Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Three Things I Love & Three Things I Intensely Dislike

Today, I would like to share three things I love and three things I intensely dislike. 

I will start with the dislikes and then conclude with the likes; leaving you on an upbeat. 

Okay, here we go...

Things I Intensely Dislike -

1) People who post nothing but SELFIES on their Instagram feeds - 

I can't tell you how many times people (such as people at work, new people I meet, or people who simply want me to check out their Instagram feeds) end up being nothing but SELFIES of that person. And I don't mean one or two selfies, I mean THE WHOLE FEED is nothing but pictures of themselves either sticking their tongue out, pictures of them flexing their muscles, pictures of them posing for a Vogue magazine cover, or pictures of them laying on their bed all seductive-looking and wearing a full face of makeup, as if that's how they wake up in the morning. 

And do you know what I do when that happens?

I instantly click on the UNFOLLOW button.

Sorry peeps, but I have no interest in looking at pictures of you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, and you. 

So much of Instagram has turned into a flash mob of megalomaniacs.

 

2) People who forever cry, "VICTIM!" -

Have you noticed how so many people are victims of something or other lately? And so much so, that the people who are not victims are in the minority? Being a victim is the "in thing" to be nowadays. It's an attention getter. I mean, if you're not a victim, how else do you get an Instagram audience of 80k?

Everyone (including myself) has gone through terrible experiences in their lives that have affected them deeply. But as it asks in the quote above, do you use those stories to empower yourself? Or do you use them to keep yourself a victim? 

I once worked with someone who was not only a victim of one thing, she was a victim of 3-4 different things that she would repeatedly tell you every day. And she used those things to keep herself from ever having to do anything to change the way she saw herself - a victim.

Yes, I think it's very important to acknowledge the painful experiences that have drastically affected our lives. However, it's even more important to transform them from being a victim into a victory. 

I learned some about life - the world sees me as I see myself.

 

3) Hand dryers in public restrooms - 

Have you ever seen a more ridiculous invention in your life? Because here's what happens:

You walk into a public restroom and do whatever "business" you went in there to do. Then, you go to the sink and wash your hands. Then, you place your wet hands between the hand dryer and get a blowjob. Then, you walk over to the door to exit by taking your clean dominant hand and placing it on the doorknob that all the disgusting people who DIDN'T wash their hands touched.

Sorry, but I'm old school.

I much prefer a paper towel dispenser because I can not only dry my hands, but then also use the paper towel to open the bathroom door that is COVERED in disgusting germs and then toss it into the trash can. 

Things I Love -

1) Learning new things -

I've always been someone who enjoys learning new things. And I learn best by investigation and through trial and error. I also enjoy change, so once I feel as though I've learned all I can from something, I move forward and learn something new. For me, continually learning new things keeps my mind working. And it also allows me to get out of my comfort zone and take chances. I started working when I was 15 years old and have had so many different occupations; I lost count. 

When I was in my late 30s, my mother worried about me because I was still investigating. I remember her asking, "Ronnie, when are you going to grow up? You're not a kid anymore." And my response was, "I don't know, I'm still growing."

And I still feel that way. I've never been one to go for the jobs that are supposedly safe and secure because there is no such thing as a safe and secure job. Any job can be taken away from you in a split second. That's life. I've always gone for the jobs/occupations I felt passionate about. 

As long as I can make a living and pay my bills, I will continue to learn new things and try different occupations.

Because my life ain't over. 

I'm still growing!

2) Great Customer Service -

Over the years, I've shared a plethora of blog posts about the crappy customer service I have received. And because I'm in the customer service industry myself, I am even more critical. I have a very high standard of what customer service should look and sound like, and when that doesn't happen, I open my mouth and let these companies know about it.

However, when I DO receive great customer service, I always tell the person who serviced me how valuable they are and how much I appreciate them. I believe in letting people know when they do a great job because that allows them to know that it doesn't go unnoticed and encourages them to continue to do a great job. 

Such as it was a few days ago when I went into a post office to purchase some stamps. The young woman who assisted me was without a doubt the BEST postal worker I had ever encountered in Center City, Philadelphia, which is famous for providing the worst customer service in any city I've lived. Sadly, most people here don't know what customer service is, nor do they care. But that was not the case with the lovely worker who helped me in the post office. She was friendly, knowledgeable, fast, and efficient. She was a pro. And I told her so. 

I also went online, took a survey, and raved about her.

So thank you, postal worker! You renewed my faith that great customer service DOES exist!

3) Feta Cheese -

Absolutely ORGASMIC!

Need I say more?

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Please feel free to share any likes or dislikes you have. And thank you!

Have a faaaaaaaabulous rest of your week, y'all!💕