Whew, what a week so far. Wednesday was a pretty amazing day as far as work goes. I have to brag on myself and the two other girl leasing consultants. Allow me to begin at the beginning, so pop some popcorn and grab a coke, and sit back and relax. Or if you are my mom, grab some chocolate, and a cup of coffee, and lean back in your desk chair:) Oh yea and shut the door so you can really enjoy!
Back in October, our sister property, The Edge, had a string of break-ins that really happened because residents didn't lock their front doors and because they never used their security gates. They actually have an on-foot security officer, but apparently it didn't help. Anyay, University Walk (where I live) only had one, but we settled it very quickly. Ever since, we have really stepped up security at UWalk just to be safe. Fast forward to December, when we really started to crank up our leasing season. Coorperate really starts to watch us, and we really start trying to get our current residents to renew. Due to the break-ins, and some other issues, UWalk has had a difficult time getting as many renewals as we had this time last year. Due to this fact, our leasing manager has been doing anything possible to get us motivated to get these renewals. Not only in order for us to recieve our normal bonus, but for us to get on the good list with GMH Communities. We have a goal of 37 renewals by Friday. If we got 37 leases, our property manager promised to take the entire staff to dinner.
So today, our leasing manager sent us three lady LA's out on our annual cookie walk. While on the cookie walk, we were to ask the residents about renewing. Before we left, our leasing manager issued an even bigger challenge to the lady LA's to achieve. If we had 5 people come in as a result of our walk to renew their lease, she would buy just the lady LA's dinner whereever we wanted. Now, as a new LA, this was a little intimidating.
I'm happy to report though, not only did the lady LA's get the cookie walk done, we got 6 renewals as a result of the cookie walk. Yes 6. Needless to say, Jessica, Ashley and myself will be enjoying Olive Garden soon. I'm pretty sure the boy LA's knows who is better now:)
More to follow soon! Hope everyone is having an awesome week!
B
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
I love Fed Ex:)
About two days ago, I placed a major order at OldNavy.com. No, I didn't do this to be lazy, I just get really fed up with going to to store and them not having my size, or not really having what I'm looking for, so I just have resorted to shopping online. Plus, I can shop at 11:00 at night while watching TV and relaxing. Can't get much better than that:)
So anyway, on to my story. I placed my order and payed the extra for to have it shipped overnight. Since I placed my order at midnight, it would turn in to a two day shipment thing, but I was okay with that, because I really needed these clothes. The good thing about Old Navy is that they send you a order confirmation e-mail, and then they send you a shipment e-mail. I discovered on my shipment e-mail, which came the very next day I might add, that you can actually track your order. I am amazed. I was looking, and this is how detailed my shipment tracker was. It tells exactly what time the box left the plane to the Fed-Ex ramp, to the truck, and I mean it says down to the last minute. As well, it tells you exactly which town it goes too, all of that. I should have my package in a couple of hours....I'm stoked.
I am simply amazed at Fed-Ex
So anyway, on to my story. I placed my order and payed the extra for to have it shipped overnight. Since I placed my order at midnight, it would turn in to a two day shipment thing, but I was okay with that, because I really needed these clothes. The good thing about Old Navy is that they send you a order confirmation e-mail, and then they send you a shipment e-mail. I discovered on my shipment e-mail, which came the very next day I might add, that you can actually track your order. I am amazed. I was looking, and this is how detailed my shipment tracker was. It tells exactly what time the box left the plane to the Fed-Ex ramp, to the truck, and I mean it says down to the last minute. As well, it tells you exactly which town it goes too, all of that. I should have my package in a couple of hours....I'm stoked.
I am simply amazed at Fed-Ex
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
I am old...
To start off, I have a pizza in the oven, so excuse me if I have to take a couple of breaks:). Anyway, this week is starting off amazing. I am really having a great week. It has been busy, but good, so I will hit the highlights of the week so far.
