Sandy's Blog Archive

I'm sure you've heard about Steven Slater. He's the Jet Blue employee who snapped this Monday after a customer purposely hit him on the head with an overhead bin. She was told she couldn't store luggage in the overhead compartment, causing her to yell profanities and then hit him on the head. So, he quit. But he quit in the most BEAUTIFUL way possible: he grabbed a beer, cussed her out on the intercom, slid down the emergency chute and drove home.

 GOD BLESS THIS MAN!

Sure, he's in trouble now. And sure, there's talk of legalities and jailtime. (He cost Jet Blue $25,000 by deploying the emergency chute.) But right now, I want to focus on why so many of us had the proud, borderline envious reaction we did:

 Because the customer ISN'T ALWAYS RIGHT.

 I'm tired of doing "whatever it takes" to make the customer happy. We are willing to bend over backwards to the most outrageous complaints, the most ridiculous emails, the most embarrassing verbal encounters. For what? To make sure the customer's "happy?" But what about our values? Our integrity?

 I've always loved walking into restaurants and small shops and seeing the sign "We Have the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone." I want to high-five the owners when I see that. I LOVE that. If I could, I'd wear that on my t-shirt. (And, my crotch, too.)

 The reason this hit home with so many people isn't because secretly, we've all wanted to slide down the emergency chute. (Although that's part of it.) It's because we're all at a boiling point. We're tired of being afraid to say no. We've lost money, faith, and therefore: confidence. We're so worried about getting business/keeping business that we're willing to be bullied, as long as there's numbers. And thus; we've lost our backbone AND our nustack.

 Look, I don't have all the answers. I don't have any, actually. What do I know? I spend most of my day in seclusion, Facebooking and teasing "California Gurls." All I know is I get it. I get the snapping. I get the losing it. And I'm glad he did it. I hope the woman who yelled at him and hit him feels like an idiot. I hope this opens people's eyes. I hope companies realize their employees need them on their side.

 And mostly, I hope this is a good lesson to never, ever become our own bitch.

Every woman has a moment like this.

You're going about your day, everything is status-quo...and then someone calls you, "Ma'am." Doesn't it suck? Now, in some people's defense, they're just trying to be polite. And I understand that. I know it's not intentional, or personal. But man, there is something about the word "ma'am" that just makes us feel old, no matter WHAT age we are. (in fact, the woman who called me 'ma'am' at Peets today was probably only 5 or so years younger than me.) And, according to my Facebook feedback, you agree!

CALLING ALL TWI-HARDS! (I can't believe I just used that phrase.) Come see "Eclipse" with me (and fellow Twilight junkies) next Tuesday, June 29th at 11:59pm (midnight) at Camera 7 Pruneyard in Campbell! Just be listening in the NOON HOUR this week for Twilight trivia to get you and a guest in. :)

Have you seen Toy Story 3 yet? I recently worked with Jeff Garlin (who plays "Buttercup the Unicorn") in the movie. You've also seen him in "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Here is our interview video. (warning: a few F-bombs towards the end.)

Okay, more soon. :o)

Sandy

 

Hello!

How was your week-end? Hopefully you didn't do what I did and take Zyrtec (for allergies) during the day. NEVER AGAIN! I didn't realize "drowsy" meant "pass out fully dressed (w/make-up) on the couch." I woke up this morning and I felt like I was roofied last night!

So....all week long, we have SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL BODY WRAPS! Here's how you can win one. I'm looking for changes or adjustments you've made that have made you healthier. I don't care what it's about (health, diet, work, spiritual, etc) - I'm just looking for one thing you've changed that has been positive and healthy for you. Please email me your story at Sandy@kezr.com. I will choose 1 winner every day, and announce it in the 1pm hour.

Also....be listening for your way in to our special after-work Mixer THIS FRIDAY with Mat Kearney! We've got 4-packs of tickets.....

Here is a recent video of me SKY-DIVING!! Big, HUGE thank you to Laura, Garth and the entire team from Santa-Cruz Skydive. Amazing jump, amazing experience. 


