I will be going away for two weeks and I will return on September 5th, 2009.
HAPPY LAUNDERING EVERYONE AND BE SAFE!!!!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
BLEACHED BRAINS GO IN THE SPIN CYCLE
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Where the hell do I begin? Child surfing in the cart? Child making bomb noises? Two females asking someone who clearly doesn't work here, if she works here? Female not knowing if the change machine works? Male not knowing which is the dryer and washer? Male screaming that the machine ate his 5 dollar bill?
The best part? All this happened within 8 minutes. Yes, I was checking time to see if I am going home soon.
Since I already made a mental- write down list above, I will just go with that.
So I come back to work from the ear doctor (my ear was clogged with black wax. Yum.) to only find a child surfing in a cart while making bombing noises. I asked the lady if the child belonged to her and she said yes. I asked her to remove her son from the cart because it was dangerous and the child could be in danger. Plus, I didn't want to deal with the insurance company and fill out tedious paper work along with answering questions to liability investigators. The kid asked why and the mom replied "because the mean lady said so". I corrected her in front of her son by saying "no, not because of that but because it is dangerous and you could get hurt." The mom gave me a stare down. I stared back. She isn't even my regular customer. She belongs to the other laundry place that closes on Thursday's. Tell your child the truth and point out the dangers. I felt like slapping the bitch because she made me out to be a "bad" or "mean" person just for placing fault (subliminal) to her parenting. Come back and stare at me and your eyeballs will be 6 feet under bitch!!! Too many incompetent human beings today has made me cranky.
Also, if my child were making bombing noises with curse words, I would tell him to stop and take the toy soldiers away. Mind you, the kid must have been 6 or 7 years old.
Next up, we have two females high on Burger King (super sized might I add) and really loud. They said "hi" to me and even asked how I was. I was polite. That right there would make you assume that they know I work there right? Nope. They went over to the sink asking a lady who didn't know how to speak English if she worked here. This was the convo:
Girls: You work here? I need two fives from a 10.
Lady: No.
Girls: You don't have change? I need change. You work here. Go to the front.
Lady: No, no speaky English.
Girls: ugh, how can you work here? I need change. Go get me change.
The lady walks away from them frightened. I am just sitting at the counter watching it all. They told me "Can you believe it? She works here!" I was like "Uh, no she doesn't. I do." They felt stupid. They had a "no way" type of look on their face. Mind you, one of them didn't know how to turn on the water at the sink.
Our next lucky contestant on today's blog is the young lady asking me if the change machine works. It does I told her and I also pointed out to her that she used it 15 minutes ago. She said there is a piece of paper next to it and I asked her what the paper says and she replied "I don't know". Good going... I went to see and I pointed at the sign that was there and she was like "Oohhh!" The sign had the hours of operation on it. I asked her if she saw the sign before she used it the first time since I was curious and she said "no."... OPEN YOUR FUCKIN EYES AND READ YOU STUPID BITCH!.... Okies, I am cranky without a doubt and maybe, just maybe the bitch comment is uncalled for but I don't give a crap! READ!!!
R-E-A-D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SHIFT+1!!!!!!!!
So remember the "I know I know" guy from a couple of blogs ago? I called him Bob if I recall... he is the you who also ends the sentence with "you know?" Well, the genius thought he had put in a five dollar bill and he didn't. GOOD GOING! So he was yelling from the back while I was at the counter waiting for him. I was NOT going to yell. The laundromat is busy today and last thing I was going to do is scream. He came to the front and after a minute of banting and ranting, he apologized because he had the bill in his hand the whole entire time.
-Breathes- Just typing all this makes me want to go play in traffic.
Then I had a customer that is not a regular ask me which are the washers and the which are the dryers and if the washers also dry. You know what, I am not even going to get into this one because the guy was obviously high. I asked him if he knows a place where the washers also dry and he said no. He answered his own stupid question and just went on to wash.
My favorite today was the lady who came to pick up her dry cleaning and she didn't have the money for it and asked "can I pick it up and pay you tomorrow?". I felt like saying "lady, I wasn't born yesterday" and instead I pointed her to an ATM. She rolled her eyes and went to retrieve money.
-face to desk-
The shift isn't over yet and I can't wait until I get home.
Where the hell do I begin? Child surfing in the cart? Child making bomb noises? Two females asking someone who clearly doesn't work here, if she works here? Female not knowing if the change machine works? Male not knowing which is the dryer and washer? Male screaming that the machine ate his 5 dollar bill?
The best part? All this happened within 8 minutes. Yes, I was checking time to see if I am going home soon.
Since I already made a mental- write down list above, I will just go with that.
So I come back to work from the ear doctor (my ear was clogged with black wax. Yum.) to only find a child surfing in a cart while making bombing noises. I asked the lady if the child belonged to her and she said yes. I asked her to remove her son from the cart because it was dangerous and the child could be in danger. Plus, I didn't want to deal with the insurance company and fill out tedious paper work along with answering questions to liability investigators. The kid asked why and the mom replied "because the mean lady said so". I corrected her in front of her son by saying "no, not because of that but because it is dangerous and you could get hurt." The mom gave me a stare down. I stared back. She isn't even my regular customer. She belongs to the other laundry place that closes on Thursday's. Tell your child the truth and point out the dangers. I felt like slapping the bitch because she made me out to be a "bad" or "mean" person just for placing fault (subliminal) to her parenting. Come back and stare at me and your eyeballs will be 6 feet under bitch!!! Too many incompetent human beings today has made me cranky.
Also, if my child were making bombing noises with curse words, I would tell him to stop and take the toy soldiers away. Mind you, the kid must have been 6 or 7 years old.
Next up, we have two females high on Burger King (super sized might I add) and really loud. They said "hi" to me and even asked how I was. I was polite. That right there would make you assume that they know I work there right? Nope. They went over to the sink asking a lady who didn't know how to speak English if she worked here. This was the convo:
Girls: You work here? I need two fives from a 10.
Lady: No.
Girls: You don't have change? I need change. You work here. Go to the front.
Lady: No, no speaky English.
Girls: ugh, how can you work here? I need change. Go get me change.
The lady walks away from them frightened. I am just sitting at the counter watching it all. They told me "Can you believe it? She works here!" I was like "Uh, no she doesn't. I do." They felt stupid. They had a "no way" type of look on their face. Mind you, one of them didn't know how to turn on the water at the sink.
Our next lucky contestant on today's blog is the young lady asking me if the change machine works. It does I told her and I also pointed out to her that she used it 15 minutes ago. She said there is a piece of paper next to it and I asked her what the paper says and she replied "I don't know". Good going... I went to see and I pointed at the sign that was there and she was like "Oohhh!" The sign had the hours of operation on it. I asked her if she saw the sign before she used it the first time since I was curious and she said "no."... OPEN YOUR FUCKIN EYES AND READ YOU STUPID BITCH!.... Okies, I am cranky without a doubt and maybe, just maybe the bitch comment is uncalled for but I don't give a crap! READ!!!
