So I had an incredibly busy weekend. We went to visit some friends out of town right after work on Friday. It turned into Game-Night at another friends and we didn't get back to the place we were staying until about 430 in the morning.
This is such a late night for us, I'm usually in bed before 11p (most times 10p) on weeknights and I couldn't believe we stayed up so late. Once we got back to our friends place the guys stayed up until 730am before crashing. We all had to be up at 11am so you can imagine how difficult it was to get up after the lack of sleep.
We did some fun house hunting stuff went for a late lunch and back to the house to crash again.
After dinner, my fiancé and I bailed on another night of partying and thought we'd return home to our cats and a night of scary movies on tv.
Sunday was a day of dress shopping for my bridal party... Fun Stuff and a crazy old lady that I could write tons about but would ultimately just frustrate me to death.
Now for the BIG NEWS,
Sunday at 4:55am, I became an aunt to a beautiful baby girl.
My brother and his wife named their newborn Breanna Ilene Marie, and she weighs an even 7lbs.
I haven't had the opportunity to meet the baby just yet, but I've seen the pictures. She's adorable (even though she's a spit image of my brother).
Can't wait for more updates!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
No Sleep - leads to this
You know when you sneeze, you can do it one of two ways:
1. Either out your mouth (usually when you say ATCHOOOO and everything sprays everywhere)
Or
2. Out your nose, hoping you can get that kleenex there before the boogies go all over the place
Well, I usually go for option number one, the bigger the spray, the better the sneeze.
But this time one snuck up on me when I had food in my mouth, so I held it in and kept my mouth shut.
But I forgot to let it come out the nose.
And I really think I burst my eyeball as it tried to get out of there.
Stupid sneeze
1. Either out your mouth (usually when you say ATCHOOOO and everything sprays everywhere)
Or
2. Out your nose, hoping you can get that kleenex there before the boogies go all over the place
Well, I usually go for option number one, the bigger the spray, the better the sneeze.
But this time one snuck up on me when I had food in my mouth, so I held it in and kept my mouth shut.
But I forgot to let it come out the nose.
And I really think I burst my eyeball as it tried to get out of there.
Stupid sneeze
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Major League Soccer - MLS blows!
How frustrating is this?
I ordered a 'football' jersey from MLSGear.com for my fiance for his birthday.
I ordered it about 5 or 6 weeks before his birthday and the delivery time was 2 to 4 weeks so no matter what, I'm thinking I'll get his birthday gift on time.
Well after the four week mark hit and still no jersey, I decided to check the tracking status of the order. It says "submitted and processing" ... How long does it take to put a shirt in a box and ship it out? Well patiently, I give it some time. On the day of his birthday, there was still no gift to give him.
So here is what I write to the MLS customer service box:
Hi there,
I placed my order (N32298&*^%) on Sept 14th. It has a 2-4 week delivery time yet it still has not arrived.
When I checked the status of the order it says "submitted and processing" … Please enlighten me, how long does it take to 'submit and process' one single jersey? I wasn't aware it was so complex to put a shirt in a box and ship it out.
This was a gift for my fiance and his birthday is today… Obviously, it will not be here in time so I'd like to know what you intend to do to compensate.
If the item I requested is out of stock, I should have been informed. I expect a response.
Jac Star
Well naturally I did not hear back from them for a few days, but what upset me the most was that they hardly addressed the situation at hand. Here was their response:
Dear Jac,
There was a problem processing your order causing the system to reject it. You can either replace the order online or you can contact us at 1-877-7467-657 so we can push your current order through, call (925) 609-0297 if outside the US.
Regards,
AH-Customer Support
They cannot be serious! So no where on the tracking status does it say "rejected" it says "submitted and processing" I checked again. I don't live in the US so I am now expected to call long distance if I want this fixed?
I respond to the email:
I am expected to pay Long Distance as well?
You have got to be kidding me.
Where was this email 5 weeks ago when I placed the order?
What am I going to be compensated with?
I doubt this email will get anywhere.
