There must always be balance in my life. This lesson is taught to me over and over again.
My purple Keurig that I just love? Well, it was defective. At first I thought it was my imagination, then I realized it wasn’t my imagination and it really was defective, but it was so cute – maybe I could just live with it. Even though it bothered me greatly several times a day, I thought that those “quirks” were something I could work around, I could handle.
Yes, I was in an unhealthy relationship with my coffee maker.
I have no defense. I can’t tell you why I stayed with it as long as I did, but yesterday, I finally extracted myself from the unhealthy relationship. I knew it might not end well, but I had to do it.
I called Kohl’s. I explained that I thought it was my imagination, then I thought I could live with it, but I couldn’t… but I was so committed to the relationship that I had already recycled the packaging. The box was gone.
This is an example of how I now live my life – I just jump in with both feet!
Yes, this frequently comes back to haunt me.
The nice guy on the other end of the line told me that all would be okay. He reassured me that even though I was fully committed to my machine, they understood that things happen and they could help me out of this dysfunctional relationship. They would be happy to help me get out of the relationship and thought they could help me find a replacement. And, even though I found my guy on-line, I could take him back to the store. Kohl’s didn’t want me to be without for any longer than necessary. Of course, the replacement might not be as cool, as pretty or as purple.
It was a chance I had to take.
I unplugged it myself. My heart broke a little.
Mr. T and I headed to town, stopped at the service desk and presented our documentation.
Now it was the moment of truth. The long walk across the store to see what options I had. Could I find the love of my life a second time?
I did! They had purple in stock! I did a happy dance in the aisles!
On the way back to the customer service desk, we saw a clearance rack. Athletic wear, 70-80% off. Mr. T and I both need jackets to work out in. He found the sweatshirt he wanted, I found one I could use… both were normally $45, on sale for $13. Then I found a lightweight rain jacket, that is perfect for the camping box, again, at a ridiculous price.
We gathered all our loot and headed to check out.
Of course, in my life, there must always be balance.
We got home and discovered that Mr. T didn’t have his original hoodie. I had him call Kohl’s, and they went and checked… naturally his hoodie wasn’t there anymore.
Yeah, that just happened, I did get the love of my life back – and we lost T’s hoodie at the same time.
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Oh my goodness, I’m glad you rebounded from that toxic relationship right into one that will be full of love and mutual perks.
I would die without my keurig.
That’s right, DIE.
Lmbo, full of mutual “perks”. Perks. Coffee. I get it!!
You have your toxic relationships and I have mine. Hehheheheh. I shouldn’t laugh at your pain. I can’t help it!
Oh my gosh my heart was in my mouth there! So glad you got the purple one – phew :))
It is so pretty! x
Thanks!! I was so happy, too 🙂
How great they had a replacement in purple! As for leaving his hoodie at the store, I can relate to that. We have finally learned to do a hat, jacket, purse, and toy check before we leave anywhere, because at least one of the kids is determined to leave something everywhere we go.
LOL! I guess I”m pretty lucky that this is the first time in as long as I can remember that anything has been left behind!
All’s well that ends well. 🙂
I concur! 🙂
You know, that reminded me how I stayed in a hotel for a night this summer and in the room there was a Keurig. I was so excited that I whipped up a cup of coffee even though I wasn’t even jonesing for one. Lo and behold it was not working. I thought it was me – the over-eager Keurig enthusiast. But alas, to my great relief it was not. After a quick call to the front desk, a new one was swapped in its place. It worked!
As for the hoodie, so sorry. They can be really important to those boys. My son took off his Super Mario and Friends hoodie for five minutes and whoosh – gone like the wind. But awesome on the other bargain finds,
LOL, I think half of the fun of the Keurig is the fact that it IS fun to make coffee/hot chocolate and in my case, oatmeal, with it!
So far, Mr. T isn’t lamenting the loss of this hoodie, so I’m taking that as a good sign!
It’s not just you. I have a love affair with my Keurig. Mine is definitely not as awesomely cute as yours but it makes do! Glad you got a replacement with no fuss 🙂
Thanks! I was so surprised at how easy it was! 🙂
Well I hope that whoever got Mr. T’s hoodie really needed one!
That’s how I want to look at it – they just needed it more than he did!
Glad to know you got your purple baby back! 🙂
Thanks!! I was so worried and then majorly relieved when I found the purple one again! It’s the little things in life!
I definitely agree that the little things matter – my husband and I call them “small joys” 🙂
I had a coffee pot once that ground fresh beans. I loved it, but soon that part would come to break. I just used the regular grounds in it for about another year, but told people of my coffee maker that could ground beans… Sadly, I eventually had to trade it in for one without a bean grinder….:) Sorry if this depresses you! However, on a good note…..I love KOHLS!:)
I do feel a broken heart over your loss! But, I hope that your replacement has served you well! And, I’ve always enjoyed Kohls, but now, well now I’m a fan and will be using them more often!
