Customer: I want to make a deposit to my Campus Access.
Me: Ok, will this be cash or check?
Customer: Credit Card.
Me: No, we only take cash and checks here.
Customer: Why can't I use my debit card? It comes from my checking account.
Me: Its the format. We only accept Campus Access deposits made with a check or cash here at the desk. If you want to use a credit or debit card, you will need to go on our website.
Customer: Whatever. I'll just write a check. Do I make it out to IU?
Me: Please make the check out to Indiana University.
Customer: Can't I just put IU?
Me: They prefer to have it made out to Indiana University...with the full name.
Customer: I'm just putting IU.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Out with the Old, In with the New!
A lot of people whose blogs I read have been posting about things they enjoyed and will miss from 2008 and things they will be looking forward to in 2009. Since my New Year's resolution is to speak and think about myself and my life in a more positive way, I'm going to make my own list.
Thinks I liked about 2008:
1.) Finally fitting into a sz 16 pants. This is not my final goal, of course, but it really made me realize how well I've been doing with my exercise routine and watching what I eat. I've been really hard on myself for not losing weight fast enough, but finally making it to a size that I consider to be "normal" makes me feel a lot better about how I look.
2.) Our weekend trip to Louisville. In October of 2008, James and I took the dogs with us to Louisville on vacation for the weekend and it was sooooo much fun. The dogs had a great time, we had a great time and it wasn't very expensive at all.
3.) Moving to our new apartment. I know, who likes moving?? I didn't like the moving part, but I LOVE our new place. It's an apartment in an old house that's divided up into 3 apartments, but one of them is vacant and we have the whole top floor. The girl who lives downstairs is really nice, loves animals, and is hardly ever home. A perfect combination! Our new neighborhood is really pleasant, it's a lot quieter than I expected, and the place just feels better. It has really high ceilings and a nice lay-out with a huge kitchen.
4.) Pies! Half way through the year, I finally discovered something I can cook. Pies! I made a bunch of really delicious and adventurous pies this year and I can't wait to make some new ones for the 2009 holiday season!
Things I am looking forward to in 2009:
1.) Going to some of my husband's office parties. I have long refused to set foot in his office because I didn't want his co-workers knowing how big I was. I had a goal to be under a certain weight before I could intentionally meet any of his co-workers and I have now reached that goal. I went to his office to watch the inauguration, and it was really fun. People there are very nice. I always make desserts for his office parties, so I am looking forward to soaking up all the compliments that I will hopefully get for the next round. :)
2.) Reaching a reasonable weight loss goal. I seriously am "big-boned" and I will always be soft. I have come to terms with this fact. I really want to be able to comfortably wear a sz 14 pants. I think I would only need to lose about 20-30 more lbs to do that, so I feel like that is a reasonable goal. I would really like to be able to fit into my wedding dress by our anniversary.
3.) A vacation? I really want to take another dog vacation. My cousin is having his bar mitzvah in April and we may go to that. It is in Albuquerque, where they have like 10 free dog parks. If we don't go there, I would really like to go back to Louisville, maybe for one extra day.
4.) Canning! After Christmas, I bought a water-bath canner and made my first preserved marmalade. I am really looking forward to canning some more fruits and veggies this summer. I would love to make some sour kraut and pickles. I was also thinking that it would be great to can some peaches for pies in the winter. I'm really excited to see what kinds of delicious goodies the summer holds!
Well, that's my list. I hope 2009 is as much fun as 2008 was.
Thinks I liked about 2008:
1.) Finally fitting into a sz 16 pants. This is not my final goal, of course, but it really made me realize how well I've been doing with my exercise routine and watching what I eat. I've been really hard on myself for not losing weight fast enough, but finally making it to a size that I consider to be "normal" makes me feel a lot better about how I look.
2.) Our weekend trip to Louisville. In October of 2008, James and I took the dogs with us to Louisville on vacation for the weekend and it was sooooo much fun. The dogs had a great time, we had a great time and it wasn't very expensive at all.
3.) Moving to our new apartment. I know, who likes moving?? I didn't like the moving part, but I LOVE our new place. It's an apartment in an old house that's divided up into 3 apartments, but one of them is vacant and we have the whole top floor. The girl who lives downstairs is really nice, loves animals, and is hardly ever home. A perfect combination! Our new neighborhood is really pleasant, it's a lot quieter than I expected, and the place just feels better. It has really high ceilings and a nice lay-out with a huge kitchen.
4.) Pies! Half way through the year, I finally discovered something I can cook. Pies! I made a bunch of really delicious and adventurous pies this year and I can't wait to make some new ones for the 2009 holiday season!
