I finished my speech for Wednesday’s luncheon! And I’ve figured out what I’m going to wear! And I’m finally de-stressing because I see things coming together. Now I just have to memorize my speech. Did I mention The Dance Doctor (come on, the guy from Blind Date, I know I’m not the only one who remembers him) will be performing/teaching/entertaining us at the luncheon? Seriously.
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I don’t think I posted about this, but my sister and I bought my mom an autographed Barbra Streisand album on eBay for her birthday. My mom loves Barbra Streisand, and my parents have albums in frames on the wall in the family room, so I thought it would be a cool gift. My mom was so excited when I told her the album was on its way, and I was expecting it sometime last week. Alas, it never came.

One week after he claimed to have shipped it priority mail (which takes 2-3 days) and three emails from me later, the seller suddenly realized “this package did not ship when it was supposed to, it was overlooked.” I was more than slightly pissed it took three emails from me for him to check on the shipment. Fortunately, I received it yesterday and my mom will get it on Wednesday.
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I filed a complaint with the USPS regarding my postal carrier just dumping mail in the bin rather than sorting it and putting it in our mailboxes. Oddly enough, the post office responded to my email the following day and called me back while I was at work. Wow.
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Over the weekend, I went to the mall in search of a suit. Sadly, I think all the idiots were working that day. First I went to Macy’s and asked the saleswoman if the suits were in one area, or if they were organized by designer. She responded, We don’t sell suits, only separates. I then asked her where I could possibly find a jacket and matching pants, and she said they are all over the floor, not in one area. Aha!

Following that debacle, I went to Banana Republic and asked to try on a pair of pants in a long, which of course, they no longer sell in the stores. [Side note: It's super lame that longs can only be purchased online, which means I have order them without trying them on and pay for shipping. At least Express has samples for you try on and offers free shipping.] Anyway, I asked the salesgirl what the difference between the regular and long lengths were. She answered, the longer is longer. Well thanks, that sure helped.

Frustrated, I gave up and headed to Nordstrom, where I should have gone all along. Of course, I’m having major buyer’s remorse and will most likely return the new suit and wear the one I already own.
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Tonight I’m meeting Computer Guy. Think good thoughts.
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Finally, those of you who have emailed me through my blog in the past week–I’m not ignoring you, I just got your emails yesterday. I have no idea why.