Okay... why do certain places have checklists, if they automatically check something off without making sure it is done. This has happened to me on numerous occasions, but once again, it happened today.
I took my car in for an oil change to the dealer... Metro Kia in Bloomington. I am on there VIP program, so I get free oil changes for the life of the car. I also get a free car wash any time I have service. So... when I dropped the car off, he told me they would of course give me my complimentary wash with it. I thanked him and proceeded to the waiting room.
When my car was ready, I went to retrieve my keys. I of course had to sign a paper that said... "Car Wash" and then next to it was typed in "Completed." Great... I assumed my car was washed and all was ready to go. I then go out to my car, and it was of course, not washed.
What the fuck?!?! Why would you type in "completed" if you did not KNOW that it was completed. Was it that hard to ask the technician if he ran it through the wash? Did he think I would not notice my car was dirty? I just don't understand. What's the point of a checklist if you do not actually check the item, and automatically check the box off.
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
A-hole Neighbors
If your neighbor is an asshole clap your hands (clap, clap)!
Why are people so passive aggressive? Minnesota seems to be the hub for passive aggressive people. When you can't hack it in New York, that boot you to the frozen tundra!
A few years ago, our neighbors leave a note on our door that the dog barking outside (we have a dog door, so they let themselves out) has gotten out of control, so they called animal control. Instead of saying something to us, and giving us a chance to correct it (when we did not even know it was happening), they call animal control. Whatever... assholes. But we fixed the problem, and all went well.
Well, this week, the neighbors directly behind us have two visiting dogs. Charley and one of them got into a barking match while I was asleep and AP was in the shower. So, we did not hear. When she got out, she heard him. So, as I was leaving for work yesterday, as soon as I lifted the garage door, I saw an animal control car and an SUV talking, and leave as soon as I came out. I am pretty sure they have a stakeout now for our house, but rest assured, we are on it.
I understand dog barking can be a pest. It annoys me too. But if there is a problem, come and tell us. We are nice people. We would apologize and take care of it. Don't puss out and run and tell on us like we are in 3rd grade. Seriously... how old are they. A-holes!!!!
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Why are people so passive aggressive? Minnesota seems to be the hub for passive aggressive people. When you can't hack it in New York, that boot you to the frozen tundra!
A few years ago, our neighbors leave a note on our door that the dog barking outside (we have a dog door, so they let themselves out) has gotten out of control, so they called animal control. Instead of saying something to us, and giving us a chance to correct it (when we did not even know it was happening), they call animal control. Whatever... assholes. But we fixed the problem, and all went well.
Well, this week, the neighbors directly behind us have two visiting dogs. Charley and one of them got into a barking match while I was asleep and AP was in the shower. So, we did not hear. When she got out, she heard him. So, as I was leaving for work yesterday, as soon as I lifted the garage door, I saw an animal control car and an SUV talking, and leave as soon as I came out. I am pretty sure they have a stakeout now for our house, but rest assured, we are on it.
I understand dog barking can be a pest. It annoys me too. But if there is a problem, come and tell us. We are nice people. We would apologize and take care of it. Don't puss out and run and tell on us like we are in 3rd grade. Seriously... how old are they. A-holes!!!!
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Closed on Sunday???
So why do certain businesses close on Sundays? In theory, that would be their second busiest day of the week. I don't get it.
I got new glasses and soon to be new sunglasses at America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses. First... a shameful plug... I think you should get your glasses there. They rock. But second... they are open Monday through Saturday? What the hell? They are overwhelmingly busy there on Saturdays. Think how much better they would do if they were open on Sunday and closed on Monday instead.
Car dealerships... same thing. I understand that that it is an MN state law that all car dealers must be closed on Sundays so that those crazy sales people who work on commission are forced to take a day off. But again, why not close on a Monday so they can be busy on a Sunday. Truly, I think sales would be better. I believe we have this all wrong.
But Chinese restaurants.... they know where it is at. Many of them are open Tuesday-Sunday. These people are brilliant. Not only do they do better on tests than we do, and make cooler shit than us, but they also know that business booms on a Sunday and it is dead on a Monday.
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I got new glasses and soon to be new sunglasses at America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses. First... a shameful plug... I think you should get your glasses there. They rock. But second... they are open Monday through Saturday? What the hell? They are overwhelmingly busy there on Saturdays. Think how much better they would do if they were open on Sunday and closed on Monday instead.
