Holy he'll(thank you auto correct for trying to make me a lady, but I wanted to say HELL)it's June 30th!!! Where has the time gone?
So, as part of my 101 of 1001 (refer to that tab on my blog to figure out what I'm talking about) I said I would perform a random act of kindness each month. This month it revolved around customer service and giving kudos to those who actually deliver great customer service!
Before I go any further, I must apologize! I'm in extreme...I mean extreme pain (hence the go fuck yourself post)!!! This drains me of personality and my brain isn't thinking straight. Therefore, I won't be sharing this the way I imagined.
I wanted to be cute, sarcastic, and funny...you know the way I like to think I write when I'm my normal witty self (of course I'm probably way off and no where close)! But, today is going to be straight to the point. Customer service (really good customer service) is pretty much non-existent and being that I've worked in c.s. for 13yrs, I can declare myself an expert as to what c.s. Should look like. Also, I've decided I should teach phone etiquette courses (I'll save that for another time).
Back to the point...this month I made a point to tell anyone that was supposed to be delivering c.s. to me and actually did it without making it seem like I was ruining their day for picking their check out line, that they are doing a great job!
The way I see it I was not only boosting the ego of some guy/girl actually doing their job, but I was helping make the interaction for the next person in line, on the phone, or whatever it may be, more enjoyable. Everyone likes to hear that they are doing a good job! It makes you want to keep doing what you're doing and maybe even do it a little better. And, I don't know about you, but when I have friendly people help me it makes that experience a much more pleasant one.
I could/would rant and rave on all of my horrible experiences with c.s. and complain about how it is a lost art these days, but lucky for you my hands feel like they are on fire and I want to cut my arms off ;)
So, since this month is basically over; how about next month you are on the receiving end of good customer service you tell them "good job"! Give it a whirl...
6.30.2011
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6.26.2011
Is that your sister...
The madre came for a visit this weekend and what a glorious belly laughing time we had! I wish I could say the reason for the visit was just because she wanted to see my beautiful face, but alas it was because the bf had some business thing in HHI. Hey, I'll take her any way I can get her.
Having the madre around makes everything right in my world. The sun shines brighter, the music sounds better, the drinks taste sweeter and there is endless amounts of laughter!!! She is my one true best friend in this world. Someone I can always count on being there for me. Now one would think this is obvious because she is the person who birthed me, but I know people who are not friends with their mothers. They can't share everything with them and while I feel some sadness that they don't have that, I also realize that they do share a special bond with their madres...just slightly different. I know some people think I'm bat shit crazy for telling my mom everything and they can't wrap their pretty heads around the fact that we're friends!
This was not always the case...oh no...it surely was not!!! We did not get along from the time that I was 13 to about 20...give or take. This was because she refused to be my friend. She was adamant about being my mother first! These were the times that I shoved my stubborn independence in her face and she was quick to put in my place.
Case in point: I got accepted to my dream college, but informed her I would be staying close to home because I was "in love". Her response: Fine...you want to throw away your chance at attending the college you've wanted to attend since you were 10...YOU get to pay for school! And pay for school I did!!!
Now, I look back at those times with great appreciation, but I sure didn't appreciate it then. She has taught me many great life lessons and if I may toot my own horn, I think I've turned into a self-sufficient, well rounded, good hearted young lady because of it!! Okay...lady may be stretching it a little ;)
Thank you madre for being my mother first and now being my best friend!! Lucky lucky (almost a) lady I am!
So, back to this weekends visit...it was much needed for both of us. To talk and share how we are feeling about the situation with my sister (something I'm sure I'll delve deeper into on another post...but now is not the time) and to be our hilarious selves when we are together (I'm pretty sure we are the only ones who think we're insanely funny).