Oh no! Well balance, I guess…
Well, it was a Wal-Mart hoodie that he accidentally left behind, and it really was getting “natty” and gross, so I’m not really all that upset over it! But, still… balance. 🙂
The purple coffee machine is a good trade, then.
So happy you left the douche and found an upgrade all with the same good looks too. Sounds like Mr. T’s hoodie was ready to move on to someone new too. Hope he will find love with the one on the clearance rack. Sometimes the ones no one else wants are really special and just waiting for that right person 😉 haha, great post Kate. Loved it! 😀
Thanks Kerry! So far Mr. T loves his new hoodie and I’m in love with my new guy! 🙂 He hasn’t shown a single glitch! I’m glad you enjoyed my journey, sadly, it’s totally accurate. That’s exactly (well, most of it is) what was going through my mind!
That’s a fun way to think 🙂 Glad everyone is enjoying the honeymoon period. haha…how long can we keep it rolling?
I love this post. Funny and soooo well-written. Thank you!
Thank you Ann! I am really glad you enjoyed it and left a comment letting me know! It’s a huge compliment coming from you!
Love how you wrote about your coffee mate… made me smile 🙂 You have a wonderful way with words! Did I see lipstick markings on the purple keurig machine? lol 😉
You might have seem a smear of lipstick! I just have a huge goofy smile each time I have used it today and I’ll walk by and just give it a soft pat on the back! Yes, I’m a nut!
Really funny angle you take to this.
I hope the two of you are happy for many years to come and that you always bring joy to each other.
Thank you MMK!! So far today, he’s been an absolute doll and worked like a charm. 🙂 I just smile like a school girl with a crush each time I use him!
You are too funny!
May you and your new mate find lasting love!! 🙂
Thank you! I’m about to break him in and I’m so excited! 🙂
Don’t forget to peach him up! Let me know if you like the tea or not. 🙂
I loved reading this story, I was on the edge of my seat “would they have the purple one in stock? Would you find a different color instead but equally as cool?” Just little questions I had in the back of my head as I read your clever story. Boo on the hoodie but yeeeees! on the new purple coffee maker and the extra loot. You win some you lose some….I guess. I just love the way you tell stories.
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it – because that was really what was going through my mind as I was taking care of this yesterday. As Mr. T and I were walking to the coffee makers, I turned to him and said “There WILL be a purple one… there WILL be!” LOL.
I would have a hard time giving up a purple coffee maker too! glad you were able to extract yourself from an unfulfilling relationship- and form a new, happier one 🙂
Thanks! Just like with so many other things, the fear of the unknown was worse than the event itself!! Ugh, stupid life lessons!
Purple keurig is adorable. Sorry for the lost hoodie though, that would be a huge issue in our house. Each hoodie is loved and has a special meaning, apparently.
LOL, yes, Mr. T wore this one all of the time. He was quick to remind me that he paid for it himself, so it wasn’t my money he “lost” in the store! I felt bad for him more than the money issue, tho. This was his go-to!
i have a friend that is currently obssesed with having a coffee machine. lol she doens’t even drink that much coffee, but she loves gadgets and loves them even more when they are pricey and no one else has them. Her husband is well aware of what to get her for her bday next month
LOL, I understand that! I worked hard to get this machine when my old one broke, found discount codes and shipping deals – cause they are not cheap! But so worth it! I use mine all the time! 😉
lol you sound like me with the phone i want. the brand isn’t even all that popular in this country but right now the phone is sold out and my phone is on back order. Im waiting for the HTC ONE. lol obsessed with it!!!! even the store manager asked me if i didn’t want a different phone, and i told her, nope. no way
Oh boo. There’s always something around trying to remind us to feel grateful. I am pretty stoked you got the purple machine back though and how accommodating of that business. If I lived in the states I’d shop there now based on that story!!
I was so impressed with them and will be shopping there more often! I can’t believe how long I lived with the problem when it was so easy to fix!!
I didn’t know Keurig made them in purple!! I’m jealous! This is going on my wish list. Glad you got your defect situation sorted out!!
My last one was blue, and I was so surprised when I found out they now made purple – I was just super excited about it!!
Your coffee machine is gorgeous! I got one for Christmas this year bright red, I just love it! In fact the whole family is in love with it. Glad you were able to find a purple replacement 🙂
Thanks! I was so worried that I wouldn’t be able to find another purple one! Aren’t they awesome! I make a coffee and then later I brew some hot water for oatmeal… I just use it all the time!
They are awesome. 🙂