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| Sunday, November 15th, 2009 |
sf_drama
[ treesofvalinor ]
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4:39p |
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parenting101
[ draiochta_faol ]
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5:38p |
Swine Flu part 2
So I ended up taking my son to his pediatrician this morning because he spike a really high fever (102.4). He definitely has swine flu. I tried giving him some TamiFlu this afternoon after he had drank some milk. I got 1/2 the dose in him and he vomitted up all his milk and then some. I managed to get the second 1/2 of the dose in and he kept it down. I know nausea/vomiting is one of the side effects, but for those of you that had to give it to your little ones, how did you get it down and have it stay down? Should I try it on an empty stomach? Current Mood:  blah |
customers_suck
[ serindipitous ]
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5:35p |
ETA: As I said in my last post: Now, we're polite and accommodating with our customers, but we are encouraged to NOT just blow over if they're being rude or abusive with us, that's right, I get to have a backbone, we're not subservient. Just thought I'd mention that so I don't get and "OMG BAD_SERVICE!" because I wasn't exactly being perky and happy towards the ends of these calls. Harley dealership. My dealership was having a "garage sale" on all the used bikes today, the ad on the radio also advertised discounts up to 60% off in Motorclothes and Parts. Phone call: Me: _______ Harley-Davidson, this is ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) serindipitous, How can I help you? Him: So, lemme get this straight, you're having a sale. Me: Yes on all the used bikes. Him: Well what's the percentage off? Me: I don't know, actually, but- Him: So you have an ad on the radio and you don't even know what the sale is? Me: I'm in apparel, actually, I have nothing to do with bike deals, but I can get you in touch with sales. Him: OH you're in apparel? And all you're stuff is 60% off? Me: No, not all of our merchandise, SOME of our merchandise is up to 60% off. Him: OOOOH Ohh I see. That's quite the fu**ing ploy, isn't it? Me: Do you want me to put you in touch with sales or not? Him: *CLICK* Another phone call: This was 30 minutes before open, but we were having an event so I picked up. Him: Hi, do you know where Blackwater St. is? Me: I'm actually not from the area and the only other person I have here is from Othertownfaraway, so I don't think I can help you, I'm sorry. Him: Well do you have any numbers to the town offices? *it becomes clearer what's happening* Me: This is a H-D dealership, I don't have any of those numbers, you can try going on the city website or calling 411. Him:...Maybe you should just put me in touch with one of the (stressed) GUYS so that I can actually get the information I want. Me: I'm sorry there are NO GUYS here right now, maybe you should try the other options I have suggested. Have a nice day. *CLICK* Seriously?! CALL 411! Just because I work in the town does not make me Mapquest or Information! |
customers_suck
[ umbluemusic ]
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5:08p |
I have had a hell of a time with people calling for directions to the motel lately. #1 - please, please please don't call in the middle of a fully booked night, tell me you need the address to put in your GPS, and then tell me to wait while you pull over and figure out how to put it in your stupid machine. You called me, remember? It'd be nice if, when I gave you the information you requested, you were actually ready to put it into that stupid thing. The crowd in the lobby was really not excited to watch me repeatedly tell you the address, the spelling, the address again because somehow you turned #1123 into #1569. How does it even sound alike? It doesn't. Truly. #2 - I know Ohio is "right next to Pennsylvania," but I really can't give you directions to the motel from your house in Ohio to our motel. No, I really don't know where that highway you're on leads. Sorry, but I generally don't drive out to Ohio that often. I know my local roads, not yours. This is why there are things like Mapquest and GoogleMaps...why didn't you get some directions before you left for your trip? Oh, you thought it'd be cool to just call and ask me? Well, I'm not familiar with Cincinnati. Sorry, you're going to have to stop and ask for directions. Although I'm sure no gas station in your part of the state will know how to get you to my budget motel. #3 - You need directions? You're coming from Nearby Town A? Ok, well you take Road X to Road Y, get off at Exit 1, make a left, another left onto Road Z - Oh, you need to know where DumbCompany is located because they told you they were located right next to my motel and you start a job there tomorrow? Are you staying here tonight?....No, you just figured I'd love to waste my time giving you directions? To someone who isn't even staying here? Have you heard of the internet or a map? Or better yet, why not ask your new job where it is located? Sorry, I don't know exactly which office building it is located in, because I am not here to give directions to DumbCompany. Thanks for wasting my time. Excuse me while I *headdesk* myself into oblivion. #4 - I'm not sure where you got the impression that BudgetMotel offers Jacuzzi tubs, continental breakfasts, or plasma tvs, but no, I won't refund your $38.75 because the room was "unacceptable." It was clean, right? You were just disappointed it was a regular tub and tv? You probably should have spoken up before you spent the entire night then. Seriously, no love today, guests. Other than my awesome couple of rooms from last night (including one group of women who left me a card at the desk thanking me for the directions/recommendations I gave them - they witnessed the first GPS guy conversation from the lobby) it has been like an episode of the Twilight Zone. EDIT: And now I just got a crank call from Billy Mays. Awwwesome. |
