I have a week of annual leave starting tomorrow. I had plans for the week: if I was up to it I would get a million things done; if not I would lie on the couch watching Netflix, but in an enjoyable way.
Instead I have an ear infection and the start of bronchitis. Based on how my body typically operates, I will probably be sick all week, sick enough that I can’t even enjoy the hours of lying around doing nothing I’ll be forced to do.
This was my bed last night. That tiny sliver of space on the right was reserved for me.
It could be worse. Sometimes the bigger kid is also in the mix.
My wallet was stolen last week while I was at the gym (a case of cut locks on lockers) and everything financial has been taken care of, but I’m most irritated over the loss of the physical wallet. I bought a new one, but my partner had made the one I had as a prototype for a gift for someone else. I don’t even care about the stolen Kindle Fire, I really just want that wallet back.
I don’t know how to entertain my own child and it takes more energy and attention than I have to catch him before he pees on his legs instead of getting him to the potty.
It’s only 10:30AM and I’m hanging out for daycare tomorrow.
A couple of weeks ago a guy booked the Airbnb for his work crew. Three guys. I clarified with him before the booking that there are only two beds in the apartment, both doubles. He chose to book it, indicating that this was fine.
But he booked it for one person, not three. I didn’t notice, and there is a difference in price.
Today the work crew was scheduled to book in. My co-host noticed that the booking was for just one person. I contacted the guy to update the booking and he refused, so I called Airbnb support and they billed him for the additional guests. Please note that the cost difference is $100 for a week’s stay. Not a ton of money.
Then the guy announced that the apartment is too small and the guys can’t be expected to share a bed, so he wants to cancel and have a full refund.
SIGH.
I’ve directed him to Airbnb support and told them that there is no refund. I’m stressing over the whole thing.
99% of the time the Airbnb gig is very little work for a moderate amount of money. Every so often I earn my keep.
I’ve been trying to get rid of my non-winter car tires on craigslist, for FREE all week. I didn’t want to move them, they are fairly used, but perfect for someone who is just trying to make it through another year until they can buy a new set or something. I have had 9 people commit to coming to get them, and then just not show up…how is it so difficult to get rid of free things on craigslist, but I never have issues when I am actually selling things? So weird.
Same as Snacky. I list cheap, never free. I’ll do free through Buy Nothing. And sometimes I’ve told people “don’t worry about it” when they try to pay once they’re there. But yeah, it’s like the “free pet“ thing- it’s actually better to charge a bit for public listing.