I've determined that I'm a magnet for crazy people while working. As I blogged prior about the screaming lady in line, last night I had a pregnant woman come up with about 10 candles and candle holders, but she forgot her 20%off coupon. It was our scratch-it day, but she only got a 15% coupon. She then asked if I'd put her items on hold and she left.
About an hour later she returned and THEN proceeded to tell me that she is in ACTIVE LABOR!! As she says this, she leans on the counter and takes a deep breath. I'm assuming that she was having a contraction. Then she says, "my water hasn't broken....YET, so that's a good thing".
Yes, lady, please have your water break on my floor!! CLEAN UP @ men's registers!! Never being in labor myself, I realize that there is lots of time before baby arrives, so I'm not flaming her. I just realize that I'm the crazy glue at work.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Bottom of the Barrel
Last week I had a crazy lady in my line at Kohl's, so I decided to tell my online friends about it in a funny post on a message board. This board is made up of all moms who've experienced infertility. I've been a member of this group since 2000, so it's been almost 10 years. Some of the women I've met, others I have not. We've go through our IF (infertility) struggles, IVF, IUI, shots, tests...etc.
ANYWAYS, I posted a funny and a woman with the screen name Twingles completely flamed me! I was completely backed up by the other women on the board, but I thought I'd share what was written by me and her:
Me:
Tis the season where you are more than likely stand in a line while shopping. Just a few tips from those of us who work in the retail field:
1. Don't stand in my line shifting from one foot to another sighing loudly. It doesn't make me work any faster.
2. See #1 and add the folding of your arms to the mix. It doesn't make me work any faster.
3. See #1 & 2 and add talking loudly about needing more cashiers. It doesn't make me work any faster AND I have no control over who's working where in the store.
And finally,
4. Don't stand in the middle of the store and scream at the top of your lungs: "EXCUSE ME!! CAN WE GET ANOTHER PERSON TO CHECK US OUT?" It doesn't make me work any faster and now I'm just laughing at you - and so are all the other customers standing in line.
Also, when you declare loudly that you are leaving the store and I've just lost a $50 sale, please note that a large retailer is very sad about your $50 especially all the people in line have double or triple your purchase. Your 3 pair granny panties and fugly valor sweat suit will be waiting for you at Good Will in a few months.
Completely true story that happened to me last night.
Twingles:
For some people, a fire under their arse wouldn't make them work faster, and that says more about them than any customer's antics.
Also, the attitude that someone's $50 purchase doesn't matter is something that has put many a retailer out of business. ANd it's that fugly but your store is selling it? Hope they don't require you to wear their clothes!
I did laugh when I saw you work at Kohl's - every Kohl's I've ever been to has the rudest, slowest help I've ever encountered. Do they train you to be that way? LOL. I do love Kohl's though. THey are the only store that still gives out boxes too, and lots of them!
Me:
OUCH!! That was a bit rude. Maybe you've been trained that way. The LOL after your comment didn't help the sting. AND every store sells FUGLY stuff, doesn't mean that I'm going to buying it or wearing it. EVER.
Twingles:
Well, I live in one of the top 100 richest zip codes in the US, but then again the closest Kohl's is 20 minutes away so maybe you're right, LAUREN.
Give me a break. Are you freaking serious? Maybe it's where I live???
Retail workers are the bottom of the barrel anymore. Misery breeds misery. Hence the surge in online shopping. Then we don't have to deal with the mutts of the world.
Seriously, this original post was one of the rudest I've ever read, but not the least surprising, unfortuntely. And I'm sure she's wondering why she can't get ahead in the world. That's what kills me.
Me:
Twingles? Was that you the other night? Huh, thought I smelled the stench of wasted space.
It's too bad that you have such a narrow mind about the world around you. There is always someone who has to do the work that makes our daily lives easier and I'm sure that most of those people are proud of the jobs they have and the work they do.
My original post was made in jest, more of a funny than a b1tch fest. It was more about the crazy lady that was in line yelling in the store. I'm definitely NOT going to tell you about my background or why I'm currently working retail. It makes no difference to your comments. You think what you want, but Karma is a b1tch, and b1tch, she's coming for you!
So, there it is folks. I'm the bottom of the barrel and apparently a mutt of the world. Trust me, Twingles was completely flamed after her posts. She's been on the board for a while and is consistent with stirring up trouble.
