I had a pedicure today

Wow.

I went to the new place in town. It’s very pretty. It’s very pricey, and well, just “wow”.

I told her I just wanted a “basic” pedicure. “nothing fancy” I said.

So she sits me in 1 of 12 fancy pedicure/massage chairs. (I was mentally calculating how much it must have cost to outfit this place) Turns it on, and goes to work. After a few minutes of this chair, I turned it off. I couldn’t take it. It felt like it was going to leave bruises. It was massaging everything. Even the seat was massaging.

C’mon now. who really wants their happy place massaged while they’re in the nail salon? Anyone?

So, she’d notice it was off, and turn it back on. I’d turn it off. Repeat.

I should have told her “me no likey”.

Once she figured out I really didn’t like it, she said “how come you no want a deluxe pedicure?”. I said “I didn’t bring enough money.”.(I blame everything on money) “Oh, I understand.”

A bit of silent work time goes by, and she says “You want your eyebrow done?”. I said “No, I’m good.”

She says “We take credit card. and check.”

So, I asked her if business had been slow. She told me it has. It’s sad, they have to try and “Upsell” at the nail salon too.

I wanna know one thing though. How come these girls in the nail salons are always so cute and tiny?

Racism is getting old

I have no tolerance for intolerance. I just don't.

I mean, "why?". Why dislike someone based on an appearance? WHY?!!??!!!

We recently had a house-guest. I was embarrassed by her comments, and my oldest child was offended/hurt by it.

Oldest daughter was playing in a national basketball tournament. There were teams in the Chicago suburbs from all of the country. Yes, including Alaska and Hawaii.

It was a very diverse group of people. From all walks of life, all shapes and sizes, and all colors.

The boys seem to have a need to dribble the basketball everywhere they are, in the halls, in the stands, in the parking lot, the sidewalk; you get the idea.

House-guest (HG) didn't appreciate this. She felt like it was "show boating" and she seemed to only notice those boys who happened to be "black". She'd make snide remarks, make ugly faces, and say things like "Guess where they're from?" and I'd mumble things like "Jamaica?". LOL (I know, Jamaica isn't part of the U.S. but I couldn't help myself)

So, HG learns oldest daughter has a good friend with a last name that hints of hispanic heritage. She says "Oh yuck, a Mexican!" with the obvious disgust in her voice.

When will this end? Why do people "hate" so much? and for No reason?

I have no answers. It just drives me batty!!

Sigh.

Update on the Forum Drama

Wow. I posted recently about drama on a glass forum a frequent. Well, I have to say. Jerome may have started it, but now she's not alone.

I cannot believe the people who have acted like 5 year olds. Again, with a link to their business right below their Juvenile comments.

An example would be one person in particular; we'll call her Mary-Ellen, made some really rude comments using filthy language. It was pointed out to her by another poster, who we'll call Jon-Boy that her comments were unreal, and that he will never be able to purchase from her again. Maybe she should watch what she says, cause her customers are reading this too.

Mary-Ellen replied something like "So what? I don't need your business."

My thinking on this is, if Jon-Boy read this, and he was offended enough to tell you, there are probably 10-15 more people out there (myself included) who feel the exact same way.

It seems like suicide for your business. Especially with the economy the way it is.

What could someone possibly be thinking to lash out like this in a public forum? If you were my customer and I offended you, I'd be very upset.

Although I try to think before I type. Sheesh.