Things I am looking forward to in 2009:
1.) Going to some of my husband's office parties. I have long refused to set foot in his office because I didn't want his co-workers knowing how big I was. I had a goal to be under a certain weight before I could intentionally meet any of his co-workers and I have now reached that goal. I went to his office to watch the inauguration, and it was really fun. People there are very nice. I always make desserts for his office parties, so I am looking forward to soaking up all the compliments that I will hopefully get for the next round. :)
2.) Reaching a reasonable weight loss goal. I seriously am "big-boned" and I will always be soft. I have come to terms with this fact. I really want to be able to comfortably wear a sz 14 pants. I think I would only need to lose about 20-30 more lbs to do that, so I feel like that is a reasonable goal. I would really like to be able to fit into my wedding dress by our anniversary.
3.) A vacation? I really want to take another dog vacation. My cousin is having his bar mitzvah in April and we may go to that. It is in Albuquerque, where they have like 10 free dog parks. If we don't go there, I would really like to go back to Louisville, maybe for one extra day.
4.) Canning! After Christmas, I bought a water-bath canner and made my first preserved marmalade. I am really looking forward to canning some more fruits and veggies this summer. I would love to make some sour kraut and pickles. I was also thinking that it would be great to can some peaches for pies in the winter. I'm really excited to see what kinds of delicious goodies the summer holds!
Well, that's my list. I hope 2009 is as much fun as 2008 was.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Why Do New Years and My Birthday Have to Happen SO Close to Each Other?
The coming of the new year is a time to look back on the excitement and accomplishments of the past year and reflect upon what you'd like to see and do in the future. Unfortunately, so is one's birthday. And my birthday just happens to be January 6th, a whole friggin 5 days after New Years Day. So, every year, I spend about 4 days or so thinking about how little I have accomplished in the past year, only to spend the next several days thinking about how much less time I have left to do the things I wanted now that I am another year older.
So, what did I accomplish this year? I can think of two things. I finally got the sweet, devoted little dress-me-up pup that I always wanted, which has been wonderful. And I lost some weight...kind of a lot, actually, but it is a serious mixed bag. I am WAY more self conscious when I am trying to lose weight. None of my clothes fit and I can't really afford to buy new ones. AND it's depressing and discouraging that a year and a half ago I set my goal (which was to be completed in a year) and still have 30-40 lbs to go. And that's it. I got a dog and I lost some weight. I didn't really try to do anything else, so I guess I can't really complain (oh, I can always complain...).
But then we get to the issue of my birthday...
I have never been one of those "Oh, no, it's my birthday, I'm getting so old" kind of people and I never thought that I would be. I have always thought that was stupid. I don't wear make-up, I don't try to look younger, and I am proud of my grey hair...though I did change my part to hide it. I am turning 29 this year and for some reason, I really feel extremely depressed about it. A couple of months ago, I was having lunch with my sister and dad and Jenna popped off with this little gem: "You're almost 30, and what have you done with your life?"
I can't remember why she said it. We weren't arguing, I can't imagine what would make her say that...and she tried to pass it off as a joke or something after she said it....but her reasons aren't really the point here....the point is: I am almost 30...and what HAVE I done with my life? Ever since then, it has been like a stream of secret you're-getting-old messages from every corner of my perception. Like you get a new pair of shoes and suddenly every other person on the street is wearing the same ones...Last night we were watching Mad Men and one of the characters was talking about the attractiveness of younger woman and said something like "What happens to them when they turn 30? It's like, someone turns off a light or something."
Ugh. Now I am one of those people. What does happen to us when we turn 30? I guess I'll find out next year.
So, what did I accomplish this year? I can think of two things. I finally got the sweet, devoted little dress-me-up pup that I always wanted, which has been wonderful. And I lost some weight...kind of a lot, actually, but it is a serious mixed bag. I am WAY more self conscious when I am trying to lose weight. None of my clothes fit and I can't really afford to buy new ones. AND it's depressing and discouraging that a year and a half ago I set my goal (which was to be completed in a year) and still have 30-40 lbs to go. And that's it. I got a dog and I lost some weight. I didn't really try to do anything else, so I guess I can't really complain (oh, I can always complain...).
But then we get to the issue of my birthday...
I have never been one of those "Oh, no, it's my birthday, I'm getting so old" kind of people and I never thought that I would be. I have always thought that was stupid. I don't wear make-up, I don't try to look younger, and I am proud of my grey hair...though I did change my part to hide it. I am turning 29 this year and for some reason, I really feel extremely depressed about it. A couple of months ago, I was having lunch with my sister and dad and Jenna popped off with this little gem: "You're almost 30, and what have you done with your life?"
I can't remember why she said it. We weren't arguing, I can't imagine what would make her say that...and she tried to pass it off as a joke or something after she said it....but her reasons aren't really the point here....the point is: I am almost 30...and what HAVE I done with my life? Ever since then, it has been like a stream of secret you're-getting-old messages from every corner of my perception. Like you get a new pair of shoes and suddenly every other person on the street is wearing the same ones...Last night we were watching Mad Men and one of the characters was talking about the attractiveness of younger woman and said something like "What happens to them when they turn 30? It's like, someone turns off a light or something."
Ugh. Now I am one of those people. What does happen to us when we turn 30? I guess I'll find out next year.
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