19 January, 2007 | Leave a Comment
At the top of my list are:
France Telecom
Adobe
Unnamed French Male
I’d rather not elaborate on any of that right now, thank you. Well, except to say that I won’t have internet service until the end of next week at least. The internet is integral to my US-based job, so if I can make it that long without getting fired or having a nervous breakdown, it’ll be a miracle. The odds are about 50-50 right now.
You know, there are actually a few people I’d like to strangle at the moment. Even when weighing the possibility of getting caught and going to prison, it still might be worth it.
In other news of annoyance, I am currently engaged in a battle of wills with UPS. My job sent me a book, valued at around $70 (56€/£35). And since the person who sent it did not bother to lie on the customs form, I have to pay a huge customs fee of 38€ ($49/£25). Who the hell writes the true value of things on customs forms? Idiots, I guess. And why is this whole customs business a legalized form of blatant, sheer robbery? UPS keeps calling me to demand this money so they can deliver my book and I keep ignoring them as a sort of tantrum, even though it’s clear they will win this battle. Or the book will be sent back.
What has annoyed me most recently, as in, within the last 30 minutes? I’ll tell you. In my new apartment I don’t have a washer-dryer. Sniffle. So I need to go to the local coin-operated laundromat. This afternoon, I washed and dried two loads of laundry. And it cost 13€ ($17/£8.50). I think it might be cheaper just to buy new clothes.
In other apartment news, I killed the plant my landlady gave me when I moved in. It wasn’t intentional, it just died, perhaps because I am a heartless killer who should never be allowed to care for living things.
And all of this is just the tip of a very ugly iceberg. So you see, I’m in a very bad mood. And I have been for days. And I tried to hide it from my lovely blog readers, but I just can’t any longer. I am filled with rage and despair and contempt for the world.
And if any of you do anything to annoy me, I’ll add you to my list. It’s a long list, but there’s plenty of room, so don’t push it.
Anglofille said @ 7:03 pm | personal |
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oy vey! that’s some expensive washing!
sorry you’re having a crummy week. having suffered w/o internetz for 3 weeks after moving into our new flat, i feel your pain.
hope things improve!
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jacq Says:
January 20th, 2007 at 4:59 pmi could have written this myself. god knows i’ve verbalized it.
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Would a virtual hug or two help?
Having just been shafted for £60 customs duty for something I got from eBay over 6 months ago, I sympathize…
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Lillie Says:
January 20th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
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rebecca Says:
January 20th, 2007 at 9:15 pmConsidering how my week has gone dealing with college stuff, I empathize greatly. I like using a dart board at times like these. I hope it all gets resolved for you soon!
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Seems I am not alone in my discontent. It is January, after all, the cruelest month (in my opinion).
I never thought of darts. Hmmmm. I’m not sure if I should be allowed around sharp objects right now.
A virtual hug? Yes, please!
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caroline Says:
January 21st, 2007 at 9:43 amOh! Those customs officers. Always messing up something. Better be a good book.
I’ll be in Paris in in July, attending the Sorbonne. Maybe I’ll see you there. If I recongize your Paris hard water hair, eyes, eyebrows and half of a nose from your profile picture or I just see some shy foriegner snapping photos in everywhich direction, I’ll be sure to yell, “Bonjour Anglofille!”
Best of luck. I hope things get better.
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*Hug*
*Hug*
and since all nice things come in threes:
*Hug*
Come back to London, you know it makes sense
Here’s to better fortune this week…
P.S. I’ve often found crushing balled-up bubble wrap in one’s fist is good for annoyance - there are no sharp things involved, and it’s very satisfying to hear it crack and pop under your hand. And nobody gets hurt!
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January certainly sucks! $13 for cleaning??? That really does suck. At least 2007 has plenty of good things still to offer! Hope your mood improves soon!!
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Thanks y’all.
Caroline, if I’m still here in July (!) then we can meet up. And what on earth makes you think I’m shy?
Mr. X, thanks for the hugs. I really do feel better already.
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Yeah I pay EUR 13 in laundry every week…