parenting101
[ __45rpm__ ]
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2:37p |
cough
My daughter (5) has had a cough for almost two weeks now. It's unproductive and dry. She has had no fever whatsoever. My mom thinks it's just a little cold bug that's been going around, as she knows several people who have had it and the cough lingers and lingers. I don't know, though. I'm tempted to take her to the Ped. just in case, but with the flu going around I don't want to go in unless it's absolutely necessary. What would you do? |
customers_suck
[ natane ]
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3:44p |
witnessed suck.
dear sir: you are drunk. highly drunk. i understand this makes you a little less intelligent than you might normally be. but the store policy of "purchase total must be over $5 to use a debit card" is not going to be changed because "dude, [you] really really need a beer and [you] don't have any cash right now." please stop arguing with the cashier. yes, if that's the policy, you probably are "gonna have to buy something fucking else just so [you] can get a goddamn beer!" this policy does not make the cashier a "fucking faggot." please GTFO the store, i want to buy my fucking rainbow goldfish and you are in the way. |
customers_suck
[ egos_of_fire ]
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12:09p |
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babysittersclub
[ snowymistyriver ]
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11:54a |
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customers_suck
[ i_am_slrearth ]
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2:49p |
Hello everyone! I have a suck from last night. Just as a recap, I work in a cinema and last night I was working as an usher. |
sf_drama
[ telemann ]
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11:04a |
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sf_drama
[ djmadadam ]
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10:54a |
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avatar_fans
[ nuitsongeur ]
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1:32p |
New Here. Presenting Fanfic.
Hello! I'm Nuit! I'm new here (randomly browsing through communities again). And, as a n00b, I present fanfiction as a gift. I'm a fanfic author by the way. I've been one for over a year now. But, over the course of the time, I've only written two ATLA fanfics. Reason being is because I don't get much feedback. So, if you read what I have to present, I would like to ask you to review. I accept Anon. Reviews along with constructive criticisms. Flames will be promptly ignored (though, by scanning over the rules of the community here, I don't really expect any of that.) My first one, that was written over a year ago and meant to be multi-chapter but yet, never got around to updating: The Moonslayer Rated: T Genre: Angst Words: 1,545 Character(s): Zhao Summary: What were to happen if he lived? Zhao the Moonslayer, after surviving the encounter at the Northern Water Tribe. Who would he be then, once his identity failed him? And, my second fanfic, written recently for Veteran's Day: From Majesty to MotherRated: K+ Genre: General Words: 1,466 Character(s): Mai Summary: Mai has been able to accomplish her current position in life because of the sacrifices soldiers risked and made for the world's own expense. Set post-series. Spoilers. Written in honor of Veteran's Day. Because everyone deserves to be remembered. And, that's about it. I thank you for taking the time to read this. -Nuit |
parenting101
[ echo_narcisis ]
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11:30a |
I need advice :(
So, I have a friend that has a daughter a little younger than my own. I love this kid to death, and our children have become very close. But, said 'friend' only ever calls for money. Which wouldn't be a problem, if I had the money to give her... But I don't. I've told her on several occasions that I can't spare the money, and I've asked her to kindly deter herself from asking me for cash when she knows that I don't have it. She's currently playing the " I need you to pay me back for the favor I did for you MONTHS ago" card ( The favor being her popping on over and bringing a pack and play that I didn't need and selling it to me for cheaper than store price, because I didn't have the heart to tell her no). She receives funding through food stamps, cash aid, gas cards from her school for going to school, and funds from school for attending classes. Her rent is ultra cheap, she doesn't pay gas or electricity, and she gets her water for free... My family says that I should cut ties with her, which does sound like my only option given her lack of regard towards my wishes... But, as mentioned before, our children are very close little play buddies. I know that if I tell her no in a firm tone, that she'll talk crap and possibly become violent towards me... And I also know that she would not allow our kids to play together anymore... What should I do? EDIT: It is done. She just tried to tell me that I 'promised' to buy five of those eight oz boxes of baby cereal off of her for $30. That prices those babies at $6 a pop... And I know I sure as hell didn't say I'd be that much of a sucker. Current Mood:  depressed |
childfree
[ adhesive_dream ]
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1:15p |
Sometimes I appreciate children.
