2006 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC06 - October 22, 2006 Part 5

[Garfield]

Deal.

I'll list it on ebay now and you can use the buy-it-now option to pay!!! After all, we are friends. It will be special just for you!!

Who' hubby threatened who with bread?

 

[cgcw]

Cindy,
I thought you'd enjoy this. It was written on one of the blogs I follow. It's long, I know, but at least the first 1/2 is very similar to your experiences. I didn't want to chop it off in case someone REALLY wanted to know the ending!


Mission Monday

Today was, well, interesting.

I helped supervise Gabriel's first popcorn sale at a grocery store. He'd never done it before, and, for that matter, neither had I. Nikolas has been in scouts for years, and he usually sells over $1000 worth of popcorn. He's never done a show and sell, though. He packs it up in the wagon and walks around the neighborhood with The Hubster.

You know what a show and sell is, right? Every time that you go to a store, and you see all these kids standing outside asking you to buy product - those are show and sells.

Gabe was so excited. He put on his uniform early, and bounced around the van until we arrived. He grabbed a box of popcorn, and spoke out to each person as they passed, "Do you want to buy some popcorn?" He wasn't ugly about it, he was perfectly polite. And you know what? I never realized exactly how rude people can be to little kids. And how invisible little kids are to adults. I'm guilty of that myself. I mean, really, when you go to the store, do you really want to be hit up to support a band/buy some cookies/big candy bars/popcorn?

I got down onto his level a few times, just to see the world and the action as he was seeing it, and it blew me away. Grown ups are TALL, people. And when you are six, and you are built up and excited to sell popcorn, and you oh so happily ask someone if they want to buy, and you have to tilt your head way up oh-so-high just to meet their eyes, it's kind of hurtful when that grown up brushes by you without a glance, much less even meet your eyes. There were some really nice people who gave donations - one guy gave $10, which floored me. That's a lot of money to just donate. I found myself growing angry with a few people. How hard is it, really, to take time out of your day just to say hi? To answer a question with kindness, and grace, and poise? Who are you, really, to brush by another human being without a response, especially to a nicely worded, pleasant request? Do you lose a bit of yourself by being kind to another?

Which leads me to a(nother) question for you, and then your Mission for Monday.


Are you the type of person who greets the checker, has a conversation, and thanks them? What about the person who makes your coffee? Or the order taker at the fast food drivethru? The clerk at the dry cleaners? The bookseller?

I'm kind of a mixed bag. I'll chat up anyone, anywhere. I probably give away more personal information than is prudent, sometimes, in my quest to have some adult interaction. I have personal relationships with the baristas at Starbucks, and was saddened when a few of them left. (They went to AFRICA. Geesh, way to get away from me!) At the same point in time, I can be a bit of a cold fish. I'm often wrapped up in my own mind, running through plot lines in my book that I STILL haven't gotten back to, or thinking about what I'm going to write here or over at larger families, or trying desperately to think of where my ring could be. (Day 11 of ring watch - that's what I get for losing weight - it was loose on my finger and it used to fall off all the time - that's how it got lost, I'm certain. Now, if it could just get FOUND.)

So, your Mission for today is to be pleasant to everyone. As in, every single person you come into contact with deserves a smile, a "Hi there, how are you?", a head nod of greeting. If, by some chance, you shake their hand, you MUST give eye contact. (Oh, that's a HUGE one with me. I can't stand to shake someone's hand at church and they are busy scoping out the rest of the pew for the next conquest.)

Can you do it? Can you be nice to all? All day long? It'll be tough for me, since my kids and The Hubster are OFF SCHOOL AND WORK MONDAY. I guess the true test for me will be if I can be nice to them all day.

You don't have to buy the popcorn, for Pete's sake. Just try to remember what it's like to be the person on the other side. If it was you, how would you want to be treated?

Oh, and who is the most pleasant person you know? Would anyone name you? I KNOW it wouldn't be me.

****Edited to add: I don't know if I can do this today. It's only 7:45 and one of my little girls wet the bed. When I set her on the potty to empty out the rest of her, while I wet a cloth to wash her, she promptly peed all over the bathroom floor. That, combined with the gastric upset of my youngest, should make for fuuuuuuun today. But, I'm going to SMILE. Even if it kills me.***

Thanks, Karen!! It summed up my feelings pretty well.

Although I was not a nice person the rest of the day

Walker & I headed to the grocery store --- Sunday afternoon at the grocery store is not my cup of tea. I seldomly shop anyway, as Gary does the majority of it for our household. So, I'm checking out, the lines are 100 people deep and it's my turn to unload my groceries. I'm trying to get to them, but this lady behind me keeps coming closer and closer and closer to me. Breathing down my back, leaning against my cart, getting in my way. And I lost it. I looked at her and told her if she got any closer to me again, I'd push her out of my way. The look on Walker's face was one that is burned into my memory for good now -- he was shocked that I threatened this woman. She really deserved it, but I should have controlled myself and not let my anger get in the way of asking her nicely to just leave my cart alone and move away.

