oh yeah

guess who's on vacation? that's right, ME. on vacation!

i dream at night about the sound of cell phones clicking shut, about making changes to plans, about programming the phones and dealing with angry customers. for seven whole days i won't have to deal with any of that, and i am so happy. i'm not even sure at this point if it's the job that sucks so bad, or if i'm just burnt out on it right now. it's been a massive amount of stuff to learn, and a huge adjustment to get used to. i am not a natural born salesgirl, and have to work harder at it than i've had to at any other job. sales is just not in my blood, and while i'm getting better at it, i still don't think i'm very good at it. because really? the jerks that come in and do the whole, "what kind of deal are you going to give me?" get nothing more from me than a tight smile and a "this is what's advertised." if you are going to be difficult, then i don't want the sale. that's what separates a great salesperson from a mediocre one; the willingness and ability to deal with jerks and get them to buy more stuff. if you start out difficult, i know you're going to continue to be difficult, and no commission is worth it to me. oh yeah, and i don't really care.

also, i dealt with the stinkiest customers ever today. oh god, the smell was totally intense. it reminded me of the time jerry's car got all stunk up by a valet and elaine says, "what am i, hard of smelling?" it was so bad that i can still smell it, and i'm home. this vacation came at just the right time, obviously. expect me to come home more relaxed and less bitter!

i'm super lucky to have friends let me come down and crash for a whole week, too. super-ultra-mega- lucky. okay! i have to go pack now.

p.s. ha ha ha! i went out to dinner with my roommates and this nice, older buy bought me and the girl roommate a drink after we asked what he was drinking. we thought it was something exotic since it was all frosty and topped with cherries, but! it was just a frozen margarita with cherries. i have to say, the red #40 really does add a nice touch to the drink. plus, i have to go pack now. d'oh!