Pink Memoirs

It’s just not my day today.

I woke up with sore muscles in the legs and thighs… thanks to running down 16 flights of stairs while carrying Job in my right arm and an umbrella stroller in the other arm! How’s that! Aside from the sore legs and thighs, my back is aching terribly and I have no idea why. And the greatest factor that made today simply just not my day was the customer (an Asian one, Chinese specifically) who was let’s say a little bit “rude.”

I felt like I was on fire for no reason, I was vented out with emotions that I know I should not be getting. I couldn’t care less of whatever was in her car (that was she said, that there was something in her car, because she was in a hurry), all I know is that I am following rules and store policies. And because I am in the front-end, I get to absorb the good, the bad and the ugly of retail, sales and customer service.

I went home with a heavy heart, I was reprimanded (again for no reason), reminded of what not to do, and for about 15 minutes, I felt like I want quits. But when I saw my school boy, I thought of otherwise. I said to myself, it’s part of being in the front-end, but then, customers are not always (all the time) right. I am a customer myself, we all are, let’s just be responsible and not lash out at the people serving us, we are all equal, we are all customers.

Oh well, today is just one of those days…

No, not me… my companion… my ever loyal companion… almost died the other day.

While I was doing my chores and all, I just noticed that my companion stopped blinking. It wasn’t moving at all and that made me so scared… thoughts ran through my mind as I prayed to God, please… no, not this time… I am not ready!

A few minutes before that, I was furious at my companion because it was not cooperating at all, I thumped so hard twice on its main body, which I later regretted, and a few seconds after that… boom! The unexpected happened… I panicked, I did not know what to do, it did not show any signs of life, there was no light at the end of the tunnel… what am I gonna do now? I am so not ready to lose my companion. No God, not now please…

After panicking for a few seconds there, I just started to bring my companion back to life… I did not want to lose my precious one, not this time, so I put on my wits (the remaining ones I have) to make it work, I have no “doctors” here to help me, I could not even call 911 for help, I was literally on my own, with no “medicines” at all! I was really praying hard while fiddling with my companion’s body… I had to. It was the only action I can take, plus the “knowledge” that I have.

After doing such, I waited for a few minutes, nothing happened, it was still not moving, no blinks at all, nothing! Then I gave up, there were no signs of life, I really thought that I’ve lost my companion there… so I just let it be… I was so devastated, I could not think well… I felt so helpless, hopeless, empty… but then suddenly… blink blink blink…

There was then a message on the screen… please wait… repairs are undergoing! Wohhhooooo!!!!!! My netbook is alive (again!)! And after an hour, I was just so relieved to see WELCOME (back to life), thank God!

After two weeks of being so busy, I feel so tired and weary now. For the past two nights, I slept like a log! The moment I close my eyes, I am lost in the world and when I wake up, the sun’s up already and it’s bright outside! That’s how tired I am! The past two weeks really took its toll on me already and my body is just so weary by the end of the day.

Despite the busy days I had, I still manage to go out with my little boys to play with them and walk them to the nearby park. Hubby on the other hand, even with little sleep was also able to join us. When we got home, we did not have dinner anymore because we bought a box of pizza while we were at the park (and shared it to Kuya Bogs’ new friends). We were already full and so was the little boys. I just had Job drink his milk and we were off to sleep.

I was so tired that even while trying to write a post, I fell asleep! My eyes were not able to hold it any longer and so did my brain, it just shut down and I went to bed. I think I need to sleep a little longer on the weekends but I just can’t because I have work. I need a vacation… how I wish! Well, maybe… one of these days. I hope to regain all my strength and energy next week!