Lost the battle with Paypal

Get email from Paypal saying more or less, Screw you for being stupid and purchasing an expensive item from a company you never dealt with before. Thanks for the money and we will keep your complaint on file for future reference. I bet I missed the deadline from writing 5 emails over the span of a week. Stupid me.

I cancelled my account with Paypal that didn't want in the first place.

Excitement of the day

Went shopping with 2 aunts and Mom. One aunt bought most of the things for her lake cabin. One aunt ran into a friend and friend asked if other aunt was her mother. Aunt explained that is her sister not her mother.

Then took niece and nephew to park so sister could get work done. Nephew asked for a big push. I give big push and he fell out of the swing landing on his tummy with face scratches on left side. We cuddled until felt better. Then returning home, nephew smashed his finger in the car door. Carried him in and got cold rag and another cuddle. Then he cuddled with my sister with his tiger and some Motrin. His finger has a purple bruise. Poor kid.

Now cuddling with cats. They miss me so much. 

Battle with Paypal continues

I emailed my complaint for the 3rd time about my issue with paying Paypal for a cat tower I failed to receive from My Pet Island. Jumping through hoops like a circus poodle to get a refund. Made myself a member as commanded by Paypal just to lodge a complaint (they do not communicate with nonmembers). My 2nd complaint received a copy and pasted list of rules on how to lodge my complaint. If that worked, I would not be using the Contact Us feature. Now with my 3rd email we shall see what happens. I will be sure not to buy anything that demands I pay through Paypal only again. Protect consumers from scam artists my ass. Screw You is more like their policy.

Headache I don't need Part II

Heard from Paypal about My Pet Island dispute. They do not communicate with nonmembers who do not have confirmed email accounts. In other words, I'm just out of luck until I have an account. So set up account hoping there is no monthly member fee I don't want just so these people will look into my dispute. I have to type in a credit card as my first payment and then must type in a bank account number to set up an account with them. Now I pray my bank account doesn't get hit with unknown charges cause there is only $15 in it and dislike bounced check fees from both the charger and the bank.

All of this just to demand my money back. I hate Paypal.

Viola!

Went shopping for a bracket to hold piece of cat tower still. I resisted the Halloween decorations. It is weird shopping this time of year with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas next to each other. Then viewed the $5 movies and couldn't resist the temptation. Got a Benji and Care Bear movies thought niece might like, when she detaches herself from Utube. I will be sure to tell niece the Care Bear movie is one my Mom took me to as a kid (one of the few she let me see and complained how silly it was though she was not 9 years old like me who loved it). Got The Tudors 1st season on sale. This stuff is better than porn with a plot. My sister despised it from the violence in the first few episodes. Though can't say it is more violent than the murder mysteries she loves so much. My sister is full of contradictions.

Got a metal bracket meant to hang a mirror and attached it to the cat tower. It stop wiggling so all is good. Sad I buy a cat tower and then have to fix it. Then on top of all that, my shirt has 3 holes in it. I hate tissue fabric, I need clothes that last a few years. I'm broke and can't replace clothes regularly.

Precious still won't go outside. Every time a dog barks he runs to the bedrooms. Can't say I blame him. He had a good scare being chased up a tree.

Fixed cat tower

Tried to fix the cat tower to allow more cat butt space. Why does Precious have to be so huge. I hate fake fur getting caught and twisted in the screws. Need a buy a brace or something to stop one part from wiggling. I set cats on it and poor Frodo shook on the loose part so have to fix that.



Aunt called to tell me that she is coming to visit next week. Great, just what I need. I feel like Selena Kyle in Batman Returns where she destroys her apartment and becomes Catwoman.



I'm getting so sick of telling people I"m Still Unemployed to get nonstop useless advice. Let's see: Go be a substitute teacher, be a secretary, work for a daycare center, and my favorite, start your own dog walking/petcare business. Degrees and/or experience I don't have are required for teacher, secretary, or daycare center. I have no money to start any business. Plus I'm allergic to dogs.



What does it take to get a pathetic paying, no benefits, exhausting, miserable job? Apparently I'm not good enough to get one.

Poor Precious

Had a time outside after a pause in the rain and then, as we just get to the door a dog comes out. Let P down to rush to other side. Dog comes out loose and chases P up a tree. I called him 25 mins before he meowed back. He was 10 feet above my head. Then get him to door and the dog is barking so he runs across the parking lot as a car is trying to park. He wiggled out of harness after I stepped on leash. Grab him and carry him back with legs hanging to avoid being scratched. Get mail and toss garbage to hear the dog lady complaining I talked sh** to her. What did she do wrong when she tries so hard to get along with me. OK, I said "It's alright, don't worry about, we were coming in when I saw her coming, and it's okay." Do you call that sh**?"



Poor Precious had to wait all day to take this walk to.

