Case of the Mondays

Ever since I went to work full time, on my own, I’ve not really had to deal with “Mondays.” Mainly the reason is because I work pretty much every day. My days can vary from each one and to expect something to be normal is just plain silly.

This weekend, the Internet here has gone in and out. It’s made me crazy! I always seem to have some sort of technical difficulties when I’m busy. This week, being my most busy with three shoots and a meeting to tend to on top of lots of paper work. Last night, I managed to get my Internet working by just going direct from the modem to my computer. Of course, that doesn’t help out the other two computers in the house. Let alone my Vonage phone.

Now, Vonage has been the culprit, I think, of most of my problems. It’s causing a lot of noise between devices and I think it may have fried my router. I’m too tired and annoyed to try and figure that one out. So, I got Vonage because I knew I needed a phone line for my office. I love it. But, over the past week, it’s caused so much static for my clients that I end up having to get on my cell phone and call them back.

Defeats the purpose, eh?

This morning, I go to Best Buy because I was recommended this to get. It helps clear up those static issues and replaces my router. The one I only replaced last fall. It’s just money, right? But, I get no customer service at Best Buy. None. Not until I’m walking out the door, shaking my head. Security asked me if I was helped and I politely said, “No, no I wasn’t. But I’ll just go somewhere else.”

What made matters worse, my gas tank was on empty and I had to make a left back out on Manchester Rd. West County peeps…you feeling me?

So, I ordered my new router online. My office phone is probably going to be down for a few days…I’m thinking I can just forward it to my cell – isn’t that one of the snazzy features you’re supposed to get out of Vonage?

And, I bit the bullet and bought some longer Cat5 cables and a new power surge protector.

Now, if we can just get that sinkin’ U-Verse in my neighborhood. Life might be better. How’s your Monday so far?

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