Aug2

climbing out of the rabbit hole.

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follow-up and resolution to yesterday’s post-

after a long spiral down the rabbit hole

in a journey to procure

a throw pillow and a rug

purely on a whim

that i didn’t really need

i went to sleep.

–

when i woke to a new day

i headed over to pick up my goods

determined to make it work

when i arrived at the store

 shared why i was there

we, as a group

the only three employees and i

discovered that:

my pillow order had been cancelled and refunded

as they were never able to locate it in the store

next up:

they seemed genuinely stumped

when i showed them

the ‘your rug is ready for pickup’  e-mail

sent to me by their company

they each asked my name

looked at my confirmation

typed the order number in their computers

muttered some stuff

looked at each other quizically

and off they all went on the hunt

each in a different direction

when they returned

it was determined that

no one could find it

they discussed it again

one finally looked up and said-

‘oh, i remember finding it last night and putting in the pickup area!’

who knew?

i was not going to leave that store without my rug

so i actively began helping them find it

(do they only carry one of each item?)

they were all looking for a rolled up rug

but i found it folded on shelf instead

in –

‘the pickup area!’

so lucky i am a hobby detective

(even though i have a strong startle response)

with my refund for the pillow they never found

and the discount i battled with ai online to get

my rug ended up extremely well priced

making it even more of a treasure

 last night

i laid on my new rug

without a new festive throw pillow nearby

proud of my crack detective work

exhausted and amused by the crazy process

tomorrow –

who knows what will happen

when i go to the post office and the movies?!!

 

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“the only way out of a hole is to climb out.”

-cherly strayed, american author, wild

 

 

 

 

 

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  13. You have the best adventures! Or you are able to put the best spin on your adventures, always looking for some way to make your days count. In my world it is day 60 of break and August is here… the longest of Sunday nights has set in. You are on day 50 or so of a completely new adventure… I look forward to my daily glimpse! Enjoy your rug.

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    • i could see that they were understaffed, one of them seemed new, and were struggling a bit -no reason to be mad at them, just an odd set of circumstances, why i had to pitch in )

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  16. What a way to start my morning – with giggles. Will you be available for hire, Detective Beth? I’ve got a missing bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar capsules…lost somewhere between Costco and home. I’m gonna channel your skill set. I’m thinking I should look under the seats in my car? Other suggestions welcome!
    😎😁😎

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  22. Okay, first of all, when I read (I have a strong startle response) I cracked up. That was such a funny thing to read. Second, it’s unbelievable the hoops you had to jump through to get the rug you ordered. I think the store need revamping and a bit more organization. LOL But you did it and I’m so proud of you. Get business cards made and you can start a business finding things. I’m sure you would be successful. Wonderful story but understand the exhaustion.

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  24. Makes for a great story. I finally gave up on them, but the CVS ap used to notify me that my prescription was ready. Then, after standing behind 20 people to get to the counter, the receptionist says, “No, your order has yet to be filled.” When I asked her how soon, she said it would be ready in 15 minutes. I had other errands to run, but my phone dinged, telling me it was ready about the time she said it would be. I came back four hours later, and it still was not ready. When I showed her my phone, (I know she has nothing to do with that but still?) she said, “Oh, that thing doesn’t work.” 🤣🤣🤣

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    • ooh, I feel this, super frustrating. . there is a disconnect between the humans and the system. I really blame the companies they work for, they are probably doing the best can to get the job done in most cases

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