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Originally Posted by moonrambler  (I don't think "I have an overflowing abundance of unpaid bills" is going to cut it  ) |
No, that wouldn't feel too good, would it?
If that pile were at the Reception Desk of the Zanzibar Pleasure Palace (aka my apartment's entry hall), I would look to see what the bills each represent:
Electricity that provides the delicious evening light for my bath? Yay! Thank you, SCE!
Cable and wi-fi? Oh, I appreciate you so much for allowing me to type away in either the Love Lounge, the All Day All Night Cafe, or the Window of Wondrous Wow at the Zanzibar! (bed, dining, and window seat areas for the uninitiated).
Amex? My darling Amex, how grateful I am to you for providing me with the tools to so powerfully track what I spend my money on, so I can make wiser choices! And for your endless and ever-growing trust in me! And also thanks to all the people whom I pay with Amex: with special love to my gym/spa and my local neighborhood magazine stand. Mwah!
Paying bills, for me, is an act of love and deep appreciation.
And by the way, every time I purchase something in person, I ask for a discount, and at least half the time, I'm given one. The other day at Borders I asked for a discount (after entertaining the sales clerk by thoroughly and brazenly enjoying one of those little Lindt white chocolate balls, nearly to the point of orgasm) and she gave me 30% off, with a huge smile on her face. Yay! Danger Man is often amazed (and I suspect somewhat appalled) when I ask for my discounts (sometimes I'll say, "May I please have my Feeling Good Discount?" or "Would you please give me the Beginner's Surfer Discount?") and he's always astonished to see how happy people are to comply. Often, people who don't have the power to grant a discount will throw in a little free sample of something. I love free samples! But I digress.
Back to the Giant Pile o' Bills. A perspective you might adopt is one of deep gratitude for what they represent. And if you approach the vendors that way, you may be surprised at how willing they are to work with you in being flexible. People love to make a difference for you.