Yesterday I lay on the beach listening.
Listening to the constant crashing of the waves against the shore.
And it hit me...
This is true LOVE!
The LOVE between the body of water and the shoreline.
They are forever one.
No matter how vast or how deep the water is, it always comes rushing back to see her lover.
The lover sends her back out every time, as if he were angry.
Angry that she had been away; exploring, experiencing, living, while he sat there waiting.
But no matter how many times he sends her away, she returns to kiss him again...and again.
Asking for his forgiveness and acceptance.
She pleads with him to understand.
Understand that it is not in her control.
It's simply what she was made to do.
He relents and allows her further into his heart.
When the two touch, they declare to the world.
With the sounds of the waves...they proclaim their undying LOVE for each other.
We are in LOVE and no man can keep us apart, they say.
As this LOVE was created by the Maker of the heavens and the earth.
Together we shall remain always.
Till the end of time...
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Everyone has time - It's a matter of PRIORITIES!
Yes I am saying it. Everyone has time. I am tired of hearing the excuse, "...just didn't get the time with everything else going on..." Truth is, everyone has time. They have time to wash their face, time to put make-up on, time to dress themselves, time to have breakfast, time to work out, time to call people, time to respond, time to make connections, time time time.... The only REAL explanation is, they CHOSE not to do any of these things. Because to that particular person, something else is more pressing. Something else takes priority.
So why can't people just be honest and say, "I didn't respond to your message because I thought whatever it is I was doing at that time, the next hour, that night, the next morning, the next week, the next month, that year....was more important." When someone wants to do something, they make time for it. I would much rather people say, yeah I didn't respond because I was doing something else that mattered more. Rather than to say, 'oh I don't respond to anyone,' or 'I just forgot.' As much as people are attached to their phones for one reason or another, it's hard to imagine they wouldn't come across said message at some point again, whether it be a few minutes after it was received or a month after.
Yeah I know, I'm saying it. Go ahead and be mad. Truth hurts.
Doesn't mean I don't love each and everyone of you!
Hugs...
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Are you serious?
Real life scenarios...I kid you not!
Scenario One:
Person at tax office - "I need your full name."
Me - It's _______________ (spell it out as she can't spell it)
Person at tax office - "I need your date of birth"
Me - It's ______________
Person at tax office - "I need the last 4 digits of your social security number"
Me - This isn't very secure. I have already given you my full name, spelled out, my date of birth and now you're asking for my social security number? While there are 5 people sitting here in the lobby, well within earshot.
Person at tax office - "No one can do anything with the last 4 digits of your social security number."
Me - Standing there with my mouth wide open, fallen to the ground in surprise
Scenario Two:
Person at property rental office - "We need your driver's license scanned and emailed to us in order for us to schedule a showing for you."
Me - Why do you need my driver's license?
Person at property rental office - "That's our process. We need it to verify your identity."
Me - Is this a secret secure place or something? I just want to take a look at the property to even see if we're interested or not.
Person at property rental office - "You cannot be scheduled to see the property without us receiving your ID."
Me - This doesn't make any sense. How secure do you think this is. I don't you know and you want me to send over my driver's license to you? How much sense does this make?
Person at property rental office - "Every rental property place requires this. This is the process everywhere."
Me - That actually isn't true and this wouldn't be my first rental. Can I please speak with your supervisor?
Person at property rental office - "We can only speak with email."
Me - Um...so how are we talking now over the phone then?
Person at property rental office - "We can only speak with our supervisor over email and can't give that out.
Me - Is this for real? All I want is to see the place. Goodness gracious!
Scenario Three:
Customer service person at any customer service center (yes, I mean any...) - "Can I please get your full name please"
Me - It's _________________ (spell it out because they can't understand otherwise)
Customer service person - "Can I get your full address please"
Me - It's ______________________
Customer service person - "Can I get your date of birth please"
Me - It's ______________________
Customer service person - "Can I have your mother's maiden name please"
Me - It's _____________________
Customer service person - "Can I have the secret password on your account please"
Me - It's __________________
Customer service person - "Can I please have the last 4 digits of your social security number"
Me - Alright, you do realize this isn't a secure call right? I mean I have given you all this info after I gave it to the automated system already.
Customer service person - "The call is secure on our end."
Me - Are you kidding me? I am on a cell phone. Anyone can catch this call. It is not secure. Is the info I have already given not enough.
Customer service person - "Without the last 4 digits of your social security number, we won't be able to help you any further."
Me - Can I speak with your supervisor?
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So here is the million dollar question. Is it a requirement to not have a brain when you work for such companies? Or is it part of the job description that says, "Must not have common sense to work here". Am I the only one that finds this frustrating? Might as well ask me for naked pictures next and tell me they cannot proceed with doing my taxes, showing me a rental home or assist me with my phone, cable or insurance bill without the naked pictures. I can't possibly be the only one suffering through this crap.
Scenario One:
Person at tax office - "I need your full name."
Me - It's _______________ (spell it out as she can't spell it)
Person at tax office - "I need your date of birth"
Me - It's ______________
Person at tax office - "I need the last 4 digits of your social security number"
Me - This isn't very secure. I have already given you my full name, spelled out, my date of birth and now you're asking for my social security number? While there are 5 people sitting here in the lobby, well within earshot.
Person at tax office - "No one can do anything with the last 4 digits of your social security number."
Me - Standing there with my mouth wide open, fallen to the ground in surprise
Scenario Two:
Person at property rental office - "We need your driver's license scanned and emailed to us in order for us to schedule a showing for you."
Me - Why do you need my driver's license?
Person at property rental office - "That's our process. We need it to verify your identity."
Me - Is this a secret secure place or something? I just want to take a look at the property to even see if we're interested or not.
Person at property rental office - "You cannot be scheduled to see the property without us receiving your ID."
Me - This doesn't make any sense. How secure do you think this is. I don't you know and you want me to send over my driver's license to you? How much sense does this make?
Person at property rental office - "Every rental property place requires this. This is the process everywhere."
Me - That actually isn't true and this wouldn't be my first rental. Can I please speak with your supervisor?
Person at property rental office - "We can only speak with email."
Me - Um...so how are we talking now over the phone then?
Person at property rental office - "We can only speak with our supervisor over email and can't give that out.
Me - Is this for real? All I want is to see the place. Goodness gracious!
Scenario Three:
Customer service person at any customer service center (yes, I mean any...) - "Can I please get your full name please"
Me - It's _________________ (spell it out because they can't understand otherwise)
Customer service person - "Can I get your full address please"
Me - It's ______________________
Customer service person - "Can I get your date of birth please"
Me - It's ______________________
Customer service person - "Can I have your mother's maiden name please"
Me - It's _____________________
Customer service person - "Can I have the secret password on your account please"
Me - It's __________________
Customer service person - "Can I please have the last 4 digits of your social security number"
Me - Alright, you do realize this isn't a secure call right? I mean I have given you all this info after I gave it to the automated system already.
Customer service person - "The call is secure on our end."
Me - Are you kidding me? I am on a cell phone. Anyone can catch this call. It is not secure. Is the info I have already given not enough.
Customer service person - "Without the last 4 digits of your social security number, we won't be able to help you any further."
Me - Can I speak with your supervisor?
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So here is the million dollar question. Is it a requirement to not have a brain when you work for such companies? Or is it part of the job description that says, "Must not have common sense to work here". Am I the only one that finds this frustrating? Might as well ask me for naked pictures next and tell me they cannot proceed with doing my taxes, showing me a rental home or assist me with my phone, cable or insurance bill without the naked pictures. I can't possibly be the only one suffering through this crap.
Are you serious???
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