Tuesday, February 24, 2009

itty-bitty worries

I went to work today thinking the camera I ordered last Thursday was going to be backordered or unavailable. You know how it is sometimes. You decide to make a purchase that is big enough to warrant some research, you do the research and think you've found exactly the right thing. Then you think, "Okay, this is what I'll buy after the next paycheck is in the bank." Then, the paycheck is in and you go to make the purchase and are told, "Sorry, that item is out-of-stock, discontinued, no-longer-available." You've missed your chance.
Well, I did the research and decided not to wait. "Strike while the iron is hot." Except that, when I went to check on the order 4 days later it had not been filled AND the item was now listed as out of stock AND the price had gone up 30-some dollars. So, wah, wah, poor me. I might not get my new toy.
Anyway, I got to work and before I had even called to check on my little problem word started circulating the office of 4 co-workers who were being laid off.
Nevermind any so-called corporate re-structuring and that bit. It seemed arbitrary and counter-productive and cast a bad feeling over the entire day. Made me feel somewhat shallow and self-centered, I must say.
The camera should be on its way to me within another week at the price I expected to pay but it seems considerably less important now.
Remind me to be thankful for my itty-bitty worries.

2 comments:

Quixotia said...

After all... we are all only pawns in the game of life.

I do hope everything works out well in ALL arenas of worries for you.

Faith said...

Great reminder! Thanks! :)