1) I recieved my financial aid refund, so I was able to order some much needed clothes and go to the grocery store and reallly shop:) Now, I am enjoying a nice tostino's pizza, which i might add were 3 for $5.00. Yay for my being a bargain shopper (told you I was old)
2) Classes are going well. They are really reading intensive, but it's good.
3) If you have you ever wondered what college students do for a good stress relieaver, I have two words for you. NERF GUNS. Yes you read correctly. I just purchased my first nerf gun today from Toys R' Us. It is amazing. I get to shoot people without getting in trouble or it being illegail.
That's all for now, but I will post later in the week. Oh yea, and make sure you watch the video below!
B
1) I recieved my financial aid refund, so I was able to order some much needed clothes and go to the grocery store and reallly shop:) Now, I am enjoying a nice tostino's pizza, which i might add were 3 for $5.00. Yay for my being a bargain shopper (told you I was old)
2) Classes are going well. They are really reading intensive, but it's good.
3) If you have you ever wondered what college students do for a good stress relieaver, I have two words for you. NERF GUNS. Yes you read correctly. I just purchased my first nerf gun today from Toys R' Us. It is amazing. I get to shoot people without getting in trouble or it being illegail.
That's all for now, but I will post later in the week. Oh yea, and make sure you watch the video below!
B
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
If you have a little time on your hands, and would like to see my leasing manager get pranked pretty badly, follow the following instructions
1) Go to www.youtube.com
2) Search for U-Walk Prankster's
3) It's the first video to pop up, so enjoy what myself and a fellow CA did while at work on Sunday. Yes, we actually get paid to work there:) Amazing isn't it
Until next time!
B
1) Go to www.youtube.com
2) Search for U-Walk Prankster's
3) It's the first video to pop up, so enjoy what myself and a fellow CA did while at work on Sunday. Yes, we actually get paid to work there:) Amazing isn't it
Until next time!
B
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Snow days...
Hanging out with my buddies in the snow:)Wednesday night brought a wonderful surprise as my buddies and I were hanging out. Yes, it began to snow, and we all turned into a bunch of children immediately. After snowball fights and trips in the snow, we awoke Thursday morning to learn that classes were cancelled and man I was excited. So as excited as I was, it melted by Thursday afternoon, only for me to be sitting at work today, and I looked outside to see it snowing once again. I don't think things could get any better than this. Happy snow day everyone!
B
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Time for a break...
I head out tomorrow morning for a winter worship conference with That Youth Thing, a ministry that I love. For all six years I was in the youth group at FBC Albemarle, we went on the winter worship conferences with TYT and they were always a highlight of my winter breaks. Two years ago, I began to serve Paul and That Youth Thing with the winter conferences. During my senior year I got the opportunity to travel a little bit more with TYT and help out with more events, and it truly blessed me to serve them. I have loved being there for the teens and for whatever I am needed, and I am stoked to see what God is going to do this weekend in these teens hearts. Serving with That Youth Thing has helped confirm the call I feel I have on my life to work with teens.
Paul has such a heart for seeing this generation live for Christ and is passionate about equipping them with the tools they need to grow in their walk with Christ. For more information on That Youth Thing, visit www.thatyouththing.com and take a look around. I believe that big things are yet to come from Paul and That Youth Thing this year, and I'm so blessed to be a part of it.
Pray for the youth groups that are coming this weekend, and pray for us as we minister to them. Pray for God to show up in a big way, and to for Him to do something amazing in their hearts. Pray for safety, because there will be skiing (not from me of course) but that everyone has a great time.
Now stop reading this and go visit www.thatyouththing.com
Blessings!
B
Paul has such a heart for seeing this generation live for Christ and is passionate about equipping them with the tools they need to grow in their walk with Christ. For more information on That Youth Thing, visit www.thatyouththing.com and take a look around. I believe that big things are yet to come from Paul and That Youth Thing this year, and I'm so blessed to be a part of it.
