Whatever

Lots of times when people dont like you or are rude, you wonder if there is anything actually wrong with you. That is a natural thing to do. But then when you try and try and it doesn't work , and when you see the other person has no friends, you realize that you aren't the one to blame. Its just pure bad luck that they have to deal with you and you have to deal with them. I guess fighting it out doesn't work. You can't make anyone like you, especially people who harbor grudges for apparently no reason, especially not people who love to see you restless and confused. Who have basically no idea why they do that too.

I hate the sort of people who just call up one day and are all lovey dovey to you and the next time when you call, for no reason just behave rudely. You need to stick to one thing. You can't be rude and expect me to be to be nice to you later. There has to be an apology and well.. there are limits you can't cross in any relationship.

Abuse is not pardonable.. never. This message is especially for one person.. the next time you want to be rude you remember who you're dealing with. I wish I was crazy like you and could say the things you say so easily, but I have my dignity. And that is far more important than winning a lame fight. Don't mistake silence for weakness, its only the respect that I'm giving to our relationship which will stay whether you like it or not. Stop testing my patience. Don't say I didn't warn you ! :)

A Dedication

Rude words dont bog me down dear
they only make me stronger...
and because you say them without thinking
they only make you guilty.
I dont live in a world of glass
that you can shatter with a swish
it'll take more than that.. much more
because my world is built on my dreams.
I dont live in pretence nor denial
my pity to those who do..
Why would you push me down so hard
if you could stand up on your own??
There are all your answers
and there will be no more.. none !

Really really upset :(

There's nothing more upsetting in this world than feeling cheated... and especially when all you wanted to do was bring a smile on a 4 year old's face.

8 June 11.14 am EDT: On 11 June my niece Jiya was turning 4 and I thought why not send her a cake.

8 June 2.10 pm EDT: An innocent poor me logs onto a nice looking pretty website called http://www.gifts-to-india.com/ and selects a cake, a teddy and 5 balloons. Your order is now done, the webiste claims. Please proceed to make the payment.

8 June 2.14 pm EDT: I use my internet banking option to make the payment and smile as I get a prompt reply from ccavenue and the website 'Your order has been approved and will be delivered on your specified date.'

11 June 8.00 am EDT: My telephone bell rings. 'Athi, they didn't get any cake.' My ma is yelling me awake. Really, you shouldn't tell your mothers anything in advance. Its more difficult consoling them than anyone else. I tell her to calm down. I call them, after many calls they pick up and say they say they are going to ship it next day since they don't have an agent in Palakkad. Whatever I say, do it tomorrow.

12 June 8.30 am EDT: 'Athi, they still haven't got any cake.' 'OK ma, I can't create any cake, let me see what to do. Pls relax.' I call the only customer care number on their site 9230721098. No answer. I put a hate mail, which was a less hate mail, almost beg mail.

13 June 1.30 am EDT: I finally get a reply to my mail, saying they can't deliver since address is very far and they need more money to deliver there. Very well.. I call them. They pick up !!! Wow. Then they say Mam please cancel your order, We will refund. I'm not convinced. Something has been telling me these guys aren't right.

13 June 2.00am EDT: I simpy google 'www.gifts-to-india.com complaints' and what do I find. Just what I feared.. a FRAUD website.

http://www.reviewcentre.com/review589326.html

http://www.mouthshut.com/product-reviews/Gifts-to-india.com-925591455-sort-AvgRating-order-d.html

http://www.consumercomplaints.in/?search=gifts-to-india.com

Disheartened and upset, I write a hate-beg mail again to cancel my order and refund my amount. I get a mail saying they will refund in 10-15 working days. They must be trying to avoid my phone calls obviously.

13 June 3.30 am EDT: I write a review on mouthshut and a blog.

Going off to sleep now... Will update the progress.

Lesson to be learnt- Never ever pay online before checking the authenticity of the website and well if you find no complaints anywhere and you are the first one to be doomed, hard luck. But please please warn others.