I'm looking for a new love baby...

It seems that everytime things are going well, something has to happen to make you wonder why you stay? Comcast and I are about to go at it once again. I have several boxes that I PAY for service. One of the boxes, an HD box just stopped working. It would not come on. It has no power button on the console, it works solely by the remote. I unplugged it and plugged it back in. The lights ran across the console and then went back out. I called Comcast and they attempted to send a signal. Again, the lights went across the console and it went back out.

 

I was given three options: 1. Drive the box all the way to White Marsh and get a new one. (There seems to be no office anywhere near me -strange) 2. Have them mail a new box to me - but I would still have to get the old one out to them in White Marsh so this is really no option. 3. Have a technician come out and repair or replace the equipment.

 

Mind you, the customer service rep encouraged me to choose option 3 as it was the quickest option. Okay, we choose door #3. This box was not operational for about 3 days while I waited.

 

The guy comes out on Tuesday, he tries to turn the box on with the remote. Nothing. He checks the connections, and then tries with another remote. It works with the other remote. So, he changes the batteries to the faulty remote to see if that is the problem. Nope, the remote still does not work with new batteries. So, he determines that the remote is not functioning properly and the box WORKS SOLELY WITH THE REMOTE. THERE IS NO POWER BUTTON ON THE HD BOX TO TURN IT ON WITHOUT THE REMOTE. Okay, so the technician gives me a new remote and trashes the other one. He trashed it.

 

I decide a week later to check online for my bill so I can pay it. WTH!? Why is my bill over $200??? What did I order? I check the details of the bill and COMCAST HAS CHARGED ME $40 for coming out to FIX THEIR DAMN BROKEN EQUIPMENT!!!!!!!! Are you serious? Is this for real? So, I pay to have service which means I pay for ALL of the boxes to work. You mean to tell me, if for some reason any of your equipment fails to operate, the boxes, the router, the modem, the remotes - you are going to charge me $40 to come and fix it? This was not a change the battery situation! This was a throw the faulty remote in the trash and give her a new one situation.

 

I am sorry COMCAST but I am not paying you $40 for bringing me a new remote because yours did not work! I am not.

 

I am currently researching new options because I cannot deal with their craziness any longer. I really need a new love, now, now, now.

Gonna win this race!

Happy Thursday! There is snow on the ground, it's cold and well, it's cold.

 

Just wanted to backtrack and update anyone who might be reading on what's going on in my world. Exciting stuff!!! I still have not had any news on my musical endeavors and I might just let that go because it is a battle that isn't being won. But, I am moving forward with - moving. Yes, I will finally begin my homebuying process (again). This is not my first time buying a home but I lost my last home in a very ugly divorce. So...this is like a whole new beginning for me, literally.

 

I changed my last name back to my maiden name. That process is almost complete. You have no idea how many things you have to change until you start changing them. Good grief. But it is almost done.

 

I went to a homebuyer workshop last night (even though I have owned 3 homes in the past) and I did get some helpful information. I am excited about this. I absolutely hate renting and the price I have to pay to rent a place that is up to my standards is like paying a mortgage. So, why not reap the benefits, the tax write offs and the ownership rights, right?

 

I am finding that my timetable will be tight to find something and get out of my lease in a timely fashion. But, my Type A/OCD personality will get it done. I will attend one more workshop and then I will begin my physical search of homes in March. Oh, did I tell you? I already began my internet searches last year. I don't play. I have been cyber stalking a few homes to keep up with price drops and any listings that come on the market that match my criteria.

 

My plan is to have at least 3 bedrooms and at least 2.5 baths; 2 car garage; upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, finished lower level, master bath with seperate shower, walk-in closet, hardwood floors and laundry room. These are my must haves. I would love a fireplace and a deck but I won't pass up a house if it does not have those items. A nice-sized pantry would be nice also.

 

I am playing around with the prices depending on how much I want to put down. I will keep you posted on what I find and my feedback once I start physically looking at the homes.

 

Wish me luck!

How Come?

Okay, so I told you guys (even though no one was listening) that I was moving to a new cube. One with a window. Well, I love my new view but there are always some concerns. Let's share, shall we?

 

How come:

 

*The person who sits directly across from me is NEVER here? Like never. I think that might be a good thing so let me shut up.

 

*The people up here are mostly nurses and doctors and they are all walking around hacking and sneezing? Can't they just subscribe something for themselves or each other or something?

 

*The person who sits in front of me is never around when his boss comes looking for him? I wonder what kind of schedule he has? He and I both sit away from our group. Not sure how that is going to work out for him.

 

*There is a mouse trap beside my desk? Is my cube the mouse cube? They just don't realize that it will not go down well if I ever come in and the mouse is on the trap.

 

*Every morning when I come in I remember to go to the third floor but forget which row my cube is in? I mean, I know which row it is but I keep walking past it.

 

*I know this list is going to grow by the day. This is my third day up here and....well, we will see.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Hola! This is going to be a very exciting new year for me. Why? Because I get another year to do things better than last year, my daughter will complete her first year of college and *drum roll* I will be purchasing a home (again).

 

I am so excited and also very anxious. I left my dream home due to a divorce and God made me sit still for a minute or two or three. But now, it is my time! Thank you Father. I have been searching the internet and cyber-stalking homes for sale and watching for the prices to drop. I have my eye on a particular house that I would love to call my own. At one point the house went off of the market and I thought someone bought it. I was bummed but certainly understood because the house is every-single-thing. However, I checked my saved searches and it had magically re-appeared. Those jokers re-listed the house and increased the price!

They are getting major side-eye from me on that BUT, that will not sway me. What goes up must come down. That just means it will be sitting longer and just in time for me to make an offer at a lower price.

 

Of course, I am not putting all of my apples in one cart. I have some other choices but I am watching that particular cart really hard. I really want that one. I really want that one. I really want that one. Can you tell I really want that house? Stay tuned and I will keep you updated.