Dear BabiesRUs and your horrible Customer Service

So... this is email I sent BabiesRUs after all the horrible experiences I have had with them in the past few months. I think it's a pretty good email if I do say so myself!!!!

To whom it may concern:

I have been doing a lot of shopping at BabiesRUs lately as my sister is due in March. All I have to say is that I am so saddened and very, very disappointed with your store in the past few weeks! Every time I have tried to purchase something for my sister, at your store or over the phone, there has been a problem and a VERY rude employee at the other end of the situation. Numerous times things have been left out of the bag and I have had to return to the store to pick up the items. When I present the registry they forget to scan it and then I needed to return to the store to return the items and then repurchase them. It i so apparent that your employees do not value your customers with the way they speak to your customers in store as well as over the phone. Having a baby is supposed to be an exciting time for a family! Picking out baby clothes, toys, furniture, and accessories is also a huge part of that preparation. But when it is nothing but a hassle followed by a headache with no one polite to help you it becomes discouraging. I should want to shop at your store, not turn around and go somewhere else to buy gifts because I know I will be treated better. What should keep me coming back with everything that my family has experienced? I thought you should how one of your customers feels!

what do you think? I m still waiting for a response from them... But I won't hold my breathe!! They are such a big company I highly doubt they care about lil ole me!!!

A Different Me!

So i really think I need to change my way of thinking and the way I act.

I'm going to rant for a quick minute so stay with me.

I like to think I'm a really nice person. I have a HUGE heart, I'm caring towards others, Infact I tend to put everyone else before myself. And I think that's where my problem starts.

I'm a pleaser and I love to do things for others. But i start to get upset because people don't really ever seem to return the favors. I mean i don't expect people to do anything for me I guess it would just be nice every now and then for someone to think about me the way i think about them. I don't look for big things just the simple things!!! The simple things sometimes make all the difference in the world.

Maybe I'm feeling a little sad today, a little stressed, a little out of it... I don't know why!! I'm missing something but i can't quite put my finger on it... Anyway i hope I figure it out soon or I'm going to be washing a lot of wine glasses. Red wine usually solves the problem, no it usually makes it feel better, at least for the night!!

29 Yikes!!

Where did my Twenties go? I can hardly believe that 29 years have already gone by!!! I've been going through something lately, something I like to call an early life crisis! I guess I had different plans for myself. I always expected would have had a better job earlier on and that maybe i'd be married with a kid or 2. I always thought I'd be married by the time I was 24, at least that's what I thought when I was a teenager! But we all know plans change and things def don't happen as we plan... So I guess I'm a little upset that my twenties are pretty much gone and that 30 is right around the corner.

I've realized that I'm letting people get to me... People on the outside of my relationship and life... And that's what's effecting me, and it shouldn't and now I know better!! I know I've touched on this topic before but some people just don't know how or when to keep their mouth shut! People don't realize things they say, even little insignifcant things can be hurtful! I think it's really, really important for people to think before they speak, because you never know what influence your words can have on others and their feelings and thoughts! I just thought I'd throw that out there!!

As for me - I'm happy and that's all that matters!!

Instant Gratification... I Think Not

Some of you may now and some of you may not but I'm the type of girl that likes to ask a question and get an answer right away!! I'm not about waiting, I'm not about beating around the bush. If I ask you a question I want an answer - if you ask me a question I'll give you answer..

That's why you can imagine that this whole real estate thing we're going through is driving me crazy! So crazy I'm losing sleep and getting tons of stress headaches, at least thats what I think they are from.

On Monday Brian and I put in an official signed contract on the condo we like. Then, that afternoon another condo (which happens to be in a lil nice condition) went on the market as well.

It makes me happy cause at least I know I have 2 places to negotiate on ya know. I'm just at a place where I want to know. These people from the first place are yaning our chain. I mean really, they have had their place on the market for over 6 months who's giving offers in this market? Not many people let me tell you!!!

