I was able to drop Landon off at his hair appointment and run in to Walmart (which is practically next door to the hair school) to do a little shopping. I find early morning to be the only time I can tolerate Walmart, so my experience today wasn't too bad except that they were playing Destiny's Child and then instrumental jazz music! I hate both of those so I was slightly bugged, but then again they don't usually play music in there at all so it was kind of interesting to have music while shopping there.
I've been having issues with the music they're playing at the craft store (Robert's) too. Usually it's a generic light rock kind of music that fits well with the store (and is fine by me), but lately they've been playing some smooth jazz crap that makes me want to flee. This is good for my wallet, but not so much for my shopping experience. I really hope this is a temporary thing because I visit that store about 3 times a week!
I was surprised when I got this good mail from Sista #2. She sent me cool chipboard letters, a cute Valentine's towel and her family's favorite snack. Thanks so much Janae!
I also got this cute thank you card from Lisa (aka Price Cream Parlor/Sista #1) so apparently their family was thinking of me at the same time. So nice. Thanks Lisa!
Pam sent this cute note just to tell me she was thinking about me, that's a nice thing to read. She did mention that she went to Paper Source the other day and thought of me, that's not so nice to read (kind of like lemon juice on a paper cut). Thanks Pam!We didn't get to go to Michelle's house for Creative Friday because Eva is really sick (poor Michelle) so I worked on good mail at home. I ended up sending 2 packages and 2 cards. Not too shabby. It's a bummer not to get together with Michelle, but I'm proud of myself for not wasting the day.
Adam, Amy and their girls came over for game night (we're on a roll with this new year). We started by playing Settlers of Catan and Amy won! (This is her very pleased look.) We also played SCUM and Speed and I got my butt kicked in both of those games (what is up with the Universe?). We have a new game (Thurn and Taxis) we got for Christmas but we haven't figured out how to play it yet. We hate the learning curve that comes with new games, but always are wanting something new. It's a dilemma really.
I introduced Adam and Amy to 30 Rock and they actually liked it! Adam is kind of hard to please so he often doesn't like the same things I like, but this time he did (woohoo). We actually came in the scrapbook room to sit on the floor so we could watch the funny episode I mentioned the other day on my computer. Landon passed by the door and told us we looked funny sitting there like that. I should have had him take a picture, what a sight that must have been to see 4 adults lined up sitting on the floor staring up at the computer.
Apparently Blogger forced me into the new blog set-up, so this will be a bit of an adjustment.
**Are you getting lots done today?
Do you have a hard time figuring out new games?
Does music affect your shopping experience?**
Do you have a hard time figuring out new games?
Does music affect your shopping experience?**
24 comments:
It's true the wrong music or music playing too loudly sends me running for the door.
I love your game night. My husband is not so in to it, so our game nights are few and far between.
I have a brother and sister in law who love to play. I wish they lived closer
WalMart plays music now? What is up with the universe indeed...It would dampen my shopping experience for sure. I went to Roberts this morning and they had that jazzy stuff playing too- I never notice it but noticed that. Weird.
I hate figuring out new games as well and usually just sit there and wait for the condensed version or to play a round or two. What is the new game? We have been playing Catan on Sundays with our buddies and it has been awesome. Amy does look rather happy :)
Have not gotten a lot accomplished today but did go out to breakfast with another couple and their kids. It was really nice! I think it will be a new Sat. morning tradition.
Love game nights! We have them quite often.
Usually I am mocking the choice of music most stores play, so I don't really listen to it, but cheezy jazz would send me running too.
Acccomplish a lot today? Ha! Except for a few hours here and there I pretty much slept from 5:30 last night to 10:30 today. If I don't get sick than I suppose I will have accomplished a lot :).
But I did get off 2 packages yesterday. It would have been 3 but I noticed one of the girl's address was not on the good mail list.
I hate the learning curve too, but like new games. I want other people to introduce me to games they really like to play and learn that way instead of having to pull out the instructions everytime we have a question about rules.
Music usually doesn't bother me too much. I guess I find myself humming or singing along with is pleasant for me.
I am not good at reading instructions for games nor have the patience for them. I would much rather have someone sit and explain. I am a very hands on learner. Your game night sounds fun! I love that you guys are doing that on a weekly basis.
I did get some stuff done. I woke up at 7am and ran 4 miles. WOo hoo for me! It felt good, but now I am paying for it. We then played taxi driver for the kids and now I am happy to say we are watching movies. The weather is brrr cold. It is currently 40 degrees.
Hope you have a good day!
I agree with you on the music thing. I absolutely hate shopping in stores that play their music too loud, I usually leave.
I love that you have game night. I'm going to try to start one up with some friends. Sounds fun!
Yesterday was a good day. I had lunch with an old friend, started dinner early, got my hair cut. Today we've got lots of snow so sledding is on!
You ARE on a roll with the game nights. Love it. We have had one scheduled with a favorite family since January but can't seem to get it together. Each time one of us has had to cancel due to sick kids. Hopefully this month will work out.
I had a great time yesterday with crafting our hearts but today one daughter is down and the other is fading fast. Sniffles and fever have hit. Darn it-- had big plans for today but not much getting done with all of the "Mama" requests from the girls! Valentine's joy will have to wait! :)
I never even notice what music is playing in the stores I go into!! I am just glad when there is some noise so that I don't feel like my kids are the only noisy things!!
