Entertainment Junkie

It returns. I have decided to bring back the Junkie. It's just something an entertainmentphile (Is that a word?) loves to do.

So check it out: http://enterainmentjunkie.blogspot.com/

Reviews on Movies seen in theaters & DVD, Music, TV, etc.

What I Do......

Well folks. People always wondered what I do so I will do my best explaining. I work for an electronics retailer (The Best One........Heh Heh). I am part of a group of 5 to 10 specialists called simply the Project Team. What we do is pretty much do from store to store doing several, you guessed it, projects. These projects do differ in scale starting from Store Assistance, Departmental Reset, Store Remodel, Store Relocation, and New Store Opening.

Now a brief description:

Store Assistance - During our down time we would just go to several stores during the day and assist the merchandising and/or media team with what they need help catching up on. Normally this is during the holiday season (Mid-November thru February). Nice break from the other work we do.

Departmental Reset - These are the small projects that can range from one to two days and usually happens in one to a few of the small departments or part of a large department (Home Theater, Computers, or Appliances). The department will change due to a new product being introduced or just a new plan. We do this mostly because the store does not have the time or labor to do it. Also pretty cool to do based on complexity.

Store Remodel - Here is when things get hairy. This kind of project usually takes 2 to 5 weeks depending on what is being remodeled and I mean major face lift. U may also hear me call this by the name of the remodel. Recently it's been Customer Centricity. This can be a mother basically because we work overnights and most stores get nervous because the during the day it's not pretty until the project is complete. Most of the time the store is negative about it, but always end up very appreciative. We are use to this.

Store Relocation - We would shorten it to Relo. Most of my team members would say this is the worse project to be part of. I would put it equal to Remodels. This project would take just 3 weeks. Basically the entire store is moved to a new location. The only thing that stays at the old location is the fixturing. This project nice because the store is not open so no worries about cleanliness, but we still keep it clean after every day. Also this is day work. Niiiiiice.

New Store Opening - This is the paradise of every project team. Like the Relos, they are 3 weeks long and day work. The store is brand new, Starting from scratch, No dust or crap everywhere (except for the boxes). Like I said before, this is the favorite of most project teams. Not much negativity happens during this process.

Revisit/Follow-Up - These usually happen after the project (of course). What happens is that something doesn't show up during the project or couldn't be completed due to external delays. Once they show or we can get to it it can be completed. Not to bad.

Most retailers do these same things, but mostly rely of third parties to do it. We are internal/corporate.

Well there you go. Maybe not as brief as I would like. I can get carried away sometimes.

Hopefully you have a better understanding on this. Questions are welcomed.

Oh and we travel a lot. Domestically and Abroad.

Later..........

Merry Christmas

I was in Tyler, TX on an assignment with my Project Team and I was approached by a customer who said, "I saw on your guys website that the sales staff can not say Merry Christmas to customers and I was wondering, is that true?"

Um I believe the company would more so want us to be sensitive to all religions. Meaning if someone says Merry Christmas then we have the option to say it back. If we see someone who is obviously not Christian we will just say have a great day.

I will just add this. You people need to lighten up especially Christians. Christ is not being taken out of Christmas not will it ever be. This "War on Christmas" is nothing, but a test of faith and for folks to be so triggered by people saying Happy Holidays vs Merry Christmas shows your lack of faith. If your faith was so strong you would not be so upset.

On the flipside, folks of other religions who are bothered by Merry Christmas being displayed and said by people, like I said about Christians, this just simply showed your lack of faith. If your faith is strong then you should be happy no matter where you go (Rabbi at the Seattle Airport).

Geez folks. Stop being babies.

*Getting Of My Soapbox*

Later.........................

Success

Alright!!!!!!

I finally got Heather's (Holy Man On Toast) wireless up and running after three failed attempts. Very happy about this as is she.

I just feel good about this because it is the only computer system, other than my own and at work, that I worked on.

I know wireless is not very hard for a geek to handle, but like I said I usually don't work on other systems than my own.

