Jerry and I have been married for 6 months today. So if you had anything less than that in the pool, you lose.
I found it funny today that as I was perusing the Facebook, I noticed that an acquaintance had written something about celebrating her 6 months with her husband. I found this odd since I was married on a Thursday. Despite being able to do simple math, I know when my 6 month-iversary is because it is one day after the anniversary of my first date with Jerry. (Don't think that wasn't planned)
Being resourceful, I popped onto theknot.com and checked out her wedding registries - because it lists the date there.
She was married on May 8.
Wow.
She's just as smart as I remember.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Stepping up on my soapbox for a second...
I was just reading a friend's facebook post about calling customer service and getting a foreigner on the line. Her comment actually said that she wished they speak English...
Hold one sec, while I get up here on my soapbox and officially respond...
1. English with an Indian accent is still English.
2. In India, they are taught British English. (Ask them to "schedule" you an appointment)
3. The reason that your calls are routed to a customer service person in India is because they are cheaper. If the call center was in America and open for the same hours as they can operate in India, you would be paying more for your product/service - and probably complaining about that as well.
4. India or America, they are all just reading from a solution manual. There is no additional insight to be gained unless your product or service relies on some American standard that can not be easily translated.
5. You would probably get much worse service from an American.
6. In India, they probably speak English better than you - as in they do it properly. They probably innately know the difference between your/you're, there/they're/their, and to/too/two.
7. There is no official language in the US. English is the most commonly accepted, but nowhere is there a law that says everyone must speak English.
Hold one sec, while I get up here on my soapbox and officially respond...
1. English with an Indian accent is still English.
2. In India, they are taught British English. (Ask them to "schedule" you an appointment)
3. The reason that your calls are routed to a customer service person in India is because they are cheaper. If the call center was in America and open for the same hours as they can operate in India, you would be paying more for your product/service - and probably complaining about that as well.
4. India or America, they are all just reading from a solution manual. There is no additional insight to be gained unless your product or service relies on some American standard that can not be easily translated.
5. You would probably get much worse service from an American.
6. In India, they probably speak English better than you - as in they do it properly. They probably innately know the difference between your/you're, there/they're/their, and to/too/two.
7. There is no official language in the US. English is the most commonly accepted, but nowhere is there a law that says everyone must speak English.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
That's disturbing
My cousin's kid is sick. I don't entirely understand what's wrong (don't really know if they do either, yet), but the kid is sick enough that they took him to the hospital yesterday and he was there overnight with tests this morning.
How do I know all of this?
She is posting pictures of the child in the hospital. He is only about 6 months old. I am really disturbed by this. It's one thing to post on fb that your kid is sick and in (what the French refer to as) L'hopital. But why are you taking pics of the poor sick child? Better yet, why do you have a camera IN THE HOSPITAL?
Blocked!
How do I know all of this?
She is posting pictures of the child in the hospital. He is only about 6 months old. I am really disturbed by this. It's one thing to post on fb that your kid is sick and in (what the French refer to as) L'hopital. But why are you taking pics of the poor sick child? Better yet, why do you have a camera IN THE HOSPITAL?
Blocked!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
For my husband...
I am working on a plan to post on the blog more often... just trying to figure out what's worth posting. Until then, enjoy this little anecdote...
Yesterday, my husband sent flowers to me at work. "Why?" you ask. Maybe he did something wrong... maybe he finally got the hints I have been dropping about how easy it is to send flowers to my office (I mean just about everyone else in the office has received them)... maybe he loves me. The reason is not the point, people.
The point is this...
The day after husband sends me flowers at work, I get a marketing email from Jones the Florist (from where the flowers came) promoting their Autumn blooms. And right there in the corner is a little picture of the exact bouquet sitting on my desk (so now I know how much you paid...hahahaha).
It looks a little something like this:
I love roses in less traditional colors! Thanks husband! I'll keep you around for a little longer.
Yesterday, my husband sent flowers to me at work. "Why?" you ask. Maybe he did something wrong... maybe he finally got the hints I have been dropping about how easy it is to send flowers to my office (I mean just about everyone else in the office has received them)... maybe he loves me. The reason is not the point, people.
The point is this...
The day after husband sends me flowers at work, I get a marketing email from Jones the Florist (from where the flowers came) promoting their Autumn blooms. And right there in the corner is a little picture of the exact bouquet sitting on my desk (so now I know how much you paid...hahahaha).