R-E-A-D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SHIFT+1!!!!!!!!
So remember the "I know I know" guy from a couple of blogs ago? I called him Bob if I recall... he is the you who also ends the sentence with "you know?" Well, the genius thought he had put in a five dollar bill and he didn't. GOOD GOING! So he was yelling from the back while I was at the counter waiting for him. I was NOT going to yell. The laundromat is busy today and last thing I was going to do is scream. He came to the front and after a minute of banting and ranting, he apologized because he had the bill in his hand the whole entire time.
-Breathes- Just typing all this makes me want to go play in traffic.
Then I had a customer that is not a regular ask me which are the washers and the which are the dryers and if the washers also dry. You know what, I am not even going to get into this one because the guy was obviously high. I asked him if he knows a place where the washers also dry and he said no. He answered his own stupid question and just went on to wash.
My favorite today was the lady who came to pick up her dry cleaning and she didn't have the money for it and asked "can I pick it up and pay you tomorrow?". I felt like saying "lady, I wasn't born yesterday" and instead I pointed her to an ATM. She rolled her eyes and went to retrieve money.
-face to desk-
The shift isn't over yet and I can't wait until I get home.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
SOMETHING NEW
This has happened for the first time ever.
These two guys must be new to laundry and the English language. They asked me how to turn on the water from the sink so they can put it in the washer. This is how it went down:
Cust: I need water.
Me: What for?
Cust: For the machine.
Me: What?
Cust: I need water.
Me: In the sink.
Yes this is a delayed reaction.
Me: WAIT! Where are you going to PUT the water?!
Cust: I need to wash my clothes.
He and I walk to the sink and then to the washer.
Cust: Clothes need wash.
Me: You need to put quarters in it and the wash will start. Water will come down and the soap will dissolve.
Cust: I need water.
Me: Are you thirsty?
Cust: Machine water.
Me: QUARTERS!! YOU NEED TO PUT QUARTERS. LOOK!!!!
Apparently his friend did speak English but he just sat back. I gave him a glare and withheld the comment of "YOU ARE A JERK".
Come on people, get it together!!! YOU NEED QUARTERS TO DO A FUCKIN WASH!!!
Oh and here is a bonus, a lady at my local bakery today didn't know the difference between butter and cream cheese. I asked for butter and she put cream cheese and said "its the same". So I replied "It won't be the same if you decide to not make me another one." I am a cranky person in the morning. Especially at 7am with only 4 hours of sleep. Like I said before, I am a nice person but if you don't use your noggin, you are in for a knockin... get it?...no?... WELL FINE!
These two guys must be new to laundry and the English language. They asked me how to turn on the water from the sink so they can put it in the washer. This is how it went down:
Cust: I need water.
Me: What for?
Cust: For the machine.
Me: What?
Cust: I need water.
Me: In the sink.
Yes this is a delayed reaction.
Me: WAIT! Where are you going to PUT the water?!
Cust: I need to wash my clothes.
He and I walk to the sink and then to the washer.
Cust: Clothes need wash.
Me: You need to put quarters in it and the wash will start. Water will come down and the soap will dissolve.
Cust: I need water.
Me: Are you thirsty?
Cust: Machine water.
Me: QUARTERS!! YOU NEED TO PUT QUARTERS. LOOK!!!!
Apparently his friend did speak English but he just sat back. I gave him a glare and withheld the comment of "YOU ARE A JERK".
Come on people, get it together!!! YOU NEED QUARTERS TO DO A FUCKIN WASH!!!
Oh and here is a bonus, a lady at my local bakery today didn't know the difference between butter and cream cheese. I asked for butter and she put cream cheese and said "its the same". So I replied "It won't be the same if you decide to not make me another one." I am a cranky person in the morning. Especially at 7am with only 4 hours of sleep. Like I said before, I am a nice person but if you don't use your noggin, you are in for a knockin... get it?...no?... WELL FINE!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
A SPECIAL FEATURE...
I found this clip by looking through random stuff on youtube.com. When watching this clip I shook my head in disgust and then I thought that I should have this play non-stop in my laundromat. If anything, maybe... just maybe they will learn something from this. Afterall, its a kid show. Believe it or not, majority of the people pay more attention to cartoons then some signs, right?
Saturday, August 15, 2009
SENSES
Sense (Websters Dictionary)----b : a specialized function or mechanism (as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch) by which an animal receives and responds to external or internal stimuli.
Sight- Some of my customers lack this sense... they ignored 11 signs on Maintenance day.
Smell- Many of my customers have this... hence why they are doing laundry!
Taste- Well, I once had a customer that used his dirty boxers to blow his nose... would that somewhat count...? Though, I can't tell if my customers have it... Unless we are also counting fashion taste, which some should go to school for.
Touch- Yeah, getting my ass grabbed screams that my customers have this ability.
Last but not least HEARING. You know how Sesame Street has the special letter and number for today? Well, my letter is H and my special word is HEARING. Not only do my customers lack sight due to the fact that they don't SEE large blot letters highlighted but they also lack hearing.
So a customer asked to use the bathroom and I handed him the key. I asked him nicely after handing it to him to lock the door when he is done. He nods his head and replies "okay". Great! That means that he understood his quest of bathroomage right?! NO!! The fuckin moron failed. After he was done, he handed me the key and he said "thank you". He gets props for the "thank you". I asked if he locked the door and he said "no". I asked him to go lock it and he rolled his eyes.
See if he listened from the start, the door would have been locked. Maybe the urine in the bladder was jumping around but that has NOTHING to do with his ears. This is not the only time customers have not listened to me. Time after time I would catch them doing the same thing and I raise my voice a notch and tell them to stop without a "please". Pretty macho of me right? Yeah... did I mention I give them a crazed look and give impolite gestures at times? behind their back of course (the gestures) but in the end, I feel good.
People, please open your eyes and ears. God or Science... or whichever and whatever you believe in, gave you senses for a reason, to not be the fool in society. FUCKIN USE THEM!!!
Sight- Some of my customers lack this sense... they ignored 11 signs on Maintenance day.
Smell- Many of my customers have this... hence why they are doing laundry!
Taste- Well, I once had a customer that used his dirty boxers to blow his nose... would that somewhat count...? Though, I can't tell if my customers have it... Unless we are also counting fashion taste, which some should go to school for.
Touch- Yeah, getting my ass grabbed screams that my customers have this ability.
Last but not least HEARING. You know how Sesame Street has the special letter and number for today? Well, my letter is H and my special word is HEARING. Not only do my customers lack sight due to the fact that they don't SEE large blot letters highlighted but they also lack hearing.