ANYWAYS, I posted a funny and a woman with the screen name Twingles completely flamed me! I was completely backed up by the other women on the board, but I thought I'd share what was written by me and her:
Me:
Tis the season where you are more than likely stand in a line while shopping. Just a few tips from those of us who work in the retail field:
1. Don't stand in my line shifting from one foot to another sighing loudly. It doesn't make me work any faster.
2. See #1 and add the folding of your arms to the mix. It doesn't make me work any faster.
3. See #1 & 2 and add talking loudly about needing more cashiers. It doesn't make me work any faster AND I have no control over who's working where in the store.
And finally,
4. Don't stand in the middle of the store and scream at the top of your lungs: "EXCUSE ME!! CAN WE GET ANOTHER PERSON TO CHECK US OUT?" It doesn't make me work any faster and now I'm just laughing at you - and so are all the other customers standing in line.
Also, when you declare loudly that you are leaving the store and I've just lost a $50 sale, please note that a large retailer is very sad about your $50 especially all the people in line have double or triple your purchase. Your 3 pair granny panties and fugly valor sweat suit will be waiting for you at Good Will in a few months.
Completely true story that happened to me last night.
Twingles:
For some people, a fire under their arse wouldn't make them work faster, and that says more about them than any customer's antics.
Also, the attitude that someone's $50 purchase doesn't matter is something that has put many a retailer out of business. ANd it's that fugly but your store is selling it? Hope they don't require you to wear their clothes!
I did laugh when I saw you work at Kohl's - every Kohl's I've ever been to has the rudest, slowest help I've ever encountered. Do they train you to be that way? LOL. I do love Kohl's though. THey are the only store that still gives out boxes too, and lots of them!
Me:
OUCH!! That was a bit rude. Maybe you've been trained that way. The LOL after your comment didn't help the sting. AND every store sells FUGLY stuff, doesn't mean that I'm going to buying it or wearing it. EVER.
Twingles:
Well, I live in one of the top 100 richest zip codes in the US, but then again the closest Kohl's is 20 minutes away so maybe you're right, LAUREN.
Give me a break. Are you freaking serious? Maybe it's where I live???
Retail workers are the bottom of the barrel anymore. Misery breeds misery. Hence the surge in online shopping. Then we don't have to deal with the mutts of the world.
Seriously, this original post was one of the rudest I've ever read, but not the least surprising, unfortuntely. And I'm sure she's wondering why she can't get ahead in the world. That's what kills me.
Me:
Twingles? Was that you the other night? Huh, thought I smelled the stench of wasted space.
It's too bad that you have such a narrow mind about the world around you. There is always someone who has to do the work that makes our daily lives easier and I'm sure that most of those people are proud of the jobs they have and the work they do.
My original post was made in jest, more of a funny than a b1tch fest. It was more about the crazy lady that was in line yelling in the store. I'm definitely NOT going to tell you about my background or why I'm currently working retail. It makes no difference to your comments. You think what you want, but Karma is a b1tch, and b1tch, she's coming for you!
So, there it is folks. I'm the bottom of the barrel and apparently a mutt of the world. Trust me, Twingles was completely flamed after her posts. She's been on the board for a while and is consistent with stirring up trouble.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
I got got got got got no time
UGH, where is the time going? This is the time of year where I just always feel rushed. I have so much to do and so little time to do it. I'm even wondering what to make for dinner, cuz whatever I decide, I'm going to have to schlep 3 kids to the store to buy it. PLUS, tomorrow is the last day of school and I have to make treats for D's class party. I had a brilliant idea for D to make the teachers some gifts, but I just don't think that I'll have the time to get it done.
I rushed around this morning doing errands while I was kidless. I ran to the post office and mailed off Christmas cards, Kohl's to return a shirt and buy one for D's visit to Santa on Friday, Walmart to return things, the UPS store to send off packages, the bank and then rushed off to pick up all of the kidlets. The house is in disarray from all the Christmas stuff and Catrina's art projects for her family that her kids are making. Tonight, we may head down to the river to watch the boat parade - people decorate their boats in Christmas galore and parade them down the river.
First, I need to figure out dinner.....Hello, Domino's?
I rushed around this morning doing errands while I was kidless. I ran to the post office and mailed off Christmas cards, Kohl's to return a shirt and buy one for D's visit to Santa on Friday, Walmart to return things, the UPS store to send off packages, the bank and then rushed off to pick up all of the kidlets. The house is in disarray from all the Christmas stuff and Catrina's art projects for her family that her kids are making. Tonight, we may head down to the river to watch the boat parade - people decorate their boats in Christmas galore and parade them down the river.
