Up The Farway Tree

Losing the plot: My DHL saga

I made a purchase online, to be delivered by DHL. I tracked the order and waited in on the expected delivery day. I waited and waited. I saw a DHL van in the street but it turned and went away... I logged in at the end of the day to see the update 'attempted delivery - no one home'. I was outraged and a series of irate emails ensued. I was reassured an attempt is always made the next day. No such attempt was made. I received an email from DHL telling me to call and rearrange delivery - I called. The number was no longer in use. I phoned customer services and was given an email address for the local depot to check they had correct address (no card had been posted through door). I emailed. It bounced. I went onto the online chat on DHL and spoke to Colin. He was very nice and said he would get the depot to call. The depot called when I was out and when I called back it rung out. At this point I said to Andrew that I felt like I was going mad and this was all some elaborate hoax for You've been Framed. He did comment that I seemed to be the only person to think this parcel existed. Shortly after I tried to call the depot again. I accidentally keyed in the tracking number instead of the phone number but it rang and someone answered 'switchboard'. I said they had a package for me - he said "I sincerely doubt that..this is a psychiatric hospital'!! I think someone is trying to tell me something...men in white coats coming for Jac...

DHL aside, I am nearly at the end of a busy week - only one more days work before I can have a wee long lie! I have been really tired but have still really enjoyed the week. My head is a bit 'buzzy' just now with work things and PBL things flying around at the same time, not to mention Christmas trees and fairy lights. I am not good as switching off and do really need to learn some relaxation techniques. I would like to look into types of meditation....but I don't have time haha. Seriously though - suggestions on a postcard welcome.

I have been restrained and not put the Christmas tree up yet but I did set up the crib last night. Luckily Seb doesn't seem interested this year - I have to keep an eye on him after the crib raiding incident a couple of years ago. He used to get really excited with the decorations going up but now he is getting old and grumpy and doesn't like anything that interferes with his routine! Just wait until I put the tree up and he realises he can't see out the window ;-)

I will leave you with a video clip of Emily - talking about organ donation. It may be selected for a 3 minute wonder on channel 4 and I think it would be a fantastic way of raising awareness. You might need a tissue..
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