 

Wazzzzzzup.

It's the end of February. Where did the first two months of this year go?!?

I feel a smidgen guilty writing to you right now, as I'll be out of town all next week. I'm going to Las Vegas to perform at the Riviera! (stand-up comedy) You know what's sad? I'm actually really excited to be able to eat in the employee cafeteria whenerver I want to. I think it's the fact that I'll be an "employee" that sounds exciting. But, anyway, if you know anyone in the area, here are the details:

Riviera Comedy Club, Las Vegas
Monday, March 2nd-Sunday, March 8th
2 shows a night: 8:30pm and 10:30pm
Info HERE

So....in the theme of Las Vegas.....I'd LOVE to hear some crazy Vegas stories of yours! How much money did you lose? Who did you meet? Did you get married and divorced within 24 hours? And I KNOW you have some good drunk stories!! E-mail me at: Sandy@kezr.com! (I can make you "anonymous" on the air if you want) Hopefully I'll have some good ones for you when I get back too!

And....if you  need a laugh.....I FINALLY finished editing footage from the Exotic Erotic Ball from last year. (October) I was there as an on-camera "interviewer." This is technically "work-safe" but the subject matter is kind of skanky, so watch with discretion. Enjoy!

Lastly....since "Dancing with the Stars" is premiering very soon, I thought you would enjoy this on-camera interview I did with one of the dancers this season- comedian David Alan Grier!




Hugs, Kisses, and Blackjack.....

 

Steelers 27, Cardinals 23.  Are you happy? Sad? Out of money? Truth be told, I had 5 cocktails, so I was rooting for whoever won. (Stoli Vanilla makes football really interesting!)

Marla Davies (morning show) is a HUGE Steelers fan. Needless to say, today she was ALL decked out. We're talking Steelers jersey, official Steelers socks, Steelers purse, and she even brought in takling Steeler's dolls! (creepy.) So, this has inspired me to ask YOU for your crazy fan pics! I'm sure someone get all decked out at a party yesterday.....send 'em in! Sandy@kezr.com

Bruce Springsteen's half-time performance was pretty hot, wasn't it? Speaking of....you know he's coming to the HP Pavilion on April 1st, right? You can win tickets if you're a Mix All-Access Club member! If not, just sign up on our homepage. (We're also getting you into other shows like the Killers, Britney Spears, Chelsea Handler.....)

I'm sad I didn't see Journey perform during the Superbowl, though. BUT.....I did have the pleasure of meeting Arnel Pineda (their new, amazing lead singer) last week. Here's our pic!

Okay, remember the "Snoopy Auction Video" I posted in my last blog? It was a Youtube video I made in hopes of raising more money for my Team in Training fundraising minimum. Well, something SO COOL just happened! Two lovely ladies, Nina and Annee, who work for the Charles Schultz Museum in Santa Rosa ,saw the video and donated $500! They actually came to my house yesterday and "bought" half of the stuff I was trying to sell. Ladies, if you're reading this....THANK YOU! In other Team in Training news.....our marathon is in a MONTH! Yikes. October 19th in San Francisco. We have one more big run next Saturday, the 27th. A 20-miler. Yes, this is a TRAINING RUN. WTF???? My ankles and knees have been exceptionally weak lately. They'd better get better QUICK.

You know what else annoys me? I'm fitting my clothes way better, but not losing any weight. So, I'm trying to figure out what will work best after my marathon. What is good for "thinning" out? I'm going to count calories, but as far as working out, do you think pilates and weight training would work?

I'm sorry I'm so horrible with blogging. Ever have those days where you find time to do anything else, except  the thing you're supposed to do? Ooops.....

THIS FRIDAY is our Flashback Formal at Hotel Valencia in Santana Row! Complete with 80's cover band "Fast Times." Since you're already here reading this, I'm curious: what was a fashion faux-pas you were TOTALLY guilty of in the 80's? I love, love, LOVED my crimper. My crimper, jellies, and leggings. How embarrassing!

