Embarrassing x 10!

7.26.09 6:28pm

So I was calling a bank's 1-800 number today when I accidentally misdialed.

The phone rang and then picked up. I expected to hear, "Welcome to XYZ Bank's Telephone Banking System. BlahBlahWahWahBlah."

Instead, I heard not words but sounds. Heavy sounds. Loud sounds.

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It took me about two seconds to realize that those sounds were pretty much X-rated, and I must've accidentally called an erotic hotline or something. I about died.

To top it off, I misdialed by 6 numbers...

SIX. Numbers. No, not one, two or three... SIX. How is that possible?

You know how sometimes when you're typing on the keyboard and not paying attention, you start typing gibberish b/c your fingers aren't on the proper ASDFJKL; keys? Well, sometimes I do that with phone numbers.

This time, it was a big oops. Oops times ten, as I like to say.

Now, I think I should call Verizon to ensure that I'm not charged anything for my misdial, but I'm SOOOOOO embarrassed that I'm not sure I can man-up. The conversation will sound something like this:

Verizon: "Thanks for calling Verizon Wireless. How can I pretend to help you today?"

Steffa: "Hi, yes... I accidentally called a porn hotline today, and I want to make sure that I'm not charged for it."

V: Accidentally, 'eh?

S: YES, ACCIDENTALLY. The call was all of 5 seconds.

V: Yeah, I hear that one all the time.

-Click-

Guess I'll have to get over it and just call... this time ensuring that all of my numbers are correct before pressing 'Send.'

7.26.09 8:13pm

Just some cute photos from my new camera

Sorry for the long delay in posts... I was on a business trip, so boohoo to that.

My birthday was fabulous, as I'm sure you can imagine... Paul and I did some house cleaning, some city-shopping for a camera case and some free-Slurpee-consuming.. Then our friends Donella & Michael took us out to a super delicious dinner where I got a fantastic birthday Banana Tart.

Just as an FYI - my new camera is awesome... It even has some tricks up its sleeves - including stretching and skinny-ing the image... YEAH!

After the birthday festivities, Sunday came quickly... I had scheduled my flight to Chicago to leave a day early, so I could visit my fave Dub clan. Baby Spicy didn't arrive while I was there, but I was lucky to spend time with my fave E!

Sorry for the lack of wit in this post... Maybe next week!

Happy Birthday to ME!

Best "tissue paper" ever. Thanks M&M!

I love my birthday, and today is no exception. My dear hubby bought me the greatest little point & shoot camera ever! So exciting! Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes!

Lincoln

Still going through the photos but thought i should share a few!

1 day 'til I'm 27!

10 Days...

If you remember, last year I counted down to my big day starting from July 2nd. Do you remember? It seems somewhat inappropriate this year... and yet, I think, somewhat appropriate.

When I see someone dear to me struggling to hold on, I feel a strong desire to celebrate each day and to live each day as though it could be my last... And yet I don't feel like actually celebrating.

Fortunately, Paul and I are headed to my hometown this weekend, so the decision is made for me, and I won't have time to countdown for the next four days, so today will be it... 10 days until my 27th birthday!

But since you're already here reading this, I implore you to live each day to the fullest and celebrate & appreciate each and every day that you are given. It's important. I promise.