I had a refrigerator repair man come today to check out some problems we have been having with the fridge since we bought it last year. I didn't want him to think that we had mishandled the fridge; thereby, causing the damage. I thought that if he saw how dirty/disgusting the fridge was, he would assume that we are the kinds of people who just don't treat a fridge correctly (Note: The fridge is still under warrenty so I am not really sure why I cared what the repair man thought of me).
So, last night I undertook the task of cleaning out the fridge. I would love to say that it was a cathartic experience, but it wasn't- it was just plain exhausting. But the upside is that now my fridge is sparkling clean and there are no molding plastic containers of tomato sauce in the back. If I may say so myself, it rivals the fridge of my next door neighbor who wipes down EVERY jar and bottle before she puts them back in the fridge to minimize the crumb deposits (she rocks!).
It is just pathetic and sad that I knew I needed to clean out my fridge; yet it took me worrying about some stranger who was in my home for less than an hour, to do something about it.
Posted by peninah at December 30, 2003 10:12 AMYes, yes, I'm honored that you care more about what the fridge repair man thinks of you than I do.
Bottom line: Did he fix it?
The key to good journalism is knowing your audience, and what they want to know.
Posted by: Greg Greshman at December 30, 2003 10:51 AMI had to clean out my fridge this weekend as well. An open bottle of Hershey's Syrup had tipped over on the top shelf leaving a puddle on the bottom shelf and under my fruit drawer. Everything we put in our fridge is in a plastic container and labeled with the contents and the date (love our label maker) so we had nothing too scary but it was not crumb free, as your neighbors was.
Posted by: Jessica at December 30, 2003 10:54 AMHe fixed part of it. He needs some other parts, will come back next week...
Posted by: peninah at December 30, 2003 11:15 AMI have read this article very attentievly, but I have no my own idea about it... :((((
Posted by: t shirt man at March 31, 2004 11:29 PM