Also.....next Wednesday is our after-work Mixer with MATT NATHANSON! He's way cool, way talented, and way funny. Plus, he's hot. Have you ever seen him perform? If so, DO TELL! Sandy@Kezr.com Keep listening for your 4 pack of invites to the show next Wednesday at Bella Mia in downtown San Jose.

Alright....before I go, I promised you I'd post this earlier this week. Better late than never!

Love,

Sandy



 

So, yesterday my co-worker showed me pictures from her Capitola birthday weekend, and I was so jealous! There they were....a group of 10 of them, bathing-suits, beer and all. Of course, I was invited to this, but couldn't go because I was in Monterey all weekend...where I ALSO didn't end up going to the beach.

Why am I taking my anger out on you? You are just an innocent reader. Sorry.

Okay, now that that's out of the way.....be sure to be listening this week for a body wrap from SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL! Yes, you hear me talking about these all the time. They work, they're refreshing, and I love them. I'm even going back next week TWICE! We also have tix to Gilroy Garden's Summer Safari as well.

Team in Training update: Well, I'm officially half-way to my fundraising goal of $2,500! That's exciting. We have another big run coming up soon......14 miles. YIKES! That's longer than I've ever run in my entire life. But I will do it. BTW, there is another kick off meeting this Saturday morning! This is where you can go, ask questions, and just get a general "feel" for what Team in Training is all about. Check it out! I'll be there.

Okay, two videos you need to check out before surfing on Ebay:

1) Here is footage from the 5.8 Earthquake in Southern California yesterday DURING a Judge Judy taping,



2) I can not STOP watching this video. Yes, it's cheesy. But it pulls at my heart strings. I like that! It's about a lion that was reunited with it's owners after a year of "living in the wild." The owners were told the lion would never remember them.....what happened was absolutely incredible:



 

Hello, dear friend!

Happy Friday! It is Friday, right?

I only ask b/c this is my first day back after 3 days of being "sick." Meaning, "conjunctivitis." Meaning, Pink eye. Meaning.....WTF?? Anyway, it's gone now, but between the sick days and my vacation, I pretty much feel like I haven't been at work in 2 weeks. I can't lie....I kind of liked it. I walked in today and said to myself, "Do I still work here?" It felt foreign and a smidgen guilty.

So, since you're in weekend mode, I won't bother you with anything else, except to remind you that our big show with Vaness Carlton is next week! Thursday, July 24th, 5:30pm in Plaza De Cesear Chavez for Metro's "Music in the Park." FREE SHOW! We're hosting it, so stop by! If you're a Mix All-Access Club Member, you automatically have a chance to meet her before the show. :o)

Next week.....Movie tix on Monday, 4-packs to our Colbie Calliat Mixer on the 26th, and tickets to Sheryl Crow! Damn!!

Have a fantastic weekend. If you're one of the lucky ones to go to Napa to see Jason Mraz, have a GREAT time! Tell him I love his "chocomole" recipe. And I want to make out with him.

Love,

Sandy








 

I would like to dedicate this blog to my new friend Laura House- a comedian I met at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club last Thursday. I was talking to her about things I've been wanting to do, and something she said really struck a chord with me:

"Stop getting in your own way."

So briliant, so true. There are several things in my life I haven't done because I felt I wasn't "ready." Or "good enough." Or..."perfect." I put so much pressure on myself that I ended up not doing it at all. After she said that, I've given myself a break and realized, "Hey- you've got to start somewhere." 

This goes hand-in-hand with the Nike Women's Marathon I'll be running in October. 26.2 Miles. What if I can't "run" the whole thing? What if it's just too much? What if I can't raise enough money? I just have to try.

My goal is to raise $2,500 for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. Will you help me out? I would be SO thankful! Click HERE to donate.

We STILL have George Michael tickets to give away....June 19th at the HP Pavilion! All week long.

And....next week, we're giving away $1,000 of FREE GAS a day. Make sure you are a member of the Mix All Access Club so you can qualify!

