How to create my own problems
By Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
Manchester, England
April 5, 2016 11:18am CST
I have no idea how or when I developed this talent, but I have a natural ability to generate problems for myself from the most unlikely sources.
Due to having arranged for someone to come and fit laminate flooring in my bedrooms, I proceeded to transfer a great deal of furniture downstairs. I also disconnected all the peripherals from my computer, including the printer.
Since I have paid the bill in advance via direct transfer from my bank account to theirs, it seemed prudent that I should print off the bank transfer receipt to show them when they arrive. I saved it as a PDF to my computer and thought I could simply carry the printer back up and print it off.
I now have so much stuff piled in a heap in the kitchen that I cannot find the USB or power cable for the printer. They will be easy enough to find when I begin moving it all again, but at present I have no idea where they are.
It looks as though I will just have to mention the fact to them and let them check their account for confirmation.
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@kaka135 (14921)
• Malaysia
6 Apr 16
I guess I have this natural ability too. I always want to keep things safe and secured, and it ends up I don't even remember where I have kept them - they are too safe now!
I guess the staff can easily check on their side. Hope you'll get the laminate flooring soon!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
6 Apr 16
The staff will have no choice but to do so because I cannot print off the information. The reason I wanted to print a copy is that the people who arrive to fit the floor are not likely to have internet access for the bank, so they will have to telephone the business reception.
They are due tomorrow, but now I am becoming suspicious. The laminate should be stored in the room for 48 hours first, yet there is nothing here.
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@purplealabaster (22094)
• United States
6 Apr 16
I suppose that all of that is still easier than doing the flooring yourself.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
6 Apr 16
@purplealabaster That is where I have a real problem because there would be no-one else to blame.
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@purplealabaster (22094)
• United States
6 Apr 16
@Asylum Yup, that seems like solid logic right there!
My family and I do a lot of home improvement projects ourselves. It is not very often that we have to hire someone to work on the house. Of course, that does not mean that it does not come with its own set of problems, such as figuring out who to blame if it does not turn out right.
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@cherriefic (10401)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
I guess we have that kind of talent in our own way. What we need to do is to control it not to be a problem.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
6 Apr 16
@cherriefic Oh yes, I have an exceptional talent for such things.
@cherriefic (10401)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
@Asylum Maybe you're really good at it anyway.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
6 Apr 16
Yes when you are too efficient it almost always back fires doesn't it? I hope they are coming soon to do the laminate.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
6 Apr 16
@Asylum lol That is to be expected since you are all ready for them to come!!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
6 Apr 16
@BelleStarr It does bother me unduly, but I will not be very happy if they try delaying it further.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
6 Apr 16
Sometimes even careful planning can leave some details overlooked. It's not easy to pile up furniture and peripherals in a manner that leaves everything accessible. When we moved into a house a few years ago, I just wanted everything in quickly and let them pile all the boxes and furniture in the largest room that was near the door. It took weeks to sort it all out, and I created that problem with my impatience.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
6 Apr 16
My concern has been eradicated now because the company has just telephoned me to inform me that they cannot attend tomorrow. The original plan was to have the small bedroom done tomorrow and the larger bedroom on Monday, but now both are Monday.
I mentioned the payment while he was on the telephone, so now there shall be no need to print a copy off anyway.
@allknowing (130088)
• India
6 Apr 16
We all do that. Don't we? Hope those guys will trust you and proceed with the work.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
6 Apr 16
@allknowing I shall simply tell them when they arrive, or maybe I should telephone them today and ask if they are already aware?
@allknowing (130088)
• India
6 Apr 16
@Asylum For this you will have to first alert them that you do not have the order copy.
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@TiarasOceanView (70040)
• United States
6 Apr 16
Oh dont you hate that?
I have often done that sort of thing only to find what I thought would be fine and accessible is no longer.
It bothers me too.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 Apr 16
Things can really get complicated, can't they?
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
6 Apr 16
Won't they have a copy of it or some kind of proof you paid - no one will work for free!
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@ridingbet (66861)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
even though I have to trust, I still create my own problem by thinking this person is not trustworthy. really, "an idle mind is the devil's workshop" for me, so now, I just forget about it.
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@carebear29 (31951)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 16
I think we all make our own problems. LOL
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