ordinary life.

being a cashier i am often referred to as merchandise.

for example, today i was renting out a carpet shampooing machine,

and my uncle told them i would "ring them up" (ha inside joke) and send them on their way.

the customer then turned to me and said "what? she doesn't come with it?"

talking as if i weren't standing right there.

HA! like i haven't heard that one before...

it happens all the time, with plumbing,

or caulking,

or "ringing them up" for a broom.

"you mean you don't come with it?"

"aren't you going to come along and help me?"

its gotten to the point that it is ridiculous.

but i deal with it, cause that is my job.

and all in all i don't mind, i just like for the stories that it gives to tell later.