So what we're going to do now is put an offer in on the other place and hope to play off of each other... I'm just hoping we get one of them, just comes down to who is going to give us the best deal!!! So much for my instant gratification!!!

I'll keep you posted!

Really?

So wouldn't ya know that I left the movie, "He's Just Not That Into You"

(which is a whooole nother post) with the girls and as I walked through the parking lot and I glanced down to the bumper of my car to notice AGAIN the paint peeling all of the bumper!! DAMN IT!!! what the hell, seriously!! When it rains it pours!! I just don't understand why an accident that happened almost 2 years ago is still haunting me!

If you don't remember, I have gotten this bumper fixed 3 times!! Remember the Power of The Blog?

But anyway, Brian tells me not to worry about it and that it shouldn't bother me because it's not may car and that I only lease it! But who wants to drive around like that, right? I mean I know I don't own the car and have to give it back - but that could potentially be a problem for me. When they come to inspect the car they'll notcied it and charge me for it and I'll loss money or I'm going to have to pay to get it fixed AGAIN and still lose money. So bascially it's a lose lose situation.. I'm just sooo frustrated because it's pain in the the rear end..

This is my theory! My theory is that they used a refurbished bumper and the paint is just not taking to the bumper! I mean the bumper itself looks great but ya think after 3 times it would be ok.. But no! I mean i guess if that's the case I'll drive around with it like this until it's time to bring the trade the car in for a new one!

Grr..... it's always something! I can't catch a break!!

What A Week It's Been.....And It Ain't Over Yet

What a week it has been for me on the Psych Unit! And... the weeks not even over.. This is a recap of Monday through Wednesday at work for me...

Panic button went off 4 times...

1 Child in restraints....

Multiple Shot's in the ass (thats what calms the kids down)

Screaming and yelling down the halls....

Banging on the walls.....

Children with the stomach bug....

Defiant children in the classroom....

Lots of time outs.....

AND I got observed.....

I think it's safe to say that the honeymoon is over!!!

I mean I really do love my job but I will say i have come home with a headache every night this week and went straight to the freezer to get the bottle of Grey Goose Orange I have chilling inside of it!

And to boot I have been so tired to blog I feel like I'm losing my outlet...

Hopefully I'll get through these next two days with ease...

This weekend I am sooooo picking up the book

Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea?

Day Off... I Don't Think So

So we all know that today is Martin Luther King Jr Day, a well know federal holiday right? A perk of being a teacher you get off holidays throught out the school year as well as a nice long break in the summer!! An added bonus to the long days, snotty (literally) kids, short lunch breaks, and headache filled days... So you can imagine that when I found out on Friday that my much needed, much deserved holiday today wasn't going to be a day off, but a professional development days... Us teachers ahve them throughout the year to keep us up to date in our profession. So today I had a professional development day and though it was nice to be out of the classroom/hospital - it would have been even nicer to sleep in, stay in my PJ's, and relax on the couch while watching bad reality TV and catchin up on my Soaps.. Instead I treacked 45 minutes upnorth in the snow for what felt like a really bad lunch.. Don't get me wrong it was so awesome meeting new people, I just didn't feel like I really learned anything today!! I guess you win some and lose some right? All i know is that I'm looking forward to my next day off in February which happens to be President's Day - woo hoo for the presidents!!!!!!

Angry & Sad!!

People don't understand that they should never say hurtful things behind your back because it always comes back around to kick them in the ass..

Last night I spent the night back and forth on the phone with someone who was letting me know that someone else had said hurtful things about me! And it's not the 1st time that someone has said things about me! But it is the 1st time that I confronted that person! You should have seen me, I couldn't take it anymore and I exploded.. I exploded not only because I was mad, but because I was hurt.. I literally felt my blood boiling.. By the end of the conversation I looked in the mirror to see my face beat red!!

I've never had that much of a rush of emotions.. I was angry and mad following by a rush of tears!!

