Will you place a home delivery order even if it’s raining outside?

I guess this incident happened about six to seven months back yet I still remember it like it was yesterday. We were in the midst of the monsoon season and we were experiencing the usual power cuts. It was pouring cats and dogs outside yet we didn't care. We were really enjoying this sudden downpour on a Sunday afternoon. I was sitting comfortably in the reclining chair beneath my blanket, enjoying the feeling of cool monsoon winds blowing through my hair. It was raining but the extra chill and booming thunder only added to the coziness.

While I was lying there and wondering if I should force myself to get out of the comfy chair to wrap up a few pending bills on this rainy day, my stomach started to growl and howl like a wild cat. I suddenly felt like eating pizza. Let's see... shall I order one from Pizza Hut? Or maybe Domino Pizza? Or maybe on of the local restaurants...? Yet it struck me then that it would be quite wrong of me to satisfy my cravings that way at this time.

You see, it was raining quiet heavily outside and most of the roads must be flooded with knee high water by now. I wanted a pizza and somebody had to deliver it. Over here, all delivery boys for home delivery ride motorcycles with the delivery box strapped on the back seat and there is no delivery van/car system. How safe is it to ride a bike in the rain? How comfortable is it for them to get into their raincoats to brave the inclement weather to send me a piping hot pizza? I was starting to feel guilty just thinking about that and so, I got up and went to the kitchen to see what I can whip up for myself in a jiffy. With no electricity it was difficult to see what I was doing. Then it struck me that at one time I had asked them this question about delivering in bad rainy weather and they had answered in the positive and within 30 minutes or else the pizza is free. So, I booted the guilt out of my mind and ordered an extra large pizza with garlic bread and cheese and a 2 liter bottle of Pepsi. No use feeling guilty about it since they do it all the time.

Even though the delivery boy would have to exercise a bit of caution on the road to the front door of my house in the pouring rain I presume he would have an umbrella and be wearing proper rain clothes. I also presume he would rather do the delivery even in the torrential downpour than not deliver at all, especially the way things are at the moment in our area and jobs few and far between and consequently fewer people ordering any take out items.
So here's the question I like would like to ask you all. Having read my post above, will you order pizza in the rain and put the kid through the trouble or feel a little hesitant and not order?

Kissimmee - A great vacation spot

It is that time of the year again when people simply want to get away from the daily grind and go on a vacation. Life is just too demanding and stressful these days and it seems like everyone just wants to go to a place which is something different than the rest and yet offers the best deal in town. It is difficult to find such places at the last minute when you are frantically searching for that something different spot.

I had been thinking off to someplace different this year and luckily I discovered a great vacation destination at Kissimmee, Florida. It is a fantastic place that is in the middle of everything that is Central Florida and just minutes south of Orlando itself. What I really liked about this place was that puts all different kinds of fun within easy reach of everyone. The exhilaration of a rollercoaster ride and the really beautiful view of a lakefront sunset sit just moments away from one another, offering a clear indication that there's something unique and special about being here. Kissimmee in Central Florida offers some great choices to the visitors, and that alone creates the endless possibilities that make memories.

For a person who has an opportunity to start his/her day that in Kissimmee can become anything you want it to be. It offers so many unlimited possibilities. The part which really attracted me was that the greater Orlando area features a unique combination of authentic small-town charm, theme park thrills, outdoor adventures, challenging golf; tranquil beach landscapes and other vacation ideas are all within reach. I guess when I finally reach there, my itinerary might include visit to a theme park, taking in a dinner show, a quiet romantic dinner for two or maybe watching the fantastic sunset. There are so many mind boggling unlimited choices and I am sure that I won’t get bored.

What really made my day was the news that Kissimmee is giving away three (3) weekend getaways (3 days/2 nights) for two (2); and two (2) weeklong vacations for four (4). Drawings will be held on or around 4/1/09, 5/1/09 and 6/1/09. The best vacations are free! So I am going to enter the sweepstakes and try my luck. Visit their site and give it your best shot and maybe you might win a free holiday. Like everyone says and is true, the best things in life really are free. If you are a nature lover then you might want to check out the wilderness preserves or maybe you are a history buff and love historic downtown areas or little eclectic shops and boutiques. Maybe it’s a picnic at the park when you discover the right spot. Go ahead and have the time of your life.

One of those days

Have you ever had one of those days when nothing seems to work right at all? I guess everyone has them. You know what I am talking about. I have had days when everything just goes wrong no matter what I do. These bad days start of bad and just keep going from bad to worse, like a car going downhill without brakes until you are scared to do anything at all for the rest of the day, and you just want to hide until the day is over. I guess when these days do happen, it is good to take a break, go on a vacation and just unwind. Things usually fall into place automatically and things turn out right. Someone did mention to me something called "Murphy's Law." That is the law that says that, "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." That law it seems is now a perpetual part of my life now and I just cannot seem to shake it off no matter how hard I try. It kicks in at the most inappropriate moment. It manifests itself to me the first time I misplace something, anything, then everything goes down hill after that in high speed.

For example, yesterday I had to go out to some office for some financial work. Everything started out ok when I left the house. But after a short while, I got a flat tire and I was already running late. Luckily I had a spare tire in the trunk and managed to change the tire quickly. But it seems like my day was getting from bad to worse. No sooner had I gone down the street and crossed an intersection, my car ran out of gas. I was speechless initially since I didn’t know what was happening. After peeking under the hood, it dawned upon me that my car’s tank was completely empty, and not a single gas station around for miles. I tried flagging down cars trying to hitch a ride, but no luck. No luck with taxis either. It seemed like my day was completely ruined. It was almost closing time at all offices and it seemed like I won’t be able to complete my work. But it seems like miracles do happen at times. Just when I had given up all hope, a friend of mine who was passing thru spotted me. I told him that it’s a long story and I’ll explain later. I asked him to please drop me off at the office and miraculously I was able to complete all my work before closing time.
Bad moments do occur, but these are just passing moments. I guess, it is best to take what life dishes out in stride and not be bothered too much about it. I learned not to be bothered about the rough patches that I sometimes run into. They have happened and will happen in the future. One just has to keep on moving forward, look at the bright side of things and not be too much bothered about the past.