I NEVER want to learn or even play games...but then when I do I have so much fun (everytime) and I am SUPER competetive, but it only come out when I play games!
**Are you getting lots done today? i think so!??
Do you have a hard time figuring out new games? it takes a couple tries..then im good..
Does music affect your shopping experience?**YA!
I was forced too and very frustrated by it. I new it was bound to happen though.
I can't believe you shared that picture of me especially since you were laughing as you took it. I should know these photos will be used against me. Tell Randy to learn the new game so we can try playing it next time.
I am thrilled about 30rock and can't wait to start recording it. I was just thinking that the office is the only funny sitcom I watch so glad to have another show that makes me laugh. Thanks for the introduction.
We also have Thurn and Taxis, it is pretty fun and once you learn how it's easy--I know what you mean about the mammoth task of first teaching yourself how to play a new game. Another one we like that craig and i can play when we don't have any friends over is Catan the card game--I like it even better than settlers...we are game people if you can't tell.
By the way, I'm plotting to send you a jazz CD...real jazz, not the junk you are hearing over the retail speakers...so prepare yourself, hee hee.
Music doesn't really bother me when I am shopping...I really don't usually pay attention to it.
I love that you guys have game nights. I usually don't like to figure out how to play new games, but I love being taught a new game. Lucky for me my husband doesn't mind figuring it out and then teaches me as we go along.
I guess I don't pay attention, because it doesn't seem to bother me.
Today I went and got my haircut, and now I am making homeade chicken noodle soup. I think we will have a movie night with the kids.
Music in stores doesn't really bother me -- unless it's muzak, ew. Roberts usually has good nostalgic tunes for me (like Basia). You really go there 3 times a week? Fun.
I wish you would have had Landon take a photo of you all sitting on the floor watching the computer -- I can't even imagine 4 of you fitting in there! You must have really cleaned out that room better than I thought.
So funny about Sista #2 -- I had no idea her name was Janae!
seriously missing our Creative Fridays...
have i told you about aquire, the game of high finance. it is so good. we have been out of the game circut since the little ones.
caroline is fine no big spider bite.. i just can not be on the phone these day eh?
i don't think i ever notice music in he stores.
Sista #2 only recently came out of the closet with her first name! :)
I am freaking out over Pam's Wilbur stamp. I must get to the post office. Love that!
I only notice the music when shopping if it's too loud or really annoying (I would count Destiny's Child and jazz in that category for sure!). Sometimes it sneaks in subliminally, though. I will come home with a strange song in my head, and am only able to trace it to shopping.
The second year we were married, our apartment was in Orem and within walking distance to Roberts. I got quite a bit of exercise walking there that year - though it was mostly window shopping at the time. I haven't been there in forever! I'll have to add it to my list of places to go next time I'm there -- it's getting quite long, this list.
Is Lori's School in Utah County? I need to get a haircut for Jessie and me, but I hate to pay huge prices. I need a good place that is cheap. You are so funny with the music in the stores. I keep hearing about Settlers of Catan. It sounds fun, but I've never played it. Didn't get much at all done today, in fact stayed in bed wtih the kids until 10 a.m. and totally forgot about Matthew's preschool until another mom called me at 3 p.m. HA
I hate music in stores when it is loud. I get irritated right away.
We love to play games but the timing has not been right very often with Milo working nights and going to school. I look forward to it when we have more of a normal schedule.
I like people to teach me new games. Referring back to the instructions gets too confusing because everyone thinks they remembered it the first time and then the arguing. Is that only us?
I hate when music is really loud in stores. Drives me NUTS. Jazz would do me in. I wouldn't have thought Walmart would be playing tunes.
Your picture wall is very pleasing. Even though I've seen it before - it just looks great.
We all got naps today, so that was great even though I got very little done. Hope you had a great day!
Oh and I'm a little jealous of the game playing. Glad you are enjoying it for those of us with little ones though. Someday our kids will be old enough that we can play again.
How were you forced into the new blogger? Now I am nervous.
I am happy to see more of your commenters getting pictures, it's overwhelming to try and keep up.
I would be in trouble with three trips to Roberts a week! I never enjoy my experience there. I always think their music is a notch to high and there are ALWAYS screaming kids. At least at Walmart you don't expect a leisurely shopping experience so you come armed.
I only like the music playing in stores at Christmas time. Well, and Hobby Lobby plays church hymns all the time. That's cool.
I need to give Settlers another try. I've played it once over Christmas and I swear it took us just 1 hour to set it up and read how to play it. By the end, we were just giving each other bricks, straw, etc just to end the game. Boy were we laughing so hard at the torturous ending!
music can get to me...especially if it is repetitive. that really grates on my nerves.
love catan! haven't played in a while but one of our family's favorite games. a very fun one to win.
did not accomplish a lot yesterday or the day before! looking forward to a new start tomorrow and a more productive day!
Oh, I hope the music situation wroks itself out for you. Maybe Roberts is experimenting with new music. It seems like when I was there two weeks ago they were listening to country music. Maybe it depends on the manager on duty.
The game learning curve is why we have never played Settlers of Catan. Thankfully my brother and sister in law who just moved here love that game and have promised to teach us. I can't wait.
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