Headache I don't need

Since I can't find a replacement cat tower at the pet store I originally bought it from (ceiling dripped over it and ruined it), I am forced to find a replacement online. First company My Pet Island had exactly what I wanted, but they never send it. No email saying they sent it. After 2 1/2 months, I order another one from another company All Pet Furniture. After a week, I get it, put it together, and think whoever makes cat furniture doesn't have grown up cats, or cats period.



This stuff is for tiny kittens, my cats' fat butts are not going to fit in these holes. All selections for cat furniture have rope my cats don't like and covered in fake fur I don't know how my cats will react so I have to buy something whether it works or not. Is there something wrong with carpet covered furniture with big holes. Hopefully it won't fall over when one jumps on it. What I want is no longer made.



Since I paid my credit card bill to Paypal, I wonder how am I going to get a refund from the first company. I get a message stating their email is not set up correctly and their phone number is a voicemail box only and box is always full. Paypal automated answer is ask the merchant for the refund. Can't contact them. I finally got a Contact Us email so hopefully I get a response. Automated answer is not helping me.

Playing with nephew

Played games with new nephew last night. Candyland, HiHo Cheerio, and Chutes and Ladders. He knows how to count and knows colors.



Had the weirdest dream as I was trying to go back to sleep at 4 AM. I dreamed I was opening presents and out came black lingere. I look around to be surrounded by excited family and deduce I'm having a bridal shower. I had big diamond and gold band on my finger. Too bad I can't get a guy to make this dream come true.



Had a neighbor walking her dog as I was walking Precious. She sat down on the grass and wailed. I'm sure the whole apartment complex heard her. I tried to ask what was wrong but couldn't understand her very well. I'm guessing she is accused of something and possible eviction. Maybe having 2 apartments??? Anyway gave her a hug with an "I'm sorry" and let her pet Precious. Petting a cat always makes me feel better. Then someone came out to tell her she needs to be inside. I saw her later walking her dog and went back in.



Cats had a screeching contest on the balcony last night and crashed into the screen door. Precious wanted to play and Frodo didn't hiding behind th couch. I intervened with my voice. After cooling off separately, they calmed down enough to rest on the carpet together.

Recession was over

Some economists of a company say the 18 month recession ended last year so we are in a recovery. Really? So are we in the next recession period or simply a jobless recovery with rising unemployment rate?

My one joy

Baked brownies, toothpick clean in center, so take out brownies to let cool. Cut into a corner to find chocolate soup. Put back brownies in the oven to recheck with toothpick in the chocolate soup. Toothpick clean so take out again to cool. Delicious brownie coming my way.

Paperwork

Helped sister with more paperwork for school's basic skills tests.  Why kids take these yearly tests at the beginning of the school instead of the end is beyond. Niece and nephew were ready to play, but I was there to work.

Precious tried to take a nap on Frodo objecting to being squished. Frodo argued he was there first (w/ a swipe of his paw and loud yowl) and Precious jumped down from the cat tower, eventually.

Had the furnace inspected by the apartment people. Everything is in working order and filter changed. I was half asleep when the guy knocked and cats didn't rush to the door, so maybe it was the wind. He knocked again before getting the key and I went to open the door. He asked if I had gotten the notice. Yes, I did. I just didn't want Precious to escape when he opened the door. He is a regular Harry Houdini.

No more movies

I go to sister's house and find out my niece and nephew are not watching my movie loans. They play Utube all day and night. Alright, no more movie loans. If they request one, then yes I will bring it. Nephew is doing well in school and Niece is loving dance lessons. They went to the park while I tended my laundry. Sister thought rain clouds were coming in, but no rain came.

Heart to heart

Had a lengthy conversation with someone who reads about my life online. My blogs and updates are quite negative. This person thinks I should be more careful what I say online cause people will think I'm a negative person.



Let's see: I'm jobless, I'm out of unemployment benefits, I'm broke, and I'm dependent on my family's generosity to keep me from living on the streets. I think I have earned the privaledge to be negative.



Forgive me if I don't wish to pretend everything is ok when I'm drowning. If a friend thinks I should be the phony person they are, perhaps we should not be friends. Their fantasies do not help me get through my reality in hell.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!

I hate applying online. I get a message saying I didn't finish my app. I hit the link and there is half my app already saved while other half is not saved. I already did all this before and finished my app correctly the 1st time. I can't help it their system erases what I type in.

Last check

Received a notice I got my last unemployment check delivered. I will receive a notice for Emergency Unemployment Compensation Benefits. Oh God please help me find a job.



In better news, I almost was jumped on by a neighbor's dog. I was getting my mail while dog outside came in the door to attack my groceries on the floor. Owner shut the door. I yell "Sorry" and locked the mailbox to dash upstairs. Owner watched from the window and came back in as I reached the top of the stairs. Groceries and plastic baggies remained unharmed. And yes, I had meat and gravy cat food packets that I'm sure made the dog crazy. Or it was my kitty smelling pants.

