I have to apologize for not writing a blog recently. It seems like the days are just flying by and I don’t know where they go. The funny thing is I have a few people who I check their blogs daily and I always thing to myself on the days they don’t write 1. Why didn’t they write today and what could they be doing right now that was more important that blogging? The other thing that has been preventing me from blogging is I have been working on that video post I promised and it is just taking me a little big longer than expected.
Last but definitely not least I have been having computer issues. My computer is not charging properly and shuts down on me all the time. IT’S DRIVING ME CRAZY. Not only annoying but its frustrating and needs to be fixed but I am waiting till it crashes totally before I go into Geek Squad and have them tell me its going to be hundreds just to find out the problem and then hundreds more to fix it. (If you own a MAC I know I know)
Long story short I am attempting to be a more proactive blogger because I really do love blogging. I know maybe only 10 people will read this but so far no one has told me to stop so I am going to keep going but I am encountering minor road blocks in my way.
Now I will write on a little segment I like to call “Wednesdays at the front desk”.
Me: (Company Name) How can I help you?
Woman: I need you to find me a good choir or gospel choir. I am going to be passing away soon and I want them to sing at my funeral.
Me: (It my head) My first thought was wow what would I do if I knew I was going to die? My second thought was I would not be calling us. My third thought and maybe should have been my first thought. That’s really sad, I am sorry to hear that.
Me: (What came out) That’s horrible, I am so sorry.
Woman: That’s ok, I am at peace with it. I have been a singer all of my life, I sang down in Southern California and well I don’t trust my kids or sister to find me someone good.
Me: (In my head) Typically I wouldn’t help this case because it has nothing to do with what I do, but since she is dying its hard to say no.
Me: Ok well let me see what I can do for you. Do you have internet access?
Woman: No
Me: Ok well let me find some numbers for you to call, how much are you willing to pay?
Woman: As much as it takes, I want people to walk away and think “wow that was great” and I know my kids won’t make that happen they will find someone cheap.
Me: Ok well here are a few numbers I found for you, I hope they work out.
Next Call:
Me: (Company Name) How can I help you?
Man: I used to work for you, I am walking and I am three blocks away. Please let BLANK know that I am coming. Hangs up
Me to my CoWorker: I had a man on the phone, I think he is either out of breath or has been drinking.
Turns he was just old. Haha
Ok, more to come soon, promise!!!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
SPUD
I was watching some kids play outside after work and it made me realize how much I miss being a kid. I loved playing outside, being free, and meeting up with all the kids around the neighborhood. I really enjoyed playing capture the flag, kick the can and SPUD. I have decided that I am going to try to bring those games back if I can. Too bad when people “play” at my age, drinking is involved which makes people lose interest really fast.
I think back to those times but then I also think about all of the crap that comes with being young; feeling very self conscious because you’re a skinny little white girl, all the homework, and not knowing who you really. So when I see the little girl riding her bike with a squirt gun in hand I say “that was fun but I am glad to be where I am now”. I have been thinking a lot about that lately, where I am now and what I want out of life. It is hard not to think about it, I am at a point in my life where if I told someone I was getting married it really wouldn’t be that weird. I still might get a few “wow you are young” but I wouldn’t have anyone in my family not coming to the wedding because they didn’t approve of my age. That being said I want to make this clear I am not getting married anytime soon.
Talking to a friend the other night made me realize that I still am young. I think the main thing to think about is that you only live once so you don’t want to pass up opportunities. This goes for everyone, don't be that person who passes opportunities by. The hard part sometimes is seeing those choices and choosing the right path to take. Then again who says one path is right or wrong, maybe they are just different. Maybe the hard part is just making that new choice?
My friend also pointed out that you can’t always look at the big picture and sometimes it’s the little things in life that make you happy. I was reading another blog and the writer was talking about how she uses video blogs and thought to myself: I used to do that all the time with my friends and I should get back into that. I should make short videos and post them on my blog. So that is my goal I am setting for myself to write up a script and put a short video together and post it to my blog. Maybe it will be about a Penguin at the zoo or short clips of different vineyards. So that being said I have realized that although thinking is good sometimes…sometimes you just need to live.
I think back to those times but then I also think about all of the crap that comes with being young; feeling very self conscious because you’re a skinny little white girl, all the homework, and not knowing who you really. So when I see the little girl riding her bike with a squirt gun in hand I say “that was fun but I am glad to be where I am now”. I have been thinking a lot about that lately, where I am now and what I want out of life. It is hard not to think about it, I am at a point in my life where if I told someone I was getting married it really wouldn’t be that weird. I still might get a few “wow you are young” but I wouldn’t have anyone in my family not coming to the wedding because they didn’t approve of my age. That being said I want to make this clear I am not getting married anytime soon.