Car dealerships... same thing. I understand that that it is an MN state law that all car dealers must be closed on Sundays so that those crazy sales people who work on commission are forced to take a day off. But again, why not close on a Monday so they can be busy on a Sunday. Truly, I think sales would be better. I believe we have this all wrong.
But Chinese restaurants.... they know where it is at. Many of them are open Tuesday-Sunday. These people are brilliant. Not only do they do better on tests than we do, and make cooler shit than us, but they also know that business booms on a Sunday and it is dead on a Monday.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
And The Winner Is...
Okay, I cannot tell you right off the bat. You have to read through this first.
As you know, I had a contest on here of words to unscramble. All of the words were things I like. Several people submitted their answers. Congrats to all of you!
Last night, a drawing was held to declare the winner of the prize. Congratulations to Wendy Beth Gahm!!!! Not only did she win the prize, but she is also the ONLY person that got all 20 answers with NO help. Mazel Tov!!! She will receive her prize this week.
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As you know, I had a contest on here of words to unscramble. All of the words were things I like. Several people submitted their answers. Congrats to all of you!
Last night, a drawing was held to declare the winner of the prize. Congratulations to Wendy Beth Gahm!!!! Not only did she win the prize, but she is also the ONLY person that got all 20 answers with NO help. Mazel Tov!!! She will receive her prize this week.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Fun For The Whole Family
So today's blog will be completely interactive. Below are 20 things I like. It is your job to unscramble them. Please note that numbers 11 and 17 are two word answers separated by a //. Once you finish all of them, send me the answers either through a comment here, a message on Facebook, or an e-mail. A prize is at stake... good luck!
1. W K S Y A H J A
2. T T R I N E N E
3. S U C I R E
4. A U M C S L S I
5. S G A M S E A
6. H L Y C A E R
7. D S R F N I E
8. S R U S B T N U C E L A
9. D D G W E S N I
10. K O B E C O A F
11. D R A O B / / A E G M S
12. S C M R S A A
13. T S R D S E E
14. R L V T E A
15. F Y A L M I
16. G U N I G H L A
17. T L R I Y E A / / S W O S H
18. T G E T R A
19. D I O L Y S H A
20. H D A C
Not easy, I know. But hopefully fun, none the less. Please submit your answers by the end of the week to be eligible for the prize. Good luck!!!
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1. W K S Y A H J A
2. T T R I N E N E
3. S U C I R E
4. A U M C S L S I
5. S G A M S E A
6. H L Y C A E R
7. D S R F N I E
8. S R U S B T N U C E L A
9. D D G W E S N I
10. K O B E C O A F
11. D R A O B / / A E G M S
12. S C M R S A A
13. T S R D S E E
14. R L V T E A
15. F Y A L M I
16. G U N I G H L A
17. T L R I Y E A / / S W O S H
18. T G E T R A
19. D I O L Y S H A
20. H D A C
Not easy, I know. But hopefully fun, none the less. Please submit your answers by the end of the week to be eligible for the prize. Good luck!!!
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
Cruise in Review
Okay... here it is... the much anticipated cruise blog. I must say... I am not excited to write this, so it is going to be a condensed version. The reason I am not excited... because I still want to be on the ship and given that I am not, how un-exciting is this?!?! Plus, I got engaged when I got back and that was even more exciting. Okay... here goes:
The Ship:
Wow... what an AMAZING ship. Liberty of the Seas is the shit! As of right now, it is the largest cruise ship in the world (she shares the title with her sisters Freedom and Independence). This ship has mini-golf, a rock climbing wall, a flowrider, shuffleboard, Ben & Jerry's, Johnny Rockets, an ice skating rink, a royal promenade, and so much more. It truly felt like I was in a moving city. They also have amazing pools including two cantilevered whirlpools hanging out over the ocean. VERY fun!!
The Entertainment:
Their production shows were AWFUL. Most definitely the worst I have ever seen on any ship. However, that was a total of 3 hours out of the week. They did have an awesome comedian and an AMAZING juggler. They had ENCORE which is an extraordinary show on ice. Their casino was great! The sports offered around the ship cannot be beat, and their activities/games were definitely a blast. We enjoyed the Quest most of all and our team came in 3rd place out of 8. Yahooo!!! There was also a 70's Dancing in the Streets party on the Royal Promenade that was incredible as well as a Pirate Parade on the last night. I also would not necessarily qualify this as entertainment, but we went to the spa twice and it was AWESOME. So relaxing and my therapist, John, from South Africa, was EXCELLENT!!!