In other news.....Looks like it's Obama vs. McCain! I can't WAIT for November. What do you hope will change when we elect our new president?

Chat soon,

Sandy

OMG...3 DAYS IN A ROW. This is so exciting! Do you have any fun plans this weekend? Beach? BBQ? Catching up on all the other things in life? Dare I ask.....sleeping in???

I'm going to Reno for the weekend. On a BUS. And even though it's kind of white trash, I'm excited about it. Plus, it's my birthday. So in addition to gambling and splurging (a little bit!), my friend booked us both a massage at this nice hotel called Siena! When you book a treatment there you're allowed to use all the other things as well...work out room, jacuzzi, wine and cheese room, etc. Can we say STOKED???

I went to my first Team in Training info meeting this week. I have to say....I'm REALLY feeling good about this. I was very hesitant at first. Worried about having the time, raising money, wondering if I could physically do it, etc. But man...these people are SO incredibly warm, humble, and supportive. I did a comedy gig last weekend and met a woman who was also a member of TNT, and she said, "Sandy- you'll be surrounded by good people all the time, because they've all been humbled..." And that's all it took. I'm sure seeing a really CUTE mentor at the meeting didn't hurt either. Man, how am I supposed to concentrate on the cause if there's hot guys everywhere??? 

But seriously- it's such a great thing to be involved in. Want to join me May 31st in Foster City? It's the big kick-off meeting! Oh, and btw, if you choose to sign up for an event, they give you a 5-8 week period to "try" it out. If you feel you are unable to do it, physically, financially, etc; you have every right to back out, no questions asked. I really liked that. Nobody wants to do anything they feel pressured into.

Sorry to go on and on about all this "good cause" and "fitness" stuff. I guess I'm at a point in my life right now where I realize I'm changing. I am not doing this event (the Nike women's Marathon) because I want to...I'm doing it because I need to. I am ready to make fitness and nutrition a part of my life. I'm ready to take responsibility for what I eat. I'm ready to work it off and work towards my goals. 2008 will be a changing year for me...I can just feel it.

Let's hope I have that same motivation at the buffets this weekend......

And HERE'S what you have to look forward to next week:

* GEORGE MICHAEL TICKETS! (6/19 at the HP Pavilion)
* Four packs of tickets to our afterwork Mixer (5/28) featuring FERRAS!
* Pairs of tickets to "Laugh for Life" comedy show at Rooster T. Feathers! (5/29)

And don't forget....SEX IN THE CITY premieres on Friday!!!! The ONLY way in to our pre-party and screening is by being a member of the Mix All Access Club! (sign up on the homepage.) We'll start picking winners next week!!!!

Love and hugs,

Sandy

I'm so annoyed that people are calling Lily Allen "fat." Some pictures have surfaced of her vacationing in the French Riviera topless. (Go Lily!)  First of all...when you're in the Riviera, sunbathing topless is what you do. Women don't wear tops, and men wear small, tight speedos. Totally standard. What I'm finding a problem with, though, is how many people are calling Lily Allen "fat" when it's clear she only looks a little chubby in one photo. It was a bad angle. I wish people would just get over it and get used to a woman who actually looks like a WOMAN!

Good Angle:
 

Bad Angle:
  

See what I mean?

In other news, it's hot as HELL. Click HERE to view a link of South Bay Cooling Centers open through Friday!

BTW, there's a very special comedy and charity event going on this Saturday in Hollister! And yours truly will be performing! If you'd like to view the evite with all the details, click HERE. If you can make it, call the Cedar House restaurant and make a restaurant and reserve a spot! (831-636-1094) Comedy! Food! Music! Yeeeeah!

And don't forget.....Team in Training will have it's official kick-off meeting May 31st. If you haven't signed up for an event, if you have ANY questions (trust me- I've asked them all. Some of my questions were really shallow, too.) come to an info meeting! Click HERE to see the schedule! I'm going to the one on May 21st in Los Gatos.

Alright.....I'm exhausted. For no reason at all.

Love,

Sandy