So, yesterday I went to the store (had to get some three-minute miracle because my hair decided it doesn't like being cherry red) and while I was in line, a little kid ahead of me kept staring at my bright n' fried hair. Though someone had a ridiculous cartful and there was only one available register, everyone was waiting patiently in line when a woman with a handful of items ahead of me said to her son "OH! THESE ARE ON SALE!? HONEY, GO RUN AND GET MORE!" (in reference to some paperplates) right as it was her turn to pay. Now me, already being late and not wanting to miss the next bus to work, I was about to throw my aussie at her head and pray for her quick death so I could get on with mt Saturday. Plus, I remembered when my mom would do this to me and I'd be both embarrassed and pissed off. Her son, who looked about six, looked back at me and said "But mom, she only has one item and I don't know where to find those plates". His mom shot him a dirty look, then peeked at me to see if I'd heard, which I made clear I did with a smile and a tentative step forward. She said "Well, we got in line first so it doesn't really matter, now does it?" (Once again, narrowly avoided killing her with the aussie...) to which he replied "But ma, that's stupid", and he actually tugged on my shirt to pull me forward (which actually freaked me out). His mom shoved all her stuff on the counter and said "I said go get more plates! Hurry, they're next to the soda, run!". The kid did end up running, and he came back as her last item got scanned, so I can't really bitch, but it did make me wonder: How do bad parents make good kids?. I mean, his mom clearly wasn't the most gracious person (Though how am I to know she wasn't having a long day, or some other time constraint) but he was so kind. Until I got to work and a baby threw up, I actually had positive feelings toward kids (in a general sense, not a spawning them one). Anyway, that was more or less a long-winded story on appreciating the 10% of kids that aren't horrible brats. |
parenting101
[ recyclejlc ]
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1:33p |
plane travel
so, i'm going on a trip to visit some family/go to a wedding. i will be flying with my mom and my 15 month (at the time) son. i've read the entries in the tags, but didn't see answers to my questions. 1~ diaper bag supplies. can i bring baby powder with us? it's 1.5oz. what about those little single bowls of cheerios? i'm just planning on picking up a bottle of juice in the terminal and some water for his sippy, so i'm not concerned about that. 2~ we'll be gate-checking our convertable seat, should i get a travel bag or can i just wrap it in a garbage bag when we check it? also, any sites where i can download toddler-friendly videos for free? |
bad_rpers_suck
[ monocle_claire ]
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6:08p |
The new meaning of "BRB"
While we technically weren't rp-ing while you did this, we still are RP buddies, so it probably counts. According to you "BRB" does not mean "Be right back". It means "Hey, I'ma stop responding for a while, but feel free to pester and bug me until I do." RRRRRRRR. |
bad_rpers_suck
[ deleriumcanidae ]
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1:08p |
A long-time suck
Heyo, all. Long time lurker, first time poster. Not bothering with a sock. This is an old suck, but it took a long time to build and still bothers me now. Whooooo. I feel better now. Current Mood:  aggravated |
| Saturday, November 14th, 2009 |
avatar_fans
[ blue_lacquer ]
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2:23p |
Season 1 icons
Inspired by dokusoteki, who set out to make an icon for every episode, here is a batch of Season 1 icons. I tried to make the images reflective of the individual episodes in some way. I enjoyed making these, so I plan to do Seasons 2 and 3. One bonus crack icon at the end to make the rows even.    See the rest |
| Friday, November 13th, 2009 |
avatar_fans
[ secondlina ]
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11:03p |
Kataang fanart
I'm pretty open to all couples, but Aang and Katara are really easy to draw! Enjoy!  |
