Filed under: Random | Tags: beading, bracelets, handmade, handmade jewelry, paua shell, paua shell necklace, potato pearl
today i share some of my wristcandy.
a little somethin somethin ive secretly done on the side.
paua shells. new zealand.
potato pearl & starfish pendant.
get at me.
Filed under: Random | Tags: amazon review, andrew christian review, himilayan backpack review andrew christian
During the Haight-Ashbury photoshoot, we came across a really neat army/navy store and saw some stellar backpacks and military purses that were a bit pricey. So I decided I would try to search my favorite online store Amazon for a “surprise” backpack for my boyfriend.
I purchased an olive military style backpack for $28.00 + shipping the total came out to $44 and some change. I felt the price was a little steep since it was just a backpack but hell, its for the man that I love and I wanted to see him open up the package. So, Whatever I paid for it on September 1st and you bet your ass my credit card did get charged that day.
Amazon usually gives shipping estimates and updates of the details of the package and I was always impressed by this feature. Since I had purchased the backpack from a “3rd party seller” Amazon could not verify if the item was shipped but gave me a rough estimate of September 15-23rd it should arrive at my house.
It was September 20th when I got a letter from Amazon saying, they tried contacting the seller, and they could not verify that my order had been processed so my card would not be charged. They encouraged me to call them, “Andrew Christian” company and talk to their customer service before I cancel my order, or submit a claim.. So I did just that.. I called the 1 800 number and waited for customer service to get on the line.. I was greeted by a prompt telling me, I am caller number one please hold.
I was on hold for TEN minutes, and got a voicemail. … I called on a Thursday afternoon at 1pm. I was caller number one. Its been 20 days since I placed my order. what – the – fuck – is – going – on? its a backpack for fucks sake! Im starting to think, I should have just waited, I should have just purchased the backpack from somewhere else? but fuck that! I have never had problems with amazon why now?
I wrote them a very concerned email to cancel my order, dont ship it and please refund me. Respectfully
and I got this letter word for word, and let me highlight the parts that I think are interesting
Hello Jessica,
Thank you for your inquiry and sorry for the delayed response.
I just checked with the manufacturer about the status of your order and why it was taking so long to process and I was able to find out that this item has been more popular then anticipated and they are all out of stock. We only became aware of your order being on backorder until your inquiry about it. We have been extremely busy over here lately and with limited staff we apologize for not being able to return your phone call Monday. We sincerely apologize for this and the fact the item is out of stock.
I went ahead and cancelled your order. An e-mail will be sent to you from Amazon notifying you of the cancellation and you will be issued a full refund. We do apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
We do appreciate your business however and apologize again for the item not being in stock. We would like to offer you a 10% discount on your next order with us. Just enter code ACTENPER to save 10% off your entire purchase of anything Andrew Christian sells on Amazon.com.
Thank You,
Andrew Christian Customer Service
Andrew Christian, Inc.
325 West Cerritos Ave.
Glendale, CA 91204
818.508-9195
Too bad that they checked my order twenty days after I ordered it, and only when I inquired. Amazing service! I would think a company who wanted great reviews would check their stock as orders come right? Or would they wait till a customer is disturbed and write them a letter of concern. I ultimately was able to cancel my order. Thanks for the 10% off Andrew Christian but I dont think I will take you up on that offer.
Filed under: Hot Pics, Travel | Tags: downtown seattle, downtown seattle photography, nikon d40, photography, seattle, seattle space needle, washington
my man touched up some amazing pictures from our Seattle trip last year and wanted to share. I miss you Washington
Filed under: Hot Pics, Travel | Tags: California Coast pictures, Fog, nikon d40, ocean photography, photography, Somona State Beach, Sonoma County
Drove up the Pacific Coast Highway over the weekend to explore what is North of San Francisco. The answer is more fog and beautiful seascape. North on Highway One has amazing views of random rock formations settled in the ocean and dark pebbled beaches. The road wasnt crowded with day trippers like myself but be prepared to do 25 mph around curvy bluffs.
Each Beach in Sonoma County had its own individual parking which all were on cliffs, depending what beach you go to had its own set of rules. Some had free parking, Some allowed leashed dogs. I saw bathroom facilities and paved walkways to the shore.
There werent many people on the beach, as I imagined. Maybe because it is September and it was foggy or — maybe its because I am not living in Southern California anymore! Regardless, The beach is a unique enviroment. Its beautiful no matter what is going on in the world and the beach will help you forget what wrong is going on in your world. Just breathe in the fresh air and stare at the movement of the waves and relax. What a treat for myself, the less people the better. There will always be that one person who leaves their trash behind, or that person who is talking in the background while you are trying to enjoy that beautiful moment, but not today my friend . We were able to run the dogs down the beach, climb rocks, and take as many pictures without ruining others enjoyment.
We didnt have an itinerary for the day but, there were turnouts and free parking along the way and proudly we had an amazing time. The only thing I would do differently is 1. have a map that shows alternate ways to get back to the 101 freeway because I did not have cell phone service anywhere. So please be prepared to have your map and know where you are going because we drove North to Fort Ross and didnt know if there was a highway that could take us back to the freeway so we just turned around and went back the way we came but I would have really liked to see a different way to get back home.
Filed under: Hot Pics, Travel | Tags: haight ashbury, haight street, jimi hendrix, jimi hendrix art, nikon d40, photography, San Francisco
On a photographic inspired tour one sunday afternoon we voyaged out to a very eclectic neighborhood within San Francisco called Haight/Ashbury. The area caters to both tourists and locals due to its so called bohemian ambiance. The streets were filled with dank eateries, homegrown record stores, chronic clothing boutiques, Grateful Dead & Rastafarian souvenir shops, lastly I must not forget the numberless headshoppes populated with your local weed aficionados. While it was very tempting to tour every business, my main squeeze captured a few snaps of the local outdoor flavor while patiently waiting for his leading lady who browsed every shop. I share one of his Jimi Hendrix photos with a crazy coincidental & accidental exposure, if he knew what he was shooting im sure this photo would not be in existance today but now we can all sit back and have a laugh. big ups to the awesome transient who kindly offered to share/expose his quarter sack of herb and his piece to anyone that cared to converse with the man. His kind gesture brightened up my day, stoners are kind individuals i tell you.
look closely at the photo and tell me if you ‘find waldo’
Filed under: Hot Pics | Tags: evening photography, Evolve One, jack london square, nikon d40, photography
one evening out with my main squeeze photographed by moi.
p.s. chargers are getting their ass whooped right now, whats goin on? ;|
Filed under: Hot Pics, Words of Wisdom | Tags: black pug, black pug puppy, miles davis, nikon d40, pug, pug photograpghy, pup puppy
DONT BE FOOLED this little dude is tough
Being a pug owner is definitely an interesting experience. pugs snore . fart (alot). follow you around the house. are always hungry. even after they just ate, they want what you are eating. they think they are bigger than what they are. insist to be in the front seat of the car. hang half way out the window for fresh air . wish to sleep in your bed and wake up on their time. wherever you go they always need attention — by others. & you will always get attention — by others. yet their irresistibly cute face and boxer-like features in a small body, curly pig tail, and unique personality makes them well respected breed in my world.
