Construction Madness

Since we don't have any groups in today, we have some construction happening in the building. Phone lines are being dropped, the balcony is being repaired, the air walls are getting some TLC and the set up guys are trying to set for Monday. Here's the thing, I like a plan. If the plan needs to change, ok, but there needs to be a good plan in place to start. The guys running the phone lines are making a mess of everything. We were told they would be finished in the big room yesterday. Unfortunately the lead worker had a costume malfunction and had to go home early.

Today at 1:30, they still weren't finished in the main room, so I went to get an ETA. He tried to give me 15 different excuses all to say he didn't know when he was going to be finished. Then he called me sweetheart. If there is one thing that will immediately put you on my bad side, it's calling me sweetheart while giving me an excuse as to why your work isn't done. Just because I'm short doesn't mean my brain is small.

So the award for best contractor/construction mess goes to the air wall guys. They showed up when they were supposed to - did all the work they needed to and left. The balcony guys get a decent second place - other than being an hour late and giving me a throbbing headache from the sound of work, they have done pretty well today. I sure hope this place looks decent on Monday.

Extreme Couponer in Aisle 4

Ok, so I don't know about you, but I'm seeing these crazy people everywhere now. Two weeks ago I saw my first one in Target and it was like I was on a National Geographic safari. The last week, Snarky almost killed one in the grocery store who was trying to break the rules. The store called them out on breaking the rules and Snarky refrained from breaking all of their bones.

Yesterday, I ran into the store during lunch to grab a sandwich (because I was too lazy to buy groceries this week). There was one taking up the whole aisle! Ok, fine that you are stocking up for a pandemic or just being super greedy and want all the mustard the store has, but there are rules! As an amateur couponer, you make me sick. No one needs 300 bottles of mustard and if you read the rules of the store, you can only use 20 coupons anyway! But fine, if this is how you want to live you life, that is your business. Just stay to one side of the aisle so other people can get through the store.

Running in the Dark

Obviously, this post is not about me. I don't run - especially in the dark. However, for the past few weeks I have seen the same woman running while I'm driving to work. I mean, if you want to be up and running at 5:30 in the morning - more power to you. My issue is that she runs on a dark street next to a construction area with no reflective clothing. I get it that the construction has eliminated the sidewalk in that area, but someone is going to hit her. So here is my PSA for the day. If you are crazy enough to be running in the dark - find a friend that is just as crazy and buy some crazy  looking clothes covered in reflectors.

The Servers are going to Kill Me

Here's the deal. I realize that I have higher expectations when you come here to be a server than if you just show up at someone's house and drop off some food. I get it, why can't you? I know I list a lot of things, but here are some of my greatest server pet peeves. Let's face it, at 6:00 am, I have a really short fuse and highly suggest you refrain from any of these...
1. Having your boyfriend stop by to see where you work. He doesn't care and I don't want to meet him.
2. Telling me everything is fine, when I can clearly see with my two eyes that a disaster is unfolding.
3. You looking like you got up at 4:30 am. I know you did, but let's comb our hair and pretend we have some common sense.
4. You forgetting that I'm your client. I don't expect you to bow at my feet, but just the least bit of respect would go a long way.
5. It's early, we get it, but you are on the clock - it would be great if you could leave the kitchen with all of the items we need.
6. Here is just a quick reminder that you represent the company you work for and I don't buy the fact that you can't do anything to make sure my order is correct.
7. Don't argue with me. I am always right - remember that phrase? Let's repeat it together just for fun..."the customer is always right"
8. If I wanted to pay people to stand around and ignore me, I would have children and raise them to be teenagers and then pay them.
9. When I say get off the clock, it's because I have determined that there is no more work for you today. Leave.
10. Telling me that you are going to do what you want and not what I am asking is a sure way that you will never work in this building again. Oh, and telling my coworker that I'm rude is only putting a nail in your coffin.

Day 12

Ok, so I'm on Day 12 of the 17 day diet. The first 6 days, I lost a pound each day. This week, I haven't lost any weight. I also haven't been as diligent about my water, or the exercise. I think I may stay in this phase for an extra week. I still hate yogurt, and now I can add Kefir to that list. The Professor loves it, and the Lizard joined our game and she likes Kefir too. They are weirdos. I'm tired of chicken and would love to expand my horizons with vegetables. Tonight I think I will try roasted cauliflower. Will let you know if it is great or a catastrophe!

New Kid on the Block

So....we have a new intern and compared to the last intern, she is a rocket scientist! I'm not even kidding....the worst thing I could say about her is that she says ma'am all the time. She is pleasant, asks questions when she is unsure of things and takes her time to complete a project properly. It's amazing....she is changing my mind about interns!