WTF Wednesday

PeggyOlsonFTW · April 2016

Sorry for not starting this sooner! Oops!

simcal18 · April 2016

WTF DOT? I renewed my car registration online nearly two months ago and still haven't gotten my new tags in the mail, so I called today to figure out WTF is going on. After finally making my way through the automated system, it tells me that the wait to speak with a representative is "over an hour" and offers me the callback system option (where you put your name in and they supposedly call you back when it's your turn to be assisted.) Fine. Whatever. But I got no more details about wait time and so now I have to watch my phone like a hawk all this afternoon hoping that somebody calls me back to talk about THEIR screwup. So annoying.

Also WTF flower delivery system? I sent my sister 30 tulips for her 30th birthday and they haven't been delivered yet today -- they're still "out for delivery." She works in a really big building so I'm assuming even once they get delivered it's going to take time for them to work their way through the mailroom. I really want them to get to her on her actual birthday so that I don't feel like a shitty sister. Sigh. I should have just sent them to her house and hoped her nanny could sign for them.

PeggyOlsonFTW · April 2016

WTF, DH? It was not a good idea to tell me my ass was getting bigger and you like it. I don't. Not a great way to start my morning.

sjo_thetwins · April 2016

WTF pregnancy hormones. I take everything SO says that isn't right on target with what I'm saying, as an attack. We could not agree on themes or ideas for the nursery so we both got mad at each other. I selfishly thought "well I'm the one carrying them..." And then checked myself AFTER I wrecked myself with "just be happy that she is just as excited. You don't have to control everything." We didn't even sleep in the same room last night and I hate that.

We are now in that awkward "I'm not mad at you anymore but I'm also not head over heels happy with you either" stage. So I am constantly crying trying to rationalize that this was just a stupid fight that we will inevitably get through and that I'm pregnant and stupid right now. Emphasize on the stupid.

Also, WTF to the new doctor I'm trying to get in with never calling me back for an appointment. I don't like our current one!

annabenanna · April 2016

@simcal18 , OMG I'm in the same predicament! Still haven't gotten my 2016 tags, and it's been over a month! DMV told me that I have to wait 30 days after renewal before they'd take my call. So I'm calling today, literally 31 days today.

WTF Girlfriends? I'm planning the girls' summer getaway for August, and y'all want the Ritz Carlton in Santa Barbara but want to pay no more than $100 for the entire weekend. Seriously? "Anna we don't want a dumpy motel, but can you find a better hotel? I also don't wanna pay more than $100 for the weekend. Also can it come with breakfast? Oh and it would be better if we have queen beds not doubles... better yet if we all have our own beds"

celette482 · April 2016

Wtf office smell. It's like.... Unwashed person after several days. I'm just glad I have a Yankee candle to sniff, even if I can't light it. My sister in law's gift of peppermint essential oils can't come soon enough.

(I'm in public service and we work in ancient trailers. It's a whole thing. There was actually a news item on us on a well-known cable tv news show.)

ejmo68 · April 2016

WTF to my right boob...I have been having stabbing pain in it all day long and I am trying to not to feel myself up every five seconds but it just hurt so badly!

blaf322 · April 2016

WFT to may pure laziness.... My inlaws asked to go to dinner with us and I have no desire to join because I'm just so tired and lazy today! I'm ready for the 2nd trimester energy I'm supposed to get.

krzyriver · April 2016

@ejmo68 Oh man, I get that all the time and it sucks! I basically have to sit there squeezing my boob to relieve the pain. My son just walks out of the room when I do that. Lol

CopperBoom86 · April 2016

WTF to all my "friends" selling IT WORKS shit?!?! I hate you all for filling my newsfeed every damn day with this crap. I know your stupid company is based off of exploiting your friendships, but for Christ sake, 10+ posts a day?! Too much, girl. TOO MUCH. And what's with all the emojis?? I mean, look at this shit... It's like a small child made their posts and thought it would be cute to draw pictures for everything. SO DAMN ANNOYING.

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Kaessi · April 2016

samijrichards said:

WTF pregnancy hormones. I take everything SO says that isn't right on target with what I'm saying, as an attack. We could not agree on themes or ideas for the nursery so we both got mad at each other. I selfishly thought "well I'm the one carrying them..." And then checked myself AFTER I wrecked myself with "just be happy that she is just as excited. You don't have to control everything." We didn't even sleep in the same room last night and I hate that.