It looks a little something like this:
I love roses in less traditional colors! Thanks husband! I'll keep you around for a little longer.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Honeymooning
Husband and I didn't take a honeymoon since our wedding was already a vacation (sort of).
So... this week, we are deciding where to take a One-Year Anniversary Honeymoon. I plan to call the travel agent next week!
Thoughts....?
So... this week, we are deciding where to take a One-Year Anniversary Honeymoon. I plan to call the travel agent next week!
Thoughts....?
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Jaded... Stupid and Reckless
My husband berated me for not updating this here blog for a month now.
I have my reasons.
But I won't let it happen again.
I will work harder to update the blog with all the goings on in my life on a more regular basis.
Starting tomorrow...
I have my reasons.
But I won't let it happen again.
I will work harder to update the blog with all the goings on in my life on a more regular basis.
Starting tomorrow...
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Are you happy?
I am of course very happy.
Yesterday, Jerry was offered a new job. He has always maintained that he loves what he does, but the environment was no longer working for him. Add to that an impending crappy schedule change and it was officially time to seek out new adventures.
Starting on Monday, Jerry's schedule was slated to change to second shift - roughly 1 pm - 9 pm Monday through Thursday, and the usual 12 pm - 6 pm on Sunday. While, unlike some people, I am not going to complain about the hours, I will acknowledge that the reason for the change was ridiculous. Let's just say that Jerry would become little more than a babysitter. But again, I will not say anything bad. He would be getting home not long after 9 pm and we would have a few precious moments together before I pass out around 10. We would be limited to Friday nights, Saturdays, and a few hours on Sunday to spend quality time together. And knowing us, we would pack that time full of activities with friends.
However, in thinking about all that time that I would not get to spend with my husband of just over 4 months, something occurred to me... I could probably get some decent rest!
Our weeks as of late have looked like this:
Monday - Jerry's Softball
Tuesday - Wing Night with Mindy and/or my parents
Wednesday - Craft Beer night (with the Fessels)
Thursday - trivia at the Great American Sports Cafe (we haven't lost yet!)
Friday - Never the same, but ALWAYS something happening
Saturday - See Friday - includes weddings, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, surprise grad parties
Sunday - Me: breakfast with family, running errands, taking Jerry lunch, working from home. Jerry: Work
We are actually giving up (Johnny Gomes) Garden Gnome giveaway this Saturday in an effort to spend time together - just the 2 of us (that's after we pick up a fridge from my great Aunt's house).
So, I guess what I'm saying is that while I am incredibly happy for my husband... I kinda wish the hiatus from life would last a bit longer. Or maybe not....I'd probably just end up working from home while he's anyway.
Yesterday, Jerry was offered a new job. He has always maintained that he loves what he does, but the environment was no longer working for him. Add to that an impending crappy schedule change and it was officially time to seek out new adventures.
Starting on Monday, Jerry's schedule was slated to change to second shift - roughly 1 pm - 9 pm Monday through Thursday, and the usual 12 pm - 6 pm on Sunday. While, unlike some people, I am not going to complain about the hours, I will acknowledge that the reason for the change was ridiculous. Let's just say that Jerry would become little more than a babysitter. But again, I will not say anything bad. He would be getting home not long after 9 pm and we would have a few precious moments together before I pass out around 10. We would be limited to Friday nights, Saturdays, and a few hours on Sunday to spend quality time together. And knowing us, we would pack that time full of activities with friends.
However, in thinking about all that time that I would not get to spend with my husband of just over 4 months, something occurred to me... I could probably get some decent rest!
Our weeks as of late have looked like this:
Monday - Jerry's Softball
Tuesday - Wing Night with Mindy and/or my parents
Wednesday - Craft Beer night (with the Fessels)
Thursday - trivia at the Great American Sports Cafe (we haven't lost yet!)
Friday - Never the same, but ALWAYS something happening
Saturday - See Friday - includes weddings, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, surprise grad parties
Sunday - Me: breakfast with family, running errands, taking Jerry lunch, working from home. Jerry: Work
We are actually giving up (Johnny Gomes) Garden Gnome giveaway this Saturday in an effort to spend time together - just the 2 of us (that's after we pick up a fridge from my great Aunt's house).
So, I guess what I'm saying is that while I am incredibly happy for my husband... I kinda wish the hiatus from life would last a bit longer. Or maybe not....I'd probably just end up working from home while he's anyway.
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