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Bad Knees & Deliveries

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Kelli Jae BaeliNovember 3, 2020

Okay, so my day so far: Because the VA again dropped the ball on my healthcare, I had to order my own crutches, knee braces, and Kinesiotape to treat my MCL/ACL issues. I saw that they were to be delivered on Friday, not Wednesday. So I get on chat with Amazon (which I really hard to find. They bury it very well) and asked why I pay for Prime membership to get 2-day shipping, when the shipping always seems to take 5-days. They explained about warehouses and that it’s really counted from when it leaves, not when I order it, … Continue reading →

Posted in frustration, aggravation, problem-solving, HEALTH, disability, harsh realities, bad customer service, injury, CHALLENGES & MISHAPS, coping skills, adaptation, MCL-ACL, knees, crutches, kinesio tape, COMPANIES & BRANDS, Amazon | Leave a reply

The Quest for a Comfortable Chair

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Kelli Jae BaeliAugust 11, 2017

I fear I must be a special needs child…er…adult… After my military injuries, I was told I’d never walk again. I went from a wheelchair to a scooter, to forearm crutches. Now, I’m walking just fine…except when I’m not. It took years to get myself back on my feet. Now, I have certain limitations that I have always tried to address with clever ergonomic solutions–physical, and otherwise. Ergonomics is not just about efficiency, it’s about comfort. While I always streamline and arrange my workspace to address ease of use, I also must be comfortable, physically. Problem is, my spine doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in life, pain, problem-solving, disability, occupational hazard, bad customer service, SHOPPING, injury, WRITING LIFE, indie publisher, CHALLENGES & MISHAPS, Purple Cushion, ergonomics, comfort, back pain, neck pain, chairs | Tagged comfort, Purple Cushion | 2 Replies

If a Woodchuck Could Chuck YOU.

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Kelli Jae BaeliMarch 11, 2013

Was meeting a friend at a local pub I like a lot, even though it’s often noisy as hell, and I picked out a booth to wait for my friend to arrive. The waitress gave me a glare when I sat down at the table that still had the paid ticket and the dirty dishes. I had never had a rude waitress there, so gave her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she wasn’t looking at me. Then it took her a full five minutes to get over there and clean the table off, and I wondered. When I tried … Continue reading →

Posted in aggravation, life, rudeness, RELATIONSHIPS, conflict, Behavior, PSYCHOLOGY, annoying people, conversation, alcohol, society, harsh realities, bad customer service, conversations, triggers, PEEVES, HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON (HSP), FOOD & DRINK, Sociology, CHALLENGES & MISHAPS, EMOTIONS, restaurants | Tagged cider, manager | Leave a reply

EXTENDED STRESS Hotel.

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Kelli Jae BaeliDecember 5, 2011

My Cherryot was loaded to capacity, with the things I thought I’d need for two months, until an apartment became available.   At Extended Stay, I checked in with desk clerk–started to unload, and had to take several things up first (5 trips in elevator) before I noticed that there was a luggage cart in front with a tattooed guy leaning on it talking to another guy. “Oh a luggage cart!” I said. “I need that.” He said he only had a couple of things and rushed off to get his task done so I could have it. Meantime, I … Continue reading →

Posted in frustration, depression, stress, rudeness, RELATIONSHIPS, fatigue, conflict, Driving, fear, desperation, annoying people, disillusionment, anger, betrayal, Biscuit, sadness, disability, money, harsh realities, bad customer service, conversations, crisis, moving, Colorado, Cherryot, domestic violence, anxiety, apartment, Monkey, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON (HSP), sensitivity, panic, Xanax, iPhone, cats | Tagged hysteria, fire alarm, hotel, Arby's, luggage, packing | Leave a reply

Politically Incorrect Kevlar

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Kelli Jae BaeliApril 2, 2008

I keep hearing from friends about how bad the job market is. Some of them are struggling to find work, and they have found that there are some jobs they can’t get, thought they are qualified. You know why? Because nowadays, many jobs are off limits unless you are bi-lingual. Banks are a good example of this. Now, lets think: isn’t this BACKWARDS? I feel it is. I think it is the antithesis of how things should operate. If someone from another country who speaks another language, comes to the US, they are the ones who should be bi-lingual. I … Continue reading →

Posted in bad customer service, communication | Tagged bi-lingual, Kevlar, English language, immigrants, discrimination, job market | Leave a reply

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So @FBI...kinda disturbing to see the guy perp walking the rioter sharing a laugh with him. Might want to take a closer look into him. https://twitter.com/RebeccaWSMV/status/1350817357078343683

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