Tonight’s the deadline for taking advantage of the coupon code and I’m cringing in my seat because I can’t spend a damn penny in there.
I only use one credit card and I won’t allow myself to use it for things other than emergencies, so it NEVER goes towards buying makeup. I won’t let that happen even once because that will open a pathway to more and more “leniencies”. Yes, little habits like these probably make you think I’m quite the penny-pincher, but it’s just like my aversion to buying things that are similar. It’s just a personality quirk and, otherwise, I’m HORRIBLE with saving my money. I am ALWAYS spending more than I earn. It’s really, really tragic.
My debit card got EATEN UP BY THE ATM MACHINE at my bank. It was over the weekend and I just wanted to make a quick deposit. It released the card so that it barely even touched the slot and I could see it just hanging in there and taunting me, but I couldn’t reach it.
I could have waited until the next day to get the bank people to fish it out, since the ATM had already ended the session, but instead, I freaked out and frantically called Wells Fargo and nearly chewed out the poor chap who did nothing worse than just try to help. Well, I would’ve been in a better mood if I wasn’t shivering and wasting time in front of an ATM while being on hold for what felt like 10 minutes. If I wasn’t going to have time for a coffee before going to work, then I had every right to be mad, right?
So, my card got deactivated and they promised to issue a new one. At the time, it seemed like the better thing to do in case the card that got stuck somehow fell into the wrong hands. It’s weird, having used the same debit card for several years, only to suddenly have to part with it without even saying goodbye. Several days later, when I went to make a withdrawal, the teller told me they had found my card 
Not much good now. Oh, and they told me that ATM had eaten like 16 other people’s cards, but they all waited to pick theirs up the next day. I’ve never felt like such a fool for being cautious.
So, I can’t even make a debit card purchase. In fact, I’ve been writing checks at the DAMN GROCERY STORE like an old woman. I’m probably the only person under the age of 75 to do that. I’m one of those people who avoid cashier lines with old people or anyone using checks b/c those always take too long, now I was whooped in the ass by karma and I have to write checks just to buy green onions.
I try to be really speed-efficient, too. I have the check all filled out and write in my driver’s licence info etc… so that, by the time the cashier’s done ringing me up, I just need to write in the total. Still, she has to key a bunch of things into the register, scan the damn check through the machine… we even do that silent, awkward, finger-tapping thing as we wait for the register to clear the check and I’m just horribly conscious of the lengthening line behind me.
Maybe it’s a good thing, or I’d be buying makeup like mad right now – and not just from Cherry Culture. Still, I can’t help but feel really bummed about this and flip Cherry Culture the finger for not using PayPal. I mean, how often these guys do a decent deal like March Madness?? It’s like NEVER.
Oh, and I’ve totally run out of toner, so instead of buying a new one, I thought I’d give apple cider vinegar a try. I now go to sleep smelling like chicken adobo. No, not really. Chicken adobo smells good. I smell NASTY. It’s the same vinegar but I really don’t smell appetizing. I tried adding a few drops of tea tree oil to the mix of one-part vinegar and two- part purified water, hoping it’d improve the smell, but I’ve made it worse. Way to go, Alienman.
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no worries girl, I’m not taking advantage of the Cherry Culture sale either =T ended up spending a whole buncha money on a new pair of glasses & more contacts this week (I wasn’t planning on getting glasses) so I’m broke until payday next week
almost had a bank ordeal like yours – there was an odd charge on my account from some dental office in Ontario, but luckily it cleared up and I wasn’t charged…otherwise I’d be writing checks and stopping by the bank to make cash withdrawals while waiting for a new ATM card…hope you get your new card soon!
‘chicken adobo’ LOLOLOLOL <3
Bummer about the debit card, that is one shit luck :/ Girl least you didn’t do what my gf did. We went thru the atm drive-thru, friend drove about 3 miles and realized she forgot to take the money OUT of the atm. We return, alas it was gone. DOH!
I made another CC order just now… the NYX lippies are FAB!!! Christiana’s lip swatches of them didn’t help either, I had to get the ones she swatched. DAMN IT!!! I’m going to get in so much trouble, for realz…
Joining blogspot was NOT a great idea. I’ve never cared about lippies, but now I’m addicted. I was browsing more at the lip section than eyes like I normally would *shocked!* I ordered the crease brush too thanks to ABB Becca! ARRRGGHGHGHGHGH!!!! I need to NOT have internet, that will solve everything I think.
Enzil said Bella is sexah… I had him near the monitor earlier and zoomed a pic of Bella
He kept purring hehe 
aww sucks about the whole debit card situation.. ugh i remember whem i was waiting for a replacment card i had to buy groceries so i was at a ralphs paying with a check.. and somebody was tapping their foot really loud… i felt old.. and lame..
wow, that sucks ass about the debit card incident. i agree, it’s STUPID as HELL that cherry culture doesn’t accept paypal. if you’re an online store you HAVE to have that option. jeez. LOL.
you should try using red wine vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar with your toner. that’s what i use to use and it didn’t smell as bad… well to me. LOL. don’t kill me if it still bothers the eff out of you. mMm… chicken adobo. hahaha. 
i dunno what i’d do if both credit and debit cards were gone….probably have serious makeup withdrawal symptoms. it’d save me a lot of money though!
apart from the smell, does the vinegar work well though?
I really hate when that happens, and it also happens to me twice,heheh but it does save you money hehe. Ooo ive never heard of using Apple Cider Vinegar as a facial toner, its becos i only use it as a supplement to drink it after my meals. Great to know its other functions
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I’ve never had a debit card, but I know the pain of not being able to buy something you need or want when your credit card isn’t working. Argh. Citi card had an issue with T.J. Maxx customers’ card numbers being compromised so I had to wait a few weeks to get a new card. I received the card and activated it properly, but it still didn’t work. I had to call back two more times before all was right. The ordeal took up 2 weeks of my time. I couldn’t get gas for my car.
i feel yah girl…my card had to get shut down b/c someone stole my number on thursday but im weak and used my credit card and have been spending like crazy, no thanks to heatherette…you’re so resourceful though, apple vinegar…who would of thought!
it’s incredible how ATM machines malfunction sometimes! so sorry your card got eaten, but that way u’ll save some money…
Bah! I’ve vowed to never shop at Cherry Culture ever since their stupid free cherry gloss leaked in my bag. DAMN YOU CHERRY CULTURE! DAMN YOU TO HELL!
I missed it too… not because of debit and credit cards but because they don’t effin ship to effin Philippines! Gah!
mmmm adobo… lol
i would freak out if my card got stuck and prolly get pretty pissed. I’ve been trying to rely on cash lately so that I never go over what’s in my debit account.
i made myself miss the march madness because of the makeup menopause. too bad i somehow ended up at a mac store for the first time in my life….
I passed on that too. I have decided that I hate cherry culture lol.
What is chicken adobo? It sounds YUMMY.
Just wanted to say Happy Easter if you celebrate it
i lerv cotton candy from NYX tewwww, very similar to MAC’s “Jest”… just a tad bit pinker. *scratches head* i need to learn how to find other people’s bloggers, i hate bein’ a nooB!