Customer Service

As you all know....I am really at the blogging thing. Today I need to vent. What is going on with today's customer service? Are people that complacent that they don't care? I had 2...TWO....DOS...back to back experiences today. It just reinforces that Sunday IS the day of rest and not to go out and run errands.

Incident number 1...Valvoline. Oh my. Everything was going great. Getting the much needed and overdue oil change. I paid and left. Well, I thought I would check out my new windshield wipers. I pushed the button for the washer fluid...nothing. It's empty. They didn't fill it up. So, I turn around and bring it back. Mind you I'm already up the road for my next stop. I get there and this kid who doesn't look old enough to even have a drivers license comes out. I tell him that my windshield washer fluid was not added and showed him my reciept. He asks me "Are you sure?" Ummmm excuse me? You are kidding right. I calmly responded...yes I am sure...there is no windshield washer fluid coming out. We walk out to my car. He can't figure out how to open the hood. I am standing next to him thinking I'm going to pop this kid in the head. Instead I kindly ask him to step aside and I will open it for him. I get it open, he turns red. He brings out the fluid and fills it up. I ask for the manager because I noticed another problem...the cap on the battery was still open. Though minor and I could of easily done it myself...I pointed it out. I figured I already made Doogie turn red....what's one more. He fixes it and tells me the next time I come in I can have a discount. I asked for a free oil change. I got it!

On to CVS...incident number 2. I'm checking out and the price comes out higher than it is supposed to be. The clerk "Velma" is this older lady that looks like she could snap at anytime. I was only buying one item. I told her the correct price...she told me "No, you are wrong, the computer says $6.79". I told her the price on the shelf is $5.79. That's right, I'm going to fight for the $1.30 difference after taxes. So I asked if I could show her. She walks with me looks at the price, compares it for a few more minutes and still tells me...I am sorry, you are wrong. WHAT!!!!???? I'm thinking I'm on Candid Camera at this point. I asked her how I am wrong with the price is CLEARLY on the shelf. She said her computer is correct and she will have to get the manager. At this point I'm ready to leave. The manager comes out and asks what the problem is. I told her I was being overcharged for an item and went through the whole thing all over again. FINALLY...I WIN!!! I get my one item, they give me a mile long of coupons which I throw away when I walk out.

Seriously....WTF....what is going on? What happened to the customer is right? Why did I have to go through a rougher debate that the Presidential Debate from the other night?
I am going to stay away from all stores on Sundays. The Chiefs need to win. KC is a happier place when they do.....

It's almost FOOTBALL time!!!

Yes folks, I am counting down until football season. It means I have survived the summer and ready for new adventures. Also, when it it almost football time, it means the big family gatherings. I have to say, it was fun. I can't believe how much everyone has changed, grown up and settling down for some. By the way cous...Laura...you looked AWESOME!!! I am so proud of you and what you have done. I miss you and we need to get together more often!! Time just seems to be flying by. I wished it would slow down just a bit!!!

What does a girl have to do to get a vacation?

I think it's time to take a break...take a vacation. It's sad to even think that the only way to get a break is to run into a sliding glass door. Yes folks, you read correctly. Yours truly had a moment. I wasn't paying any attention to what I was doing and walked right into a sliding glass door. Just picture the Windex commercial with the bird flying into the window and SMACK!!! Lights out! It hurt so bad. I thought it would be no big deal. The next day I'm feeling sick. I get sick on the road, brought myself to urgent care. Get a CT scan done. Then the Dr comes in...sits me down in the office. Great...they are sitting me down. No good can come from this, especially after they say..."Well, I have some news". Nice dramatic segway just to say "You have a concussion and what are you doing driving around?". If they only knew my boss. So, I get the excuse to rest my little head and sleep. So, to get a couple of days off, I guess I need to run into things. I don't suggest this method to take a break. It is hazardous to your health....

I'm a slacker

I didn't realize how long it's been. I have been so busy with work and more work that time has just passed me by. I have been workig longer and longer days. At least the work, sweat, tears, (insert violin music hear...and yes, I would like some cheese with my wine), paper cuts, and stress is paying off. When I say paying off, I mean my boss isn't calling me daily and yelling at me. It's like a scene from Office Space. "I do just enough work just so I dont' get hounded by 8 bosses" Ok, I do more that "just enough" but for a while, life was beginning to look like my TPS reports weren't good enough...and yes, I did forget to use the new form.

Anywho....dating as taken an interesting turn of events. Which basically I have now began to ponder is there any men out there that is a MAN? When I say this, I mean....can stand up for one's self, doesn't expect a woman to take care of them, that doesn't look like they are going to pass out if they even talk to a woman (yes, a guy can be that nervous...I witnessed it...not pretty). So, I'm just going to do my thing. When I figure out what my thing is, I will let you know. Until then I'm going to Whistle While I Work and try to figure out where all the real men have run off too.

Oh my

Have you ever had an experience that left you thinking "OH MY...What have I done now?" Welcome to my world. I thought I would try something new in the dating scene. Go out with someone older. The nice gentleman is great at conversation, very interested in me. Likes me a lot. Is stable...and so forth. I guess my question is, does age really matter? Can one person look past that? I think I can...I want to...but it's a HUGE factor..especially when you have a loving, caring, and on the occassion crazy family. I may need to go into hiding if this progresses.

The things I put myself through...one of these days I might learn...HA!!!

Cavemen

So, are all the guys out there that are single, "normal", have a job, and enjoy sports hiding in deep caves to where the good gals out there can't find them? I am thinking this theory is true. Better yet, when they do come out the cave, they want to run right back into them. Seriously...here is the pattern. Girl gets ready for a date (yes, another one). Puts on her best, even might shave the legs. Guy meets girl. Guy is interested....even shows it. Calls the girl...the "chase" is on. The POOF! Gone! Just like that? What is up with that? Why even bother coming out of the cave if you are just going to get the cold feet and realize you can't hang with an independent person who is strong willed, funny, enjoys sports and wants "it all." I'm far from June Cleaver as they get. More like a Gabby Reese or something like that. So, until the next one decides to come out and see the "light", I'm going to hang out, have fun, and keep on doing my thing.

My dear sweet, crazy cousin O' mine!

This next post is just for one of my dearest cousins in the world. Laura you should feel special right about now since you are getting your very own posting...from me. Now, we all now boys are crazy. I'm fond of the craziness. I like the craziness. So, no...I won't be switching teams..ewww. Not for me! LOL