We are now in that awkward "I'm not mad at you anymore but I'm also not head over heels happy with you either" stage. So I am constantly crying trying to rationalize that this was just a stupid fight that we will inevitably get through and that I'm pregnant and stupid right now. Emphasize on the stupid.

Also, WTF to the new doctor I'm trying to get in with never calling me back for an appointment. I don't like our current one!

@samijrichards Much empathy for you! Going through similar stuff here. DH & I got into over the weekend & while we're back to acting like everything is normal, there is still a definite distance between us & I hate it & keep crying over it. I asked him to meet me for lunch today, to try and have some one-on-one time & maybe reconnect, and he spent all of lunch watching a soccer match on his phone. So I came back to work & cried. Even though I know I'm not, I feel very lonely in this pregnancy right now, I guess because I'm the only one really experiencing every part of it. And these emotions are kicking my ass! I seriously cry because I'm crying. Because I know it's stupid that I'm crying, yet I have absolutely no control over it. Oh...and my co-worker happened to come into my office after my crying spell & told me that I need to stop stressing out so much because it's bad for the baby & could cause a miscarriage. WTF?! Just what I need to hear right now...

TurtleMomma · April 2016

WTF DS? In toddler class this morning you were super aggressive towards the other kids. I get that the one boy choke slammed you last week and you're holding a grudge, I get that, but why did you insist on hitting all the other kids?

jillianpardo · April 2016

Kaessi said:

samijrichards said:

WTF pregnancy hormones. I take everything SO says that isn't right on target with what I'm saying, as an attack. We could not agree on themes or ideas for the nursery so we both got mad at each other. I selfishly thought "well I'm the one carrying them..." And then checked myself AFTER I wrecked myself with "just be happy that she is just as excited. You don't have to control everything." We didn't even sleep in the same room last night and I hate that.

We are now in that awkward "I'm not mad at you anymore but I'm also not head over heels happy with you either" stage. So I am constantly crying trying to rationalize that this was just a stupid fight that we will inevitably get through and that I'm pregnant and stupid right now. Emphasize on the stupid.

Also, WTF to the new doctor I'm trying to get in with never calling me back for an appointment. I don't like our current one!

@samijrichards Much empathy for you! Going through similar stuff here. DH & I got into over the weekend & while we're back to acting like everything is normal, there is still a definite distance between us & I hate it & keep crying over it. I asked him to meet me for lunch today, to try and have some one-on-one time & maybe reconnect, and he spent all of lunch watching a soccer match on his phone. So I came back to work & cried. Even though I know I'm not, I feel very lonely in this pregnancy right now, I guess because I'm the only one really experiencing every part of it. And these emotions are kicking my ass! I seriously cry because I'm crying. Because I know it's stupid that I'm crying, yet I have absolutely no control over it. Oh...and my co-worker happened to come into my office after my crying spell & told me that I need to stop stressing out so much because it's bad for the baby & could cause a miscarriage. WTF?! Just what I need to hear right now...

Same boat ladies, also at odds with my partner. I want to be mad at him but he is acting all sweet today. Grrr, so annoying. You were a complete dick last night. You need to suffer my wrath longer! !

mothernorth · April 2016

@samijrichards @kaessi @jillianpardo Same =/ starting to think "maybe I AM turning into some hormone monster and everything isn't his fault afterall"... (Maybe. But there is no excuse for dickery no matter what.)

Must. Disengage. BitchMode.

WTF cervix?! Quit being gross!

jbal918 · April 2016

@CopperBoom86 I just called out those people on my FB! And then I deleted most of them too lol

WTF back muscles?! Why must you spasm?! I've had back issues since a car accident years ago but today I had to use ice packs out of my classroom first aid kit just to ice my back! Tomorrow I'm bringing my reusable one! Ouch

*Edited for typo

CopperBoom86 · April 2016

@MrsB627 - I wish I had the cojones to do that! I have three good friends who just recently started selling the stuff and I love them dearly, but I don't know how much more I can take!

I did summon the courage to post this on a cute picture one of them posted of her dog this afternoon- "More this, less It Works

" ... She hasn't responded lol.

coffee89 · April 2016

WTF headaches. I forgot about the headaches. I'm on day 5.

