This morning I went out to pick up a few groceries but needed to first stop at my bank's ATM. I pulled behind someone who seemed to be taking a little time and pressing a lot of buttons. The person drove off, and I pulled up to the window. As I was about to insert my card, a stack of bills spit out with a receipt. It looked like it might have been about $200 or so--I didn't even count it. I think this person ahead of me probably thought the transaction didn't work the first time, tried it again and unknowingly made a double withdrawal. But I didn't think twice about what to do. I pulled around to the bank entrance and brought the money and receipt inside, explaining what happened and asked if they could track the customer down.
All the people at the bank told me how sweet and nice I was to have done what I did. Are you kidding me? I wouldn't have thought of doing anything else. I wouldn't have considered keeping the money--even in my situation of being out of work for so long. I also answer to God. It's someone else's money and I know had it been me realizing I might have lost the cash, I would have been in a panic. I would hate to think anyone would have done otherwise.
So I drove back through to the ATM and did my own paltry withdrawal. I lingered for a second to make sure nothing extra was going to spit out. :)
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Too Busy To Ponder...
I've pretty much been behind in all my blogging as of late. Too many activities going on. I'm perhaps spreading myself thin but hey, I like doing all these things.
Here's a recap of what I have (and haven't) been up to:
The lack of employment situation remains the same. 'Nuff said. There is always talk of possibilities, but nothing yet materializing. I am doing a little support for an artist I absolutely believe in, which is great in that at least I can say right now I am an artist assistant, if anyone asks.
I have not had time to continue the "Wendy V's Pondercast", plus that well's been a bit empty lately. Thus, I have decided to bring it to a close for now. I'm grateful to all who have listened and to Cyberears for being a great host site. I may take some of the better ones and see if I can host them on my website as a "best of" series.
I spent the 4th of July in a small town called Pegram, about a dozen miles west of the part of Nashville I live in. A fellow Radio Free Nashville DJ and the mayor of Pegram, both of whom I got to know via Facebook, recruited me to judge some baby and children's pageants (No such thing as an ugly baby by me-I was quite generous in my scoring!). I also helped with some various and sundry tasks before and during the event. It was a lovely small-town America celebration. I've always been a cityfied gal, but these folks treated me as if I were their own. I felt I made a bond with this area and its people with a few new friends.
I also had my big break in the music community here. I was accepted to present a topic at a fairly new music industry networking organization called Indie Connect. This helps various independent artists and service providers network and find each other for potential opportunities. One of my fellow industry professionals suggested I share some of my radio station knowledge, so I proposed a topic on how radio interviews/appearances could be effective for artists. I've gotten quite a bit of compliments on my recent radio show guest interviews. Thus, I took some of what I learned there and brought it to this presentation. It was the first time I spoke before an industry crowd here in Nashville and the first time I've done any kind of group speaking in quite a while. I hoped some of my Toastmaster training stayed with me, and I'd have to say that it did. I had a couple of friends and Indie Connect meeting regulars come, and that was fine by me. I was pleased with how it all went and very grateful for the opportunity. Here's hoping it leads to others!
I also filled in for a couple of DJ friends of mine on their WRFN radio show while they were playing at a music festival in Latvia. See, it's things like this show, the presentation, etc. that makes me continue to want to have my days flexible to take advantage of these opportunities.
Of course, I am still writing, going to shows 4-5 nights a week, etc. and doing what it is I do. Right now I am continuing to trust God to provide for my needs and He has not failed me yet. The one thing I need right now is an efficient computer with enough memory to do proper support for folks. So I'm trusting and believing for that as well...
Check in and I'll keep you posted.
Here's a recap of what I have (and haven't) been up to:
The lack of employment situation remains the same. 'Nuff said. There is always talk of possibilities, but nothing yet materializing. I am doing a little support for an artist I absolutely believe in, which is great in that at least I can say right now I am an artist assistant, if anyone asks.
I have not had time to continue the "Wendy V's Pondercast", plus that well's been a bit empty lately. Thus, I have decided to bring it to a close for now. I'm grateful to all who have listened and to Cyberears for being a great host site. I may take some of the better ones and see if I can host them on my website as a "best of" series.
I spent the 4th of July in a small town called Pegram, about a dozen miles west of the part of Nashville I live in. A fellow Radio Free Nashville DJ and the mayor of Pegram, both of whom I got to know via Facebook, recruited me to judge some baby and children's pageants (No such thing as an ugly baby by me-I was quite generous in my scoring!). I also helped with some various and sundry tasks before and during the event. It was a lovely small-town America celebration. I've always been a cityfied gal, but these folks treated me as if I were their own. I felt I made a bond with this area and its people with a few new friends.
I also had my big break in the music community here. I was accepted to present a topic at a fairly new music industry networking organization called Indie Connect. This helps various independent artists and service providers network and find each other for potential opportunities. One of my fellow industry professionals suggested I share some of my radio station knowledge, so I proposed a topic on how radio interviews/appearances could be effective for artists. I've gotten quite a bit of compliments on my recent radio show guest interviews. Thus, I took some of what I learned there and brought it to this presentation. It was the first time I spoke before an industry crowd here in Nashville and the first time I've done any kind of group speaking in quite a while. I hoped some of my Toastmaster training stayed with me, and I'd have to say that it did. I had a couple of friends and Indie Connect meeting regulars come, and that was fine by me. I was pleased with how it all went and very grateful for the opportunity. Here's hoping it leads to others!
I also filled in for a couple of DJ friends of mine on their WRFN radio show while they were playing at a music festival in Latvia. See, it's things like this show, the presentation, etc. that makes me continue to want to have my days flexible to take advantage of these opportunities.
Of course, I am still writing, going to shows 4-5 nights a week, etc. and doing what it is I do. Right now I am continuing to trust God to provide for my needs and He has not failed me yet. The one thing I need right now is an efficient computer with enough memory to do proper support for folks. So I'm trusting and believing for that as well...
Check in and I'll keep you posted.
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