So a customer asked to use the bathroom and I handed him the key. I asked him nicely after handing it to him to lock the door when he is done. He nods his head and replies "okay". Great! That means that he understood his quest of bathroomage right?! NO!! The fuckin moron failed. After he was done, he handed me the key and he said "thank you". He gets props for the "thank you". I asked if he locked the door and he said "no". I asked him to go lock it and he rolled his eyes.
See if he listened from the start, the door would have been locked. Maybe the urine in the bladder was jumping around but that has NOTHING to do with his ears. This is not the only time customers have not listened to me. Time after time I would catch them doing the same thing and I raise my voice a notch and tell them to stop without a "please". Pretty macho of me right? Yeah... did I mention I give them a crazed look and give impolite gestures at times? behind their back of course (the gestures) but in the end, I feel good.
People, please open your eyes and ears. God or Science... or whichever and whatever you believe in, gave you senses for a reason, to not be the fool in society. FUCKIN USE THEM!!!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
BORED AT WORK
Considering it is Thursday, nothing crazy has yet to happen... yet the day is still young. I can't believe it is 3:47pm. I thought it would have been 6pm or something later. The time is passing slowly and you could only do so much at a laundromat. To my surprise, I kind of want a pure crazy person to walk inside but a part of me doesn't want that either. Actually, I wouldn't mind one of my favorite customers coming in and entertaining me.
You know, when you don't have much to do... the sound from the washers can make you go crazy...
You know, when you don't have much to do... the sound from the washers can make you go crazy...
MAINTENANCE FOLLOW UP
I did not post yesterday because after Tuesday, my brain needed a rest and so did my vocals from saying "we are closed". Then again, my vocals has nothing to do with typing a blog but I thought I would just throw that in there for a bit of sympathy. You chuckle at the previous statement but if only I knew where some of you lived... if only...
Anyways...
After my last number, another 3 or 4 people attempted to wash their clothes. One of them was a ninja at it. I didn't notice the lady coming in at all and the maintenance dude came and asked me if I was closed and I said yes and he brought the ninja that attempted to wash. Not cool lady, not cool. My reaction was "when did you come in?"... which she simply ignored... I felt the hate radiate off of her though. Oh well. She will get over it.
Also on that day, a guy in his 40s dropped off laundry and he was drunk. Wait. He is ALWAYS drunk and when he washes on weekends, he stinks of alcohol. He wanted to wash but I told him about the maintenance so he dropped off his green bag to be washed. I told him it would be ready on Wednesday at 8pm. He thought it would be done on Tuesday since on Wednesday he was bitching to me that I closed before 8pm on Tuesday... which is complete bullshit since I stayed after maintenance to clean up. My friends, alcohol destroys your perception of time as well as brain cells that make you think. Don't get me wrong... I am a fan of alcohol... whether it is social drinking or a glass of wine with a good read... but to be drunk constantly- NOT a fan. I even stressed to him on maintenance day that his clothing would be ready on Wednesday. So come Wednesday he was bitching that I closed early and asking "what maintenance was being done?" I felt like throwing back at him "next time you come and do laundry, please don't be drunk... this way you know what is going on and you don't annoy me"; however, I did not say that... instead I flicked on the patience switch and explained to him what was going... which he gave me a questionable look and then stared at my chest. That's what I get for wearing a low cut t-shirt... Note to self- hide the twins at work.
Tuesday showed that people refuse to read the answer to their questions... especially when it is in their face. Next time I post a sign, it will have to be in Arabic too. Translation.com here I come. -shakes head-... I also learned that if I were to become a mechanic, I would most likely be the only female and that people are douche bags when they don't get what they want... but hey... that can be applied to anywhere.
Anyways...
After my last number, another 3 or 4 people attempted to wash their clothes. One of them was a ninja at it. I didn't notice the lady coming in at all and the maintenance dude came and asked me if I was closed and I said yes and he brought the ninja that attempted to wash. Not cool lady, not cool. My reaction was "when did you come in?"... which she simply ignored... I felt the hate radiate off of her though. Oh well. She will get over it.
Also on that day, a guy in his 40s dropped off laundry and he was drunk. Wait. He is ALWAYS drunk and when he washes on weekends, he stinks of alcohol. He wanted to wash but I told him about the maintenance so he dropped off his green bag to be washed. I told him it would be ready on Wednesday at 8pm. He thought it would be done on Tuesday since on Wednesday he was bitching to me that I closed before 8pm on Tuesday... which is complete bullshit since I stayed after maintenance to clean up. My friends, alcohol destroys your perception of time as well as brain cells that make you think. Don't get me wrong... I am a fan of alcohol... whether it is social drinking or a glass of wine with a good read... but to be drunk constantly- NOT a fan. I even stressed to him on maintenance day that his clothing would be ready on Wednesday. So come Wednesday he was bitching that I closed early and asking "what maintenance was being done?" I felt like throwing back at him "next time you come and do laundry, please don't be drunk... this way you know what is going on and you don't annoy me"; however, I did not say that... instead I flicked on the patience switch and explained to him what was going... which he gave me a questionable look and then stared at my chest. That's what I get for wearing a low cut t-shirt... Note to self- hide the twins at work.
Tuesday showed that people refuse to read the answer to their questions... especially when it is in their face. Next time I post a sign, it will have to be in Arabic too. Translation.com here I come. -shakes head-... I also learned that if I were to become a mechanic, I would most likely be the only female and that people are douche bags when they don't get what they want... but hey... that can be applied to anywhere.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
CUSTOMER # 21
He walked in and ignored the signage -sigh- But he was nice enough to just leave and not make an argument or question it. Actually he did question what was going on and for how long it will be. The sign specifically says that I would be open the next day.
-sigh- And to think today would be easy.
Hopefully this was the last one.
-sigh- And to think today would be easy.
Hopefully this was the last one.
CUSTOMER # 20
So this customer is always joking with me and I would consider him a good customer. A fun one as well too. When he came in, he was determined to go to the washer to put the clothing in the washer. He was actually speed walking and this is what was conversed:
Cust: Hello Good morning!
-Now mind you its 5pm-
Me: Um hi?! HI!! HELLO! We are closed!
Cust: huh? What?
Me: We are closed for maintenance, I told you last week too!
Cust: You did?
Me: Yes I did, remember last week when I told you your wife would kill you because of the wash and then you pointed to the signs and I explained to you?
-his wife is reading the sign mind you-
Cust: Oh okay! No problem
Me: Bye
It was funny, it was like road runner trying to get the laundry done so the coyote wont get him or something like that.
Cust: Hello Good morning!
-Now mind you its 5pm-
Me: Um hi?! HI!! HELLO! We are closed!
Cust: huh? What?
Me: We are closed for maintenance, I told you last week too!
Cust: You did?
