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"How Mystery Shopping Changed My Life"

July 20, 2015 09:16PM
@SunnyDays2 wrote a wonderful article for this week's mystery shopper magazine. Her story is truly inspiring.

I'm very grateful that she was willing to share her story! I highly recommend reading it:

[www.mysteryshoppermagazine.com]
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July 20, 2015 09:47PM
@SunnyDays2---->great life story. Whatever does not kill us, makes us stronger. YOU have the Strength to overcome All the odds. Thanks for sharingsmiling smiley
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July 20, 2015 10:13PM
Thank you for sharing your story. It was very inspirational and it helped to put some of my own challenges into perspective.
I can also relate to the pain of losing your beloved pet. I lost my cat of 14 years a year ago, and it was very tough. What I miss most is how he would jump onto my desk, or the bed, or wherever I was working and then he would lay down beside my laptop and keep me company for hours while I wrote my reports. I miss him the most now while I do my reports but I know he is no longer old or sore or sick now, but running around in kitty heaven like a kitten being the jungle cat he always loved to be. Thank you again for sharing.
I admire your strength and wish you the best in all of your future endeavours. Stay strong!

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/20/2015 10:21PM by Sj.
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July 20, 2015 10:56PM
I often wonder how the people I help make out. I was a first responder on a first aid squad. They did not call us first responders as that term was coined around 1970. When I moved out of town I never rejoined another squad but I am often called by circumstance to stop and render aid. I always stop because I would spend the rest of my life thinking, "could I have made a difference?" I lost count of the number of times I arrive at the scene and people are unable or will not render aid for fear of being sued. I saw the "MD" on the doctor's licence plates on one scene. The doctor looked over my shoulder and told me, "You are doing a fine job son". but did not bend down to help. He could have been sued if he helped as good Samaritan laws do not protect doctors.
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July 20, 2015 11:42PM
Thank you! I am touched that you liked my article smiling smiley

Regarding your kitty, you and I have something in common. I lost my girl about a year ago and it helped me to adopt another rescue kitty cat from the shelter. I adopt the adult cats because they are harder to place. She is a real beautiful sweetheart and while we can never replace who we lost, the main focus is saving another cat from the bleak shelters. She has a "forever home" now smiling smiley
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July 21, 2015 02:12AM
I lost my friend of 13 years, "Killer", due to a black widow that crept into my garage. I really miss my little black buddy. He adopted me instead of the other way around.
I was at a flea market and had backed my van up to a spot where I could load some items. I had put one thing in the van and went after another. When I came back this little 8 or 9 week old black kitten was sitting in back of the van. I had other things to pick up and I told him that if he was still there when I had finished loading he was going home with me. That;s exactly what happened and we had 13 great years together.
He's sleeping in my back yard, now, and I pass his spot every day.
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July 21, 2015 02:23AM
@SunnyDays2, interesting story. I am reminded of your sympathetic post when I signed to euthanize my cat, Panda. I appreciated your empathy. Thank you so much. No one would suspect you had any disability (that you had to conquer) from your posts.
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July 21, 2015 02:30AM
What an amazing life experience you have had! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself. This article was so candid and well written. Also enjoyed your last article about timely payments from MSC's. Look forward to your next article!
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July 21, 2015 11:33AM
Thank you everyonesmiling smiley

Oilerpro: The image of the little black kitty sitting in the back of your van, with the "take me home" look, really touched me. They really "choose" us and they seem to know who will give them a good home smiling smiley
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July 21, 2015 11:44AM
SunnyDays, thank you for sharing your experience. It really is a touching and inspirational story. Your perseverance helped you realize a new normal. Along with some help from your furry friend ;}
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July 21, 2015 12:30PM
Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing it with us! smiling smiley

(heart)

I intend to live forever. So far, so good.
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July 21, 2015 03:25PM
I enjoyed your story as well, and now I feel like I know who you are a bit more. I also loved your perspective on focus. I think that is what I like most about shopping, it requires intense focus. My brain seems to really enjoy it. It fires the pleasure centers in my brain. I am a scatterbrain, so to be required to hone in, laser like, on something, is almost it's own reward for me.
I overheard my partner tell someone that she had no idea how I could be a mystery shopper, that I can't remember anything she tells me. I told her its only because i make notes constantly, after every shop I write everything down before going to the next one.
Kudos to you as well for adopting shelter kitties. I guess most of us have lost our beloved pets at one time or another since they don't live nearly as long as we do. Condolences to you and everyone else in this thread.
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July 21, 2015 04:08PM
Your story was heartbreaking and I inspiring. You are an amazing, determined woman. It is very difficult to carry on with handicaps. When I moved to town a few years ago, one of my cats adopted the next door neighbor and she loved it. Another cat showed up and adopted me. I love my dogs, but cats intrigue me, they are so different.
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July 21, 2015 05:15PM
Touching story SunnyDays. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with you writing. I think you should give writing plays and satire another try.
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July 22, 2015 12:42AM
Thanks!

When I was in High School I wrote a story (satire) called:

"When I lost 500 pounds, even the Garbage Man asked me out!"

My teacher just about fell on the floor with laughter! smiling smiley

The story was about a lady who ate those chocolate wafer "weight loss" candies back in the 70's.
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July 22, 2015 12:44AM
Yes, the story was very touching and from the heart. Thank you for sharing that.
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July 22, 2015 01:53AM
SunnyDays2 : Thank you for your beautiful and inspiring article. I suffer from anxiety disorder and Mystery Shopping has helped me. I think the fact that I am playing as an actor helps me go outside of my nervousness. Thanks for the inspiration! smiling smiley
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July 22, 2015 03:26AM
Very nice article. I can understand how having a distraction can be helpful when things are bad. It's also interesting to see how shoppers chose different types of jobs that "work" for them, but not for others.
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July 22, 2015 07:00AM
I really enjoyed reading your story. So inspirational. I volunteer at the local humane society and I'm always so glad when people adopt the adult older cats.

@SunnyDays2 wrote:

Thank you! I am touched that you liked my article smiling smiley

Regarding your kitty, you and I have something in common. I lost my girl about a year ago and it helped me to adopt another rescue kitty cat from the shelter. I adopt the adult cats because they are harder to place. She is a real beautiful sweetheart and while we can never replace who we lost, the main focus is saving another cat from the bleak shelters. She has a "forever home" now smiling smiley
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July 23, 2015 01:04AM
SunnyDays2, thank you for sharing your inspirational story. This is such a great example of how we control our own destiny.
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July 26, 2015 01:18AM
What a wonderful, bitter-sweet story. The writing is great. Thanks for sharing.
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