Om

I forgot to take my blood pressure meddies this morning - something I remembered while I was changing tubes at Euston. I did remember to bring in the tape gun I borrowed for the move. I don't think these two things are necessarily related other than the sneaking suspicion that I used up all my brain power remembering that.

It's quite reassuring to know that even after four years, popping four different types of pill every morning hasn't become ingrained and second nature. Nonetheless, sooner the meddies than the head exploding...

In lieu of the tablets then, I shall be spending the day attempting a zen-like calm to keep myself from blowing a gasket when the inevitable shit hits the fan, which iot does at least once a day around here.

Om

I forgot to take my blood pressure meddies this morning - something I remembered while I was changing tubes at Euston. I did remember to bring in the tape gun I borrowed for the move. I don't think these two things are necessarily related other than the sneaking suspicion that I used up all my brain power remembering that.

It's quite reassuring to know that even after four years, popping four different types of pill every morning hasn't become ingrained and second nature. Nonetheless, sooner the meddies than the head exploding...

In lieu of the tablets then, I shall be spending the day attempting a zen-like calm to keep myself from blowing a gasket when the inevitable shit hits the fan, which iot does at least once a day around here.

Impatient. Irrational. Wound-up

It seems that it is not only the youth of today^TM who find it hard, if not impossible to wait for communications and/or receipt of goods or services. Whether this is a malaise brought on my the media, the internet, a mixture of both, or some other societal malfunction, it certainly exists.

And I have it: a complete impatience for slow responses from businesses or suppliers when email is involved. With good old snail mail, it is quite possible even now, to remain exceptionally relaxed about expanding delivery periods, and lengthening gaps in written communication. Send an email, however, and the annoyance resulting from the lack of response starts after about an hour - even if you intellectually know that you are being irrational.

Imagine then, sending an email to an e-bay seller requesting the total price including postage, and having no response after 36 hours.

Frustration doesn't cover it, my friend; not at all. And then you read through previous feedback and start seeing nuances in responses that suggest that although the experience for purchaser groinface978 has been generally positive, and fed back as such, they were less than effusive in saying so. Clearly a hidden context then, that only true paranoia can reveal.

So why are these people refusing to communicate after 36 hours when all I want to do is give them money and receive my goods? What hidden agenda do they have? Should I bid for a similar item with another e-bay seller for twice the amount in half the condition, because that auction is closing in 30 seconds?

Argh!

I hate not knowing what's going on! I hate that it is entirely and irrational function of the service I am using, and I hate that I am powerless in the face of it!

I wish I'd remembered to take my meddies this morning...

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Impatient. Irrational. Wound-up

It seems that it is not only the youth of today^TM who find it hard, if not impossible to wait for communications and/or receipt of goods or services. Whether this is a malaise brought on my the media, the internet, a mixture of both, or some other societal malfunction, it certainly exists.

And I have it: a complete impatience for slow responses from businesses or suppliers when email is involved. With good old snail mail, it is quite possible even now, to remain exceptionally relaxed about expanding delivery periods, and lengthening gaps in written communication. Send an email, however, and the annoyance resulting from the lack of response starts after about an hour - even if you intellectually know that you are being irrational.

Imagine then, sending an email to an e-bay seller requesting the total price including postage, and having no response after 36 hours.

Frustration doesn't cover it, my friend; not at all. And then you read through previous feedback and start seeing nuances in responses that suggest that although the experience for purchaser groinface978 has been generally positive, and fed back as such, they were less than effusive in saying so. Clearly a hidden context then, that only true paranoia can reveal.

So why are these people refusing to communicate after 36 hours when all I want to do is give them money and receive my goods? What hidden agenda do they have? Should I bid for a similar item with another e-bay seller for twice the amount in half the condition, because that auction is closing in 30 seconds?

Argh!

I hate not knowing what's going on! I hate that it is entirely and irrational function of the service I am using, and I hate that I am powerless in the face of it!

I wish I'd remembered to take my meddies this morning...

System Notice: We are afraid that the 'calmness channeling service' previously offered by this user is being withdrawn for what we hope is only a short period of time. Those of you currently channeling calmness from this source should discontinue the practice until further notice. Reading this note construes acceptance of this advice, and the management cannot accept responsibility for any HULK WILL SMASH moments channeled accidentally after publication of this warning.

Pope Benny XVI

So, a new Pope, then. No longer the Panzerkardinal; the Panzerpope.

Benedict XVI. Catchy.

Hm... That's my money on George-Ringo I gone west. I half expected Derren Brown when the curtains went back, to be honest.

Pope Benny XVI

So, a new Pope, then. No longer the Panzerkardinal; the Panzerpope.

Benedict XVI. Catchy.

Hm... That's my money on George-Ringo I gone west. I half expected Derren Brown when the curtains went back, to be honest.