Saturday, May 16, 2009
Relating to Music
The other night I was driving home from my friend’s house and I was listening to Kate Nash. The song “Nicest Thing” came on and for some reason I started crying. The song is about wanting someone when they don’t want you. Wanting to have a relationship but they’re not giving you he time of day. I guess when listening to this song I think about my situations and reflect back on previous times and wish for a relationship that can’t be. I guess last night I was really relating to the song which made me cry. I’ve had other instances like this. For example, “Can’t Let Go” by Landon Pigg really got me. I listened to the first two lines and started crying. Hahha. It’s like the perfect song for me and now has become one of my favorites. This all goes to show how we can relate to music. Music is created to help us through certain times and help us express our feelings. There is a type of music for every mood and if you don’t believe me go to allmusic.com. At this website you can search for music depending on your mood; it’s pretty fun. I encourage you to listen to the two songs I talked about here, they’re amazing and I’m sure you’ll be able to relate. Never stop discovering new music; it will keep you alive.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Working in Retail
I have been working in retail for about 3 years now and I have come to many realizations. There are so many things that annoy me. So, I’ve decided to make a list of all the things that I can’t stand. Maybe some people can relate to how I feel.
The Phone: Since I work in a department (electronics) I have to take phone calls. I usually answer the phone by saying “Electronics, how may I help you?” and nothing bothers me more than the people who say, “Is this electronics?” Like are they being serious, I just said this was electronics. Open your fuckin ears and listen. I shouldn’t have to repeat myself.
Then you have the people who ask complicated, in depth questions and they want to know every little detail. They end up making me run back and forth between the phone and the department, and it’s so annoying. I understand you have a lot of questions, but wouldn’t it be easier just to come into the damn store and ask them? Isn’t that what shopping is for? I don’t think people understand that I have customers in my department who need help as well. Nothing makes a customer angrier when I’m being held up on the phone by some person. I feel as if the customers that are actually in the store should get first priority. But unfortunately, when it comes to retail, it’s whoever was first; the phone or the customer in the store.
Then you have the people who hang up as soon as I answer. If you are going to hang up, then don’t waste my time. A lot of the times, whenever someone hangs up I feel as if someone’s stalking me. Like, they call just to see if I’m working; it creeps me out.
Oh, and then you have the people who prank call. Yeah, at times it’s funny, but usually I’m just like grow up. I often wonder whether the people calling know who I am and are only pranking me because they know me, but I guess I’ll never know because that would ruin the prank.
Open Packages: Whenever I’m walking around the department and see packages opened and just thrown on the shelf, it makes me mad. It mostly happens with the telephones. It’s fine if you want to open something and see it, but have the courtesy to put it back together. I know that things are hard to get back in the package, especially telephones, but if you can’t put it back in then don’t take it out. I swear every time I work, I’m putting phones back in their boxes; it’s ridiculous.
Stealing: I get so annoyed whenever I find something stolen. It’s so ridiculous that one would find it necessary to steal. I have heard many stories of things people do to steal and I’ve been involved with people who steal. I recall this one time I was working and these two people came into electronics. One distracted me and asked me to show them something outside the department, and being the nice person I am I showed them. Never once did the person who remained in the department pop into my head and wouldn’t you know, they were stealing. Ever since then I have learned. It always makes my day when security catches people stealing; it’s so entertaining and much deserved. Hahaha.
Pedifiles/Creepers: You would not believe how many creeper guys I have to deal with. I’ve heard many pick up lines and just get disgusted every time. Ugh. There are times I wish I didn’t have to ring someone out, because I didn’t want them to have my name on the receipt. But in the end, I have no other choice. I can’t say, “I’m not going to ring you out”. That would be rude. Definitely working in retail has made me more aware of creepers and how they act and how to react to them. I’m pretty good at sensing when someone is creepy and I try to stay away.
The Phone: Since I work in a department (electronics) I have to take phone calls. I usually answer the phone by saying “Electronics, how may I help you?” and nothing bothers me more than the people who say, “Is this electronics?” Like are they being serious, I just said this was electronics. Open your fuckin ears and listen. I shouldn’t have to repeat myself.
Then you have the people who ask complicated, in depth questions and they want to know every little detail. They end up making me run back and forth between the phone and the department, and it’s so annoying. I understand you have a lot of questions, but wouldn’t it be easier just to come into the damn store and ask them? Isn’t that what shopping is for? I don’t think people understand that I have customers in my department who need help as well. Nothing makes a customer angrier when I’m being held up on the phone by some person. I feel as if the customers that are actually in the store should get first priority. But unfortunately, when it comes to retail, it’s whoever was first; the phone or the customer in the store.
Then you have the people who hang up as soon as I answer. If you are going to hang up, then don’t waste my time. A lot of the times, whenever someone hangs up I feel as if someone’s stalking me. Like, they call just to see if I’m working; it creeps me out.
Oh, and then you have the people who prank call. Yeah, at times it’s funny, but usually I’m just like grow up. I often wonder whether the people calling know who I am and are only pranking me because they know me, but I guess I’ll never know because that would ruin the prank.
Open Packages: Whenever I’m walking around the department and see packages opened and just thrown on the shelf, it makes me mad. It mostly happens with the telephones. It’s fine if you want to open something and see it, but have the courtesy to put it back together. I know that things are hard to get back in the package, especially telephones, but if you can’t put it back in then don’t take it out. I swear every time I work, I’m putting phones back in their boxes; it’s ridiculous.
Stealing: I get so annoyed whenever I find something stolen. It’s so ridiculous that one would find it necessary to steal. I have heard many stories of things people do to steal and I’ve been involved with people who steal. I recall this one time I was working and these two people came into electronics. One distracted me and asked me to show them something outside the department, and being the nice person I am I showed them. Never once did the person who remained in the department pop into my head and wouldn’t you know, they were stealing. Ever since then I have learned. It always makes my day when security catches people stealing; it’s so entertaining and much deserved. Hahaha.
