Wow! Can’t believe 2009 is going to be over. I started this blog in September without any expectations but something for my co-workers to read. I always thought somehow people can relate because who hasn’t worked in the retail industry and who doesn’t go grocery shopping. Three months later, readers from all over emailed and commented on some of the things that they can relate to. I also received I don’t know what to call it other than “hate mail” telling me stuff like, “Why would I want to read about some grocery clerk, all you do is scan groceries” or “There’s nothing fascinating about your blog” or “Those stories can’t be true.” I’m sorry but this is really all I know. I worked in the grocery industry since I graduated high school and although I have ambitions of bigger things like finishing college which I hope to some day but this has been my life for a decade. I’m sorry if I can’t write a blog about “finding myself” or issues on dating but what I do see working in a grocery store is real people. I see how people really act. I was never much a book reader but lately I have been visiting many blogs. I guess my life has been a bit shallow but reading other blogs has opened my eyes.
Blogs such as Phoenixism, by David Quintero, talks about random stuff such as the makeover of his apartment, going to a rock concert with his son and playing the Xbox 360 with videos of it to boot! I personally think David is a literary genius. I really don’t know how I met DQ but he is my first blogging buddy and gave me the confidence to keep writing when he wrote about my blog in his Blogroll Chronicles. That post made me feel special.
The Trees Will Clap by Erika is about a girl from SoCal, trying to spread the word of Christ while living on less and finding the life worth living. I’m not really religious but I find myself on her blog with curiosity. On why she chooses to wait til marriage to have sex, going green by consuming less, and she’s even cut back on her wardrobe in order to live more minimally.
Nine Kinds of Crazy, by Sharon, writes about her life as a stepmom and dealings with her family. From her rants about the “other mom” to her drama queen son to moving into their new house, things always happen. Her site is also password protected to keep the “other mom” out which makes her blog even more fascinating.
And Secret Story Time, by Secretia. Her blog is very clever because she puts out a theme in the form a poem and you get to tell your personal secrets about it or you can remain anonymous. Its fun and a great way to let out something you’ve been hiding so everyone can read without being ridiculed.
As the New Year starts, I will be introducing some more of my favorite reads because they too deserve the attention.
Here are some favorite stories of 2009…
1. I Don’t Have Change
2. Sex in the Parking Lot
3. Blind Guy
4. Fine Dining on Food Stamps
5. Thanksgiving at the Grocery Store
And here’s to those who doubt the world of grocery clerks is humorous…
Happy New Years!
