So, Monday was my birthday - woohoo, here comes 28!! Last year rocked, so hopefully the trend continues.
And, it kinda has. On Monday, a bunch of good things happened! First, went to lunch with a colleague, then drove home to find a contract for me to sign (I am super-officially going to teach again lol). Spent time with family, got WICKED TICKETS! Well, I paid for mine, but still. I've heard many good things, so I'm excited. And, another milestone (numbers again) in weightloss world. Major milestone hopefully hitting soon :D
Mom and I drove to Calgary on Tues. Again, family time with people in Airdrie (without too massive of an asthma attack from the furry friends), and some shopping. First of all, I'm going to have to totally share a POSITIVE retail experience (and since I've worked retail, I'm overly sensitive to customer service). My iPod I bought in 2009 - refurbished - has been acting up for a while. Considering I almost always try to get to an Apple Store when we go to Calgary, I booked an appointment.
Right away, they offered me a replacement (same model, which works perfectly if I get an iphone this year) at a ridiculously discounted price. So I jumped at it - really, I couldn't find one at one of those liquidation places for that price. Just before we do the paperwork, he decides to run a battery test on it, and my battery has been used enough that I could get a BRAND NEW (again, same model) iPod for $89... we're talking the 32G model, not a Nano. The only catch was I had to go to their other location to pick it up (and it was basically on the way to IKEA). When I get there, the people I talked to were awesome - there had been a glitch and they didn't actually have it. So as "apology" they offered to ship me the iPod, which I thought was decent (I mean, I know inventory glitches happen - and they were honest about it)... but they also waived the BATTERY charge!? So, I get a brand new ipod for FREE delivered to my house as an apology - all for an appointment I was fully expecting them to upsell me to a new model. No selling at all - just honesty. I know that it's a PR thing - I will go back the store if satisfied, yaddayadda... but seriously, I WILL go back. Being polite and honest and not a pushy seller make a great customer experience for me, and they did it to perfection. Proves that Apple really is better :)
Realized I don't like Calgary traffic when there are accidents: twice this trip, I've been stuck. The first time, we were stuck on Deerfoot for 1.5 hours to get where it only took us like 25, and today, there was an accident with the Ctrain, and I was an hour late getting to my destination. And it's always been on the way OUT of Calgary... as if they're trying to tell me to stay (and find a teaching job? Ya, right).
Today was the Photoshop seminar. The presenter is the leading authority on PhotoShop, as in all the training online (and official magazine) is edited/run/founded by him. He set up different shoots with different models, took us step by step, from shooting to final product. I learned some, reinforced tons, and have some ideas for both myself and for students. And I got to spend time with a few friends from university, which I love to do :)
Now, home tomorrow... and more adventures I hope. Maybe I'll remember to actually take pictures... I've been busy and don't have much proof! Guess I'll just have to change that :)
And, it kinda has. On Monday, a bunch of good things happened! First, went to lunch with a colleague, then drove home to find a contract for me to sign (I am super-officially going to teach again lol). Spent time with family, got WICKED TICKETS! Well, I paid for mine, but still. I've heard many good things, so I'm excited. And, another milestone (numbers again) in weightloss world. Major milestone hopefully hitting soon :D
Mom and I drove to Calgary on Tues. Again, family time with people in Airdrie (without too massive of an asthma attack from the furry friends), and some shopping. First of all, I'm going to have to totally share a POSITIVE retail experience (and since I've worked retail, I'm overly sensitive to customer service). My iPod I bought in 2009 - refurbished - has been acting up for a while. Considering I almost always try to get to an Apple Store when we go to Calgary, I booked an appointment.
Right away, they offered me a replacement (same model, which works perfectly if I get an iphone this year) at a ridiculously discounted price. So I jumped at it - really, I couldn't find one at one of those liquidation places for that price. Just before we do the paperwork, he decides to run a battery test on it, and my battery has been used enough that I could get a BRAND NEW (again, same model) iPod for $89... we're talking the 32G model, not a Nano. The only catch was I had to go to their other location to pick it up (and it was basically on the way to IKEA). When I get there, the people I talked to were awesome - there had been a glitch and they didn't actually have it. So as "apology" they offered to ship me the iPod, which I thought was decent (I mean, I know inventory glitches happen - and they were honest about it)... but they also waived the BATTERY charge!? So, I get a brand new ipod for FREE delivered to my house as an apology - all for an appointment I was fully expecting them to upsell me to a new model. No selling at all - just honesty. I know that it's a PR thing - I will go back the store if satisfied, yaddayadda... but seriously, I WILL go back. Being polite and honest and not a pushy seller make a great customer experience for me, and they did it to perfection. Proves that Apple really is better :)
Realized I don't like Calgary traffic when there are accidents: twice this trip, I've been stuck. The first time, we were stuck on Deerfoot for 1.5 hours to get where it only took us like 25, and today, there was an accident with the Ctrain, and I was an hour late getting to my destination. And it's always been on the way OUT of Calgary... as if they're trying to tell me to stay (and find a teaching job? Ya, right).
Today was the Photoshop seminar. The presenter is the leading authority on PhotoShop, as in all the training online (and official magazine) is edited/run/founded by him. He set up different shoots with different models, took us step by step, from shooting to final product. I learned some, reinforced tons, and have some ideas for both myself and for students. And I got to spend time with a few friends from university, which I love to do :)
Now, home tomorrow... and more adventures I hope. Maybe I'll remember to actually take pictures... I've been busy and don't have much proof! Guess I'll just have to change that :)
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