Her boyfriend, whom I am always inclined to refer to as Mac Daddy (bc his name is Lewis, but likes to refer to himself as Mac...duh), could not get over how much the madre and I are alike. I'm sure I heard "you're just like your mother" a million times and why thank you for that compliment Mr. Mac daddy! NO...I never did call him that to his face because I'm sure it is highly inappropriate. But, the common theme of the weekend by the people we encountered was how much alike (looks and personality wise) we are. I mean I knew there were many similarities, but it was almost ridiculous how many people commented on it and I guess that makes us twins now?!? I think the madre was getting a little annoyed by all the comments on how much alike we are. That and the fact that I would respond with "thanks, she gets her good looks from me!"
Now for the good stuff! The list of funny things that came out of the madres mouth this weekend...(well funny to us at least)
"I like this 3 course shit!" ~madre referring to the specials menu at Reillys
"There are hazards to trying to be cool at 50" ~madre talking about how her belly button ring gets stuck on the counter at work...mind you she is not quite 50 yet
"You don't need to find the Tequila IT will find you!" ~ Mac Daddy...kudos for making a funny
"The way I see it I'm getting my daily water intake" ~madre talking about the benefits/her love of water and vodka
Madre- I think I have a new Nickname for a penis!
Me- ooookay (with a confused look on my face)...what is it?
Madre- a monkey wrench!
Me- why? (very confused still)
Madre- I don't know,but while we were car dancing on the ride home last night to Dave Matthews one of his songs where he is singing about monkeys came on and when I woke up this morning the nickname just came to me
Me- just staring at her and trying to figure out how a penis is like a monkey wrench
Madre- blurts out...swing that monkey wrench my way
Me- uncontrollably laughing and slightly disturbed (I don't know why, but I find sexual jokes/references f-ing hilarious)
There was so much more, but unfortunately I didn't write it all down and my memory is less than spectacular! Ahhhh great times and can't wait to see her in two weeks for our skydiving excursion!
Having the madre around makes everything right in my world. The sun shines brighter, the music sounds better, the drinks taste sweeter and there is endless amounts of laughter!!! She is my one true best friend in this world. Someone I can always count on being there for me. Now one would think this is obvious because she is the person who birthed me, but I know people who are not friends with their mothers. They can't share everything with them and while I feel some sadness that they don't have that, I also realize that they do share a special bond with their madres...just slightly different. I know some people think I'm bat shit crazy for telling my mom everything and they can't wrap their pretty heads around the fact that we're friends!
This was not always the case...oh no...it surely was not!!! We did not get along from the time that I was 13 to about 20...give or take. This was because she refused to be my friend. She was adamant about being my mother first! These were the times that I shoved my stubborn independence in her face and she was quick to put in my place.
Case in point: I got accepted to my dream college, but informed her I would be staying close to home because I was "in love". Her response: Fine...you want to throw away your chance at attending the college you've wanted to attend since you were 10...YOU get to pay for school! And pay for school I did!!!
Now, I look back at those times with great appreciation, but I sure didn't appreciate it then. She has taught me many great life lessons and if I may toot my own horn, I think I've turned into a self-sufficient, well rounded, good hearted young lady because of it!! Okay...lady may be stretching it a little ;)
Thank you madre for being my mother first and now being my best friend!! Lucky lucky (almost a) lady I am!
So, back to this weekends visit...it was much needed for both of us. To talk and share how we are feeling about the situation with my sister (something I'm sure I'll delve deeper into on another post...but now is not the time) and to be our hilarious selves when we are together (I'm pretty sure we are the only ones who think we're insanely funny).
Her boyfriend, whom I am always inclined to refer to as Mac Daddy (bc his name is Lewis, but likes to refer to himself as Mac...duh), could not get over how much the madre and I are alike. I'm sure I heard "you're just like your mother" a million times and why thank you for that compliment Mr. Mac daddy! NO...I never did call him that to his face because I'm sure it is highly inappropriate. But, the common theme of the weekend by the people we encountered was how much alike (looks and personality wise) we are. I mean I knew there were many similarities, but it was almost ridiculous how many people commented on it and I guess that makes us twins now?!? I think the madre was getting a little annoyed by all the comments on how much alike we are. That and the fact that I would respond with "thanks, she gets her good looks from me!"
