So the last two weeks have seen a number of issues thrown my way and it is time to get them off my chest. I don't care if no one reads this, this post is for my own sanity.
Here is a list of my 'first world problems' in a third world land. Yes.... I do also realise there are so many people ALOT worse off than me so I am keeping all of these gripes in perspective. They aren't serious, this I know.
1. Washing machine stuff up. T and I went to Big Bazaar (a bit like Big W) and bought a you beaut front loading washing machine, as our old one is eating holes in my t-shirts. We took our receipt and awaited delivery on Sunday (as had been promised). Sunday, of course, came and went no washing machine so I called the store.... 35 times.... nothing, no resolution then finally (as language barrier was the main issue) an Indian friend of ours called them and - washing machine arrives. Then washing machine is too big for the frigging space. OK everyone always measure the space you have for your washing machine/dishwasher/dryer etc.... as it is a real nightmare to swap them over.
As the phone calls had not worked previously I decided to head out to BB to sort out the problem first hand. Possibly the most frustrating experience I have ever ever had. Two hours in the store, listening to the same song on loop (2010 World Cup theme song) discussing the in and outs of exchange, refunds, vouchers, no I won't be spending the difference today, yes I want that one, no this one is too big, talk to my husband..... two hours...... finally I threw my toys and asked for all my receipts back and went to leave the store and then a resolution - woo hoo. The new machine would be delivered on Sunday with a refund. Thank you that is all I wanted.
Sunday came and went ... no washing machine
Monday
Tuesday
The next Saturday - YES - delivery! We had our new machine.
So on Sunday T went to install it, done this before shouldn't be an issue and there wouldn't have been if the taps that provide water to the washing machine were capable of turning off. They aren't, so water went everywhere - all over the roof, the floor, T, everywhere. We couldn't find the mains either so then the issue was getting the hose back into the old washing machine and getting a 'professional' in on Monday.
Ahhh Monday it was sorted and the drama concluded. Washing machine works.
2. Computer dies
Our laptop has carked it, apparently can not be recovered and therefore all photos, music etc... are history, gone, kaboosh. *tears*. Our childs first year has vanished, thank god for Facebook.
3. Regular market shopping trip done and come home and drop a shopping bag that contains 6 eggs and a jar of honey. All of these items are splattered on the kitchen floor and I attempt to mop it up before my one year old rolls in a pile of honey and raw eggs. She thinks it's hilarious!
4. I smash 2 new drinking glasses
5. My poor ayah's father passed away so she has gone home for one month - I miss her and her excellent babysitting ability. I think S misses her too as she watches her Mum unravel.
6. I bought lamps whose wires need to be twisted together in order to make them work. The cord the runs from the light globe to the power socket has been fair cut in half. It's ridiculous and dangerous.
7. Our brand new treadmill broke down and the engine disappeared last week with the promise of it coming back the next day..... it isn't back yet. I have been promised it will be here tomorrow.
8. Our childs nappy appears to currently be an optional extra for her, our new Indian carpets are suffering the consequences.
9. Our yoga teacher has left so no more yoga :( Currently on the search for a new teacher.
To balance things up a little bit here are some good things that happened.
PS I just spilt pasta sauce on my white skirt....... breathe......
Here is a list of my 'first world problems' in a third world land. Yes.... I do also realise there are so many people ALOT worse off than me so I am keeping all of these gripes in perspective. They aren't serious, this I know.
1. Washing machine stuff up. T and I went to Big Bazaar (a bit like Big W) and bought a you beaut front loading washing machine, as our old one is eating holes in my t-shirts. We took our receipt and awaited delivery on Sunday (as had been promised). Sunday, of course, came and went no washing machine so I called the store.... 35 times.... nothing, no resolution then finally (as language barrier was the main issue) an Indian friend of ours called them and - washing machine arrives. Then washing machine is too big for the frigging space. OK everyone always measure the space you have for your washing machine/dishwasher/dryer etc.... as it is a real nightmare to swap them over.