The Food:
The food on this ship was was better than any other ship. Surprisingly enough, my favorite thing I ate all week was at breakfast. It was chocolate french toast. Let me say that again... CHOCOLATE FRENCH TOAST!!! It was regular bread, but with a layer of chocolate in between almost like a croissant. So amazing!! They also had great beef, delicious chicken, and more. Plus, our table requested roasted garlic in the clove one night, and from then on they brought it to us every night. Unbelievable!!!! I also have to give Kudos to their specialty restaurant Chops Grille. We ate there on the last night and it was hands down the best fillet Mignon I have ever eaten and without a doubt the best service I have ever seen in any restaurant anywhere. If you go on this ship, eat at Chops!! Also, their room service menu was much nicer than most ships. You have a lot more options and the food is really good.
The Service:
The staff and crew on this ship know what good service means. They make you feel like a king no matter where you go. In the dining room, the front desk, the Explorations desk, the cruise director's staff, and on and on and on. They are EXTREMELY well trained to provide the best customer service around.
The Ports:
Normally there is a port or two I did not like, but not this time:
Labadee, Haiti- This is their private area on Haiti. We rode jet skis and it was incredible. So much fun going 45 miles per hour. I totally felt like I was on Baywatch!! Their shop owners are WAY to pushy for my liking, but then we found out that the average ANNUAL income per person is $230, so you understand why they want you to buy from them.
Montego Bay, Jamaica- I have to admit, I was very nervous about going to Jamaica. You hears TONS of stories about people getting mugged, pick pocketed, and even stabbed. Thankfully, we were safe the entire time. They had some really nice shopping here, though nothing to write home about. We went rafting down the Martha Brae on our own bamboo raft with our own guide paddling for us. It was great. Very relaxing and fun to do.
Georgetown, Grand Cayman- The shopping here is like Beverly Hills. Much more upscale than you would expect and you don't really feel like you are in the Caribbean. Here we went on the SeaTrek Helmet Dive and walked on the floor of the ocean (25 feel below the surface) with an 80-pond helmet on for 40 minutes. It was INCREDIBLE!!!! We did some really cool things under the water and I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone. I want to go again. I also tried conch, which is the animal that lives inside those big shells. Do yourself a favor... don't try conch!
Cozumel, Mexico- The last time I was in Cozumel was right after the hurricane and it was a dump. This time I was pleasantly surprised and really liked it. This is also where I was a dolphin trainer for the day at Dolphinairs. What an AMAZING program and experience. They really know how to treat you right. We gave the dolphins the commands, fed them fish, and swam with them for 45 minutes or so. We also got a back stage tour, T-shirt, pictures, lunch, drinks, and so much more. Easily, one of the best days in my life.
So that is it.... my cruise in review. Obviously there is a ton I did not write about, but you will just have to watch the DVD we bought of the trip. It was another amazing trip and I can hardly wait for the next one on February 13, 2010 aboard Holland America's M/S Noordam!
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The Ship:
Wow... what an AMAZING ship. Liberty of the Seas is the shit! As of right now, it is the largest cruise ship in the world (she shares the title with her sisters Freedom and Independence). This ship has mini-golf, a rock climbing wall, a flowrider, shuffleboard, Ben & Jerry's, Johnny Rockets, an ice skating rink, a royal promenade, and so much more. It truly felt like I was in a moving city. They also have amazing pools including two cantilevered whirlpools hanging out over the ocean. VERY fun!!
The Entertainment:
Their production shows were AWFUL. Most definitely the worst I have ever seen on any ship. However, that was a total of 3 hours out of the week. They did have an awesome comedian and an AMAZING juggler. They had ENCORE which is an extraordinary show on ice. Their casino was great! The sports offered around the ship cannot be beat, and their activities/games were definitely a blast. We enjoyed the Quest most of all and our team came in 3rd place out of 8. Yahooo!!! There was also a 70's Dancing in the Streets party on the Royal Promenade that was incredible as well as a Pirate Parade on the last night. I also would not necessarily qualify this as entertainment, but we went to the spa twice and it was AWESOME. So relaxing and my therapist, John, from South Africa, was EXCELLENT!!!