I know that wasn't an interesting blog, but I wanted to post it.

Later..........

Tyson Update #........Don't Remember

Well folks, here is an update on who I now call the runt. According to Jen he is responding to me well. I'm not sure how since he still drives me crazy. He does in a way entertain me in many ways. I wish I owned a digital camcorder so I can show you how crazy he is. Oh we also call him nut job.


He'definately getting comfortable here at home as he jumps on all furniture. He has even mastered jumping on the Bed.



Bella kind of doesn't like that, but he is still not allowed to sleep with us overnight. He still sleep in his kennel.

He and Lucas still battle, but we believe Lucas is enjoying it though. There are times where he looks likes he's looking for Tyson.

Overall it seems like the three critters are getting along. Bella will now chase Tyson back when he bugs her. She will also steal toys from him. Go Bella.

She has a mean snarl.

Here is one other picture I wanted to show you:

Tyson & Lucas are getting civil enough that once in a while they will sleep together.

Very sweet.

I will bring more reports at least once a month.




Later.........

Uncut

Well I went to the ER this morning to removed the stitches that I got 11 days ago on my left thumb. It wasn't too bad to remove. Stung a little.

The bad part of the visit was because I was informed of high blood pressure. Pretty sad new to learn even though given how big I am, I knew something like that would be wrong.

So my adventure in medical begin as I have to see a doctor for re-evaluation. Sad times.

Well pray that HPB is the only thing wrong with me. Though it is foolish to believe that that's all.

Well I'm off to make an appointment.

Later.........

Highway Toys

So I am driving home and all of a sudden I see some paper and trash on the road. Then out of the blue the cars in front of me slammed on their breaks. The reason is because an idiot packed his PICK-UP truck with loads and loads of boxes only anchored down by bungie cables.

Another truck was in the process of backing up to help the guy out. His truck was also filled with boxes held down by bungie cables. I just don't get people sometimes.

Such Dumbasses.

Later.........

Alien Abduction

Movie Review: Happy Feet

4.5 Stars

This was an outstanding film that reunited two actors from the Lord Of The Rings Trilogy; Elijah Wood & Hugo Weaving. It also brought back the feel of a previous film that Nicole Kidman starred in with Ewan McGregor, Moulin Rouge. But of course the show was stolen by the great comedic actor, Robin Williams who provided the voice for Ramon & Lovelace. Other actors include Hugh Jackman (X-Men & Van Helsing), Brittney Murphy (King Of The Hill & Just Married), Comedian Johnny Sanchez, Carlos Alazraqui (Reno 911), Lombardo Boyar (Bernie Mac Show), Rapper Fat Joe, & the late Steve Irwin.

Love the soundtrack in this flick and enjoyed the dancing sequences although I felt there wasn't enough.

Another impressive part of this film is the combination of real live acting and CGI mixed in.

Definately suggest everyone check out this film.

Owner.

Later........

Gated Community: The Beginning

Well folks. It looks like it is happening here. As you may not know the apartment complex that I live in has been going through some changes since we got new management about a year ago: Redone pool, Mini Picnic Areas, Dog Poop Stations (seriously....). And coming soon, gates at all of the enterances.

We (Jenny & I) were talking about this because we noticed some cutouts on the ground near the enterances and determined that they might be putting up gates soon.

Well I get home from work and right at the main enterance I see workers putting up posts and running wire right where we saw the cut outs. We got to be getting gates. Will that make things better or worse? We will see. For sure it will increase rent in 2008. Especially for maintenence. We already got increased for 2007, but with a bonus break for December.

I will say that the complex is standing by their word on changing some things here.

What's next??????.......

Stay Tuned.........

Later..

New Start

I know about folks doing New Year Resolutions, but it figure I should do some new starts. The biggest being communication. Mostly staying more in touch with people and updating this blog more often and I mean daily.

I also plan to change my web page. If you haven't seen it it is at: www.byov.com/WJCC/Wil.

There are other things, but don't want to talk about all of it now.

Later.......