New Tires = Ordeal?

Pookah

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I swear every time I leave the house something goes wrong in spectacular sitcomy fashion.

I finally saved enough to replace my tires. So today I prepared myself to go out into the world (go to Sears auto center at the mall.) When I got there at first it went pretty smoothly. Except the little old mechanic jested that my brakes (month old) were squeaky and my old tires looked like they came from pep boys.

Though I tried to tell the sales associate I knew what tires I wanted, they took my femaleness and nervous SA tendencies as reasons to go over the tire selection. I ended up with the ones I wanted anyway, as they weren't overly expensive and the cheaper ones wouldn't have served his commission quite so well. I got suckered into full alignment and a roadside damage warranty package though of course.

He proceeded to tell me the wait was one hour, at 10am this meant 11am....but he said "probably by lunchtime." Er wait that's two hours isn't it? Apparently one hour means two in mall-world.

I wandered to the nearest book store but not before being accosted by one of those manicure kiosk salespeople. I tried valiantly to veer away but my inability to argue myself out of things got in the way of my sharp turn into Border's. So he takes my sweaty shaky hands and starts buffing one of my nails whilst I try to say I don't care for manicures, I like books better. Besides I just dropped $600 for tires I don't have money for $30 hand lotions. He is one of those aggressive sellers, however, and I can't break free until he has pleaded his whole case (whilst rubbing lotion onto my hand) and I finally say "err I really am not looking to buy any of this right now," and bolted into the sanctuary of books.

(The guy contradicted himself a few times trying to say he would lower the price by not taking commission which "he never does." But he said today was his first day?....and when I said maybe I'll come back another day he said he might not be there. o_O )

I hid there for a while since his kiosk was right outside. That was pleasant enough...I browsed through the manga and fiction. I settled on buying the first book in the Song of Ice and Fire series, recommended by NathanielWingatePeaslee.

Then I went to the extreme opposite side of the exit across from where the kiosk was and took a sharp turn swiftly into the mall. I went and sat where I figured no one else would (but of course someone sits right next to where I am even though there were couches a bit further away.) I read whilst feeling watched by some woman bouncing/looking at her foot while she sat. Which was distracting.

When it was nearing twelve I decided to walk back to Sears. I went downstairs then walked all the way back to another set of steps to go back up right in front of the Sears entrance. (This was to completely avoid touchy feely aggressive kiosk guy.)

Stood in line for a while, got taken to one counter only to have to move to another since it wouldn't swipe cards. When I did encounter sweet freedom in the parking lot it was short lived because I couldn't locate my key. I had taken it off the ring to leave with the auto center and he had handed it to me when I checked out, but he has also stopped me to sign another thing and I had dropped it. I had to go back in and get it from them a second time. -_- Though this was after freaking out searching my car/pockets/purse and calling home to have a panic attack on my brother.

So.....that was my day so far. Had to type it up to expend some of the adrenaline. So sorry if you read the whole thing. lol
 

Pookah

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I like touchy feely aggressive kiosk guy, he seems fun. :rolleyes:

You just like when guys harass me. First shopping cart boy now kiosk guy. :(

I forgot to say how during the demonstration he tried to make me repeat things like "I'm beautiful." And "ask me how." I was like....kill me.
 

Rembrandt Broam

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I forgot to say how during the demonstration he tried to make me repeat things like "I'm beautiful."

Well he may have been touchy-feely and annoying, but at least he has good taste. ;)

I can't stand the people who stand in malls doing that kind of thing. I know they're only doing their job, but it doesn't make it any less irritating. I make a deliberate effort not to make eye contact with them, and if they still don't get the message and attempt to engage me with their sales pitch, I just give them a very terse "No!" without even looking up at them. Some people probably find that rude, but I think I have the right to walk through a mall without strangers bothering me.
 

Pookah

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Lol I don't think he actually thought I was pretty he was just regurgitating his trained sales pitch at me. Compliments just embarrass me and make me feel he's ungenuine. Which was probably opposite what he was going for.

It is going to annoy me that my thumbnail is all shiny and nailpolishless now....
 

Pookah

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Haha yeah. Unfortunately I am fairly passive in real life situations. I feel bad just walking away from people when they are talking, I don't want to be perceived as rude even if they are being rude.

As far as being suckered into sales I think its a feeling of inferiority, like the mechanic must know what he is talking about, especially since they talk down to me. But I wasn't going to pay money I didn't have. So no nail buffing & lotion for me. :p I got a nice book though, and the chick in there didn't bother me once.

Most people would have brushed off or reacted differently in every situation I found myself in today, but as a person with Asperger's and SA I find it hard to cope and somehow get myself into worse situations as a result of clumsiness and such.

I'm not much of a shopping girl. And I wonder if I actually even like being around people/public places that much SA or not. I think I like a level of solitude...
 

Feathers

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lol Pookah, I misread what you wrote and was: OOOhh!!!:eek:

I swear every time I leave the house something goes wrong in spectacular sitcomy fashion.

I finally saved enough to replace my tires. So today I prepared myself to go out into the world (go to Sears auto center at the mall.) When I got there at first it went pretty smoothly. Except the little old mechanic jested that my breasts (month old) were squeaky and my old tires looked like they came from pep boys.

:eek: Sorry!!!!

(I'll erase and edit if you find it offensive!! It's just that my eyes sometimes - jump ahead!! )

Anyway, sorry to hear you had a bad day... Maybe you could do with an assertiveness class or book?

I like books way better than any cosmetics too!!
And don't let strange people near my nails!!

You could just say you were broke, hmm? (Usually helps with phone people.)

Small life events can frustrate me too.. Like even house work or such, ugh.. or unexpected things.. /yikes/
And I don't go to malls much either..

You're brave to even have a car and buy tires!! (I'm not sure if I'd dare to? :D)
 

Feathers

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lol Pookah!!! no no no - real is much better than new and squeaky!!! (Imagine having to return them!! :eek: )
 

Pookah

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To certain attributes of mine being slightly larger, nicely teardrop shaped/round and perky.
 

Feathers

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To certain attributes of mine being slightly larger, nicely teardrop shaped/round and perky.

OMG Pookah!!

vj don't listen to her, that is a lost cause, she looks stunning enough already!!

There will just be more traffic accidents in town!!

I didn't know they had to be teardrop-shaped? :eek: seriously??
 

coyote

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seriously - at times like this, it's a pity that there's no "Post a picture of your breasts" thread
 

Kato

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I need new breasts. I need to start a fund for them. PLEASE DONATES TO MAI CAUSE!

Well... OK. But we get to feel them when your done. Dont tell my wife ::eek::


Seriously, it took me a long time to save to get my nose worked on but it was all worth it for my self esteem.
 
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vj288

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OMG Pookah!!

vj don't listen to her, that is a lost cause, she looks stunning enough already!!

There will just be more traffic accidents in town!!

I didn't know they had to be teardrop-shaped? :eek: seriously??

But I always listen to Pookah... I mean, if she wants to that to her elf ears I wouldn't judge :D *goes to get money envelop*
 

Pookah

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OMG Pookah!!

vj don't listen to her, that is a lost cause, she looks stunning enough already!!

There will just be more traffic accidents in town!!

I didn't know they had to be teardrop-shaped? :eek: seriously??

Lol. They came out with these new "gummies" they are a cohesive gel. Safer than regular silicone and they can come preshaped in an anatomical fashion.

If I had the money I would get it done. Not in a porn star way, in a flattering way to match my height/shape since I have lost weight. I'd pretty much leave everything else to toning and exercise.
 
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