Life After Marathons: A Running/barre3/Coffee/Life Journal

[Bree]

The only time I like talking on the phone is when it's my MIL. I prefer email & texting.

 

[SarahDisney]

I did a TA for W&D and it took so much stress away. Make your phone call!

I'm leaning towards TA, but I just have a few questions about how easy it will be to change things because my plans aren't set in stone yet.
I have one other personal call to make tonight, so this call will have to wait for tomorrow. But thanks for the reminder!

I also hate phones. Since texting came about I really hate talking to people on the phone.

Yeah, I'd much rather text or email. Phone calls are so 90s.

The only time I like talking on the phone is when it's my MIL. I prefer email & texting.

Exactly! (Minus the MIL, since I dont have one. For me it's my dad ... phone is easier than texting with him)

 

[SarahDisney]

Here's the plan:
I have a meeting at 11:30. After that meeting, I'll grab my computer, head over to the couches (if they're available... if not I may just go outside) and make my phone call.

If I haven't come back here by 1pm (WDW time) and told you guys that I made the call, start bugging me.

Yes, i do need this level of harassment to make a phone call. Phone calls make me super nervous.

 

[Bree]

I blame my hatred of phone calls from working in a Human Resources call center. Dealing with grumpy people who didn't like company & federal rules does not make for a fun day. Thankfully it didn't last long and I moved over to their information systems department. I did database work and ran reports and queries all day long.

 

[SarahDisney]

I blame my hatred of phone calls from working in a Human Resources call center. Dealing with grumpy people who didn't like company & federal rules does not make for a fun day. Thankfully it didn't last long and I moved over to their information systems department. I did database work and ran reports and queries all day long.

Completely understandable. I try to be super nice to call center people because I know most people aren't. I feel like working at a call center shows you the worst that humanity has to offer.
Databases are much better.

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Update:
Call has been made. 99% sure I'm going with Acclaim Travel. I will deal with making the reservation later today.

 

[SarahDisney]

Gag! Stupid cell phone posted this twice.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Update:
Call has been made. 99% sure I'm going with Acclaim Travel. I will deal with making the reservation later today.

Still feel like this with the "big" announcement?

Also, when you have a chance, I'd love to hear more about going through a TA. Save me the phone call and all...

 

[SarahDisney]

Still feel like this with the "big" announcement?

About to place the order. I am 100% done with runDisney's crap and just want this off my plate.

Also, when you have a chance, I'd love to hear more about going through a TA. Save me the phone call and all...

Remind me in a little bit. It seems pretty simple, but I'll post more details after my next meeting.

 

[jennamfeo]

Save me the phone call and all...

Hahahaha, I love that we all hate phone calls.

 

[SarahDisney]

Hahahaha, I love that we all hate phone calls.

It's very 2018 of us...

 

[Capang]

I am using Acclaim for W&D. So far, so good. I even had to talk on the phone with Jim and it was rather pleasant.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

It's very 2018 of us...

Full disclosure... I talk to people on the phone all day at work. And my mom wonders why I never call...

 

[SarahDisney]

I am using Acclaim for W&D. So far, so good. I even had to talk on the phone with Jim and it was rather pleasant.

Good to hear!
I spoke to Pat this morning and she was great.

Full disclosure... I talk to people on the phone all day at work. And my mom wonders why I never call...

Well, sure. Using the phone all day at work is definitely a good reason to not want to make extra phone calls.

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Life Update: I cope with my anger at runDisney by eating free ice cream. Yay Ben & Jerry's free cone day! (Bonus: short line... I was back at work 20 minutes after I left)

 

[Capang]

I'm learning that rD is the worst. Which is a shame because I really, really want to like them. Free come day? That is something I never needed to know....

 

[KSellers88]

Joining in on the call hatred discussion. I need to call a dog trainer about training for my puppy, but whyyyyyy can't I just email you??? LOL.

 

[SarahDisney]

I'm learning that rD is the worst. Which is a shame because I really, really want to like them. Free come day? That is something I never needed to know....

I love Disney races, but I dont always love runDisney...
(Also, I'm all about the free ice cream)

 

[SarahDisney]

Joining in on the call hatred discussion. I need to call a dog trainer about training for my puppy, but whyyyyyy can't I just email you??? LOL.

Exactly how I feel about almost everything.
Email is just so much easier!

 

[rteetz]

I love Disney races, but I dont always love runDisney...
(Also, I'm all about the free ice cream)

That is my feeling as well about rD and free ice cream.

 

[rteetz]

Joining in on the call hatred discussion. I need to call a dog trainer about training for my puppy, but whyyyyyy can't I just email you??? LOL.

I am so in this club as well. I had to schedule a meeting with my advisor for school. I have to call... Why not have some online scheduling thing or email. I called twice and got no answer so far....

 

[SarahDisney]

That is my feeling as well about rD and free ice cream.

Great minds thing alike

I am so in this club as well. I had to schedule a meeting with my advisor for school. I have to call... Why not have some online scheduling thing or email. I called twice and got no answer so far....

Back when I was in college, calling didn't help. Sometimes you had to just show up.
But yeah, there are a million and one scheduling tools out there. Just use something that allows students to easily make appointments and confirm them by email. Ugh.