I hate tip cups in fast food restaurants. It's not like fast food workers deserve tips.
Usually fast food workers don't go above and beyond in doing their job.
Why should we give them money for being unfriendly?
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Monday, January 16, 2006
Bad Service
I hate when service people do a bad job and then act like it's your fault when you complain.
Yesterday, I took my car into the garage. I could tell through the "watch-as-we-work" window that the mechanic wasn't doing what I asked. Not only that, he was doing his work poorly.
It became a question of do I say something now or do I wait until he's done to inspect his work.
I waited until he was done and looked at his work, then went back to his manager to complain.
The manager looked at my car and agreed that a poor job had been done.
I could see, through the "watch-as-we-work" window, the manager tell the mechanic. The mechanic swore about it. Then, he squealed my car back into the garage and re-did the work.
The manager was apologetic, but the mechanic wasn't.
I'm still waiting to see if the mechanic sabotaged my car.
Yesterday, I took my car into the garage. I could tell through the "watch-as-we-work" window that the mechanic wasn't doing what I asked. Not only that, he was doing his work poorly.
It became a question of do I say something now or do I wait until he's done to inspect his work.
I waited until he was done and looked at his work, then went back to his manager to complain.
The manager looked at my car and agreed that a poor job had been done.
I could see, through the "watch-as-we-work" window, the manager tell the mechanic. The mechanic swore about it. Then, he squealed my car back into the garage and re-did the work.
The manager was apologetic, but the mechanic wasn't.
I'm still waiting to see if the mechanic sabotaged my car.
Thinking
There is a certain point when you realize that you don't have anything in common with the guy you like.
In fact, you realize he's not that smart and kind of a jerk.
And what's sad is that, you know if he asked, you would go out with him anyway.
In fact, you realize he's not that smart and kind of a jerk.
And what's sad is that, you know if he asked, you would go out with him anyway.
Thinking
There is a certain point when you realize that you don't have anything in common with the guy you like.
In fact, you realize he's not that smart and kind of a jerk.
And what's sad is that, you know if he asked, you would go out with him anyway.
In fact, you realize he's not that smart and kind of a jerk.
And what's sad is that, you know if he asked, you would go out with him anyway.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Hunting Season
California radio personality Sherry Argov compares dating to hunting. A man gets satisfaction out of tracking and killing a moose. However, if the moose suddenly appeared dead at his doorstep, the man would not get the same sense of satisfaction. In fact, he would probably be disgusted.
The same is true with women, said Argov. Men like to woo women, but if a woman gives him what he wants too soon or is pursuing him, it's like she is that dead moose on the doorstep.
The same is true with women, said Argov. Men like to woo women, but if a woman gives him what he wants too soon or is pursuing him, it's like she is that dead moose on the doorstep.
Giving up!
There is a time when you have to accept defeat and give up hope on your crush ever asking you out.
He's either too shy or he just doesn't like you, even if he's accepted invitations to go to movies with you.
It's depressing, but you have to accept the fact that it is not going to happen.
He's either too shy or he just doesn't like you, even if he's accepted invitations to go to movies with you.
It's depressing, but you have to accept the fact that it is not going to happen.
Giving up!
There is a time when you have to accept defeat and give up hope on your crush ever asking you out.
He's either too shy or he just doesn't like you, even if he's accepted invitations to go to movies with you.
It's depressing, but you have to accept the fact that it is not going to happen.
He's either too shy or he just doesn't like you, even if he's accepted invitations to go to movies with you.
It's depressing, but you have to accept the fact that it is not going to happen.
Saturday, January 14, 2006
Meaning?
"All is fair in love and war."
Is it? For the most part, people can do whatever they want. Nothing is stopping them. Yeah, sure they might have to deal with the consequences later.
But what is fair to you might not be fair to the other person.
Is it fair to have an affair? Well maybe to you. Maybe you needed a break from the everyday as your wife was struggling with the grief of her dead mother. But was it fair of you to turn your back on her?
You can be persistent when it comes to winning a person's heart. It is only fair that you exercise your freedom of speech regarding how you feel. But it is not fair to the other person, when you don't respect their right to say no.
So do you worry about fairness for yourself or the other person?
Is it? For the most part, people can do whatever they want. Nothing is stopping them. Yeah, sure they might have to deal with the consequences later.
But what is fair to you might not be fair to the other person.
Is it fair to have an affair? Well maybe to you. Maybe you needed a break from the everyday as your wife was struggling with the grief of her dead mother. But was it fair of you to turn your back on her?
You can be persistent when it comes to winning a person's heart. It is only fair that you exercise your freedom of speech regarding how you feel. But it is not fair to the other person, when you don't respect their right to say no.
So do you worry about fairness for yourself or the other person?
Friday, January 13, 2006
Timing.
Timing is everything.
If you want to get married, you have to find a guy who wants to get married. You know, a guy who already has the house and career he wants. Find a guy who is happy where he is in life.
If you find a guy whose upgrading his education or thinking about moving to a new city then run, even if you seem to be perfect for each other. This guy is too busy thinking about himself and isn't ready to make decisions as a couple. Unless you're willing to make some sacrifices for him and he's willing to let you, it will never work out.
