Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
The Simple Things Excite Me!
When I think back over last week it reminds me of one of the things that brought the biggest smile to my face. I had read a while ago about how some vending machines were now accepting cards as payment. Finally I was able to use mine to buy a bottle of water.
I was so excited when one day I went to the Vending Machine and the "Cash Only" was swapped out to a message to something like "Swipe Card For Payment".
See I'm old school. I remember the days when we used to have to buy something to get change to use change in the bubble gum machines. What a long way times have come.
Now don't let the vending machine folks get so fancy where they allow for parents to swipe at the bubble gum machine. Could you imagine? Mom telling a child I don't have any change. We all know if the children can figure out the machine will take a swipe. Moms will probably hear well you have money on your card, you can swipe. OMG! I'm glad my baby is 26.
As times change we may have to change with them. I can forsee a future where they eliminate a vending machine attendant not having to restock cash or change. Who doesn't at least have a debit card? Especially in a building where everyone works. For safety and security reasons I can see this being a big plus.
Big ups to the visionaries. No additional fees incurred for swiping. No need to carry cash. Let's face it the cash we carry nowadays ends up going to the person standing outside the store asking for money. One guy gave me a sob story the other day as I was getting cash out the ATM and it touched me so I gave him $10.
The less I carry cash the better.
I was so excited when one day I went to the Vending Machine and the "Cash Only" was swapped out to a message to something like "Swipe Card For Payment".
See I'm old school. I remember the days when we used to have to buy something to get change to use change in the bubble gum machines. What a long way times have come.
Now don't let the vending machine folks get so fancy where they allow for parents to swipe at the bubble gum machine. Could you imagine? Mom telling a child I don't have any change. We all know if the children can figure out the machine will take a swipe. Moms will probably hear well you have money on your card, you can swipe. OMG! I'm glad my baby is 26.
As times change we may have to change with them. I can forsee a future where they eliminate a vending machine attendant not having to restock cash or change. Who doesn't at least have a debit card? Especially in a building where everyone works. For safety and security reasons I can see this being a big plus.
Big ups to the visionaries. No additional fees incurred for swiping. No need to carry cash. Let's face it the cash we carry nowadays ends up going to the person standing outside the store asking for money. One guy gave me a sob story the other day as I was getting cash out the ATM and it touched me so I gave him $10.
The less I carry cash the better.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
When you entertain a fool...
Ever hear the phrase "when you entertain a fool you become foolish." Well I was sort of reminded of it this week.
Why would someone back down during one of the most challenging periods in their life? Why would someone who so eloquently speaks and gets their point across during so many major events get hung up on words.
Sometimes it is apparent to argue with a fool you yourself become foolish. I applaud an orator who can stand down during a heated debate when the other person uses their words to cut their own throat.
How would a leader look going toe-to-toe with someone who is bullying the conversation.
Sometimes people choose their battles wisely. A smart person realizes they may lose some battles the ultimate is whether or not they lose the war.
The next month will probably be heated with division of interests. I encourage everyone to realize its not how you win that is important its how you play the game.
Game on! I hope I will be updating this blog with why sometimes no fight at all leads to a win. Sometimes you got to learn to just stand.
Why would someone back down during one of the most challenging periods in their life? Why would someone who so eloquently speaks and gets their point across during so many major events get hung up on words.
Sometimes it is apparent to argue with a fool you yourself become foolish. I applaud an orator who can stand down during a heated debate when the other person uses their words to cut their own throat.
How would a leader look going toe-to-toe with someone who is bullying the conversation.
Sometimes people choose their battles wisely. A smart person realizes they may lose some battles the ultimate is whether or not they lose the war.
The next month will probably be heated with division of interests. I encourage everyone to realize its not how you win that is important its how you play the game.
Game on! I hope I will be updating this blog with why sometimes no fight at all leads to a win. Sometimes you got to learn to just stand.
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