Pedifiles/Creepers: You would not believe how many creeper guys I have to deal with. I’ve heard many pick up lines and just get disgusted every time. Ugh. There are times I wish I didn’t have to ring someone out, because I didn’t want them to have my name on the receipt. But in the end, I have no other choice. I can’t say, “I’m not going to ring you out”. That would be rude. Definitely working in retail has made me more aware of creepers and how they act and how to react to them. I’m pretty good at sensing when someone is creepy and I try to stay away.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
36 Things I've come To Realize
1. I've come to realize that my boobs...
-- are what they are
2. I've come to realize that my job(s)...
-- could never be enough to get me through life, that's why I'm going to college
4. I've come to realize that I need...
--to live a little more in the moment
5. I've come to realize that I have lost...
-- connections with someone
6. I've come to realize that I hate it when...
-- people try really hard to get attention
7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk...
-- I sleep well
8. I've come to realize that money...
-- goes so fast and when using a credit card it adds up really fast
9. I've come to realize that certain people...
-- will never understand me
10. I've come to realize that I'll always...
-- overanalyze things
11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s)...
-- will always do the same things no matter what
12. I've come to realize that my mom..
-- has problems as does everyone, but I love her and she def is one person who understands me, even if she doesn't know everything
13. I've come to realize that my cell phone...
--is purple and amazing and I actually rely on it a lot more than I think
14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning...
-- I was still tired but yet was talking on the phone ahaha
15. I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep...
-- I thought about that certain someone who I wish was still in my life
16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking...
--about my past, like I do a lot
17. I've come to realize that my dad...
-- also has problems and I feel like he tries to hide them, but none the less I love him and he will always be my favorite
18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook...
-- i click around and keep repeating the same pattern of clicks, over and over until I get bored
19. Today I've come to realize...
-- that I have a shopping addiction ahhaha
20. I've come to realize that tonight...
-- could have been a lot better
21. I've come to realize that tomorrow...
-- is going to be an organize my room day, as it's still a mess from moving back in
22. I've come to realize that I really want to...
-- find a boyfriend
23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this is...
-- no one
24. I've come to realize that life...
-- is everything you make it
25. I've come to realize that this weekend...
-- is almost over :(
26. I've realized the best music to listen to when I am upset...
-- is anything I can relate to at that moment
27. I've come to realize that my friends...
-- will ALWAYS be there for me, no matter what
28. I've come to realize that this year...
-- is just about half way over, but I feel like it's just starting to get good
29. I've come to realize that my boyfriend/girlfriend...
-- is still non-existant
30. I've come to realize that maybe I should...
-- try something new every once in awhile
31. I've come to realize I love...
-- the things around me, they're so inspirational
32. I've come to realize that I don't understand...
-- everything that happens, but I do believe it's for a reason
33. I've come to realize my past..
-- is there for a reason and only makes me stronger
34. I've come to realize that parties....
-- are not my thing most of the time
35. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified...
-- of bees and my friends dying
36. I've come to realize that my life...
-- is headed in the right direction but still needs some defining
-- are what they are
2. I've come to realize that my job(s)...
-- could never be enough to get me through life, that's why I'm going to college
4. I've come to realize that I need...
--to live a little more in the moment
5. I've come to realize that I have lost...
-- connections with someone
6. I've come to realize that I hate it when...
-- people try really hard to get attention
7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk...
-- I sleep well
8. I've come to realize that money...
-- goes so fast and when using a credit card it adds up really fast
9. I've come to realize that certain people...
-- will never understand me
10. I've come to realize that I'll always...
-- overanalyze things
11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s)...
-- will always do the same things no matter what
12. I've come to realize that my mom..
-- has problems as does everyone, but I love her and she def is one person who understands me, even if she doesn't know everything
13. I've come to realize that my cell phone...
--is purple and amazing and I actually rely on it a lot more than I think
14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning...
-- I was still tired but yet was talking on the phone ahaha
15. I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep...
-- I thought about that certain someone who I wish was still in my life
16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking...
--about my past, like I do a lot
17. I've come to realize that my dad...
-- also has problems and I feel like he tries to hide them, but none the less I love him and he will always be my favorite
18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook...
-- i click around and keep repeating the same pattern of clicks, over and over until I get bored
19. Today I've come to realize...
-- that I have a shopping addiction ahhaha
20. I've come to realize that tonight...
-- could have been a lot better
21. I've come to realize that tomorrow...
-- is going to be an organize my room day, as it's still a mess from moving back in
22. I've come to realize that I really want to...
-- find a boyfriend
23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this is...
-- no one
24. I've come to realize that life...
-- is everything you make it
25. I've come to realize that this weekend...
-- is almost over :(
26. I've realized the best music to listen to when I am upset...
-- is anything I can relate to at that moment
27. I've come to realize that my friends...
-- will ALWAYS be there for me, no matter what
28. I've come to realize that this year...
-- is just about half way over, but I feel like it's just starting to get good
29. I've come to realize that my boyfriend/girlfriend...
-- is still non-existant
30. I've come to realize that maybe I should...
-- try something new every once in awhile
31. I've come to realize I love...
-- the things around me, they're so inspirational
32. I've come to realize that I don't understand...
-- everything that happens, but I do believe it's for a reason
33. I've come to realize my past..
-- is there for a reason and only makes me stronger
34. I've come to realize that parties....
-- are not my thing most of the time
35. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified...
-- of bees and my friends dying
36. I've come to realize that my life...
-- is headed in the right direction but still needs some defining
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