The saga continues....
Today is Jan. 7, 2011 and there is a blizzard in MA and Conn. I have been promiced all week Pat would get in touch with me and give me the rest of my belongings she helped me store temporarily. I am talking on average 'tub' from Walmart; a minimum of 2 x 4 space. Should I offer storage fees? I am already coping with humor.
Thursday [yesterday] I tried to de-stress; I was 'legally blonde'! I received a half price manicure [$8]; had my hair trimmed and felt better.
Let me include some financial advice concerning self-improving and taking care of yourself especially in these times. First of all, I always go to the same hairdresser who is mature and qualified. I always bargain with her about prices [she laughs!]; I leave a tip, not a big one, but one that shows respect. My nails are generally done by me; my nails are natural so there is no extra expense for acrylic nails. Sometimes it is the little personal things we do for ourselves that give us the better rate of return.
But today, Friday, I have been OCD on this issue and it came to a head about 7p.m. I know my things, money, and etc. will not be return today. I called her cell phone for the 5th time and ask what I had done to deserve to be treated like this.
I am not victim rather continue to be proactive and pursue although there is a possibility I may not get my money back. I went on Facebook sent her a message. Facebook can tell a lot of information...I saw she had time to update her profile but address for Granville, MA wass not available [and when I have asked she's at work and gets busy doing something else]. Not a good sign.
So my common readers and thinkers, what is the cost of kindness? What is the cost of helping a friend or someone you thought was your friend? There is a definite monetary value whether we want to think about or not. There are no free lunches. One aspect I observed about myself was the anger was consuming me thus controlling me which is something none of want to pay that heavy of a price for! I was a southern belle turned southern hell!
Chapter 4
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Obviously I am angry and somewhat mad at myself for allowing my 'Southern Hospitality' to dicate my actions. Nevertheless, we all at some time give of ourselves in effort to help others and are disappointed. The economy is rough right for a lot of folks and for many tighting their belt bucket is not an option.
All and all I do hope the situation resolves itself in a positive way. Hopefully!