LGW2015 · April 2016

@coffee89

ugh same here. Today has been really bad I've barely done anything. Tried taking a nap, a coke, hot compress on my neck, can't get it to go away. And I'm nauseous but I can't tell if it's just because or if it's from the headache. Hope you feel better soon!

coffee89 · April 2016

@LGW2015 I did soda, rest, extra water, sleep. Today we got out of the house which helped a little bit (probably just distracted me) but of course it's not gone for good. I hope you find some relief soon as well.

SuperNerd42 · April 2016

I hate those "direct sales", scam your friends pyramid schemes. Any business that requires badgering your friends and family is not a legitimate business or functional business plan. Out of principle I buy nothing from any of them. Fortunately I haven't had anyone get too pushy, because I would not be very polite. For now I just decline invitations.

WTF to Air Bud, Air Buddies, Space Buddies, and all these stupid talking dog movies. Why must you be so obnoxious and why must DD love you so?? Since she is on the outs with a cold we've been snuggling and watching these stupid dog movies constantly.

mkc3888 · April 2016

WTF boss. Just because you're my boss and an RN it doesn't make it ok to comment about my body. She walks in and says "you're having a boy because you're carrying like an egg in the front. You can't even tell you're pregnant from behind." Really! I don't even look pregnant. I just look fat. I'm plus size and do not look even a little pregnant. So much so that I went to my grandmothers house and someone asked about my pregnancy and my cousin says "Are you pregnant? I didn't know you were pregnant." Ugh!!!

missmaehurt · April 2016

I sell It Works and think it's hilarious when people call it a scam. It literally has changed my life and helped me pay off SO much debt. People just don't understand that it's a real job just like "normal" people have. I do agree some people take it too far and become way too pushy, but after being in retail sales for 14 years, I've learned that is definitely not the way to sell.

WTF waiter, you spent the evening flirting with my boss instead of paying attention to anyone else and never refilled the drinks once!

CopperBoom86 · April 2016

@nataliemaephotography - I think it's great you've had financial success with it. I just don't care for any business model that encourages you to forcefully sell things to your friends. I get at least one "wrap party" invite or sales message a week. No lie. It's just too much. Also, I don't understand the products. My sister-in-law sells it, so she's explained a few of the weight loss items to me and honestly, you'd get the same results with or without the products. For instance, the cleanse. Of course you're going to lose weight- you're consuming waaaayyy less calories a day! And the wraps... I just can't even with those lol. They basically squeeze some extra water weight out of you so you gain the weight/inches back in a couple days.

I guess what I'm trying to say is I don't know that the business model itself is a total scam, but the way the sales people present themselves and the products make it seems like it is.

ETA: Seriously, what's up with the emojis? Everyone I know who sells It Works uses the shit out of them lol.

kmtz89 · April 2016

WTF head cold. That is now also a chest cold. I'm only on day 3 and I feel like I'm dying.

Also hormones and bitchmode. I get so upset at DH over practically nothing. Poor guy. And it's literally stuff not to get upset over and the next thing I know I can't stop crying and he's just sitting there in stunned silence.

ScootsMcG · April 2016

CopperBoom86 I agree about the "It Works" and the emojis! Is it part of their marketing? Why so many? Whenever I see them, I envision marketing meetings where they tell their sales people "More emojis, we must have more emojis!". And why oh why is it every other post on my Facebook? One of my friends even posted a long post about "shame on everyone that rolls their eyes at my It Works posts - I'm saving lives". I did an extra eye roll on purpose for that one:) I think its fine it people want to participate in that company, but you shouldn't have to badger your friends to be successful. I have a friend that sells some sort of 21 day beach body thing...she lost a ton of weight and looked great and I asked her about it because of that. If she had harassed me about it on FB I wouldn't have even wanted to listen. I didn't end up doing it because they wanted you to buy $130 worth of shakes every month, but I still appreciated that I wasn't coerced into a sales pitch.

missmaehurt · April 2016

@CopperBoom86 The wraps don't make you lose water weight at all, they just tighten, tone, and firm the skin. The instructions actually say to drink at least the recommended 8 glasses of water or more during the 72 hours after wrapping, so how could it be water weight?

