Let me introduce myself:

My name is Humphrey and I was born in 1993 in Flagstaff, Arizona USA.

Currently living in Cottonwood, AZ, with my Mom and Dad, by the way of Florida and Hawaii; don't ask!

Explained through my stories?

Maybe....

You'll just have to follow my tales each month.

MAJOR  SHOPPING

Mom put me in the car and said she was taking me to Wally World.

Was I going to an amusement park? Who is Wally?

We arrived in the parking lot and there was a big sign on the front of the building - WAL-MART - what was this place?

Finally I'm inside... exploring the place with wide eyes.

I looked in all directions and suddenly I slammed on the brakes of the shopping cart, because I saw the book section straight ahead.

Mom said I was limited to one book because there was so much to see in the store.

My quick decision was 'Frozen's Magical Moments'. I met Elsa, Anna and Olaf at Disneyland during the Christmas Holidays and I wanted to see if they wrote about me in their book.

My next stop was in the DVD section - more decisions.

I picked Despicable Me movie because the Minions are my favorite trouble makers.

Now I can watch them over and over to learn new tricks.

I noticed the selection of televisions, I need one in my room, otherwise how can I watch my DVD movies?

I'll look for a popcorn maker when I'm in the Appliance Section.

What's a movie without popcorn!

The Electronic Section was my favorite especially the cell phones.

Again I need money!

Even the sign below me said 'Start Saving'

OK....OK

There has to be a way to buy all of these electronic toys.

My answer was just a click away. I could get a job at the store to earn the money.

I went to the Hiring Center computer and answered a lot of required questions.

I left some questions blank.

I have no Social Security Number - I'm a bear!

Bank References? None.

If I had a bank with money, I wouldn't need money.

I scored big on the Employment Reference question.

I'm a journalist for three years with Bears&Buds online monthly magazine. 

On the Personal References Section of my application, I listed Joseph from the Photo Department, since he develops my photos and knows me well.

Joseph is sort of the 'man' behind my stories.

I clicked the 'enter' key after completing the hiring form and now I just have to wait for a reply.

Now is the time to walk over to the food department and explore what's there.

From a distance I heard the ice cream calling my name 'HUMPHREY' we're over here.'

I jumped into the freezer to get two flavors; one for me and one for Mom and Dad to share.

I like shopping especially in the section where they have junk food.

So many decisions; sweet, salty or gooey?

I'll take them all.

The Cheetos turn my paws orange when I eat them but I get to lick off the crumbs when the bag is empty.

Mom found the healthy section.

Cereal aisle!

But she didn't notice I picked the 'frosted' sugar ones.

Water? That's to take a bath in! Give me a bottle of soda!

Moving right along, I made a quick right turn to Bakery.

A left turn would take me to the vegetables - YUK!

The Bakery has cakes, pies, cookies and donuts!

Am I in Heaven?

Yes! I was in Sugar Heaven.

I met Stacy the Icing Angel at the counter and she gave me a large sample of icing along with a cupcake.

I'll be back!

The Bakery was my last stop.

I succeeded in keeping Mom away from the vegetables by sharing my cupcake with her.

My cart was equally full of healthy stuff and junk food and that's what I call a 'balanced' diet.

I got to ride the conveyor belt at the check out counter, but when my bottom went over the pricing scanner, I set off loud noisy alarms.

The Manager ran over to investigate.

I was so embarrassed as he searched my body for a bar code.

After he realized I was real he apologized and wanted to give me some sort of compensation.

Guess What?

I'm hired and start work next week!

Where? In the Electronic Section!

YES - I do believe in fate!

Pat Lyons - Humphrey's Mom

Free Spirit Creations

Member since March 2012

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