First, I need to figure out dinner.....Hello, Domino's?
Monday, December 7, 2009
4 Winters
December 10th makes 4 years since I moved to the Pacific NW. I remember when I moved out here and people were bundled in heavy winter coats when it was 40 degree's outside. Coming from Illinois, 40 degree's in December/January is downright BALMY and doesn't require heavy winter gear. I don't have a winter coat, I've been using a raincoat/windbreaker and it has been fine.
Fast forward 4 winters, I'm FREEEZING!! Holy cow, it's sooo cold. Ok, today is only a high of 32 degree's, so I have a right to be cold, but 40 degree's is cold too!! I can't believe my 37 winters in Chicago has been sissified to believe tht 40 degree's is cold. UGH! Not only do I read labels at the grocery store to be sure that I'm getting foods without High Fructose Corn Syrup and I love farmers markets, but now I'm weather acclimated. However, I draw the line at Birkenstocks, Crocs or sandals with socks, just can't do it, I'm not THAT pacific northwesternized!
I need to go buy a winter coat.
Fast forward 4 winters, I'm FREEEZING!! Holy cow, it's sooo cold. Ok, today is only a high of 32 degree's, so I have a right to be cold, but 40 degree's is cold too!! I can't believe my 37 winters in Chicago has been sissified to believe tht 40 degree's is cold. UGH! Not only do I read labels at the grocery store to be sure that I'm getting foods without High Fructose Corn Syrup and I love farmers markets, but now I'm weather acclimated. However, I draw the line at Birkenstocks, Crocs or sandals with socks, just can't do it, I'm not THAT pacific northwesternized!
I need to go buy a winter coat.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Blogging binge
I'm on a blogging binge now, so I thought I'd at least get D's back to school picture posted. This way I can see him from year to year.
Preschool 2009/10 age 4.
Preschool 2009/10 age 4.
Christmas Cookies redeemed!!
I went to a Christmas Cookie exchange today, and I have to say the cookies were definitely of the Christmas variety. There were chocolate mint, choc. cherry chunk, peanut butter bars, almond roccha.....mmmmm mmmmm good!! Even better is that after the party, I went to play cards and brought all of my cookies to the game. There were pretty much all eaten!! YAHOO!! Less fat on my ass for later.
Christmas cookies
I think my family is just the "odd" ones when it comes to Christmas cookies. I've always grown up with the thought of Christmas cookies as being something only had one-time-of-year. Apparently, we are in the minority. Being to several cookie exchanges in past years, I've come home with some very ordinary cookies. I was actually at an exchange where someone brought chocolate chip cookies. Um, I can make those at any time, right?
People, at any grocery store checkout line, there are Pillsbury and Betty Crocker mini cook books devoted just to Christmas cookies. It's right around this time that I miss being in Illinois. The "women" of the family would all gather at someone's house each year to bake cookies all day long. Hundreds among hundreds of cookies were made. Our rule was that you had to bring a batch of cookies made, a dough to be baked and a recipe to be made. Imagine 7-10 women baking all day long with all of those cookies!! Holy cow! It was a cookie spectacular. We would don our festive aprons and work away. Oh, lets not forget the Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's to start the festivities off.
Here are some pictures of past cookie bakes.
My sister, Karen, with David. Notice the table full of cookies in the background.
Cousin Liz (at sink), Cousin Marg, sister Karen working away.
I think I was pregnant with David here. My mom, me, cousin Jeanie
People, at any grocery store checkout line, there are Pillsbury and Betty Crocker mini cook books devoted just to Christmas cookies. It's right around this time that I miss being in Illinois. The "women" of the family would all gather at someone's house each year to bake cookies all day long. Hundreds among hundreds of cookies were made. Our rule was that you had to bring a batch of cookies made, a dough to be baked and a recipe to be made. Imagine 7-10 women baking all day long with all of those cookies!! Holy cow! It was a cookie spectacular. We would don our festive aprons and work away. Oh, lets not forget the Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's to start the festivities off.
Here are some pictures of past cookie bakes.
My sister, Karen, with David. Notice the table full of cookies in the background.
Cousin Liz (at sink), Cousin Marg, sister Karen working away.
I think I was pregnant with David here. My mom, me, cousin JeanieOne also must not forget, Christmas cookies should be small. Eaten in one or 2 bites only.
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