It's going to be another one of those days ya'll. We have discussed my lack of patience before. But I'm not sure I actually can get across just how profound it really is. Seriously, I should have stock in "instant gratification"…you know, if that was like, a real company and stuff. When you try and think of me trying to be patient, just go straight to that bratty 5 year old you saw at the store in her pink princess outfit, stomping her patent leather clad feet, and shrieking at the top of her lungs that she DEMANDS that $25 lollipop!
Only for me, it's a laptop that I"m still waiting for. I'm actually waiting for ALOT right now. I can wait pretty well for one big thing, or one small thing. But when the list of things I'm waiting for gets to a certain point…I crack. I'm at that point. And you know what the stupid thing is? I am the worst about waiting for the "little things". Sure, I am excited as all get out for my Husband to be here for R&R, but waiting for that, I'm doing well. Same with the end of the deployment. BIG things here, and I can be patient about that.
But a laptop that I ordered? I want it yesterday!
My Nook E-reader? I want that now! (maybe to distract me from the laptop wait)
However, I am accepting no responsibility for my impatience at this moment. I'm blaming it solely on this computer. All of my hobbies, and mini projects are tied to it. Blogging, photography, scrapbooking (gotta print the photos!), gaming. And it refuses to let me do any of that. In fact, when I try to do more than simply browse, blog, and twitter, it totally turns it's back on me power off, ignoring my demands and pleas. It is the Mom keeping me from getting that lollipop! And I blame Dell for teasing me with purple glowing awesomeness then holding it hostage and making me wait.
I'm stomping me feet, and flailing about, and getting nowhere with it. I'm driving myself up the wall but it's not stopping me. Dammit, I want it all, and I want it now!!!
Oh, look there's my ride. It looks like a huff. I think I'll leave in it.
*Edited to Add: I no sooner hit "publish" and my status changed to shipped. Maybe I should have thrown my temper tantrum sooner eh? Yay for rewarding bad behaviour!!
One of the most frustrating things about Dell computers is that because they are so customizeable it takes forever to get one, as they don’t build it until you order.
I ordered my first computer ever from them, and they gave me an estimate of about a month. We were scheduled to be on a family vacation when it was set to come in, so I had it sent to a relative’s house. When the UPS guy went to deliver it to their house, they weren’t home, and he somehow coincidentally knew another one of my relatives and delivered it to them instead (and this isn’t exactly a small town we’re talking about). It took forever to track the computer down. Then these relatives showed up for my high school graduation party, and they forgot to bring my computer with them… so I had to wait until the next day to drive an hour to the middle of nowhere where they lived to get it.
ok, I know that story made no sense, but the point is, I was frustrated too. It will arrive eventually, and the unboxing will be a joyous moment. Until then, I wish you luck.
.-= Kaelynn´s last blog ..Failing Words =-.
The funny thing is, I was looking at my order status before I wrote this. As soon as I hit publish, they changed it from “In production” to “shipped”. It’ll be here tomorrow…lol
Today/tonight are going to last forever, you know that, right? Congratulations on the impending new laptop, however I really hope you never ever ever have to call Dell tech support for it. *shudder*
Oh and Kim whats-her-name… never heard of her. I would never pay $25 for a freakin lollipop, and when I saw her name all I could think was “hey, her name looks like Cardasian”. Ugh I’m a geek.
Del
.-= Delicia´s last blog ..Shopping Rant =-.
*knock on wood* all of our computers have been Dell, and I’ve only had to call support once. Yeah today is gonna be long and so is tomorrow. But I figure I can get this house spotless in that time and enjoy my new toy more!
I’m glad that I’m not the only one, Delicia. The very first time I saw that family’s name, all I could think of was “THERE. ARE. FOUR. LIGHTS!”
[High-five to the fellow geek]
Well, I’m glad it’s on its way. All I want is one that will let me enjoy my email, aol chat, and play farmtown, farm ville, fish world.. you know all that face book good stuff at the same time. didn’t have much luck with that this morning.