and look forw...Aw, thanks JoAnn. I loved this event and look forward to posting again next time around. Yep, it really is an ideal job, although my knees and back would beg to differ...Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-13421507787802807562016-03-30T17:48:24.011-07:002016-03-30T17:48:24.011-07:00Hi, Katherine. If you can get a job in a bookstore...Hi, Katherine. If you can get a job in a bookstore, I highly recommend it! You won't make a ton of money, but the perks are great. Yes, Annie is a very happy dog. And very spoiled. :) Thanks for commenting!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-67621825163164385362016-03-30T17:47:23.775-07:002016-03-30T17:47:23.775-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Kristina. Yes, I do love m...Thanks for stopping by, Kristina. Yes, I do love my job and feel very fortunate to have landed it almost exactly 9 years ago. I got very lucky with my M-F 7-3 hours!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-31634502313871495722016-03-30T17:46:03.957-07:002016-03-30T17:46:03.957-07:00Thanks so much, Robin! Yes, I'm sure we'll...Thanks so much, Robin! Yes, I'm sure we'll love living in Oregon. Counting the days... :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-2692149745771775402016-03-29T09:18:00.553-07:002016-03-29T09:18:00.553-07:00What a lovely life you have! I enjoyed reading abo...What a lovely life you have! I enjoyed reading about your day, and I loved hearing about your job at B&N. Thanks for sharing!Priscillahttp://eveningreader.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-53441596916478442952016-03-28T11:06:18.362-07:002016-03-28T11:06:18.362-07:00As letting the dog out is the first thing I do in ...As letting the dog out is the first thing I do in the morning, my coffee always happens first thing. Might as well multi-task while he is out running around. lol I enjoyed your post!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.com