I have to say it worked though because she took a step back and didn't get in my way again.

 

[cgcw]

Hey just posting to keep everyone informed on Cheryl as she didn't feel that she could explain it well enough. Anyway we just got back from the surgery consult, and this time through we had the CT Scan results (all 5 lbs of them since it was an upper and a lower). The doctor looked them over then we sat and had a conversation.

He felt that Cheryl could go as much as 6 more months before surgery and not be at any more risk than she's been in the past few years, but that he wouldn't wait that long. He also felt that surgery was not something that was a must before we went away. Basically he feels that her gall bladder has been in this shape for around 5-6 years, and that it's time to get it out, but that the need is not immediate or an emergency.

He felt that the adjustment period of not having a gall bladder anymore would be much more of an impact on our trip than that of waiting, maintaining it, and getting the surgery after vacation.

Thank you all for your concern for her and your thoughts for her. I guess this means that I can't put off my getting my wisdom teeth out next week.

Thanks for the update, Todd.

Good luck with those wisdom teeth!

 

[cgcw]

For me , that would be doubling my pleaure and doubling my fun

Oh God Where was that throwing up smilie that someone posted yesterday???

Now I know you have been up to something I don't know about yet.

 

[cgcw]

Who' hubby threatened who with bread?

A day late and a dollar short, huh, Gary???

I believe Julie's comment has to do with being close enough at dinner to throw dinner rolls at each other's tables.

 

[Diana Lyn]

OOH!What a cruise group we have, talking about our fine delivery Men!

It's just one of the few "perks" I have as a stay at home mom!

 

[Garfield]

A day late and a dollar short, huh, Gary???

I believe Julie's comment has to do with being close enough at dinner to throw dinner rolls at each other's tables.

That is definitely a distinct possibility

 

[Diana Lyn]

Uh-oh, did the highlights not turn out how you wanted???

Um, well--NO. Let's just say I should have quit while I was ahead because I had missed a spot in the front and thought I'd just touch it up. I ended up with a giant orange blotch on the front side of my head. And well the rest of my hair was pretty much platnium blonde with a few brown streaks. It was bad. I got up Saturday at 7am with a hat and went right to Walmart . That's how bad it was. I ended up buying a Lowlights kit and painted over the orange blotch and most of the blond, so now I'm back to brown hair. I'm hoping to make it to the salon (like I said, let the professional do it!) before the cruise, because I don't like the brown.

 

[cgcw]

Um, well--NO. Let's just say I should have quit while I was ahead because I had missed a spot in the front and thought I'd just touch it up. I ended up with a giant orange blotch on the front side of my head. And well the rest of my hair was pretty much platnium blonde with a few brown streaks. It was bad. I got up Saturday at 7am with a hat and went right to Walmart . That's how bad it was. I ended up buying a Lowlights kit and painted over the orange blotch and most of the blond, so now I'm back to brown hair. I'm hoping to make it to the salon (like I said, let the professional do it!) before the cruise, because I don't like the brown.

This from a woman who tried to tell me I should do my own.



I'm glad I went with my instincts.

I have my appointment for my hair and pedicure already scheduled.

Can't forget those feet!

 

[alikat99]

Um, well--NO. Let's just say I should have quit while I was ahead because I had missed a spot in the front and thought I'd just touch it up. I ended up with a giant orange blotch on the front side of my head. And well the rest of my hair was pretty much platnium blonde with a few brown streaks. It was bad. I got up Saturday at 7am with a hat and went right to Walmart . That's how bad it was. I ended up buying a Lowlights kit and painted over the orange blotch and most of the blond, so now I'm back to brown hair. I'm hoping to make it to the salon (like I said, let the professional do it!) before the cruise, because I don't like the brown.

Ok, so you've confirmed it for me!!! I was getting tired of paying the salon to highlight my hair, but I am not going to try it myself.

 

[alikat99]

This from a woman who tried to tell me I should do my own.



I'm glad I went with my instincts.

I have my appointment for my hair and pedicure already scheduled.

Can't forget those feet!

I need to make an appt for my pedicure as well. I have a haircut scheduled for right before the cruise (had my highlights done at my last appt).

 

[sanddune]

I wonder if Gail and John would be up for the MI meet too. Thats not real far from them I am SURE Coleen wouldnt mind being away for a weekend in Nov. I will have to see how it lines up with schedules etc. but we might be going to MI also.............


Squid

The more the merrier! Hope you can make it!

 

[ConleyFam]

See what I miss out on by working in an office. I couldn't tell you what my UPS or FedEx driver looks like.

