Dealing With You is Excruciating: Writer's Workshop

I'm linking up for this weeks writing challenge over at Mama Kat's.  Here's a letter to just about any company I ever give my money to....

Dear (insert company here),

Although your company policy states that your goal is to provide 'exceptional customer service' I think you forgot what exceptional customer service is.  See, I give you my money and you give me a product while acting like you appreciate the fact that I chose you.

Now, I'm not expecting you to roll out the red carpet just because I decide to go with your bundle package.  I realize that I am one in a million and I am not even a blip on your radar when you analyze your bottom line but do I not count for something?  I don't even require 'exceptional', I'm pretty easy.  Here are just a few things that would make me 'exceptionally happy'.

Since I am the customer, can I please at least have things delivered on the correct date to the correct home? (Yes, I'm talking to you, furniture STORES.  That's right, I am dealing with 2 furniture stores who are driving me crazy!).

Since I am the customer, can I have a phone call returned in a timely manner?  As in, within a few days? So that I do not have to call back and explain my entire story all over again to someone else who doesn't care?  (This ones for just the one store who is holding my table hostage on a boat from China).

Speaking of a timely manner, do you think that I can receive a bill in a timely manner?  Not over a year after I visit your office.  I made payments after each visit but now you say I owe more, over a year later.  I'm so confused as to why but I guess I have to pay since it's my credit that will be damaged if I don't.   Do I get to take over a year to pay you?  (Yup, this one is for you Dr. Dentist!).

Really, I don't want to be angry.  I don't want to have to yell and threaten to cancel my order/service/complain.  But when I try to be nice about things, you take advantage of me and try to pacify me with an "I'm sorry for your inconvenience."  Well, I'm sorry for it too!

I think you should change your company's goal to 'provide exceptionally excruciating customer service'. Problem solved, goal met.

Sincerely,

Inconvenienced, As Always

Goblin King! Goblin King! Wherever You May Be....

There is only ONE movie that I can quote.  My hubbins, on the other hand, can quote just about every movie he's seen which can get annoying when he tries to quiz me.  The conversation usually goes something like this:

Him:  Some obscure movie quote

Me:  I have no idea

Him:  Come on... you know it.

Me:  Nope... no clue.

Him:  Yes you do (followed by some hint)

Me:  Still no idea.  Just tell me, you're making my brain hurt!

Him:  I can't believe you don't know it.  It's (insert some random movie)

Me:  Did I even see that movie?

However, there is one movie that I can quote from beginning to end.  It's hard for me to even write this because the movie is playing in my head right now.

Through dangers untold and through hardships unnumbered, I have fought my way here to the castle beyond the goblin city, to take back the child that you have stolen.....

I have loved The Labyrinth since I was a kid!   Maybe I secretly wanted one of my four siblings to be taken away for a little while (I love them but I clearly remember life being so much better when I was 2 years old and an only child).  Or maybe I was fascinated by the theatrics of David Bowie (and the fact that he somehow managed to squeeze into those pants).  Regardless of the reason, this movie has always been a favorite of mine.  The songs, the fantasy of it all... I heart this movie!

I wouldn't recommend watching this movie with me because I have this awful habit of talking and singing right along with it.  (I heard my baby, crying hard as babe could cry... what could I do?)  Sorry... I just can't help myself!  I'll have an ear worm for the rest of the day!

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If you need some writing inspiration or would just like to join in on the fun, stop by Mama Kat's and link up!

Five Question Friday!

It's been a while since I participated in 5 Question Friday but I decided to link up today.  Stop by Mama M's to join on in!

1. How many pets do you have?

One... and he's a little devil of a dog.  I love him but don't like him most of the time.  Why?  Because he barks at everything, will leave us 'presents' out of spite, and basically hates everyone.  Did I mention that he's also a nervous tinklier? 

2. If you could switch places with anyone in the world for one day, who would it be?
This is a toughie.  There are lots of people who tell these unbelievable stories or make these wacky choices and I would love to be them for a day to know exactly what's going on.  

3. What is your favorite money saving tip?

I try to wait a while before I make a purchase.  If I forget about it then I didn't really want it.  I also try to clip coupons but I'm super unorganized and forget to use them half the time.

4. What do you want your kids to be when they grow up?
Happy and healthy.  It doesn't matter to me what Abby is when she grows up as long as she's happy with who she is.

5. What is your favorite quote?
There are a lot of quotes that I love but the one that I've used most often in life is... 'Sharing is caring.'  Not sure where it came from (could be from Barney for all I know) but I've been using since my siblings were younger and would fight over toys.  I still use it sometimes and they usually laugh or roll their eyes!