Now for the good stuff! The list of funny things that came out of the madres mouth this weekend...(well funny to us at least)
"I like this 3 course shit!" ~madre referring to the specials menu at Reillys
"There are hazards to trying to be cool at 50" ~madre talking about how her belly button ring gets stuck on the counter at work...mind you she is not quite 50 yet
"You don't need to find the Tequila IT will find you!" ~ Mac Daddy...kudos for making a funny
"The way I see it I'm getting my daily water intake" ~madre talking about the benefits/her love of water and vodka
Madre- I think I have a new Nickname for a penis!
Me- ooookay (with a confused look on my face)...what is it?
Madre- a monkey wrench!
Me- why? (very confused still)
Madre- I don't know,but while we were car dancing on the ride home last night to Dave Matthews one of his songs where he is singing about monkeys came on and when I woke up this morning the nickname just came to me
Me- just staring at her and trying to figure out how a penis is like a monkey wrench
Madre- blurts out...swing that monkey wrench my way
Me- uncontrollably laughing and slightly disturbed (I don't know why, but I find sexual jokes/references f-ing hilarious)
There was so much more, but unfortunately I didn't write it all down and my memory is less than spectacular! Ahhhh great times and can't wait to see her in two weeks for our skydiving excursion!
6.12.2011
50 ?'s to free your mind...
I heard or rather read about these 50 ?'s to free your mind and was immediately intrigued. I quickly googled and then copy and pasted these thought provokers into my notes and there they have stayed for months. I from time to time will re-visit them in hopes that my brain will want to take a stab at actually answering some of these and each time I tap out. I think this is because I read each question and become overwhelmed? Possibly! Or, my brain is lazy. I have decided to take a new approach and will take this one question at a time. I will not search for the question that I feel most comfortable starting with and inevitably scare myself off from even starting to think about answering any of them.
So, here we go...the first question of the 50 that will hopefully "free" my mind.
1)Which is worse, failing or never trying?
I'm going to go with never trying! But, since this is about being 100 with yourself; I'm gonna call myself out and say that too often I have shied away from trying something in fear of failing! I think this is due to the fact that I'm a bit of a perfectionist and want to be the best at everything. I know that the fear of failing has held me back from what could have been awesome experiences or at the very least, a really funny story. Once I realized this I made a more conscience effort to kick that fears ass!
It is okay to try and fail! It can lead to some amazing learning experiences. Or, like I said some great belly laughing tales. Sure, sometimes you may feel a little bruised after your attempt ends in a big fat FAIL, but how boring to always sit on the sidelines of life to keep your ego intact?! I have adopted the laughing it off method when my attempts go awry. It works and burns calories!
Now, how amazing would I be if I always followed this method?! Super, but unfortunately I would also be a liar and well, liars are not cool in my book. So, yes, I have those moments when I've tried something (like casting the shrimp net) and was less than successful (but still pretty freaking good for my very first time mind you) and get frustrated (because it wasn't perfect) and want to throw my hands up in the air and stomp my feet like a two year old. I may curse and get snippy with whomever is lending kind tips of advice and deliver looks that could kill.I eventually end up reeling myself in, taking deep breaths and then try again with fierce determination. Yeah, I can be pretty ridiculous!
The point is I'm making more of an effort to try more things instead of letting fear grip me by the balls (metaphorically speaking of course! If we want to be more anatomically correct, I suppose I would say: instead of letting fear grip me by the labia? That would hurt). And, while the thought of failing will make my heart beat faster and my palms sweaty; the thought of never trying has become far more terrifying!
What about you...do you fear failing or never trying? I'm curious...
So, here we go...the first question of the 50 that will hopefully "free" my mind.
1)Which is worse, failing or never trying?