Me: Yes I did, remember last week when I told you your wife would kill you because of the wash and then you pointed to the signs and I explained to you?
-his wife is reading the sign mind you-
Cust: Oh okay! No problem
Me: Bye
It was funny, it was like road runner trying to get the laundry done so the coyote wont get him or something like that.
NUMBER 16, 17, 18, 19
Customer # 16 to walk in today was cute and stupid with a side of a slight delay. Funny thing is he even looked at the sign... twice!
Took him a while to register that we were closed for that reason.
Customer # 17- I honestly don't remember this one but I think he just turned around and left....
Customer # 18- Same as 17
Customer # 19 is actually one of my favorite customers and he sat and chit chatted a bit about the maintenance. It did seem though that he felt stupid when I pointed out the sign... he was here last week to see them.
Took him a while to register that we were closed for that reason.
Customer # 17- I honestly don't remember this one but I think he just turned around and left....
Customer # 18- Same as 17
Customer # 19 is actually one of my favorite customers and he sat and chit chatted a bit about the maintenance. It did seem though that he felt stupid when I pointed out the sign... he was here last week to see them.
NUMBER 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
I'm starting to believe that iPods or Mp3's in general wash the human mind from constantly emitting brain cells that consists of common sense.
I like this customer. She is one of my fave and we are friends... but come on... READ... drop the headphones and READ! She was running inside with the cart and I had to raise my voice a couple of times with "WE ARE CLOSED, WE ARE CLOSED" She finally backed up and I was explaining to her that we would be open tomorrow with fresh and clean dryers. She said she couldn't wait until tomorrow because she didn't have any clean clothing. WHY WAIT TILL LAST MINUTE!? She shouild shake hands with the morning customer that couldn't drop off the clothes because of the underwear situation.
I'm tired of telling people "we are closed".
NUMBER 12... same situation with the headphones. His cart was loaded with clothes and he is really a nice guy. He considers the workers in here and greats everyone nicely but again, the headphones made him "ignore" the sign. When I told him about the clean dryers tomorrow he sarcastically, with enthusiasm-exclaimed "WOO HOO"... and he carted his clothes outside.
Number 13... Nothing special. He just said "oh damn alright" and left. HE HEARD ME! See, he didn't have any headphones and he heard me... but I have no justification for him missing the sign.
Number 14... Some other Spanish dude that totallhy ignored the sign once again.
Number 15... This dude was happy that we were getting the dryers cleaned but devestated that he didn't have a place to wash.
I like this customer. She is one of my fave and we are friends... but come on... READ... drop the headphones and READ! She was running inside with the cart and I had to raise my voice a couple of times with "WE ARE CLOSED, WE ARE CLOSED" She finally backed up and I was explaining to her that we would be open tomorrow with fresh and clean dryers. She said she couldn't wait until tomorrow because she didn't have any clean clothing. WHY WAIT TILL LAST MINUTE!? She shouild shake hands with the morning customer that couldn't drop off the clothes because of the underwear situation.
I'm tired of telling people "we are closed".
NUMBER 12... same situation with the headphones. His cart was loaded with clothes and he is really a nice guy. He considers the workers in here and greats everyone nicely but again, the headphones made him "ignore" the sign. When I told him about the clean dryers tomorrow he sarcastically, with enthusiasm-exclaimed "WOO HOO"... and he carted his clothes outside.
Number 13... Nothing special. He just said "oh damn alright" and left. HE HEARD ME! See, he didn't have any headphones and he heard me... but I have no justification for him missing the sign.
Number 14... Some other Spanish dude that totallhy ignored the sign once again.
Number 15... This dude was happy that we were getting the dryers cleaned but devestated that he didn't have a place to wash.
NUMBER 8 and 9
At least this one apologized for his lack of skills in paying attention.
He walked in when I was under the counter looking for something. Some nice people do exist! He wasn't difficult at all and I pointed out the signs and he said "sorry" once again. Why can't they all be like this? <3
NUMBER 9 WAS AN EASY ONE!
He walked in when I was under the counter looking for something. Some nice people do exist! He wasn't difficult at all and I pointed out the signs and he said "sorry" once again. Why can't they all be like this? <3
NUMBER 9 WAS AN EASY ONE!
NUMBER 7
I think I am starting to get more irritated then amused. It could also be because this customer decided to curse me out. Mind you, this customer also lives two doors down from the laundromat... he passed the signs almost everyday...
I had to repeat 4 or 5 times that I was closed and the maintenance dude was talking to me when the customer came inside. Finally he was like "oh really? WELL SHIT AND FUCK YOU"... um okay... I think he was high on something because his eyes were slightly dialated. Even the maintenance dude was like "dude, sorry" and I was like "see yah tomorrow or something". It didn't phase me as much but it did bother me because I didn't do anything and I got cursed out. If I am going to get cursed out, let me do something to you first!
I had to repeat 4 or 5 times that I was closed and the maintenance dude was talking to me when the customer came inside. Finally he was like "oh really? WELL SHIT AND FUCK YOU"... um okay... I think he was high on something because his eyes were slightly dialated. Even the maintenance dude was like "dude, sorry" and I was like "see yah tomorrow or something". It didn't phase me as much but it did bother me because I didn't do anything and I got cursed out. If I am going to get cursed out, let me do something to you first!
NUMBER 6
Reason I am numbering these is because I am counting how many customers come in and how each time, it is something different yet the same. Does this happen in retail and office jobs as well? Do people really ignore answers and information right in front of their eyes?! I am sure if I had a clown holding a sign up, they would ignore that too. I mean, come on now...
This customer didn't know where the sign was... AND he wanted to know what time we were going to open. He couldn't grasp the concept that I was going to be closed all day....
-HEAD TO DESK-
You people should look at the times that the posts were posted... you would be amazed.
This customer didn't know where the sign was... AND he wanted to know what time we were going to open. He couldn't grasp the concept that I was going to be closed all day....
-HEAD TO DESK-
You people should look at the times that the posts were posted... you would be amazed.
NUMBER 5
READ THE DAMN SIGNS!!!!!! FOR THE LOVE OF KITTENS READ THE SIGNS!!!! THEY ARE THERE FOR A REASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Customer comes barging in with a couple of items and a bottle of Tide.
ME: we are closed. We are closed. HELLO! WE ARE CLOSED!
Cust: Since when?
Me: Since this morning. We are doing maintenance.
Cust: But I need to wash my stuff.
Me: We are closed.
Cust: You don't have any signs up.
-I leave from behind the counter and I start counting the signs-
Me: Three in the front and eight spread around the laundromat in English and in Spanish. There is also one on the door double ended so you read it when you come in and go out.
Cust: omg
Customer leaves after his "omg". A customer that was picking up, was cracking up when I was counting the signs for him. OPEN YOUR EYES FOOL!!!!!!!