I guess you don't work in an office that receives FedEx or UPS packages? I get to know 2 from each company. Unfortunately, the ones I have are not my type, even though they are very nice.

Chris

 

[ConleyFam]

Hey just posting to keep everyone informed on Cheryl as she didn't feel that she could explain it well enough. Anyway we just got back from the surgery consult, and this time through we had the CT Scan results (all 5 lbs of them since it was an upper and a lower). The doctor looked them over then we sat and had a conversation.

He felt that Cheryl could go as much as 6 more months before surgery and not be at any more risk than she's been in the past few years, but that he wouldn't wait that long. He also felt that surgery was not something that was a must before we went away. Basically he feels that her gall bladder has been in this shape for around 5-6 years, and that it's time to get it out, but that the need is not immediate or an emergency.

He felt that the adjustment period of not having a gall bladder anymore would be much more of an impact on our trip than that of waiting, maintaining it, and getting the surgery after vacation.

Thank you all for your concern for her and your thoughts for her. I guess this means that I can't put off my getting my wisdom teeth out next week.

Cheryl, Sorry for the delay. I hope you can control your pain by watching your diet. I guess this means no Creme Brulee for you. Hopefully, you can schedule your surgery now for very soon after the cruise and get the relief you deserve. Best wishes for very little pain while you wait.

Chris

 

[ConleyFam]

Thanks, Karen!! It summed up my feelings pretty well.

Although I was not a nice person the rest of the day

Walker & I headed to the grocery store --- Sunday afternoon at the grocery store is not my cup of tea. I seldomly shop anyway, as Gary does the majority of it for our household. So, I'm checking out, the lines are 100 people deep and it's my turn to unload my groceries. I'm trying to get to them, but this lady behind me keeps coming closer and closer and closer to me. Breathing down my back, leaning against my cart, getting in my way. And I lost it. I looked at her and told her if she got any closer to me again, I'd push her out of my way. The look on Walker's face was one that is burned into my memory for good now -- he was shocked that I threatened this woman. She really deserved it, but I should have controlled myself and not let my anger get in the way of asking her nicely to just leave my cart alone and move away.

I have to say it worked though because she took a step back and didn't get in my way again.

Note to self: Give Cindy plenty of personal space.

 

[WDWLVR]

I guess you don't work in an office that receives FedEx or UPS packages? I get to know 2 from each company. Unfortunately, the ones I have are not my type, even though they are very nice.

Chris

Actually I do, but deliveries are made back in the production area of our building not in the office area. I only see our shipping and receiving guys (who aren't as hot as these UPS guys I'm hearing about).

 

[ConleyFam]

Um, well--NO. Let's just say I should have quit while I was ahead because I had missed a spot in the front and thought I'd just touch it up. I ended up with a giant orange blotch on the front side of my head. And well the rest of my hair was pretty much platnium blonde with a few brown streaks. It was bad. I got up Saturday at 7am with a hat and went right to Walmart . That's how bad it was. I ended up buying a Lowlights kit and painted over the orange blotch and most of the blond, so now I'm back to brown hair. I'm hoping to make it to the salon (like I said, let the professional do it!) before the cruise, because I don't like the brown.

My hair color story is a good one. When my long time hair dresser told me her prices were going up because she is a "master stylist". She had already highlighted my hair for years (and permed then). So a friend offered to highlight my hair for me at home. It turned out fine. DH and I decided I might as well go for the full coverage color at about $7.00 per box instead of $50 at the salon. I have had MANY compliments on my color. It's "Nice and Easy"! Just make sure you don't just look at the color of the model on front. There is a guide on the side of the box that shows how that color affects different colors of hair. Also, have a friend help you to make sure you get full coverage.

Chris

 

[ConleyFam]

Actually I do, but deliveries are made back in the production area of our building not in the office area. I only see our shipping and receiving guys (who aren't as hot as these UPS guys I'm hearing about).

 

[cgcw]

My hair color story is a good one. When my long time hair dresser told me her prices were going up because she is a "master stylist". She had already highlighted my hair for years (and permed then). So a friend offered to highlight my hair for me at home. It turned out fine. DH and I decided I might as well go for the full coverage color at about $7.00 per box instead of $50 at the salon. I have had MANY compliments on my color. It's "Nice and Easy"!

Chris

Would that have been a JC Penney salon?

I go to a master designer -- who has been there longer than I know Gary. Believe it or not, she use to do Gary's ex-wife's hair and silly me, I trusted her with mine. Now I can't imagine trusting anyone else.

I really wish she'd do more out of the home visits. We've been really lucky as she did my hair the morning we were married as well as all of our hair the day of the last family wedding we stood up in.

 

[cgcw]

Somehow or another we missed celebrating Chris' 100 posts milestone.


Better late than forgotten.....

Congratulations Chris!



Keep posting!! ​