Pray for the youth groups that are coming this weekend, and pray for us as we minister to them. Pray for God to show up in a big way, and to for Him to do something amazing in their hearts. Pray for safety, because there will be skiing (not from me of course) but that everyone has a great time.
Now stop reading this and go visit www.thatyouththing.com
Blessings!
B
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
A new semester....
Today started a new semester for me, and I have to say, I'm a little more excited about starting classes this time around then I was back in August. I think there are a couple of reasons.
1) I'm a little bit more settled in then I was in August. Back in august I was in a new city, with new people, and at a new school that is about 100 times the size of my high school:)
2) I feel more prepared to succeed, and I know what I need to do here in order to succeed. I promised myself during the break that school would absolutely be my number one priority no matter what. No exceptions (well except for Jesus)
3) I have a new job, where they understand that we are here to go to school, and they work around our schedules. Can't get much better than that. I turn in my availability and they actually stick to it...it's amazing.
4) I know a lot more people here, and I have made some great new friends lately, which has broadened my support base. I know the people I can count on, and I know that everybody is having the same struggles as I am. I'm excited to take some classes with some buddies of mine, I think it will hold me more accountable.
5) I'm just in a better mindset. Back in November, I really contemplated transferring schools, to the point where I didn't really care how I finished last semester, and it showed when my grades came. Today as I was walking back from campus, I had a realization. God has me here right now for a reason. God has placed me at UNCC for a reason, and I need to embrace it. By embracing it, I need to do the best that I can at all times. And when I run out of strength or energy, I need to depend on Jesus to set me free and to become my strength and energy. Even if I do transfer at the end of the year, I need to stop making excuses and finish out strong here at UNCC. My future depends on it, and my overall happiness does as well.
I'm excited for what God is going to do this semester. As I told my dad in an e-mail earlier, I'm ready to kick butt this semester. If it means sacrificing some time with friends, or saying No to going somewhere so that I can study, I'm going to do it, because this is important to me. I will have a good semester:) I promise to try and find some time to blog more regularly as well. Now, if you will excuse me, I need to go move into the Library...I hear room and board is cheaper there:)
Blessings!
B
1) I'm a little bit more settled in then I was in August. Back in august I was in a new city, with new people, and at a new school that is about 100 times the size of my high school:)
2) I feel more prepared to succeed, and I know what I need to do here in order to succeed. I promised myself during the break that school would absolutely be my number one priority no matter what. No exceptions (well except for Jesus)
3) I have a new job, where they understand that we are here to go to school, and they work around our schedules. Can't get much better than that. I turn in my availability and they actually stick to it...it's amazing.
4) I know a lot more people here, and I have made some great new friends lately, which has broadened my support base. I know the people I can count on, and I know that everybody is having the same struggles as I am. I'm excited to take some classes with some buddies of mine, I think it will hold me more accountable.
5) I'm just in a better mindset. Back in November, I really contemplated transferring schools, to the point where I didn't really care how I finished last semester, and it showed when my grades came. Today as I was walking back from campus, I had a realization. God has me here right now for a reason. God has placed me at UNCC for a reason, and I need to embrace it. By embracing it, I need to do the best that I can at all times. And when I run out of strength or energy, I need to depend on Jesus to set me free and to become my strength and energy. Even if I do transfer at the end of the year, I need to stop making excuses and finish out strong here at UNCC. My future depends on it, and my overall happiness does as well.
I'm excited for what God is going to do this semester. As I told my dad in an e-mail earlier, I'm ready to kick butt this semester. If it means sacrificing some time with friends, or saying No to going somewhere so that I can study, I'm going to do it, because this is important to me. I will have a good semester:) I promise to try and find some time to blog more regularly as well. Now, if you will excuse me, I need to go move into the Library...I hear room and board is cheaper there:)
Blessings!
B
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Random ramblings...