I hold back the rage and pick up the phone.
Basically this is what the guy says to me:
"uh... ya... can you hold on? uh... OK... do you have the order number?"
I give it to him again
"uh ... OK... hold on again... uh... OK... can you confirm your shipping address?"
You would think they had this on file, but whatever, I confirm it.
"uh... OK... ummm... can I have your credit card information again?"
Well this is where I get upset. I do NOT give my credit card information again. I asked him if he should have this on file considering they already took the payment... I also asked him to tell me when I'd get my order.
I assumed he'd say 2-4 weeks again but maybe add a "I will try to escalate, given your situation" ... You know, those calming words that every customer should hear.
Shocking, he says "Mam, I don't know. I haven't checked your order yet and I can't confirm any dates"
I'm livid at this point and I just tell him to "cancel the order, this service is incredibly ridiculous, I'll take my business elsewhere." I then hang up the phone.... What a waste of a long distance phone call.
I decide to try an email again:
The customer service is absolutely terrible.
After calling long distance, I am put on hold several times and asked all of the information that should already be registered.
I am not guaranteed any dates of when I will receive my order and I am asked to pay for it a SECOND time.
Are you kidding me?
Stop jerking me around and send me my order! Escalate this, or I will.
I'm not calling anyone and dealing with any more ignorance, this is incredibly ridiculous. Someone knowledgeable should be contacting me.
Sending me my money back, or sending me the product in which I paid for will simply not suffice at this point, however one or the other will have to be on my doorstep within 5 business days or you can expect a lawsuit.
I cannot imagine spending hundreds of dollars on things like season tickets, if you can't even manage a single shirt. No wonder MLS is suffering, the organization is appalling.
Jac Star
Surprisingly (*rolls eyes*), there hasn't been a package delivered, a refund, or even a response. But it hasn't been 5 business days just yet, they have until the end of the week.
Just for fun, I checked the MLS gear site to see the status of my order.
"Submitted and Processing"
I ordered a 'football' jersey from MLSGear.com for my fiance for his birthday.
I ordered it about 5 or 6 weeks before his birthday and the delivery time was 2 to 4 weeks so no matter what, I'm thinking I'll get his birthday gift on time.
Well after the four week mark hit and still no jersey, I decided to check the tracking status of the order. It says "submitted and processing" ... How long does it take to put a shirt in a box and ship it out? Well patiently, I give it some time. On the day of his birthday, there was still no gift to give him.
So here is what I write to the MLS customer service box:
Hi there,
I placed my order (N32298&*^%) on Sept 14th. It has a 2-4 week delivery time yet it still has not arrived.
When I checked the status of the order it says "submitted and processing" … Please enlighten me, how long does it take to 'submit and process' one single jersey? I wasn't aware it was so complex to put a shirt in a box and ship it out.
This was a gift for my fiance and his birthday is today… Obviously, it will not be here in time so I'd like to know what you intend to do to compensate.
If the item I requested is out of stock, I should have been informed. I expect a response.
Jac Star
Well naturally I did not hear back from them for a few days, but what upset me the most was that they hardly addressed the situation at hand. Here was their response:
Dear Jac,
There was a problem processing your order causing the system to reject it. You can either replace the order online or you can contact us at 1-877-7467-657 so we can push your current order through, call (925) 609-0297 if outside the US.
Regards,
AH-Customer Support
They cannot be serious! So no where on the tracking status does it say "rejected" it says "submitted and processing" I checked again. I don't live in the US so I am now expected to call long distance if I want this fixed?
I respond to the email:
I am expected to pay Long Distance as well?
You have got to be kidding me.
Where was this email 5 weeks ago when I placed the order?
What am I going to be compensated with?
I doubt this email will get anywhere.
I hold back the rage and pick up the phone.
Basically this is what the guy says to me:
"uh... ya... can you hold on? uh... OK... do you have the order number?"
I give it to him again
"uh ... OK... hold on again... uh... OK... can you confirm your shipping address?"