Laundry day

Took Mom to her house to have the realtor check it out. She agreed with me that house needs painting. The wood siding is revealed in some places which a mortage company might refuse a loan for all the peeling paint. Mom agreed to an amount she would be willing to pay for painting and if too much then sell the house "as is". Paint doesn't add that much to the house value, just makes it look nice when you sell it. We pointed out the assets: lots of storage, finished basement, large yard, shed/playhouse and everything is in working order. I pointed out the water heater and furnace, and the doghouse which is the A/C fan cover.



Then after taking Mom to the bank, grocery store, and back to her apartment, I went over to sister's house for laundry. Sister was on the sidewalk with the kids so I honk my horn to scare my nephew. Niece came running to my trunk where she knows my laundry basket holding her movie loan is. Sister checked my backseat for a lost stuffed animal. Nope, not there. We also lost a movie disk. Got the cover, movie was never watched, and I always check my movie covers to make sure the disks are there before taking them home. Think movies need to be placed up high if little fingers can't stop playing with them like toys. Taught nephew a new phrase, "Get your paws off". Niece giggled at the word paws.

Another day

Another day, another application and personality test filled out. Sorry my unemployed life is boring. Today I get to go to Mom's house so the realtor can view it. Then later go to sister's house to do laundry. Have to ask Mom for more money. I hope I find a job soon, I'm getting exhausted asking Mom for money all the time. I want to stand on my own 2 feet and take care of myself. Is that asking for too much?

Birthday party

Had a great birthday with Mom and sister's family at a pizza place. Despite the factsister couldn't find my musical birthday card. Then nephew almost opened his door while I was driving 70 on the interstate. Then nephew asked for chocolate when we cut the cake (it was vanilla). And niece had a tummyache and many trips to the restroom. Other than that we had a great time.

Happy Birthday to me

A Very Happy Birthday to me, to me.
A Very Merry Birthday to me, to me.
Now I'll blow the candle out and make my wish come true.
A Very Happy Birthday to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Darn, I didn't win the lottery.

Top this day

Today, picked up Mom up for errands (house to remove items, lawyer, 3 banks, realtor, and groceries). Realtor actually read my book I paid to print and sent to local libraries. She liked it and asked for the next one. I don't have any money to publish another book so it is on the internet. She asked how I make money off the internet. I don't. It is just there for anyone reading the 1st book to read.



Then took niece and nephew to park while sister worked on things. I got wore out doing underdogs for niece and holding both for monkey bars. I had to say No More. Niece and I got Wet Butt going down the slides since it has been raining all day. Nephew only went down once with his shoes under him. He got on the swing that he has never done before. He said "Little push". Then came home to walk Precious and now bed.

Laundry day

Took laundry over to sister's house as usual and sister arrived home first. She needed a few minutes of quiet time before getting the kids at the babysitter down the street. Read a letter from my aunt during quiet time and asked sister how the kids like school. Nephew still doesn't like getting left behind, but enjoys the babysitter's noisy toys. Niece is happy as a clam making new friends. One girl played with her 3 recesses in a row.



Aunt letter was full of her Fall cleaning b/c her gym was being cleaned and she had nothing better to do. She washed the car, trimmed a bush, got out Fall decorations, cleaned upstairs, and went through her husband's things (he died last winter). Then she complains my Mom doesn't always answer the phone when she calls her. Yes, Mom plays cards in the rec room, eats dinner in the dining room, and shops for groceries for breakfast and lunch. She says as Football returns they will have the theater playing games for the residents. Mom said she was unsure if she should go cause most game people are men. Oh yes, I said, go watch the games on a big screen, she might meet a new boyfriend. She probably have better luck than me. Mom laughed at that.



So after a quick rest, my sister is restored and goes to pick up the kids. Immediately they fight over the computer. I think both have YouTube addiction. It was niece's turn so nephew has to lay on the floor and kick her chair. This greatly disturbs niece and when threaten with a time out, he pouts in the hallway rolling up the entry way rug. As things calm down, I hug niece hello and announce this week's movie loan. Now she has to watch a movie she requested last week. Nephew gets on the computer. Niece disagrees with this, but as my sister pointed she is watching a movie so it becomes HIS turn.



Get laundry done and hug good-bye. It is was time for baths and go to bed for the kids.

Interesting article

Read an article about people getting fired over things posted on the internet. Here's an idea, on social sites change your privacy settings so not just anybody can read it. On web journals, use a fake name and avoid indentifying words that tells strangers who you are. (A friend I met online was concerned about people identifying me and had to explain I'm not completely honest on my blog trying to remain anonymous) And even better advice: If you don't want the world to know your business then do not post it on the internet. And always remember that most people carry camera phones.