I have a habit...and I need to break it, and quickly
I don't like to do laundry. Up until I moved away to school, my dad did my laundry. I know, spoiled yes, but he did. So when I moved to school, my roommates got a kick out of the fact that they had to teach me how to do laundry. Now that I started doing my laundry, I wait until I am absolutely out of clothes to do more laundry. It's sad. So once I finally do my laundry, I have the habit of leaving it in the dryer and just getting out what I need when I need it. So my loving roommates at the beginning would put it in a laundry basket, and bring it to my door. As I was getting ready for New Year's last night, I made the realization that I didn't live alone, and that as soon as my clothes were done, I needed to get them out of the dryer, because other people need to be able to do their laundry...man I'm growing up:)
I don't like to do laundry. Up until I moved away to school, my dad did my laundry. I know, spoiled yes, but he did. So when I moved to school, my roommates got a kick out of the fact that they had to teach me how to do laundry. Now that I started doing my laundry, I wait until I am absolutely out of clothes to do more laundry. It's sad. So once I finally do my laundry, I have the habit of leaving it in the dryer and just getting out what I need when I need it. So my loving roommates at the beginning would put it in a laundry basket, and bring it to my door. As I was getting ready for New Year's last night, I made the realization that I didn't live alone, and that as soon as my clothes were done, I needed to get them out of the dryer, because other people need to be able to do their laundry...man I'm growing up:)
My year in review...
A lot happened in 2007, at least for me, so I thought I would give a highlight of my year, as well as some New Year's resolutions.
1) Spend more time in the Word. It has finally gotten through my thick skull that my day is better when I spend some time with the Lord, especially when I get it done in the morning.
2) Wake up a little earlier in the mornings so that I can take care of #1 and so I'm not as rushed before classes and other things.
3) Spend more time investing in my friends, and building relationships.
4) Keep myself organized. People think that I am organized, but I'm a mess
5) This is a shallow one, but I need to be better at cleaning. I feel bad for my roommates...they live with a slob when it comes to cleaning my room. I do a great job at keeping my kitchen clean:)
6) Do better at school. I'm gonna re-vamp my work ethic and my overall routine as a whole. I need to get my grades up this next semester, so I can think of a no better time than now to get my act together.
7) Just enjoy life a little more...I get too serious sometimes:)
8) I would like to loose a little weight too...maybe at least 15 pounds...I think I can do more though
My year in review...
1) Finished up my Senior year, and graduated high school
2) Started college, and moved to Charlotte into an apartment.
3) Turned 18! I'm an adult now!
4) Made new friends, and deepened friendships I've had for awhile.
5) Got my first job in retail. I'll leave it at that
6) Realized God's plan is bigger than mine, that I need to get out of the way.
Happy 2008!
1) Spend more time in the Word. It has finally gotten through my thick skull that my day is better when I spend some time with the Lord, especially when I get it done in the morning.
2) Wake up a little earlier in the mornings so that I can take care of #1 and so I'm not as rushed before classes and other things.
3) Spend more time investing in my friends, and building relationships.
4) Keep myself organized. People think that I am organized, but I'm a mess
5) This is a shallow one, but I need to be better at cleaning. I feel bad for my roommates...they live with a slob when it comes to cleaning my room. I do a great job at keeping my kitchen clean:)
6) Do better at school. I'm gonna re-vamp my work ethic and my overall routine as a whole. I need to get my grades up this next semester, so I can think of a no better time than now to get my act together.
7) Just enjoy life a little more...I get too serious sometimes:)
8) I would like to loose a little weight too...maybe at least 15 pounds...I think I can do more though
My year in review...
1) Finished up my Senior year, and graduated high school
2) Started college, and moved to Charlotte into an apartment.
3) Turned 18! I'm an adult now!
4) Made new friends, and deepened friendships I've had for awhile.
5) Got my first job in retail. I'll leave it at that
6) Realized God's plan is bigger than mine, that I need to get out of the way.
Happy 2008!
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