Hate Is Such a Strong Word... Sometimes

This morning the hours were punctuated by a persistent caller. She has, at best, a tenuous grasp on the English language and an even shakier concept of what most of us would call "normal human interaction".

Our conversations went as follows:

After 2 hours of her calling every 5 minutes, on the dot, she began to get upset. She demanded to know what was taking so long. I repeated that my coworker was on a very important conference call with Korea and that I didn't know how long it would take. 

She replied, and I could not be more serious: "What!? That IMPOSSIBLE! Call Korea is expensive!" 

I said: "Yes but ma'am this is a business and we are Korean owned. We have to call out of the country very frequently."

She sputtered in disbelief: "NO! Is IMPOSSIBLE! Too expensive..."

*silence*

Me: "Ma'am?"

Her: "I call again 5 minutes."

So Long, Farewell, Auf Wieder Sehen... Goodbye

A ladybug fell on my desk this morning. I named her Grisham. Don't think about that too hard.

Anyway. She died. I am sad.

Rest in peace.

Stupidity

This is what Godiva deems appropriate supplies to host a party of 10+ people:

In case you can't tell that's 15 tiny cups (keep in mind this is a MARTINI PARTY), and 25 napkins. Oh and a handful of poorly cut recipe magnets. They also included a gift card to "purchase all the Godiva alcohol you'll need for your party." One bottle of Godiva vodka is $32+. The gift card? $20. I'm legitimately insulted by Godiva's insensitivity (during a recession no less!) and poor planning.

In comparison, check out what Benefit gave us:

Benefit sent us a giant box full of makeup. Dozens of samples of their newest products as well as 9 full size foundations in every color which they packaged in a gorgeous pink makeup totebag. They also included darling little gift bags for our guests to take samples home in AND a bag full of products for us to keep as hosts including: two types of blush, an amazing primer, eye shadow palette, eye brow cream, and more.

Bravo Benefit! I will be buying your products in the future (especially PoreFessional as it's absolutely AMAZING) and will be encouraging my guests to do so as well.

Shame on you, Godiva. You will not be receiving my business in the future.