By no means do I eat healthy or exercise, but when I wrapped consistently for a month (once a week), my results lasted for 6 months. The products aren't meant to be a weight-loss miracle, they're just meant to help boost you to your goals or jump-start your healthy lifestyle.

And honestly I have no idea where the emoji's came from, corporate doesn't say whether or not to use them. But as annoying as they may be they've clearly caught some people's attention.

As far as everyone getting messages daily/weekly, that is not how they tell us to run our business. In fact they give us marketing material to give out while we're out and about rather than just our friends. Once our "warm market" has been introduced to IW, we should be doing events and other things rather than bugging the same people. I'm sorry you get the invites all the time, it gives this amazing company a bad name and that's a shame.

rebeccuh · April 2016

WTF office building managers. Ours was a new buildout, which means tons of drywall dust. Yes, they cleaned it up and cleaned the vents once. But guess what? Drywall dust is a bitch, so hows about when multiple people in our space complain that we literally choke when we walk in the door in the morning you, I don't know, do something about it? We are getting dusty air blown at us all day, which you can taste - taste! It's so gross. And, I'm willing to bet is why I constantly have headaches at work.

CopperBoom86 · April 2016

@nataliemaephotography - I'm not trying to split hairs or anything, but drinking a lot of water is actually how you get rid of water weight. "Water weight" is held in when you have excess salt in your body. When you flush the salt out by hydrating, you lose the water weight. (I have no credentials, but I lost 112 lb last year by diet and exercise alone, so I fancy myself pretty knowledgable on most things weight loss.)

Anyway, I really am glad you've had success with it and it sounds like you're doing it the right way. It sucks to be badgered to death about it, and like you said, it's sad there are people doing that and thus giving that particular company a really bad rap.

gatorMom2014 · April 2016

@copperboom86 I haven't even heard of that one yet, but I hate all the others in my feed. It's like the adult version of elementary school kids going door to door selling stuff nobody wants, but everyone feels obligated to buy something. I agree that if your business model is badgering your friends relentlessly, I do not want anything you are selling.

mrszoess · April 2016

my friends sell a ton of direct sales but never push on people thank god. they have separate fb groups for their business and I only participate if I love the product like wildtree or thirty one

katlarissa · April 2016

@CopperBoom86 in my feed it's Plexus. Aaaaaalways Plexus.

SpaceBurger · April 2016

Wtf washer. I forgot to close the drain plug last time I drained it (front loader), and allllllll the water from a load spilled throughout the garage. Baby brain is real ya'll

BebeCash · April 2016

WTF Doc?!!? I tell you that at my nuchal appt we learned one of the twins no longer has a heartbeat and you respond "Oh, good!" ---- You followed it up immediately with "I didnt just say that..." Um, yes you did. Just because this was considered an extremely high risk pregnancy -- and due to the loss of Baby B we are now deemed an easier to manage high risk group -- does not take away from the fact we've had yet another loss. You promised to keep my spirits up this pregnancy and instead I wanted to smack you. Thanks, doc.

JamieK1882 · April 2016

@bebecash omg no! That is so horrible for him to say and I'm so sorry

mothernorth · April 2016

Oh wow... wtf

naravna · April 2016

BebeCash said:

WTF Doc?!!? I tell you that at my nuchal appt we learned one of the twins no longer has a heartbeat and you respond "Oh, good!" ---- You followed it up immediately with "I didnt just say that..." Um, yes you did. Just because this was considered an extremely high risk pregnancy -- and due to the loss of Baby B we are now deemed an easier to manage high risk group -- does not take away from the fact we've had yet another loss. You promised to keep my spirits up this pregnancy and instead I wanted to smack you. Thanks, doc.

Hope you hit him... I'm sorry.

sjo_thetwins · April 2016

Jesus. I would have lost it.

LGW2015 · April 2016

Wow! Sometimes doctors are the biggest freaking idiots. UGH

MRSCORKER · April 2016

@BebeCash That is definitely deserving of a kick in the balls. I'm so sorry you had to experience that and I'm so sorry for your loss.

CopperBoom86 · April 2016

@katlarissa - I know 3 or 4 girls who sell Plexus, but they all have business pages for it. They all added me to them, but I left the groups and never had to see that crap again. Why can't they all be like that?!

mrszoess · April 2016

yo I would've raised hell with that doctor

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