I'm going to go with never trying! But, since this is about being 100 with yourself; I'm gonna call myself out and say that too often I have shied away from trying something in fear of failing! I think this is due to the fact that I'm a bit of a perfectionist and want to be the best at everything. I know that the fear of failing has held me back from what could have been awesome experiences or at the very least, a really funny story. Once I realized this I made a more conscience effort to kick that fears ass!
It is okay to try and fail! It can lead to some amazing learning experiences. Or, like I said some great belly laughing tales. Sure, sometimes you may feel a little bruised after your attempt ends in a big fat FAIL, but how boring to always sit on the sidelines of life to keep your ego intact?! I have adopted the laughing it off method when my attempts go awry. It works and burns calories!
Now, how amazing would I be if I always followed this method?! Super, but unfortunately I would also be a liar and well, liars are not cool in my book. So, yes, I have those moments when I've tried something (like casting the shrimp net) and was less than successful (but still pretty freaking good for my very first time mind you) and get frustrated (because it wasn't perfect) and want to throw my hands up in the air and stomp my feet like a two year old. I may curse and get snippy with whomever is lending kind tips of advice and deliver looks that could kill.I eventually end up reeling myself in, taking deep breaths and then try again with fierce determination. Yeah, I can be pretty ridiculous!
The point is I'm making more of an effort to try more things instead of letting fear grip me by the balls (metaphorically speaking of course! If we want to be more anatomically correct, I suppose I would say: instead of letting fear grip me by the labia? That would hurt). And, while the thought of failing will make my heart beat faster and my palms sweaty; the thought of never trying has become far more terrifying!
What about you...do you fear failing or never trying? I'm curious...
6.08.2011
Adult time out...
I should be:
Cleaning the bathroom, doing dishes, doing laundry, paying bills, fixing dinner, and all of those other things necessary to keep a house.
Instead I'm:
Taking an adult "time out" and loving the ever fucking shit out of it! And, yes I'm being vulgar by cursing, but sometimes it feels so damn good!! Don't judge and if you do, kindly click off my blog and have a great fucking day.
I'm sitting on my front porch, sipping red wine, listening to great tunes, and soaking in the beauty of nature....oh and writing...obviously! I'm "stopping to smell the roses". Taking time to do the simple things that makes this heart of mine so ridiculously happy!
The dishes, laundry, bills, etc. will all be here tomorrow and sometimes you just need to leave the chores for another day and enjoy the moment! Find the things that make your heart happy and make it a priority to add them into the rotation of daily life. Allow yourself a time out from the "adult" life...it can be good for your soul.
Carpe fucking diem...
Cleaning the bathroom, doing dishes, doing laundry, paying bills, fixing dinner, and all of those other things necessary to keep a house.
Instead I'm:
Taking an adult "time out" and loving the ever fucking shit out of it! And, yes I'm being vulgar by cursing, but sometimes it feels so damn good!! Don't judge and if you do, kindly click off my blog and have a great fucking day.
I'm sitting on my front porch, sipping red wine, listening to great tunes, and soaking in the beauty of nature....oh and writing...obviously! I'm "stopping to smell the roses". Taking time to do the simple things that makes this heart of mine so ridiculously happy!
The dishes, laundry, bills, etc. will all be here tomorrow and sometimes you just need to leave the chores for another day and enjoy the moment! Find the things that make your heart happy and make it a priority to add them into the rotation of daily life. Allow yourself a time out from the "adult" life...it can be good for your soul.
Carpe fucking diem...
6.02.2011
Keeping up with the 101....
Touching on a few things on my list...some a success and others a big fail!
#9 self breast exam once per month = success
#13 sky diving... Planning on a weekend trip with the madre and sister 7/9/11 weekend. Whoop whoop....SUPER excited! This could be quite interesting though because I'm almost certain the madre is ready to shove my sis out of the plane without a parachute.
#15 get an iPhone... Hopefully within the next two weeks and did I mention I don't have to pay for it?! Helloooo company phone :)
#19/20 involves calling some out of town familia once per month... Success! Go me for making the effort.
