Make Your MESS Your MESSage

Mess #1: I was hard at work, when all of sudden I got the blue screen of death on my laptop.  I quickly started researching and troubleshooting for answers or instructions to get rid of the blue screen of death.  I was on my way to fixing my laptop with the shiny instructions that I had found all by myself (I was so proud at the time) and then… (See mess #2)

Apple iBook blue screen of death

Mess #2: Like I said above, I was on my way to fixing my laptop but first I needed my laptop power adapter.  As I grabbed it, I noticed that the cord was split and black.  One hour later and a couple phone calls from “the friend” that used it last, I had come to found out that apparently “this friend” was using it the night before and the power cord caught on fire!  How could this be?  Now I was stuck with a dead laptop and a dead power cord.

Laptop power adapter caught on Fire

Mess #3: To top it all off, the next day I dropped my iPhone face down. PERIOD.

Cracked iPhone screen

The Message: Yes, Mess #1, Mess #2, and Mess #3 were NOT fun, however, I did learn valuable lessons from this experience.  Check out my tips below:

1. Remember to breathe
2. Remain calm – don’t freak out!
   
3. Think Positively
4. Most importantly, Focus on the Solution rather than problem

I do admit, that Mess #1, Mess #2, and Mess #3 happened a couple of months ago so it is a lot easier to share my experience with you now.  AND I do have good news: the Apple store fixed my laptop, replaced my power adapter and I eventually replaced my iPhone.  It took a couple of tantrums and I lost a good amount of hair BUT I did learn my lesson and now I can make my MESS, my MESSage.

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