Customer comes barging in with a couple of items and a bottle of Tide.
ME: we are closed. We are closed. HELLO! WE ARE CLOSED!
Cust: Since when?
Me: Since this morning. We are doing maintenance.
Cust: But I need to wash my stuff.
Me: We are closed.
Cust: You don't have any signs up.
-I leave from behind the counter and I start counting the signs-
Me: Three in the front and eight spread around the laundromat in English and in Spanish. There is also one on the door double ended so you read it when you come in and go out.
Cust: omg
Customer leaves after his "omg". A customer that was picking up, was cracking up when I was counting the signs for him. OPEN YOUR EYES FOOL!!!!!!!
NUMBER 4-BATHROOM BREAK
I am starting to believe that when I go to the bathroom something really does happen... well something always happens but like maybe a mini-parade as well? I go to the bathroom for two minutes and I come back to see a lady putting clothes in the washer. WHY!? There is a 35 gallon storage bin right next to you with the vacuum tools. WHY ARE YOU DOING LAUNDRY!? She was Spanish and did not know a word of English so I pointed to the door and she stared at the sign and blinked back at me. Why can't you read your own language? OH MY BEJEEZUS!!!
It took my almost 10 mins to get rid of her until one of the maintenance workers told her what was going on.
Another customer came in to leave his laundry for us to wash but he took it back because he wanted it to be done today. I explained to him twice that maintenance was going on and that the sign was put up a week and a half ago to warn our patrons. Plus, who does their laundry at the last minute when they are down to the last piece of underwear? That is disgusting. He took it to the other laundry place near us but oh well. He should have planned ahead.
It took my almost 10 mins to get rid of her until one of the maintenance workers told her what was going on.
Another customer came in to leave his laundry for us to wash but he took it back because he wanted it to be done today. I explained to him twice that maintenance was going on and that the sign was put up a week and a half ago to warn our patrons. Plus, who does their laundry at the last minute when they are down to the last piece of underwear? That is disgusting. He took it to the other laundry place near us but oh well. He should have planned ahead.
NUMBER 3
I remained silent for this one until she walked all the way to the back.
-Customer walks in and ignores what the back looks like.
-Customer proceeds to open washer, still ignoring her surroundings.
- I go after the customer.
Me: We are closed for maintenance.
Cust: Oh shit! ahahahaha
Me: Yeah, there is a sign on the door when you walk in and two more signs on the store window.
Cust: Hahahahah WoW... when were you guys closed since?
Me: Since today and only for today.
Cust: Well shit. Okay.
Dear Customer,
Please remove you headphones and relieve your ears from the blasted music. By doing so, you will be able to acknowledge your surroundings and not make a fool out of yourself. In addition, please read before you enter a store that looks like a war zone.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Your local laundromat
-faceroll-
Seriously though, with the week and a half notification, I really thought I would be proud of people and that I would not have anyone walking in. My great expectation for today regarding humanity has been destroyed.
-Customer walks in and ignores what the back looks like.
-Customer proceeds to open washer, still ignoring her surroundings.
- I go after the customer.
Me: We are closed for maintenance.
Cust: Oh shit! ahahahaha
Me: Yeah, there is a sign on the door when you walk in and two more signs on the store window.
Cust: Hahahahah WoW... when were you guys closed since?
Me: Since today and only for today.
Cust: Well shit. Okay.
Dear Customer,
Please remove you headphones and relieve your ears from the blasted music. By doing so, you will be able to acknowledge your surroundings and not make a fool out of yourself. In addition, please read before you enter a store that looks like a war zone.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Your local laundromat
-faceroll-
Seriously though, with the week and a half notification, I really thought I would be proud of people and that I would not have anyone walking in. My great expectation for today regarding humanity has been destroyed.
NUMBER TWO
This is not a reference to feces.
So another customer walks in and ignores the BIG BOLD LETTERS ABOUT MAINTENANCE. -Sigh- This one didn't have an excuse... he reads and speaks English. What I find more disturbing is that he walked in and didn't realize all of the crap laying around. From tools to metal sheets... vacuums to dryer doors leaning on the washers... WTF?! IS IT NOT OBVIOUS THAT SOMETHING IS GOING ON?! Maybe you should remove your Gucci sunglasses and see what is really going on. I mean, if Gucci glasses give you a different perception of your surroundings, where can I get a pair?! We had a two minute convo on why we are closed when he could have just read the sign within five seconds. Come on people, open those eyes. I will assure you that the sun or the moon will NOT spew out laser beams and if it did, I would be the first to know.
So another customer walks in and ignores the BIG BOLD LETTERS ABOUT MAINTENANCE. -Sigh- This one didn't have an excuse... he reads and speaks English. What I find more disturbing is that he walked in and didn't realize all of the crap laying around. From tools to metal sheets... vacuums to dryer doors leaning on the washers... WTF?! IS IT NOT OBVIOUS THAT SOMETHING IS GOING ON?! Maybe you should remove your Gucci sunglasses and see what is really going on. I mean, if Gucci glasses give you a different perception of your surroundings, where can I get a pair?! We had a two minute convo on why we are closed when he could have just read the sign within five seconds. Come on people, open those eyes. I will assure you that the sun or the moon will NOT spew out laser beams and if it did, I would be the first to know.
AN INTERESTING DAY...
...ITS GOING TO BE FOR SURE!
Today the laundromat is closed for maintenance! Which means no customers!!! Except for those that bring in the drop-off and dry cleaning... Just because I don't have customers doesn't mean I won't deal with people that lack common sense. I opened today at 7AM and a customer walked in ready to wash. Now, I have 11 signs posted all over the laundromat and on the store window stating that on 8/11 we would be closed for maintenance. Oh, the sign is in Spanish as well. The customer, not understanding English walks in and asks for a small soap. I explained that the laundromat was closed... this is what went down:
Cust:One soap
Me: We are closed today for maintenance.
-Customer stares at me blankly-
Me: There is a sign on the door in Spanish. Go read it.
Now, instead of the customer going to the door to read the sign-he goes outside to read the sign on the window at the far right... didn't make sense to me but hey, maybe he likes to take long walks. After his short read, he comes back and I get this:
Cust: You closed?
Me: Yes. Open tomorrow.
Cust: No wash?
Me: No, tomorrow.
So he lingers around for a couple of seconds.
Cust: No wash eh?
Me: NO! Open tomorrow...
Cust: Okay.
He was the only customer to walk in. Hopefully he will be the last for today. No one can use the argument that I did not inform people in Spanish. I did and the fact that they can't even pay attention to their own language with the word "ATTENTION", frightens me. Sometimes the brain doesn't allow you to see certain key elements when you are awake early or even tired. It has happened to me when I went to a credit line only instead of cash, but that was also because I was tired due to working too much and lacking sleep. I apologized to the lady that pointed the sign to me and I did feel like a moron for not seeing it; however, to see the sign and still ask if you can wash three times, is kind of ridiculous.
