Keep Calm and Carry On

It's only Wednesday, but it's already been One Of Those Weeks.  A whole bunch of little annoyances and frustrations exploded into a mushroom cloud of stress and frustration.  Seriously, when I am Queen, I will make it illegal to use the words "customer" and "service" together in the same sentence unless it can be proved that said entity actually understands what customer service IS and can deliver on it consistently.

It would also be nice if the utility company could READ the meter properly.  I had a gas bill that went from over $100 (that's a lot of showers and dishes for one person in a month) to $4.80 after I went out and read the meter.

Oy.

Yesterday, I was feeling the stress and barely resisting the urge to inhale large quantities of ice cream when I was reminded of these cool posters I've seen on etsy that say "Keep Calm and Carry On". The posters were designed in England during WWII as a way to encourage the populace during frightful times, though it is my understanding not many were actually displayed.

Dealing with Sears and the gas company (and computer hackers, and and and ...) is not the same as, say, hiding in the basement or the underground while the Blitz rages overhead, but the sentiment is encouraging, don't you think?  It is crisp and no-nonsense.  It immediately made me stand up a bit straighter and put my shoulders back.

So of course I ordered the poster!  Victoria (sfgirlbybay on etsy) sells lovely screen prints in a variety of colors including juicy orange, vintage red, pretty in pink ... lots of colors ... go check it out. (The photo here is Victoria's and features the vintage red version that I ordered).

Apparently London IS calling at the Peregrine residence these days: 

I can't stop singing along to Adele's version of Bob Dylan's To Make You Feel My Love (which might be my favorite song - I have several different cover versions of it, Adele's is my favorite).

Also enjoying Duffy.  Her voice is soulful and original.

Keep Calm and Carry On everyone! (I couldn't resist, sorry).

Comments

[violetkey]

What a good reminder! I'm needing it as well.

[lia]

haaaa...love it! "customer and service in the same sentence"...you crack me up!
love the poster. my week has been like that too! thanks for the reminder to carry on!

[Miz Katie]

i've seen that poster everywhere lately! i had to get one, too. :) it really does help to look at it when you're stressing out. makes me remember that my little daily drama is nothing compared to those who read the words years ago.

[Viki Worley]

Keep Calm and Carry On!

I love it.

I just recently discovered your blog and I'm enjoying it.

Carry on

Viki

[sherry]

I can't wait until you are Queen!!!
And the poster? Brilliant -- excellent motto -- for every day living...sometimes life feels like the Blitz!!!

[Kelly]

I've got the same poster hanging in my family/kitchen area. I read it every day, and it helps me stay sane somedays! Hand in there!
Kelly

[Kristy Christopherson]

I think I need that poster for my place LOL