#22 mud run with Blum... Can I just tell you how excited I am to make this happen! Super! I don't really like running, but so pumped to push myself on a physical level and accomplish this goal. Started training for it two weeks ago and I have a loooong way to go. I probably won't be able to keep up with Blum who has already participated in marathons, BUT I'm going to try!
#47 get heating/air issue fixed in my car... Big fat FAIL! This is not pleasant seeing as how the sweltering heat is kicking in. Combined with the fact that Isweat glisten...let's just say not the best situation!
#48 read one book per month suggested by someone else... Hello fail how are you? Yeah...I need to work on this one :/
#59/60 pedicure once per month/ massage every other... Well wouldn't you know...FAIL! I'm thinking I need to make this a once per quarter thing? A little more obtainable...maybe? Seeing as how most of the extra cash flow is going towards gas to skip town on the weekends or if in town towards boating. Ohhh and to iTunes because I'm obsessed!
#69 stretch in the a.m. to help with fiby... Success! Whew finally :) I do imagine that the site of my morning stretch would be quite hilarious. I picture it resembling that of a ratard attempting to do gymnastics in a small space. You know...a lot of flopping around on my bed. I can't believe I just told on myself!
#78 write my thoughts down... Thanks to this here bloggy poo...I'm doing a decent job. I've also been using my journal for thoughts I prefer to keep private.
#84 less E! News and more real news... Well I did what I said I would NEVER do...I joined Twitter! Yup...I'm a tweeter (and that makes me giggle because when I was younger I used to refer to my lady parts as a tweeter)! I had to start a twitter account for the company I work for and realized I can keep up with real news via this little gem. So, I very recently signed up for my own personal account...we shall see how long it lasts. I am more informed on real news now though!
#9 self breast exam once per month = success
#13 sky diving... Planning on a weekend trip with the madre and sister 7/9/11 weekend. Whoop whoop....SUPER excited! This could be quite interesting though because I'm almost certain the madre is ready to shove my sis out of the plane without a parachute.
#15 get an iPhone... Hopefully within the next two weeks and did I mention I don't have to pay for it?! Helloooo company phone :)
#19/20 involves calling some out of town familia once per month... Success! Go me for making the effort.
#22 mud run with Blum... Can I just tell you how excited I am to make this happen! Super! I don't really like running, but so pumped to push myself on a physical level and accomplish this goal. Started training for it two weeks ago and I have a loooong way to go. I probably won't be able to keep up with Blum who has already participated in marathons, BUT I'm going to try!
#47 get heating/air issue fixed in my car... Big fat FAIL! This is not pleasant seeing as how the sweltering heat is kicking in. Combined with the fact that I
#48 read one book per month suggested by someone else... Hello fail how are you? Yeah...I need to work on this one :/
#59/60 pedicure once per month/ massage every other... Well wouldn't you know...FAIL! I'm thinking I need to make this a once per quarter thing? A little more obtainable...maybe? Seeing as how most of the extra cash flow is going towards gas to skip town on the weekends or if in town towards boating. Ohhh and to iTunes because I'm obsessed!
#69 stretch in the a.m. to help with fiby... Success! Whew finally :) I do imagine that the site of my morning stretch would be quite hilarious. I picture it resembling that of a ratard attempting to do gymnastics in a small space. You know...a lot of flopping around on my bed. I can't believe I just told on myself!
#78 write my thoughts down... Thanks to this here bloggy poo...I'm doing a decent job. I've also been using my journal for thoughts I prefer to keep private.
#84 less E! News and more real news... Well I did what I said I would NEVER do...I joined Twitter! Yup...I'm a tweeter (and that makes me giggle because when I was younger I used to refer to my lady parts as a tweeter)! I had to start a twitter account for the company I work for and realized I can keep up with real news via this little gem. So, I very recently signed up for my own personal account...we shall see how long it lasts. I am more informed on real news now though!
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