So, life has been lightly punching me in the throat lately. Nothing real big, just a bunch of small things that have really got me down. Yes, that’s life; I know. I just feel like writing about it here, rather than torment my wife with my venting. Welcome to my catharsis. ;)

Why do rebates/upgrade offers never go smoothly? I STILL don’t have my rebate for my new phones, and customer service is much less than helpful. Thanks Alltel. According to what I’m being told, you are still within the time frame of successfully meeting your end of the rebate agreement, so you’re still ok, but I’m watching you.

What’s really got me furious is — wait for it — Microsoft. This new Vista operating system of theirs. As most of you know, if you purchase a computer or XP it is coupled with a Vista Upgrade certificate/thingy. Well, I’ve done two such purchases. One from New Egg and one from Dell… The one from New Egg will let you get to the screen where it asks for your COA ID. Then tells me that it is unable to verify the COA ID. This is a Microsoft site. It says to call customer service… The Dell one lets you fill out the entire form and put in your CC# for shipping, etc, and then it pops another screen for your to “Confirm” your details. Well, that screen’s fields are blank. Both in IE and Firefox; yes I thought of that. It’s just so sad. It’s hard to argue that companies don’t bank on you giving up and not going through with the offer… So, to you guys, I give the heartiest “Fuck You” I can muster… bastards…

In other news, I quit smoking today. That ought to help lift my spirits. Heidi’s mom vomited in Heidi’s car when she got a bit sick yesterday. That really helped lift Heidi’s spirits. Rhys has been extra cranky… Honestly, he’s probably feeding off dad… Well, that and the little monster needs a nap too! Both my headlights went out on my car yesterday. LOL YAY!

Whatever, we’re just riding in the wake of life. Just like everyone else… That’s what vodka’s for, right? ;)