I feel that my buisness is my buisness and no one elses... If I want you involved then I will ask your opinion - if I don't then so be it, right?

Well, obviously not!! People really need to learn their place.. I just don't understand why some people can be so hurtful!

I swear last night I felt like I was in high school all over again dealing with 10th grade Bull Shit!! I'm a very straight up person - If I have something to say then I say it - I don't cower behind someone else!

Pardon the rant and rave, but I'm feeling a little pissed... Hell, I'm feeling a lot pissed and a lot sad...

Grandparents Rant

So I go home yesterday and when I arrive my mom tells me that my grandfather(who is 87 years old - has horrible heart conditions - mulitple bypasses- constant chest pain, do you get the point) had a heart attack! She continued to tell me that it happened Tuesday(but hello, yesterday was Thursday - why didn't anyone tell me?). I asked her why she didn't tell me and she proceeds to state that my grandmother didn't want to call anyone because she thought he'd be out of the hospital quickly! She didn't want to bother us. HELLO? Bother us, I mean really.. As I started to get all teary-eyed I said to my mom that it is soooo unfair that my grandmother does this. (because it hasn't been the 1st time that he's been admitted to the hospital and she hasn't called) So i guess I shouldn't be surprised - but it makes me angry. What if something happened? What if he died? What if no one knew? What if my grandma was alone? What if I didn't get to say goodbye.? What I keep running over and over in my head is, "What if I didn't get to say goodbye?" I know people don't live forever. I know he has lived a long, happy life. And I know I will have to prepare myself, I guess in some ways I have. But it doesn't make it any easier.

I am leaving in a few minutes to go visit! And I think I'm going to have a talk with my grandma and let her know that it's not alright for her to not tell the family.

I know my mom already spoke to her - but still... I know she feels like she is "bothering" us but come on; we're family!! And if family can't be there in a time of need who will? Right?

Grrr...... The frustration and anxiety never ends, I swear!

My grandparents & I at my brother's wedding!

How I love him so......

OH NO!!! HELP....

I think something is wrong with my laptop!! I just turned it on after I got out of work and the screen went black - all of these CRAZY #'s came up!! Then, the screen turned blue; stating error codes & message codes & I don't know codes...

It said un-detected drives - Ack!!!!

I tried to re-boot but it was frozen.. Then it started to beep and make sounds I've NEVER heard come out of a computer... This happened 3 times!!

Has this craziness ever happened to

anyone else?

I have it up and running now - but why is my 4 month old computer doing this?.. See I told you - "When it rains it POURS!!!!!

When It Rains It Pours

So I've been a little down lately and I really can't explain why! I have this lonely feeling - and it sucks!

I once told Brian that I felt that God doesn't want good things to happen for me. He got really upset by that statement - but sometimes I feel that way. I wonder when good things will happen to me? When will it be my turn?

I know that I've been stressed at work - I feel like I get little support in all aspects of my job - and I'm sure this is weighing heavily on my shoulders since I spend so much time at work. Grrr..... I know this is adding to my stress!

I've also been having horrible anxiety attacks.. I've been trying to relax and fell good about myself - but sometimes it's hard! Anxiety attacks really bring about the worst feelings. I ahte them and hope soon that they will go away forever! I am thankful however that I have my Blog and all of my Bloggy friends to share my thoughts with.Sometimes I just want to rant and rave without hearing someone talk back to me, ya know.... I really think I could use a nice, loooong, relaxing vacation on an Island somewhere where my cell phone doesn't ring. I'd love to go away to get away from it all; lay on the beach with Brian and drink Pina Coladas until I can't see straight or remember

why I was depressed.

Ya know what else drives me insane - I got my tax rebate check $600.00 YAY.. Too bad I'm going to have to spend at the dentist beacause I cracked my tooth and I don't have dental insurance.. See what I mean - when it rains it pours!

I don't mean to sound ungrateful for the life I have.. I love my family and friends - I've just been feeling a little down.

engagement rant!

