I believe the first day of spring is something to celebrate. The changing of the seasons is a joyous moment. The snow starts to melt and leave little streams flowing everywhere, the sun shines on the mountainsides, and you start to see human life in the outside world.
Today, the day started out like any other Saturday, cleaning house and getting errands ran. My first stop was to Sears to return a vacuum that I had for 2 months and was already having problems. The manager said since it wasn't technically broken however, they would have to charge me a "restocking fee" of 20%. I could have been dishonest and say it was broken. But I can't.
Then my next stop was the nugget Mall and as I was pulling in, I looked back and saw red and blues. I couldn't believe it and to top it off, there was no where to park...so the cop followed me through all the rows and at one point he even turned on his siren. IT WAS SO EMBARRASSING. Well, I did finally find a parking spot and he says "I pulled you over for no seat belt." I looked down and sure enough, it was tucked in next to the door like it has never been used...there was no way out of it. He even asked me why I didn't have it on....but is there really any GOOD reason?
So, I was completely honest with the cop and I said "you know, I hardly ever wear my seat belt. but I do require ever one else in my vehicle to." I still got a ticket...I guess I deserved it but it still stinks. Andy gave me a hard time about it.
Last stop was Fred Meyers to return some jeans. I had the receipt which was about a mile long. At the bottom of the receipt was a 10.00 reward and since the jeans where the most expensive item on the receipt, they deducted the reward from my refund. WHAT A RIP! I could have came in without my receipt and got a full refund...but, I didn't.
SOMETIMES, IT SEEMS SO EASY TO BE DISHONEST. Today I could have saved myself a lot of money and actually, I think these companies need to change there policies and that policemen shouldn't be able to give you a seat belt ticket unless you are doing something wrong. I mean, who cares if I'm wearing my seat belt. The only person I am hurting is myself...but really I'm not hurting myself because I am superwoman. JK.
About Me
- Bethany
- Hello! I am Bethany, a mom of 4 beautiful children, a owner of a dog, and married to a miner/hunter. (Camo is a popular color in our home). We recently relocated to the UP of Michigan from Juneau,Alaska...a huge adjustment. I have a passion for photography and documenting our journey through life. But, most of the time Im busy with my kids, hiding in the bathroom for peace and quiet, or trying to find my dog because he runs away all the time. Welcome to our world...always full of adventure.
2 comments:
HHAHAHA Beth seriously, you are so funny. This day of yours was SO FUNNY!!! especially the cop following you and then turning on his siren!!! HAHA!!
I hate cops... I got a ticket a couple months ago. Why cant they save the tickets for the REAL criminals. Cant they see that we are descent people with kids? I understand why they have to do what they do, but sometimes I sware they just want our money.
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