As the phone calls had not worked previously I decided to head out to BB to sort out the problem first hand. Possibly the most frustrating experience I have ever ever had. Two hours in the store, listening to the same song on loop (2010 World Cup theme song) discussing the in and outs of exchange, refunds, vouchers, no I won't be spending the difference today, yes I want that one, no this one is too big, talk to my husband..... two hours...... finally I threw my toys and asked for all my receipts back and went to leave the store and then a resolution - woo hoo. The new machine would be delivered on Sunday with a refund. Thank you that is all I wanted.
Sunday came and went ... no washing machine
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday and so on.......
The next Saturday - YES - delivery! We had our new machine.
So on Sunday T went to install it, done this before shouldn't be an issue and there wouldn't have been if the taps that provide water to the washing machine were capable of turning off. They aren't, so water went everywhere - all over the roof, the floor, T, everywhere. We couldn't find the mains either so then the issue was getting the hose back into the old washing machine and getting a 'professional' in on Monday.
Ahhh Monday it was sorted and the drama concluded. Washing machine works.
2. Computer dies
Our laptop has carked it, apparently can not be recovered and therefore all photos, music etc... are history, gone, kaboosh. *tears*. Our childs first year has vanished, thank god for Facebook.
3. Regular market shopping trip done and come home and drop a shopping bag that contains 6 eggs and a jar of honey. All of these items are splattered on the kitchen floor and I attempt to mop it up before my one year old rolls in a pile of honey and raw eggs. She thinks it's hilarious!
4. I smash 2 new drinking glasses
5. My poor ayah's father passed away so she has gone home for one month - I miss her and her excellent babysitting ability. I think S misses her too as she watches her Mum unravel.
6. I bought lamps whose wires need to be twisted together in order to make them work. The cord the runs from the light globe to the power socket has been fair cut in half. It's ridiculous and dangerous.
7. Our brand new treadmill broke down and the engine disappeared last week with the promise of it coming back the next day..... it isn't back yet. I have been promised it will be here tomorrow.
8. Our childs nappy appears to currently be an optional extra for her, our new Indian carpets are suffering the consequences.
9. Our yoga teacher has left so no more yoga :( Currently on the search for a new teacher.
To balance things up a little bit here are some good things that happened.
- I joined the Italian Cultural Centre and they have delicious wood fired pizzas, pastas and good coffee.
- the weekend was beautiful and cool in Delhi and it was a lovely change from recent hot hot hot days.
- we have a really lovely driver and a beautiful cook helping us out at home - so grateful for these lovely people.
- today I found real milk - TRUmilk - it is cold and has been pasteurised and is delicious. No more UHT for us!
- I made some friends at the fruit and vege section of Sarojini market and they tried to teach me Hindi. I provided alot of amusement for alot of people, it was pretty funny.
- I didn't go to paid work :)
- I played tennis against T and only lost 7-6
PS I just spilt pasta sauce on my white skirt....... breathe......
Oh my God Ceals all I can say is 'Serenity now serenity now!'
ReplyDeleteI read with both horror and amusement as the story unfolded. Nearly cried when I got to the photo part and have now got a task for tonight. Burn photos to disk and upload onto online album. I feel sick just thinking about it but you're right,facebook is a saviour for something like that and you'll have posted all the BEST ones there.
Missing you at mothers group, and just think, at least you haven't been struck down by sickness!!! You have your full health to fight the world conspiring against you :-)
Much love
Sarah and Sage
With the laptop, you might be able to recover the photos by removing the hard drive and plugging it into another computer, then using PhotoRec (http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec) on it.
ReplyDeleteIf you happen to be back in Melbourne at some time in the future, I could give it a go - generally the things that get fried by 3rd world power sources in computers aren't the hard drives (I went through 3 computers in 2 years in Cambodia).