Jul 09
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For many months now, I have been upset with my cell service (Sprint). Now the interesting thing about this is I have been with them for 10 years and have always had great service.
Back in September I changed my plan to accommodate the growing needs of our family. I have a teenage who texts more than talks on the phone, a husband who checks his email on his phone, uses Google Maps to find where to go while we are out and about, and uses his phone’s minutes for business more often than personal, and little old me who has began texting quite often as well! We spend a good amount of money on our cell service each month! When I changed the contract I had to sign a new two year contract.
In November, I was charged $1234.22 because Sprint failed to apply the changes of the new plan to the account (I have automatic payment). After about 3 hours and several different calls, we were able to get the bill to the right amount (roughly $200.00) but they could not reverse the charges. This was not a great solution but it worked out where we didn’t pay a bill for quite some time.
Now back in March, while my husband was making a whirl wind trip to NYC (24 hours from take off to touch down) Sprint decided they no longer had the billing information and placed our account on hold for payment. Funny how they could find my billing information right away when they wanted that $1234.22. So my husband called and gave them the billing info (which they already had)!
Now in the middle of all this they could also call to tell me that my son was eligible to update his phone! However, can’t call to tell me they don’t have my billing info or that they are about to put my service on hold. Where did the customer service go?
I never really thought about the service contract because we had not had any problems or needed to change companies. So here is what I have decided ~~ If cell phone companies were confident in their services then they would not make their customers sign a contract!
I think with the 10 years I have already completed my sentence (it is feeling like that right now)!
Jul 08
Topic: Updates|
Life is a series of challenges! How we deal with those challenges is the real challenge. How do you deal with a situation when it is presented to you? Do you strike out at the messenger or do you step back and make a logical decision to move forward? I have seen people respond both ways, however, it usually works out best if you sit back and look at the situation with perspective and thought.
My family has been presented with a big challenge (I will share later in another blog post)! We have chosen to not panic but to sit back and think logically. I will let you know how it all pans out.
Chat with you soon!
Jun 16
Topic: Updates|
This image was taken during my trip to LA. It is a timed image of the San Pedro Harbor taken every 10 minutes.
This month has been slipping away! I was in LA for the first three days of the month and since then have had a bach’ette party at my house, two dress fittings for a wedding I am in at the end of the month, attended another wedding, and managed to work on PodCampAZ planning, and work on some photography stuff!
This week NJ will have his wisedom teeth taken out. I am not looking forward to that. I thought I had a weekend free coming up but looks like it is another booked weekend! We have dinner plans Friday night, a pool party Saturday, and right now Sunday is open!
Chat soon…
May 28
Topic: Updates|
A friend of mine has made comments for years about how she likes the fact that Evo and I make changes in our life when we aren’t happy with life or when we just need a change. She says that so many people complain about things in their life but never change anything.
Today, I read a blog from Chris Brogan about this very topic. His blog talks about risk more from a business stand point, however, I think this can be looked at from a personal point as well.
I think the biggest take-away from the blog post was to grow as a business (or person) you have to be willing to take risk. I have always used the old saying “change is good”.
When thinking about taking a risk you have to think about the pros and cons (the good and the bad). How will you deal with the success or the failure of the event? I mention the success because sometimes the success can be so overwhelming that you have not contemplated how to handle the positive things that can happen. For example, let’s say you create a web site which sells items. If you become successful overnight, do you have the items in stock and can your server handle the traffic?
Personally, think about your life and what you are happy with and what you are dissatisfied with. If you are dissatisfied then think of alternatives to your situation. Give yourself a list of three to six options. Look at your pros and cons. Then decide if it is worth making the change. Challenge yourself to take a small risk and later you can try bigger risks (like moving out of the country)!
What risks are you willing to take?
May 27
Topic: Updates|
Summer has begun for me. I have been in the pool a couple times already and we are planning our summer trips. The first one is back to Southern California. We will be there for just a few days before coming back to finish up the final touches for the bachelorette party which will be held at my house. The Evo has a wedding to perform mid June and another at the end of June. July is still up in the air as far as travel goes. I am thinking we will need to make a trip back home to OK. We are looking to go to Rocky Point and Austin, TX. Usually, we travel to Canada in the summer for a hockey camp for NJ but we are trying one here in Phoenix this year.
So to all have a happy and safe summer.
May 23
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Today and yesterday were bitter sweet! I have always taught because I of the kids. I kept it together pretty well until after the bell rang yesterday when four students gave me a hug and cried! I am excited about embarking on my new adventure but sad to know that come August I will not see the students!
I will see how I handle this come August!
May 17
Topic: Updates|
Last Saturday night (May 10) I was on my way home from an enjoyable evening with friends when I almost had an accident! The cause of this was due to an ad on the local radio station (103.9 in Phoenx) for an upcoming concert. I am used to hearing Jonathan Coulton songs in my house and in my car but that is because I play them.
I promptly went home looked at my calendar and purchased tickets for the three of us. Several days later my son says, “Maybe you should see if one of your friends wants to go to the show?” He ended up going with us anyway and was so happy he did.
Paul & Storm opened for JoCo. I had heard of them from another set of friends who had seen them with JoCo last year. However, I had not personally heard any of their music. Amazing show!
The combination of the performers is incredible. You can tell that they all respect and enjoy each others company. They play off of each other quite well!
I would love to see either again in the future! Paul & Storm and JoCo come back to Phoenix!
You can see the rest of the images from the show on my flickr site.
May 01
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If we could all be this happy! For the past two years, I have been thinking about doing more with my photography but have been a little nervous about stepping into that realm. Over the past two months, several photography contracts have come my way. Well, I made a decision recently to take a sabbatical and devote more time to my love (photography)!
I will keep you updated on the developments of this endeavor. Wish me luck!!!
Mar 30
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OK, hockey season is almost over. Last night the Hamilton JV team won their game to advance to the semi-finals. That game will be played in a few short hours! I am not sure what we will do with all of our free time.
I have a few photography projects I am working on, a contracting job that should be in place by next week, a few jewelry pieces in my head, and many more things rumbling in my brain. I think I will be able to stay busy!!!!
Mar 11
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Jimmy Buffett said, “If we couldn’t laugh, we would all go insane.” Thank you Evo for making me laugh every day!
