An Update

Let us flashback to this summer: remember me mentioning the hair loss? Turns out the two most adorable kittens in the world had given me ringworm. Yes, it sucks-but it goes away, so I wasn't stressing. I have gone to the dermatologist, and have a follow-up, so all should be good in a few short weeks (oh, and I'm on a medication for it as well).

Right after that diagnosis I had some "bumps" forming on my chest. Since the sunburn of 1995 I have never had that great of skin on my chest, so I thought nothing of it. Well, it wasn't going away. Then the rash formed...and was crawling up my neck. I had told Tianna about it, but no one else really. She saw it keep getting worse, and I didn't want to be the little boy that cried wolf, so I didn't really do anything about it. Last Wednesday Kathie noticed the rash and I realized that I really must do something. Turns out-I had a staph infection. I was put on antibiotics, had to stay away from all food preparation (darnit, right) on Thanksgiving, and now I'm doing much better. The hardest part was not being able to hug anyone in my family on Turkey Day!

Progressive has been a dream about my car. I got a 2007 Mazda CX-7 and am in love with. The check engine light came on, but there is a recall on something that has to get fixed. It doesn't affect the driveability at all, so all is good.

That is my update. A lot of random, crappy things happening, but really no complaints, because such is life.

Bye Bye Zoom Zoom

Last night I heard a banging on my door at 4am. Being in a sleepy daze, I didn't really think much of it. I finally came to enough to figure out someone was at my door (I wonder if they rang the door bell as well). It was the MPD, informing me that someone had hit my car. It was a hit and run, and as you can see, they side swiped me fairly bad. The cop thought my car would be a total bust, and he was right-there is over $10,000 in damages, which means, I have to get a two car.
Two ironies:
1. I never park in the street. I had a bunch of stuff in my back seat I had to bring in, and forgot to move my car. Ironic.
2. My psychic told me this would happen just two weeks ago.

I am fine-I wasn't in the car. I have a rental, gap insurance, the whole nine yards. So, I guess I will be informing everyone of a new purchase sometime in the next week!

Happy Holidays!

Hurts so good

I realize that there are probably some people out there who have never gone to a restaurant, and that makes me sad. There is something to be said about going out to eat-you get good food (usually), someone waits on you, and it can be a very nice, and relaxing time. With that being said, those of us who have gone out to eat at a restaurant understand the protocols involved. We understand that the server is not there to be our slave or our servant, that they get paid a very small hourly wage, and tipping is appropriate and warranted because of said wage. If you do not like your service, certain actions can be taken in lieu of giving a good tip, but tipping is still appropriate. If you don't like your service, get a manager, or tell the server what needs to be fixed and give them a chance to redeem themselves.

So, now that we all understand that those who have not been in a restaurant would not understand the above, but those who have, should know the practices and procedures involved. So what I don't understand are those people (and I know who you are-I can spot you a mile away) who are sooooo demanding, treat servers like the scum of the earth, and then do not leave a tip. Do they realize that they are stealing money from you if they don't leave a tip? That at times, it costs you money to serve them? When I have to tip out people based on my sales (which you are contributing to), and the 15-20% is not left, I am reaching out of my own pocket to pay everyone else. So, unless you have the absolute worst service in the world, in which case you would get a free meal anyways if you went along the proper channels, there is NO EXCUSE UNDER THE SUN. This really gets under my skin. Do you think I WANT to bring you breakfast? That if I had a choice, I would wake up at 5:30am just so I can get you coffee? And then have you ask for creamer, even though it's on the table already? Or go get you ketchup (which the smell of at 7am really makes me want to vomit), and when I bring the ketchup to your table, you all of a sudden realize you also need a Pepsi? And when I bring the Pepsi you realize you need water? And when I get back with the water you want a straw? And then you want grapefruit juice? I DO NOT DO THIS FOR MY HEALTH, WHICH IS WHY YOU ALSO DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!

In the adult world that I am part of, it is all right to ask for something if you're paying for the service. If you are not paying for the service (ie tipping), then do not ask me for anything. Got it? If you are going to assume I'm unreasonable and unapproachable and not voice your opinion on your service, then you do not have a right to go against the very reason people even do the job, which is to take home cash so they can pay their bills.

Thank you for listening.

So demanding...

Tianna kindly pointed out I haven't posted a new blog...in what, like 5 days or something? So, because she is my favorite, I will oblige.

A big thank you to J. Lo for finally being real.

I would like to say "I hate you Chicago" to the freeway systems in and around Chicago, because well....I got lost twice today. You are not very well labeled nor do you provide enough room for merging and lane switching in correlation to your signs. Also, the airport is absolutely hectic and it takes forever to get out of, especially when you didn't mean to end up there in the first place.

The big Thanksgiving party is this weekend. It's always so much fun, but really hectic too. I have Mikey coming into town tomorrow night, Sarah and Nicki on Saturday, along with other various people that may or may not need a place to sleep. I also have to make the mashed potaters, stuffing, and taco dip. You'd think I was a good cook or something! I do admit-I make the best mashed potatoes in the Midwest (along with help from my FC).

Holiday season is almost upon us. Those who need my Christmas Wish List, please submit your requests to my secretary, and she will process them according to the financials you provide.

Gracias.

Just a few things

J. Lo-You've passed the point of no return. You're preggers, and I heard with twins-please be the cool person we all know you are and admit it and let us into your joyous news.

Sony Ericsson cell phone-You are supposed to be way smarter than that and register the time change. Why was I awake at 8am today? I blame you.

Perez-You made no postings yesterday until very late at night. That is disappointing as my favorite thing about getting off of work on a Saturday morning is coming home to catch up on gossip. Please don't ever do that again.

16 year old girls-Stop trying to grow up too fast; you'll regret it. Also, please wear clothes that fit, are appropriate, and aren't sold to strippers on a regular basis.

The man-Damn you.

The Radio-too early for Christmas music. Please try again after Thanksgiving.

Kwik Trip-$2.19 for a redbull? Seriously? Pretty soon it'll be more than a gallon of gas for the small can...what will I do then?

Allstate-You're really starting to piss me off. You call this customer service?

G+G Chvojicek-Seriously? You're not going to phone me back? It's been four months...I will definitely win this battle.

Britney-Knock it off! Get back to your fantastic self! And do it yesterday!

Time Warner-You're very expensive. Please lower your prices.

Halle Berry-We know you're hot-but you have never rubbed it in our faces before you were pregnant. Oh, and you can't go from Type 1 to Type 2 Diabetes, so I'll give you a do-over on that statement.

Postsecret.com-I adore you. Please make new postings more than once a week. Pretty please.

Deucetree-Please don't make Tianna waitress.

San Diego-Cease fire.

Limewire-Thank you for working this morning!

To all my friends and family-You're the best!