I'm sure the rest of the day will be just as interesting...
Today the laundromat is closed for maintenance! Which means no customers!!! Except for those that bring in the drop-off and dry cleaning... Just because I don't have customers doesn't mean I won't deal with people that lack common sense. I opened today at 7AM and a customer walked in ready to wash. Now, I have 11 signs posted all over the laundromat and on the store window stating that on 8/11 we would be closed for maintenance. Oh, the sign is in Spanish as well. The customer, not understanding English walks in and asks for a small soap. I explained that the laundromat was closed... this is what went down:
Cust:One soap
Me: We are closed today for maintenance.
-Customer stares at me blankly-
Me: There is a sign on the door in Spanish. Go read it.
Now, instead of the customer going to the door to read the sign-he goes outside to read the sign on the window at the far right... didn't make sense to me but hey, maybe he likes to take long walks. After his short read, he comes back and I get this:
Cust: You closed?
Me: Yes. Open tomorrow.
Cust: No wash?
Me: No, tomorrow.
So he lingers around for a couple of seconds.
Cust: No wash eh?
Me: NO! Open tomorrow...
Cust: Okay.
He was the only customer to walk in. Hopefully he will be the last for today. No one can use the argument that I did not inform people in Spanish. I did and the fact that they can't even pay attention to their own language with the word "ATTENTION", frightens me. Sometimes the brain doesn't allow you to see certain key elements when you are awake early or even tired. It has happened to me when I went to a credit line only instead of cash, but that was also because I was tired due to working too much and lacking sleep. I apologized to the lady that pointed the sign to me and I did feel like a moron for not seeing it; however, to see the sign and still ask if you can wash three times, is kind of ridiculous.
I'm sure the rest of the day will be just as interesting...
Monday, August 10, 2009
LAUNDRY STRIPTEAZE
At 10:00AM I had to stop someone from taking off his pants so he can wash them. He was wearing white boxers and he wasn't that bad looking. Would I have given him singles for a peep show? Of course not. His reasoning behind his actions was that he wanted to wash his pants so he wouldn't have to come back to do another load. I told him that a pair of pants does not equal one load... which led to a more detailed explanation. I will admit, it made somewhat sense to me but I still couldn't let him walk around in here in his boxers. His reasoning was that a pair of pants starts a fresh new pile of dirty clothes. He pulled his pants back up and proceeded to put quarters in the washer.
This wasn't the first time people have removed clothing to get the stuff they were wearing washed. Once I had a French dude (cute!) and he had removed his socks, shirt, and almost his pants. My co-worker had stopped him. I was in the bathroom. I am starting to believe that stuff happens when I'm in the bathroom. I am even starting to believe that mini parties go on when I take a leave for the restroom. Anywhoots, he was stopped and then we never saw him again. Actually, I once saw him when my best friend and I were eating Crepes at a bar/lounge/cafe type of deal.
One other time, a lady was taking off her obese son's clothing because he had come back from a basketball game. I had to stop her at his shorts. She was going to remove them for him. I do find that wrong on many levels and I find it wrong that she was going to let her 200 pound child walk around while flashing his man-boobs and bagel rolls. I know, what I just said is harsh... but seriously...
PEOPLE NEED TO DRAW A LINE!!! Plain and simple. Even if it was Brad Pitt taking his pants off, I would tell him NO. Most likely because I don't find celebrities attractive but come on... keep your pants on! I'm sure people wouldn't like it if I was walking around without clothes!... Well... actually... NEVERMIND! Point is, this isn't a nudist laundromat. Keep your clothes on top of your undergarment.
This wasn't the first time people have removed clothing to get the stuff they were wearing washed. Once I had a French dude (cute!) and he had removed his socks, shirt, and almost his pants. My co-worker had stopped him. I was in the bathroom. I am starting to believe that stuff happens when I'm in the bathroom. I am even starting to believe that mini parties go on when I take a leave for the restroom. Anywhoots, he was stopped and then we never saw him again. Actually, I once saw him when my best friend and I were eating Crepes at a bar/lounge/cafe type of deal.
One other time, a lady was taking off her obese son's clothing because he had come back from a basketball game. I had to stop her at his shorts. She was going to remove them for him. I do find that wrong on many levels and I find it wrong that she was going to let her 200 pound child walk around while flashing his man-boobs and bagel rolls. I know, what I just said is harsh... but seriously...
PEOPLE NEED TO DRAW A LINE!!! Plain and simple. Even if it was Brad Pitt taking his pants off, I would tell him NO. Most likely because I don't find celebrities attractive but come on... keep your pants on! I'm sure people wouldn't like it if I was walking around without clothes!... Well... actually... NEVERMIND! Point is, this isn't a nudist laundromat. Keep your clothes on top of your undergarment.
Friday, August 7, 2009
ENTERTAINMENT AT ITS BEST
Every Friday an old Jewish couple comes to wash their clothing. They both are very nice people to myself and co-workers but when they turn on eachother, it's a comedic act. From my understanding, the husband loves to joke but the wife... not so much. Their act this morning has me laughing.
Well first, the husband started reading a sign in Spanish and the wife was like "Whatever Harry, get over here" and he was like "I can read it" so they were going back and forth about the sign until the wife went over to him and grabbed him.
The husband was removing clothes form the washer and he comes across a thong. He holds the thong up and says "hey, is this yours? When did you start wearing floss?" and the wife with embarrassment says "Oh NOOO no no no that isn't mine no no no no, Harry put that back in there no no no no" He was still holding it up and waving it at her. Soooo funny! He went to go get her breakfast and coming back he was singing and she started to yell at him to sing a different tune. The thing is, he cares about her because he always makes sure she doesn't fall in the bathroom or anything.
To grow old like that with someone is something special.
Well first, the husband started reading a sign in Spanish and the wife was like "Whatever Harry, get over here" and he was like "I can read it" so they were going back and forth about the sign until the wife went over to him and grabbed him.
The husband was removing clothes form the washer and he comes across a thong. He holds the thong up and says "hey, is this yours? When did you start wearing floss?" and the wife with embarrassment says "Oh NOOO no no no that isn't mine no no no no, Harry put that back in there no no no no" He was still holding it up and waving it at her. Soooo funny! He went to go get her breakfast and coming back he was singing and she started to yell at him to sing a different tune. The thing is, he cares about her because he always makes sure she doesn't fall in the bathroom or anything.
To grow old like that with someone is something special.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
LOSING MIND IN...
3...2...1....WAIT
My mind IS lost. For good. There is no finding...
No post for Wednesday and I apologize for that. I was waaay too tired so I just sat in front of the computer in a vegetative state. Captain Crunch kicked in after and I was on a mini hype followed by a crash.
