Me, over the PA system: “The next stop is Kew Junction.”
Unknown female-sounding passenger: “I KNOW THAT!!!”
Me, over the PA system: “My apologies.”
Archive for July, 2011
Got stuck behind this car on my way to work yesterday and was intrigued by her bumper sticker.
The intended reference here eludes me. Thoughts?
My DeLonghi portable air conditioner was subjected to some “unnatural” forces during my previous move, and one of its caster wheels broke off. A metal rod was protruding from the base of the unit as a result, risking damage to the floor (especially carpeting) underneath it.
Why is this a problem right now, in the middle of winter? The unit also functions as a dehumidifier, which in this apartment is proving essential for getting washed clothes dry and stopping mould from growing on walls and windowsills.
The obvious solution: call up DeLonghi, order a replacement caster wheel and snap it on. Estimated effort time required: 20 minutes.
Simple, right? More »
I feel like I spend an inordinate amount of time and effort getting simple things done sometimes, especially when those things require the involvement of some external entity.
- connecting a land-based phone line
- receiving my tax refund
- organising a gas connection
- receiving the correct amount of mobile data for what I’m paying
- organising repair of a broken vent in the kitchen
- replacing a broken caster wheel on a home appliance
These are just a few of the things that stand out in my mind as having required ridiculous amounts of work to action, sometimes still even to no avail. And as I see more and more of my free time lost to such stupid things, I’m getting more and more frustrated. More »
