So, I have a bill that I have automatically debited from my checking account. I placed this particular account on hold, so that I am not charged the full amount of the program.
Well, with the whole cc number change issue, the program needs me to update the information. BUT, they are charging me a higher rate than the hold. I don't have the money in my budget to pay this higher amount, and then wait for a refund from them. The customer rep (who called me), didn't understand the error, and started making all of these notes and well, I just gave up at that point. I did send an email to another customer service rep as they seem more aware of the companies billing practices.
Would you wait until the bill is corrected before giving the new cc information? The true amount I owe is less than half of what the current bill is. I also distrust the customer service rep as he seemed to eager to not listen to what I was saying and re-confirm my address and write "notes". Sigh.
I am a bit stressed today as while my budget is doing ok (bf is giving me more money for food), my wardrobe is not, a good chunk of my clothes cannot be salvaged, and I am just stressed a bit about...impressions. I really have to step up both my appearance and my talents as I do not want the impression people have of me, to mimic the impressions that those same people have of those that they think of negatively. I know I am speaking a bit in code here, but I hope it makes sense. Upon some reflection, I realized that with all the stress I have been under, having the blahs, my wardrobe issues, my health issues, etc., my image is not as rosy as it used to be, and I need to change that ASAP.
Learned a new way to cook a common dish, so it is fast becoming one of my new favorites. With just a few of the savory seasons, such as tomato, onions, bell pepper, the flavor profile of a dish can change tremendously. It also makes it taste so much more homemade and fulfilling.
Automatic Debit meanies....
October 28th, 2009 at 04:33 am
October 28th, 2009 at 12:19 pm 1256732394
On the clothes. As I was preparing to go to my museum event the other day I was reminded of an inexpensive trick I used to do alot when I worked corporate. I went to the dollar store and bought a beautiful long scarf (opaque) for $5.00. It's about 8-10 inches wide and rather long. Wear any color shell or tank under suit jacket and wrap scarf around neck and cross over chest (pin discreetly at bustline if necessary, or use a nice brooch) and tuck the longer ends in the waist band of pants/skirt. Viola!! - the appearance of a new blouse. This works best in the winter time when it's less likely you'll want to take off the suit-jacket.
$5 is fairly inexpensive for a nice looking 'new blouse' look, and can be worn many other ways as well.
It ends up looking almost like the halter blouse from a scarf pictured here.
http://occasionalfavors.com/Trends.aspx
And, if you haven't seen it, on Flylady dot net, she has co-ventured with a lady who does fashion helps for us clueless types called something like Miss Smarty Pants. You don't have to pay for her service, to me it looks like it would be very helpful for those who need the assistance, but she also (used to, last time I looked) has free newsletters and content on her website.