Here is a funny story for you all.
On Sunday I managed to injure myself on the left wrist, which looks like I tried to slash my wrist. How did I manage that? Well, I tripped on my pajamas and managed to scrap my wrist against the wooden frame door. What does this have to do with the laundromat? Well, many of my customers tend to be curious. People were eyeing my cut on my wrist and asked if my life was okay or if I have any troubles. Were my customers concerned? The ones that I really don't know too well, no. They were just curious and they got a story that would feed their curiosity. The story? I decided to tell a customer that I hate life because I tend to deal with stupid people on a daily basis and since I couldn't kill them, I had to kill myself... since jail for killing them was out of question. He gave me a look, grabbed his ticket, and left. I'm not sure if he will be coming back or not but that should teach him a lesson from being curious. There is a way to ask about an injury... "What happened? Are you OK" NOT some stupid question that is pin pointed to suicide. I love life and yes the stupid people do aggravate me to no extent but they aren't worth one's life.
Bottom line is, ask a curious/stupid question and your curiosity will be fed.
My mind IS lost. For good. There is no finding...
No post for Wednesday and I apologize for that. I was waaay too tired so I just sat in front of the computer in a vegetative state. Captain Crunch kicked in after and I was on a mini hype followed by a crash.
Here is a funny story for you all.
On Sunday I managed to injure myself on the left wrist, which looks like I tried to slash my wrist. How did I manage that? Well, I tripped on my pajamas and managed to scrap my wrist against the wooden frame door. What does this have to do with the laundromat? Well, many of my customers tend to be curious. People were eyeing my cut on my wrist and asked if my life was okay or if I have any troubles. Were my customers concerned? The ones that I really don't know too well, no. They were just curious and they got a story that would feed their curiosity. The story? I decided to tell a customer that I hate life because I tend to deal with stupid people on a daily basis and since I couldn't kill them, I had to kill myself... since jail for killing them was out of question. He gave me a look, grabbed his ticket, and left. I'm not sure if he will be coming back or not but that should teach him a lesson from being curious. There is a way to ask about an injury... "What happened? Are you OK" NOT some stupid question that is pin pointed to suicide. I love life and yes the stupid people do aggravate me to no extent but they aren't worth one's life.
Bottom line is, ask a curious/stupid question and your curiosity will be fed.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
PEOPLE JUST DON'T GET IT.
When someone asks me if I need help, majority of the time I say "no" because I can do it myself. I rarely ask for help and if I do need help, I sure as hell won't ask one of my customers, especially if they a "thing" for me. I rarely feel uncomfortable with anything and anyone but gee golly whiz, this guy really makes me want to choke him. He is nice. He is considerate... but seriously dude, no means no. When someone says no, take it into consideration and honestly, this doesn't only apply to the laundromat, it applies to everyday life. Just because you think it's the right thing, stop and think if the other person agrees with it. If they don't, move the fuck along. The only time you can pressure is if they are your friend and you KNOW it is for the good and they don't know it. Following me? If yes, GREAT! If not, you suck =)
So I am NOT a morning person and we have established this a while back. I woke up this morning to open up store and then go get more soap and stuff to vendor. I come back, with 7 boxes of heavy stuff so I do what every logical person does, grab a laundry cart to cart them in. This dude that has the thing for me, he is the dude that wants me to go the park with him. Before he came running out, my dad asks me if I need help and I deny his request. Two minutes later, the park dude comes running out and starts to ask for help. We literally had a 2 minute argument over him helping me. I was close to telling him "DUDE LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE, I CAN DO IT ON MY OWN" but it went down like this instead:
PD:*with a Spanish accent* I take for you. Let me help you.
Me: No, I'm good thanks.
PD: No no no, I take its okay.
Me: No really, I'm fine. This is why I brought the cart out so I won't have to carry them.
PD: Come on. You sure? I can help.
Me: Yes. I'm sure. I can do it. Thank you for asking but I got it.
PD: Okay I help if you want.
Me: (I raised my voice a bit) NO I can DO it!
PD: Okay, if you need help you call me.
Me: I won't but thank you.
Face roll across the counter in 3...2...1...
Honestly though, he is a nice guy and a good customer. His mom is the nicest grocery store owner I have ever met. It's just that, I am starting to get annoyed by him. When he comes to bring quarters, he always brings a snack for me. An act of kindness but really, I can do without the snacks he brings me. I don't even eat them and I tell him not to but he still does... He keeps bringing me a coke can and Oreo cookies. One, I don't like soda anymore. I stopped drinking it. Two, I don't like Oreo cookies. They are too sweet for me and give me a tummy ache. Once he brought me a granola bar... Natures Valley? the green package... I don't like those. If I want to eat cardboard, I can easily do so by the supply boxes. I don't know. I am nice to him in return but today he managed to annoy me.
I AM STARTING TO MISS MY NIGHT SHIFTS. I WANT MY NIGHT SHIFTS BACK!!!!! I never thought I would have said that...
So I am NOT a morning person and we have established this a while back. I woke up this morning to open up store and then go get more soap and stuff to vendor. I come back, with 7 boxes of heavy stuff so I do what every logical person does, grab a laundry cart to cart them in. This dude that has the thing for me, he is the dude that wants me to go the park with him. Before he came running out, my dad asks me if I need help and I deny his request. Two minutes later, the park dude comes running out and starts to ask for help. We literally had a 2 minute argument over him helping me. I was close to telling him "DUDE LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE, I CAN DO IT ON MY OWN" but it went down like this instead:
PD:*with a Spanish accent* I take for you. Let me help you.
Me: No, I'm good thanks.
PD: No no no, I take its okay.
Me: No really, I'm fine. This is why I brought the cart out so I won't have to carry them.
PD: Come on. You sure? I can help.
Me: Yes. I'm sure. I can do it. Thank you for asking but I got it.
PD: Okay I help if you want.
Me: (I raised my voice a bit) NO I can DO it!
PD: Okay, if you need help you call me.
Me: I won't but thank you.
Face roll across the counter in 3...2...1...
Honestly though, he is a nice guy and a good customer. His mom is the nicest grocery store owner I have ever met. It's just that, I am starting to get annoyed by him. When he comes to bring quarters, he always brings a snack for me. An act of kindness but really, I can do without the snacks he brings me. I don't even eat them and I tell him not to but he still does... He keeps bringing me a coke can and Oreo cookies. One, I don't like soda anymore. I stopped drinking it. Two, I don't like Oreo cookies. They are too sweet for me and give me a tummy ache. Once he brought me a granola bar... Natures Valley? the green package... I don't like those. If I want to eat cardboard, I can easily do so by the supply boxes. I don't know. I am nice to him in return but today he managed to annoy me.
I AM STARTING TO MISS MY NIGHT SHIFTS. I WANT MY NIGHT SHIFTS BACK!!!!! I never thought I would have said that...