Talking to a friend the other night made me realize that I still am young. I think the main thing to think about is that you only live once so you don’t want to pass up opportunities. This goes for everyone, don't be that person who passes opportunities by. The hard part sometimes is seeing those choices and choosing the right path to take. Then again who says one path is right or wrong, maybe they are just different. Maybe the hard part is just making that new choice?
My friend also pointed out that you can’t always look at the big picture and sometimes it’s the little things in life that make you happy. I was reading another blog and the writer was talking about how she uses video blogs and thought to myself: I used to do that all the time with my friends and I should get back into that. I should make short videos and post them on my blog. So that is my goal I am setting for myself to write up a script and put a short video together and post it to my blog. Maybe it will be about a Penguin at the zoo or short clips of different vineyards. So that being said I have realized that although thinking is good sometimes…sometimes you just need to live.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Wednesday’s are special
Sometimes I think my life is weird. That is until I sit at the front desk at work. Today was again one of those days were I sit and think to myself “wow people are special”.
Story 1
Her – I have a really weird question to ask you.
Me – Ok, well how can I help you?
Her – I need to find a guy named Frank and I can’t find him.
Me - PAUSE
Me – Ok well who is Frank and why do you need to find him?
Her- I graduated with him and I am trying to find him for our class reunion.
Me – Ok, can you give me the company he works for or anymore information about him?
Her- Well, I contacted his 97 year old father who told me that he is stops in once a year for a day at a time.
Me- Ok
Her- I was told he works for a Circus. I do not know what circus he works for and that is what I am trying to figure out. I did check Google. Do you have the number for a Circus?
Me- Well I have the numbers for a couple Circuses but I am not sure if I am the right person to contact about this.
Her – Well I don’t even know if this guy is alive still or not. I just need to find him.
Me – Here are some numbers I found, you might what to try these people.
Story 2
Her – I was told there is a bear in my neighborhood. I was wondering if you could call me when I am safe to come outside again.
Me – What?
Her – Here is my number please call me when it is safe to come out.
Story 3
Him – A guy left his dog outside and I don’t see any food or water by the dog.
Me – Ok, well….
Him – (Not lying) Do you know what time the guy is coming home? I am just really worried about the dog. What should I do?
Me – I am not sure, maybe you could put water by the dog.
Him – Thanks, ok, bye.
Story 4
Her – My daughter is missing and I was told the Chamber of Commerce would help arrange a search party for her.
Me – Have you called 911?
Her – Yes and I don’t think they are doing anything
Me- I am not the person you should speak with, let me find out who you should talk with.
Good thing I am only at the front desk for one day a week.
Story 1
Her – I have a really weird question to ask you.
Me – Ok, well how can I help you?
Her – I need to find a guy named Frank and I can’t find him.
Me - PAUSE
Me – Ok well who is Frank and why do you need to find him?
Her- I graduated with him and I am trying to find him for our class reunion.
Me – Ok, can you give me the company he works for or anymore information about him?
Her- Well, I contacted his 97 year old father who told me that he is stops in once a year for a day at a time.
Me- Ok
Her- I was told he works for a Circus. I do not know what circus he works for and that is what I am trying to figure out. I did check Google. Do you have the number for a Circus?
Me- Well I have the numbers for a couple Circuses but I am not sure if I am the right person to contact about this.
Her – Well I don’t even know if this guy is alive still or not. I just need to find him.
Me – Here are some numbers I found, you might what to try these people.
Story 2
Her – I was told there is a bear in my neighborhood. I was wondering if you could call me when I am safe to come outside again.
Me – What?
Her – Here is my number please call me when it is safe to come out.
Story 3
Him – A guy left his dog outside and I don’t see any food or water by the dog.
Me – Ok, well….
Him – (Not lying) Do you know what time the guy is coming home? I am just really worried about the dog. What should I do?
Me – I am not sure, maybe you could put water by the dog.
Him – Thanks, ok, bye.
Story 4
Her – My daughter is missing and I was told the Chamber of Commerce would help arrange a search party for her.
Me – Have you called 911?
Her – Yes and I don’t think they are doing anything
Me- I am not the person you should speak with, let me find out who you should talk with.
Good thing I am only at the front desk for one day a week.
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