I’m short on time today, but feel like I can’t pull off a formulated post. So, I decided to use 7 minutes to rant random thoughts.

How come no one wants minimum wage to work as a Wal-Mart cashier, but so many of us are willing to do it for free ala self-checkout?

My wife and I are going on a Caribbean cruise for our 10 year anniversary in a few weeks. The travel agency called and said they had a travel pack for me to pick up at their office. I drove over and walked in the door and up to the first desk I saw. “Can I help you?” said the lady at the desk. I told her why I was there and what my name was. She pulled open a drawer and pulled out the packet, handed it to me, and said “There you go.” I walked out. What a wasted experience. Why didn’t they just mail it to me? I was physically in their building for the first time (we booked by phone) and that was the entirety of our interaction.

I eat way too often at Sonic Drive-Ins. I get breakfast burritos frequently. Every time, they ask if I want tator tots with it? I get that. But, there is a “Breakfast Burrito Meal” that includes tots and a drink (coffee or soft drink). Why not ask me if I want to “upgrade” my burrito to a meal for only $x.xx more?

How come I only hear from my dentist right BEFORE an appointment (friendly reminder call) not AFTER my appointment (to make sure I’m pleased)?

How come I have to tote an awkward, ugly Firewire cable on my sleek, simplified iPod in order to plug it in at work and in the car? Shouldn’t it be able to plug directly into a socket so I don’t have to carry a cable around everywhere?

How come my bank doesn’t have drive-thru lanes for people who pre-filled all their forms? An express lane for the bank.

How come it took me 15 minutes to make a 7 minute rant? Well, someone called in the middle.