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Tuesday, March 18, 2003

 
I shouldn’t be this cranky!


But I am! I am cranky because of several issues that have come up in the last few days. So as usual, I will detail the rants:

My first craw in my throat is because of Delta. Yes, the airline that flies me over 100 times a year. I had a situation where they quoted me a price, and I asked them to hold it for 24 hours to check with Da Company about how they wanted to handle it. I got back to Delta the next day and wanted to purchase the ticket, but they changed the price. I was upset enough to write to Delta and asked for the $40 difference back. (I shouldn’t be upset, because Da Company does reimburse me for it, but the principle just kills me to this day.) I got back a curt letter from one of their customer service reps telling me how they loved having me for a customer, but even if it was there fault, I was out of luck. I was incensed. Why you may ask? Because I have heard of so many people getting credits, mileage, hell, even a bag of peanuts to get them over their frustration. Supposedly, I am one of their better customers and I don’t even get a we are sorry! Nothing! And that has me upset enough to fly AirTran the rest of the year if possible. And they haven’t heard the last of me on this issue!

Next is…who else? Da Company! The folks who are in charge amaze me to no end! I was in New Orleans last week on what proved to be a little stressful. That wasn’t the issue! Unfortunately, the client I was at terminated the person who was my direct interface. That being said, I forwarded this person’s resume to Lori and asked her if we were still hiring consultants (hey, why not take a flyer on a potential $2,000 return?). She came back and asked if that person would be interested in an implementation position? Forget her, what about me I asked? Although very humourous in her reply, the bottom line is that there is little chance of me getting that position if it is up to Lori. But like the Delta issue, they haven’t heard the last from me on this!

The pool business is coming along! I got the bank account, print copy, mailing list and a few other issues done this week. And I have my first customer! Woohoo!!!! I hadn’t even sent out the first card and a friend from church who had heard that I was going into business signed up. That is truly exciting!

The house is going to close on March 27th. That is another blessing! There’s probably about $1,000 of work including a new refridgerator, but ready to move in otherwise. Now comes the hard part. I am soooo cramped in my apartment, but am kind of holding out for the Jacksonville job, and if that is not forthcoming, building a new house. So, the question is; do you move in for a short six month stay or continue living in the cramped space I am in now. The one upside to renting is that I believe I can rent for up to $100 over the mortgage payment. I truly like that idea and will go in that direction if at all possible. I know. It is weird. But there is a mystical peace of mind knowing that I have this piece of property that is making money for me.

I have been doing a lot of thinking about different people lately….just wondering how they are. Maybe I should be more proactive on touching base with them:

Lynette – just wondering how she is doing, but will definitely not contact her. That is a part of my life that is over and done with. Looking back, I couldn’t have got done with the business, house and other issues that I have accomplished with her. Too wishy-washy. And there are some other issues, but there isn’t a need to get mean here.

Rebecca – this girl is such a whirlwind lately. She recently got engaged which I am happy for her. On the other hand, I hope that she got engaged for the right reasons. I know she has been searching and wanted to be in a relationship. I think Da Company has treated her a little better which is a good thing.

Rick – there isn’t a reason in the world not to call him. I will tonight.

Jenny - Jenny is in Iran right now. I do pray for her safety and well being. I know that this is going to be a life changing event for her. I only hope it is one that she will look back on with fondness in the future.

Overall, I am ready to take a little down time. Yes, it is going to screw up the year end bonus, but at this point, I really don’t care. And if I miss the big bonus by the amount of time I take off here over the next month or so, so be it. There is more to life than money.

Anyhow, I am shuffling off to Buffalo and the cold. I am tired of winter. When is summer coming? At least a warm spring day would be acceptable! At least the flowers have been blooming and I have actually enjoyed them this year. I must be getting mushy in my old age.

Time to go for now.

Blog on!