You would think they had this on file, but whatever, I confirm it.
"uh... OK... ummm... can I have your credit card information again?"
Well this is where I get upset. I do NOT give my credit card information again. I asked him if he should have this on file considering they already took the payment... I also asked him to tell me when I'd get my order.
I assumed he'd say 2-4 weeks again but maybe add a "I will try to escalate, given your situation" ... You know, those calming words that every customer should hear.
Shocking, he says "Mam, I don't know. I haven't checked your order yet and I can't confirm any dates"
I'm livid at this point and I just tell him to "cancel the order, this service is incredibly ridiculous, I'll take my business elsewhere." I then hang up the phone.... What a waste of a long distance phone call.
I decide to try an email again:
The customer service is absolutely terrible.
After calling long distance, I am put on hold several times and asked all of the information that should already be registered.
I am not guaranteed any dates of when I will receive my order and I am asked to pay for it a SECOND time.
Are you kidding me?
Stop jerking me around and send me my order! Escalate this, or I will.
I'm not calling anyone and dealing with any more ignorance, this is incredibly ridiculous. Someone knowledgeable should be contacting me.
Sending me my money back, or sending me the product in which I paid for will simply not suffice at this point, however one or the other will have to be on my doorstep within 5 business days or you can expect a lawsuit.
I cannot imagine spending hundreds of dollars on things like season tickets, if you can't even manage a single shirt. No wonder MLS is suffering, the organization is appalling.
Jac Star
Surprisingly (*rolls eyes*), there hasn't been a package delivered, a refund, or even a response. But it hasn't been 5 business days just yet, they have until the end of the week.
Just for fun, I checked the MLS gear site to see the status of my order.
"Submitted and Processing"
The day so far
Whoever said it was a good idea to get married and buy a house all at the same time... Probably didn't do it.
Planning a wedding and getting paperwork sorted for financing a house is ridiculously stressful.
The wedding stuff would be a lot more fun if it didn't require thousands of dollars and I guess that goes for the house too.
But I'd like to think, within a year, we'll have it all! The perfect wedding, the beautiful home, and who knows, perhaps a baby on the way?
Check with me in a year, I'll probably be too busy to write the blog any more but we shall see!
Planning a wedding and getting paperwork sorted for financing a house is ridiculously stressful.
The wedding stuff would be a lot more fun if it didn't require thousands of dollars and I guess that goes for the house too.
But I'd like to think, within a year, we'll have it all! The perfect wedding, the beautiful home, and who knows, perhaps a baby on the way?
Check with me in a year, I'll probably be too busy to write the blog any more but we shall see!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Where to begin?
I believe that I created a blog a long time ago...
I posted all of my deepest, darkest secrets... my crushes on boys and all things complex...
I stopped posting because I felt like no one was reading, and because the odd person that might read it would know who I was and who I was talking about. Well that's just scary.
Now I'm a few years older, and light years more mature. I have a brand new life; a life that includes a fiance, two cats, a beautiful apartment, and a plan for the future.
I should have less to say given that my life is relatively easy now.
I could complain about money problems and life's daily stresses but who doesn't have those? That's not new at all.
I'll probably post comments on all the fun wedding planning and details, my search for the perfect house and ways in which to save for it... and when all else fails, the ridiculous stories of my cats... They are quite entertaining...
At the moment... I've got nothing
I posted all of my deepest, darkest secrets... my crushes on boys and all things complex...
I stopped posting because I felt like no one was reading, and because the odd person that might read it would know who I was and who I was talking about. Well that's just scary.
Now I'm a few years older, and light years more mature. I have a brand new life; a life that includes a fiance, two cats, a beautiful apartment, and a plan for the future.
I should have less to say given that my life is relatively easy now.
I could complain about money problems and life's daily stresses but who doesn't have those? That's not new at all.
I'll probably post comments on all the fun wedding planning and details, my search for the perfect house and ways in which to save for it... and when all else fails, the ridiculous stories of my cats... They are quite entertaining...
At the moment... I've got nothing
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