So, I don't know if I mentioned... My computer is completely down. It won't connect to the Internet, not even through an ethernet cord. It went through about a week of sometimes connecting, to pretending to connect, to not even pretending anymore. I'm currently typing this from my mom's Netbook, hoping for my computer to get better.
Today, the same thing started happening to my mom. The difference is that she wasn't as quiet about it. She announces it every time she can't get through, is passive-aggressive about the issue to my stepdad, and she often says "I have ACTUAL WORK to get done," as if my homework issues and trouble communicating with close friends wasn't even important, ESPECIALLY compared to her dramatic distress. Hopefully, when my dad lends me the Macbook Pro from his office while my computer is fixed, I can return the Netbook to my mom and she can stop complaining about this. It's really draining my once good mood.
I know she's not TRYING to belittle my own computer issues, but it's pretty stressful on me to hear her complaining about it every single minute that it continues to be a problem. It's going to KEEP making you lose your connection, Mom, and my dad KNOWS that already... You do not have to tell him each and every time. Not to mention the CONTINUOUS passive-aggressive tone.
"I just talked to Comcast, they say their troubleshooting specialist will be with you on Monday or Tuesday."
"So, in other words, they don't do their jobs."
Which is, by the way, how she responds to EVERY PROBLEM.
Another fun example.
"My concern is that you and Elayna run the same Mac OS. If there's a bug in this OS..."
"Well, YOU'RE the one who has Google right now." *faked sarcastic smile*
I have to listen to this whenever there is ANY problem in her life. It's more discreet when it's a problem of someone being morally wrong, in which case it just sounds like she's being snappy at them for actually being wrong. But in this case, it's a problem that Adam is TRYING to solve and has absolutely no control over, and it's like she expects him to be a magical computer-wizard that saves her from all her problems.
Which is another huge reason for me to hope this is fixed soon: So I don't have to listen to her announce "Turning Airport OFF... and now back ON..." every. Single. Time. Her network disconnects.
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*raises eyebrow* You know I've been after him to get your computer fixed every day since this started, right? Because your homework and stuff is important too.
ReplyDeleteWhich is why I was so frustrated today - because of the week-plus of zero action and me trying to get help for you every day.
Bad form, dude. (Also, you keep saying "passive-aggreessive". I do not think it means what you think it means.
I actually DIDN'T know that, as I wasn't told, and at the time was probably distracted. By, you know. Computer issues. And whenever you get upset with Adam about anything at all, I *try* not to listen.
ReplyDeleteI had absolutely NO idea that you were upset with him over MY computer and thought it only happened with yours, not to mention the fact that I didn't know you read my blog.
And you're passive-aggressive in a lot of your fights with Adam. Like the fight about getting to Shaza's house? Before I had to leave the room (I was about to get an attack from the emotional stress of my parents fighting over the fact that my dad didn't want to drive), you were being pretty similar to what I described in the post.
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI apologize for the troubles you've had with your Internet. If there is anything we can do to help, feel free to send us an email. Please include the account phone number and a good contact number. We are happy to look into any problems you are having. Enjoy your day!
Best regards,
ComcastMike
National Customer Operations
We_Can_Help@cable.comcast.com
Even the Comcast guy reads my blog?! Who DOESN'T read my blog now?
ReplyDeleteWe were discussing the issue openly; that isn't passive-aggressive, it's a discussion. And not a fight, either... Adam and I have fought maybe twice in a dozen years. Stress or a disagreement isn't a fight. And I did have the discussion with him about your computer right in front of you several times. Just saying.
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