If you want to get married, you have to find a guy who wants to get married. You know, a guy who already has the house and career he wants. Find a guy who is happy where he is in life.
If you find a guy whose upgrading his education or thinking about moving to a new city then run, even if you seem to be perfect for each other. This guy is too busy thinking about himself and isn't ready to make decisions as a couple. Unless you're willing to make some sacrifices for him and he's willing to let you, it will never work out.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Stupid.
Why is it when you run into a cute guy, you're always doing something stupid, like buying a donut? (Girls aren't supposed to be seen eating sugary, fattening foods after all).
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Weight
When it comes to maintaining my cat's weight, it is easy. All she gets is one cup of dry cat food every day.
Why can't it be that easy for humans? But when there is so much variety, and when restaurant portion sizes are always too big, and eating is such an important factor in our social gatherings, it is not that easy to maintain one's weight.
But if only it were simple . . .
Why can't it be that easy for humans? But when there is so much variety, and when restaurant portion sizes are always too big, and eating is such an important factor in our social gatherings, it is not that easy to maintain one's weight.
But if only it were simple . . .
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Take your time
"Remember life is too brief and too beautiful to rush through it all out of breath." - Life's Little Instruction Calendar - Volume X1
Guess what I got for Christmas?
Guess what I got for Christmas?
Monday, January 09, 2006
Post-boxing day realizations
On-line boxing day sales are not a good idea.
You order all this stuff because it is super cheap, but it doesn't get sent to you right away because the store is out of stock.
Then when it is finally in stock, and you get sent your order the shock of the low prices has worn off and you realize you just received a whole bunch of stuff you don't need, and, sometimes, don't really want.
You order all this stuff because it is super cheap, but it doesn't get sent to you right away because the store is out of stock.
Then when it is finally in stock, and you get sent your order the shock of the low prices has worn off and you realize you just received a whole bunch of stuff you don't need, and, sometimes, don't really want.
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Hot or Not?
"Sex appeal is 50 per cent what you've got, and 50 per cent what people think you've got" -Sophia Loren
Friday, January 06, 2006
Awkward Moments
I hate those awkward moments when you run into someone from high school you didn't get along with.
That person you don't like has to serve you in a store. And they know who you are because your name is on your credit card. You know who they are because they have a name tag. But yet you both don't acknowledge that you know each other.
The transaction goes smoothly. But nothing is said about high school.
What are you supposed to say: "I haven't seen you since high school. You used to be such a jerk back then. What are you doing now? Oh, working here. That's great."
When you get back into your car you double check to make sure the person gave you back your credit card.
That person you don't like has to serve you in a store. And they know who you are because your name is on your credit card. You know who they are because they have a name tag. But yet you both don't acknowledge that you know each other.
The transaction goes smoothly. But nothing is said about high school.
What are you supposed to say: "I haven't seen you since high school. You used to be such a jerk back then. What are you doing now? Oh, working here. That's great."
When you get back into your car you double check to make sure the person gave you back your credit card.
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Ogre Days!
Do you ever have one of those days where you sleep in? You leave the house knowing your hair is a mess and your clothes are a wreck. You spend the whole day looking and feeling like an ogre. And you can't wait for the day to be over so you can hopefully have a better day the next day.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Revenge
Remember, when talking to the ex, even when you are miserable, you have to make it look like your life is going well.
Like a good public relations person, put a positive spin on your life's circumstances. Everything is going great.
Smile, appear happy and rub what you can into their faces. Appear unphased when they tell you they are getting married next week.
The goal: Make them feel jealous. Make them feel like it's their loss.
Even if you don't ever want to date them again, even if you hate them for everything they did to you, you have to be the bigger, better person in an effort to add to your ex's pain.
Like a good public relations person, put a positive spin on your life's circumstances. Everything is going great.
Smile, appear happy and rub what you can into their faces. Appear unphased when they tell you they are getting married next week.
The goal: Make them feel jealous. Make them feel like it's their loss.
Even if you don't ever want to date them again, even if you hate them for everything they did to you, you have to be the bigger, better person in an effort to add to your ex's pain.
Monday, January 02, 2006
Depression
Why is it when we are depressed we feel the need to call up the ex to see how they are doing?
We secretly hope they are more miserable than we are. Instead they are doing great. They couldn't be better. They are in a new relationship and having fun. It's sick.
If they were feeling miserable do you think they would admit it?
Not to you. Not for one second.
So why do we torture ourselves?
We secretly hope they are more miserable than we are. Instead they are doing great. They couldn't be better. They are in a new relationship and having fun. It's sick.
If they were feeling miserable do you think they would admit it?
Not to you. Not for one second.
So why do we torture ourselves?
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Commitment Phobes
I wonder if this quote from Rob in "High Fidelity" is telling of how men's fear of commitment actually hinders them.
"I can see now I never really committed . . . I always had one foot out the door, and that prevented me from doing a lot of things, like thinking about my future and... I guess it made more sense to commit to nothing, keep my options open. And that's suicide by tiny, tiny increments.
"I can see now I never really committed . . . I always had one foot out the door, and that prevented me from doing a lot of things, like thinking about my future and... I guess it made more sense to commit to nothing, keep my options open. And that's suicide by tiny, tiny increments.
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