If were with our boyfriend for awhile stop asking us when we are getting married. Don't you think we'll tell you when it happens. Quit asking - it annoys us!

Grr.... That's what I got all night at the wedding... Geez....

And if I was married they'd be asking "when are you having a baby." Guess you can never win, LOL!!!

If this keeps up I'm just going to tell people that we're married and they weren't invited to the wedding.. Maybe that'll get 'em!

This Isn't The Life I Ordered!

This is what I specifically remember ordering when I was 5 years old, I told the waitress:

"I'd like to place an order, I'd like a husband by the time I'm 26, I'd like to have 3 kids by 30; I'll take a boy, a girl, and then it doesn't matter.

I'd like to be a stay at home Mom, or work for a Company where I have great benefits and 6 weeks vacation a year."

I also remember ordering a big house, a nice backyard with a pool, a dog. and two beautiful cars. I also told the waitress I wanted my family and I to be happy and healthy!

I mean come on; I know it was a big order but really, was it too much to ask for? And you ask how many of those things did she bring me... ZERO...But I shouldn't really be complaining because I am happy and healthy for the most part (I mean when the little kids at school aren't sneezing on me, putting their fingers in their mouth and then grabbing my hand, or picking thier nose and poking at me.)

I do have a wonderful boyfriend - we've been together for awhile now - some refer to it as "Living Together with No Bling!!" But I can't complain - I'm not one of these girls who puts on ulitmatium an their guy.. I hate that!! I'd rather be with him, then without, and I want him to propose to me because he wants to, not because he feels forced to, ya know!! We love each other very much, which is most important.. It'll happen when we both have enough money and are ready to take that step!

So no marriage means I'm not geting those kids I ordered.. Which is also ok.. Working with children everyday is really GREAT birth control!! No, seriously, I mean it!! You teachers understand what I'm saying, right? Being with 16 little ones everyday, for 7 hours straight can really test your patience..." Besides after teacher I think I'll start with 1 kid and see how it goes from there..(And I can't complain - Brian and I LOVE to sleep in - are you parents out there with little ones jealous?) LOL - just kidding!

So no kids means I'm not a stay at home Mom.. But I do work at a place where I get lots of vacation time (SUMMERS OFF - YAY!!!!) But for some reason I'm always left wanting more and more vacation time..

But don't we all? Unfortunately, I don't get the greatest

benefits though, Grrr...

I'm sure the big house, backyard with a pool, two beautiful cars, and cute dog will all come in time.. The most important thing is that I'm with the one I love, I'm happy and healthy, I have a wonderful family and friends.. I just need to work on a better job that makes me happy and offers great benefits!!...

Sorry for the rant and rave - but it's been on my mind and I wanted to share my childhood order with all of you!!

HAPPY MONDAY

Hope everyone has a wonderful week - and may the weekend be here before we know it!

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Welcome to My Blog... My name is Dana and I'm a 27 (almost 28) year old Kindergarten Teacher from New Jersey. I decided to start a blog because one of my best friends, Danielle, recently started one (check her out at New Mommy Rant) and really seems to enjoy it! I thought that I'd love a place to go to every day to "Just Talk."


Sometimes we need a place to come to and vent! Sometimes we need a place to come to get away. This is my place to "Just Talk", to share new "secret" recipes, to make new friends, to review products, to rant and rave about everyday life.


I graduated college with a BA in Communication in Radio and TV. I had a great internship with VH1 in NYC, but being in the City at the time of 911 I rethought commuting and working there everyday. So I decided after I graduated to go back and get my Masters in Education. I have been a teacher for 3 years now. Being a Kindergarten Teacher you always have to be on your toes, keep your eyes open, and be REALLY happy! I love my students and enjoy teaching them. It is truly rewarding to see it all click within them, espceially when they read their 1st sentence! So with all of that said I'll spill my 1st secret - I don't know if I want to be a Teacher anymore! Now What? :(