| Monday, November 16th, 2009 |
childfree
[ theonlyphyria ]
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3:35a |
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| Sunday, November 15th, 2009 |
childfree
[ crimsonfox79 ]
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11:30a |
More great parenting.... :-( Makes me so sick
I just saw this article posted on a forum I am on. What is wrong with people??? I can't even begin to imagine what goes through people's heads when they do things like this. " A mother of seven is accused of running a house of horrors for pets at her suburban Long Island home, forcing her children to help torture them and burying at least 20 dogs in her backyard — animals neighbors now fear were beloved pets that mysteriously disappeared over the years." full article here- news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091112/ap_on_re_us/us_suburban_pet_torture Current Mood:  enraged |
| Saturday, November 14th, 2009 |
parenting101
[ karnythia ]
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10:14p |
Houston we have a problem
Kid #1's voice just dipped into the bass range. He is 10. I am not ready. Someone come make it stop. Or bring booze and chocolate. I thought I had another couple of years before this shit started. Puberty 101...any tips for survival? |
| Sunday, November 15th, 2009 |
customers_suck
[ cyrrus25 ]
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9:06a |
All too common WTF
So this happens disturbingly often at my call center. I think it's because we aren't allowed to disconnect a call, even when the caller is done. We have to wait for them to hang up, so sometimes we catch the start of what they do after the call. You can't imagine some of the weird shit I hear when they think they've hung up. o_O This particular one almost always starts off the same. I'll be helping a member with their insurance question, the call goes well. They get the answer they need, they're happy, I'm happy, I do my little "thank you and please have a good day, sir/ma'am :D" ending bit. They reply just as politely, and I wait for them to hang up. Then I hear it.. ... The flush of a toilet. Much, much too loud to be from another room. I can't help it. My expression immediately turns to DDD:, and do a little grossed-out dance in my chair. All I can think of is "Oh god, so was THAT why they sounded so forced when I asked for their ID number? o_____O" *shudder!* |
customers_suck
[ stfnihippo ]
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6:15a |
Short secondhand suck/wtf from a grocery store where the name fits. Why, WHY for any reason would you go into the men's restroom, do number two ON THE FLOOR, wipe with your underwear, and then throw the underwear ever so gently across the seat? The was toilet paper! There was a toilet! There was a trash can! Why?! |
customers_suck
[ soberloki ]
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12:21a |
Everyone who knows anything has gone home. Seriously.
Answering service wench. We're not the office, I swear. We don't know why they left early. We don't know what their weekend plans are. We don't know anything that isn't sitting in the file in front of our faces, because we answer for 500 clients, and 90% of our calls are simple messages to be held for the office, or urgent medical or home-and-business disaster mitigation stuff that we dispatch ASAP. We have zero access to any stored info our clients might have, and the little bit of info we DO sometimes have is only available because the person who forwarded the lines was feeling particularly forthcoming that day. In short, we're cheery voices responding to your phone call, and we'd rather not deal with rudenes, entitlement complexes, or offensive bullshit. Obviously, I'm not allowed to say what I'm really thinking when I get callers who simply refuse to understand the situation, but I'm certainly tempted. That being said, we are NOT required to take abuse. People start swearing at us, or being really nasty, and we can drop the call. ( OH MY GOD WHY ARE YOU NOT HELPING MEEEEE??? WHY WON'T YOU DO WHAT I WANT??? ) |
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