Hi Melissa,
I'm sorry you had that huge inconvenience, but that is what it was. Your day could have been so much worse
*You could have washed your phone
*Your client could have lied about having your phone so he could go through it. (I have experienced hobbyists that take great glee in finding personal info about myself)
*You did not suffer any kind of serious water damage
*Missed appointments happen. It's part of life. He can reschedule
Sometimes it's best to put things in perspective. I had an appointment years ago where I was actually beginning to wonder if it was going to be the appointment to end all appointments....and my life. I sure would have liked to have missed that one!
And regarding the holidays and the financial strain.....we are not living in the 1930's. In today's world for most of us everyday is Christmas. What do we do without? Really? What I'm getting at is forget the gift giving. Remember the people around you with cards and phone calls and quality time!...the stuff that really matters. Any for you hobbyist and providers out there that have money put aside for the holiday that is burning a hole in your pocket, there are lots of charities you could sponsor. I like animal charities
Posted By: SweetMelissa
It is not often that I cry and laugh at the same time. But, OMG!..
So appointment with old client. All is good. We discuss pictures and I show him a picture from my personal phone . I always hide my personal phone for said reason below.. I then Set my phone down and he leaves..
Comforter is in the wash. I am getting ready to eat lunch and catch up on email etc.. Can't find my phone. searching, searching every where.. Pull out comforter from wash. Maybe it is in there. water everywhere. On me , On the floor/carpet. on the folded clean laundry.. Nope no phone.
I call client.. no answer and then I text. 30 minutes later. he call to say . yes I picked up your phone and mine. I did not notice until I got your text. He wants me to come to him.. um. NO! Bring it to me. Another 30 minutes later I have my personal phone. OMG!..
My clothes are soaked, My carpet is soaked. I missed my other appointment and it is a rare day that I play twice in 1 day. bills and the holidays are due. My now missed appointment is a sweet heart and fun too. Damn it..
Here comes maintenance at the apartment for the annual , smoke alarm, fire extinguisher, air filter check and change. I was hoping to somehow make the missed appointment work.. Not NOW.
UGH!.. Some days. ya just gotta say F IT! It was a fail and tomorrow is a new day. I feel like an idiot!