Monday, August 3, 2009
THE TRUTH
Majority of my posts consist of rants and stories about my customers. Some of my readers have informed that I am lacking some information that may or may not be critical. To me, it was a slap in the face only because the person giving me constructive criticism, was right and I should have known what he told me right from the start. What did this reader tell me? I have yet to write one good thing about my job. He is right. I went back to read a couple of posts and I come out to be (in my opinion) this angry type of person that doesn't like to be bothered. Truth is, I don't like to be bothered by people's stupidity but hey, it comes with the job; however, there are many other things that come with the job as well.
Well, for one I love the fact that my laundromat is diverse. It is diverse in the sense that I have so many different cultures coming as well as personalities. It is hard to keep up with majority of the people and know who is who, but the nice ones and the ones that I actually have convos with stick out the most. I love the fact that I can do whatever I want in the laundromat because I am trusted. It feels as if I have a job but with the freedom to do as I please. Rarely do I get in trouble and when I do, I shrug it off and go on my merry way. Is it because I know I won't get fired? Nope. It's because I have the balls to tell someone "NO" or "Stop that" and even "Get the fuck out now". Believe it or not, I have met a couple of friends through the laundromat and they are great. We would do a "happy" hour for me after my shift was over at the local bar and play Guitar Hero/Band. Even though majority of my posts are negative, they are for a reason. This is my daily life at the moment and I truly believe that at the end of the day, we can all relate to my story one way or another.
On a side note, a van stopped across the street to collect a mattress. This dude has FOURTEEN mattresses strapped to the roof of the van. People, that's how bed bugs get spread. Make sure you destroy the mattress before you set it out on the sidewalk. People DO pick them up. -sigh-
Well, for one I love the fact that my laundromat is diverse. It is diverse in the sense that I have so many different cultures coming as well as personalities. It is hard to keep up with majority of the people and know who is who, but the nice ones and the ones that I actually have convos with stick out the most. I love the fact that I can do whatever I want in the laundromat because I am trusted. It feels as if I have a job but with the freedom to do as I please. Rarely do I get in trouble and when I do, I shrug it off and go on my merry way. Is it because I know I won't get fired? Nope. It's because I have the balls to tell someone "NO" or "Stop that" and even "Get the fuck out now". Believe it or not, I have met a couple of friends through the laundromat and they are great. We would do a "happy" hour for me after my shift was over at the local bar and play Guitar Hero/Band. Even though majority of my posts are negative, they are for a reason. This is my daily life at the moment and I truly believe that at the end of the day, we can all relate to my story one way or another.
On a side note, a van stopped across the street to collect a mattress. This dude has FOURTEEN mattresses strapped to the roof of the van. People, that's how bed bugs get spread. Make sure you destroy the mattress before you set it out on the sidewalk. People DO pick them up. -sigh-
Saturday, August 1, 2009
TIRED...OH SO TIRED...
I apologize for not posting the last couple of days. I have been busy and pretty darn exhausted. Imagine working 12 to 14 hour days with excruciating back pain and your sinuses being stuffed up. Not pleasant at all. All I want to do is just lay in bed and watch TV or play a game but that is not possible. Not for another 2 weeks anyway.
I am also tired of the same bullshit that goes on in the Laundromat. It’s always the same people over and over. GIVE ME A FUCKIN BREAK FOR ONCE!!! Sometimes I feel like telling them that I personally don’t want to provide them with service. Well, I can see myself getting in trouble for that but I DON’T CARE!!!! Well actually, I do; however in rant mode, I don’t care. BITE ME! Not you… Gah… think of this sentence and the last being an eternal written monologue. Yes, I argue with myself countless of times. The day goes by faster by doing so.
Just to catch you guys up on the wonderful events that go on in the Laundromat, Thursday consisted of customers not being my customers and them being disturbingly odd. A hipster approached me with her beehive Amy Winehouse hair and with an attitude she exclaimed that her washer wasn’t working. You guys know this story by now, “did you close and latch your door?”, “Did you insert the proper amount of quarters?” and “Does your brain have its full function or did you hit it on a clothes rack at Beacon’s Closet?” Okays, maybe not so much the last one but one of these days these asshats will push my buttons and they will get slapped with one of MY questions. Anywhoots, back to her… she replies with an attitude saying “I put my quarters in and yes” which then leads me to go check what was wrong. She didn’t have her door closed and it wasn’t latched. Actually it can’t be latched if the door isn’t closed. Banging the hipsters head on the washer in 5…4…3…2…1…
Friday wasn’t too bad. It was pretty okay but crazy busy. I also found out that one of my favorite customers is moving out from this neighborhood to Brooklyn. He will be greatly missed. I had fun conversations with him and a rant or two here and there. It is truly a delight to have customers like him. Unfortunately, there are only a handful of customers that are like that.Today the old crazy lady arrived with her weekend home attendant and by dear gee golly gosh the H.A is just as crazy as she is… and she has yet to grasp the idea that I don’t speak Spanish.
I am also tired of the same bullshit that goes on in the Laundromat. It’s always the same people over and over. GIVE ME A FUCKIN BREAK FOR ONCE!!! Sometimes I feel like telling them that I personally don’t want to provide them with service. Well, I can see myself getting in trouble for that but I DON’T CARE!!!! Well actually, I do; however in rant mode, I don’t care. BITE ME! Not you… Gah… think of this sentence and the last being an eternal written monologue. Yes, I argue with myself countless of times. The day goes by faster by doing so.
Just to catch you guys up on the wonderful events that go on in the Laundromat, Thursday consisted of customers not being my customers and them being disturbingly odd. A hipster approached me with her beehive Amy Winehouse hair and with an attitude she exclaimed that her washer wasn’t working. You guys know this story by now, “did you close and latch your door?”, “Did you insert the proper amount of quarters?” and “Does your brain have its full function or did you hit it on a clothes rack at Beacon’s Closet?” Okays, maybe not so much the last one but one of these days these asshats will push my buttons and they will get slapped with one of MY questions. Anywhoots, back to her… she replies with an attitude saying “I put my quarters in and yes” which then leads me to go check what was wrong. She didn’t have her door closed and it wasn’t latched. Actually it can’t be latched if the door isn’t closed. Banging the hipsters head on the washer in 5…4…3…2…1…
Friday wasn’t too bad. It was pretty okay but crazy busy. I also found out that one of my favorite customers is moving out from this neighborhood to Brooklyn. He will be greatly missed. I had fun conversations with him and a rant or two here and there. It is truly a delight to have customers like him. Unfortunately, there are only a handful of customers that are like that.Today the old crazy lady arrived with her weekend home attendant and by dear gee golly gosh the H.A is just as crazy as she is… and she has yet to grasp the idea that I don’t speak Spanish.
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