i had these grand plans of calling the radiology department every morning and charming the pants off the receptionist. i’d ask her what her name is, what she liked to do in her free time, how she likes working at the hospital, etc. then, every morning i’d call and say, “good morning :whatever her name is:! it’s mckenzie! how are you? good? fabulous! any space on the ole’ schedule for me today?”
but it didn’t work out that way. i pretty much knew that if i really did have to wait the 8 days before going in for the ultrasound – i’d likely die of anxiety and worry. so i got up and promptly called at exactly 7:00 am and this happened:
her: “radiology.” (emphasis on the period of that statement)
me: “good morning! my name is mckenzie and i have an appointment in exactly a week at 7:45am – but i was told that if you can make friends with the sweet lady that answers the phone you might get in sooner. so i guess i’m really hoping you have a cancellation for today. any hope for me?”
her: “what’s your name.” (again… period. not quotation mark).
me: “mcccckkenzie sacryyyyy!”
her: “when’s your appointment.
me: “april 3rd. 7:45am check in time.”
her: “fine.”
me: “yeeeep!”
her: ::typing:: “i can do you tomorrow at 9 am. be here by 8:45.”
me: ::happydance:: “ohmygosh! thank you so much! you are the best! you have no idea how much i appreciate you right now! i’ll be there! EARLY! thank you, thank you, thank yoooou!”
her: “mmhmm. ok. that’s fine then.”
she never did tell me her name. and even though it sounded like she may have had a rough morning and by the sound of her voice i was certain i was talking to monster’s inc.’s roz – i don’t care. she’s my hero today.
and she sounded like a phyllis to me. so thanks phyllis. you’re the best.
and i’ll see yoooooooou tomorrow! <3
:confetti!:
love,
*m
