I retired from personal blogging in July 2008.
But you can find me over at http://blog.xero.com.
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There is no doubt that Andrea Stewart is New Zealand’s shopping champion.
I’ve known Andrea and her husband Tony for a long time. Andrea accompanied us a year or two ago on a trip to Minneapolis for a Microsoft Partner conference. Minneapolis is known for having one of the worlds biggest shopping malls - the Mall of America.
Andrea had prepared and trained for the event. She had maps and had determined an optimized shopping route to ensure she hit all stores with minimum time in her shopping heels.
On the train out to the Mall of America we talked to the locals who were clearly concerned with her state of excitement as we got closer to the Mall. We explained that she was our National Shopping Champion and was in town for training.
I warned them not to stand between her and the doors.
Andrea’s commitment to the sport of shopping is undoubted. Visit the Stewart household the month before Christmas and you will be greeted by two half size deer Christmas decorations.
Watching her work the room at a Kirk’s sale is legendary.
They say that money can’t buy style but Andrea is living proof that it’s at least worth a shot.
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As a witness to the event, it was hilarious observing the locals’ reaction, and the speed at which they got out of the way to allow the Champion a clear path to the entrance - I’ve never seen people move that fast…
Nice one Andrea! I only met her briefly about 9 months back as she called me out in the street as I cruised around proud in my pink Xero Tee, Great to see this!