The Food:
The food on this ship was was better than any other ship. Surprisingly enough, my favorite thing I ate all week was at breakfast. It was chocolate french toast. Let me say that again... CHOCOLATE FRENCH TOAST!!! It was regular bread, but with a layer of chocolate in between almost like a croissant. So amazing!! They also had great beef, delicious chicken, and more. Plus, our table requested roasted garlic in the clove one night, and from then on they brought it to us every night. Unbelievable!!!! I also have to give Kudos to their specialty restaurant Chops Grille. We ate there on the last night and it was hands down the best fillet Mignon I have ever eaten and without a doubt the best service I have ever seen in any restaurant anywhere. If you go on this ship, eat at Chops!! Also, their room service menu was much nicer than most ships. You have a lot more options and the food is really good.
The Service:
The staff and crew on this ship know what good service means. They make you feel like a king no matter where you go. In the dining room, the front desk, the Explorations desk, the cruise director's staff, and on and on and on. They are EXTREMELY well trained to provide the best customer service around.
The Ports:
Normally there is a port or two I did not like, but not this time:
Labadee, Haiti- This is their private area on Haiti. We rode jet skis and it was incredible. So much fun going 45 miles per hour. I totally felt like I was on Baywatch!! Their shop owners are WAY to pushy for my liking, but then we found out that the average ANNUAL income per person is $230, so you understand why they want you to buy from them.
Montego Bay, Jamaica- I have to admit, I was very nervous about going to Jamaica. You hears TONS of stories about people getting mugged, pick pocketed, and even stabbed. Thankfully, we were safe the entire time. They had some really nice shopping here, though nothing to write home about. We went rafting down the Martha Brae on our own bamboo raft with our own guide paddling for us. It was great. Very relaxing and fun to do.
Georgetown, Grand Cayman- The shopping here is like Beverly Hills. Much more upscale than you would expect and you don't really feel like you are in the Caribbean. Here we went on the SeaTrek Helmet Dive and walked on the floor of the ocean (25 feel below the surface) with an 80-pond helmet on for 40 minutes. It was INCREDIBLE!!!! We did some really cool things under the water and I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone. I want to go again. I also tried conch, which is the animal that lives inside those big shells. Do yourself a favor... don't try conch!
Cozumel, Mexico- The last time I was in Cozumel was right after the hurricane and it was a dump. This time I was pleasantly surprised and really liked it. This is also where I was a dolphin trainer for the day at Dolphinairs. What an AMAZING program and experience. They really know how to treat you right. We gave the dolphins the commands, fed them fish, and swam with them for 45 minutes or so. We also got a back stage tour, T-shirt, pictures, lunch, drinks, and so much more. Easily, one of the best days in my life.
So that is it.... my cruise in review. Obviously there is a ton I did not write about, but you will just have to watch the DVD we bought of the trip. It was another amazing trip and I can hardly wait for the next one on February 13, 2010 aboard Holland America's M/S Noordam!
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Sunday, March 1, 2009
I'm Engaged!!!!
Okay, I know everyone wants to hear about the cruise, and I will do that in the next entry, but for now... I am engaged!!!
Chad and I have only known each other a short time, but also know that it is right. We are completely in love and ready to spend our lives together. We had already picked out our wedding date (10-10-10), discussed moving in together, sharing finances, our future etc. So, I realized... what are we waiting for, let's make it official.
I bought us matching "engagement rings" in Cozumel. They are silver rings with a slide in the middle of Jewish stars (Yes, Chad is going to be converting). Last night, Chad picked us up from the airport. We got home, unpacked, etc. As he was brushing his teeth, I went into the bedroom, lit a candle, got in bed, and waited for him. When he got in bed, I gave him the schpiel, had the rings in a little pouch in my hands, and the rest is history.
Again, the ceremony will be October 10, 2010. A year and a half away, but lots of planning. Be sure to save the date!
I will write more about the cruise later... so be sure to check here. And as always...
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Chad and I have only known each other a short time, but also know that it is right. We are completely in love and ready to spend our lives together. We had already picked out our wedding date (10-10-10), discussed moving in together, sharing finances, our future etc. So, I realized... what are we waiting for, let's make it official.
I bought us matching "engagement rings" in Cozumel. They are silver rings with a slide in the middle of Jewish stars (Yes, Chad is going to be converting). Last night, Chad picked us up from the airport. We got home, unpacked, etc. As he was brushing his teeth, I went into the bedroom, lit a candle, got in bed, and waited for him. When he got in bed, I gave him the schpiel, had the rings in a little pouch in my hands, and the rest is history.
Again, the ceremony will be October 10, 2010. A year and a half away, but lots of planning. Be sure to save the date!
I will write more about the cruise later... so be sure to check here. And as always...
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