Indie Wolf

Being put on hold is not uncommon these days. It is actually quite the usual occurrence. Practically all service related industries put their patrons on hold. From cable companies to toilet repairmen, we are all exposed to that familiar elevator-like on hold music. But what is one place you would expect or at least hope they wouldn’t put you on hold? 911? Yeah well, at least that’s what I thought. However I was shocked to learn the contrary.

While picking out some pretty nectarines at my local grocery store last night, a man beside me suddenly collapsed and started having an intense seizure. He was mouthing foam and had also hit his head as he fell down. I had never witnessed such a terrifying scene. As I rushed to his side, I saw that he had started to bleed and I knew there had to be some serious head trauma. People around the store immediately started to gather around us and I quickly dialed 911. After about five or six rings, an operator finally picked up. Before I could even begin to explain the situation, I was told I was going to be put on hold. WHAT?! This was a life-threatening situation! How can they put me on hold? By then I was seriously freaking out. I yelled for someone else to call 911 and a little blonde lady did. Fortunately they answered after a couple of rings and she explained the situation. Paramedics and firemen arrived on scene in minutes and transported the man to the hospital.

Can you imagine being put on hold when calling 911? I don’t want to discredit 911 operators but isn’t it their JOB to answer the phone and soothe panic-stricken callers? Well, maybe they had a little emergency of their own. Regardless, all I know is that the next time I have to call 911, they better answer their phone!

Have you ever fallen asleep unexpectedly in a place you shouldn’t have?  No, we’re not talking about narcolepsy but rather you are so freakin’ tired, pooped, or bored to tears that you can’t keep your eyes open.  Mr. Ex-Prez can relate:

 Homeboy needs an energy shot!

I’ve heard some pretty funny, embarrassing, and downright horrid stories of falling asleep in places and at times that are not appropriate.  Case in point: a buddy once told me he feel asleep during sex.  Now if that ain’t a slap in the face, I don’t know what is.  What are the worst and funniest places you’ve fell asleep?

Look at the rest of this guy’s art…they look 3-D, but this is all on flat surfaces. Unbelievable.

I swear I must have interviewed nearly 100 photographers before I found the perfect Utah wedding photographer to document my big day in Salt Lake City. Despite being a lengthy and oftentimes frustrating process, I did learn quite a few handy tips from the professionals for taking perfect wedding photos. Here are just a few of the many I picked up.

Visit the site of the ceremony and reception prior to the wedding so you can scope out locations to take pictures. This will help things run smoothly and on time.

Make a list of everyone you want photographed (close friends, extended family, etc.) and give it to the photographer beforehand.

Have your photographer walk and talk you through the photograph locations and different poses that will enable super romantic images.

Make sure you eat and drink! You won’t take good pictures with a growling stomach.

Make sure you communicate to your photographer what memories and events are most important to you to ensure they are captured on film.

Consider the time of day you will be taking the traditional wedding photographs. Taking them when the sun starts to set in the evening allows for soft light that will make everyone look good.

Despite a classic tradition, for the sake of good photos try and stay away from birdseed when you and your significant other are exiting; it can end up looking like dust in photos. Try bubbles, sparklers, or flower petals instead for a unique send off and stunning photographs.

Here’s an interesting story: apparently egg donation fertility services is becoming big business on college campuses. Advertisements on websites such as Craigslist and in campus newspapers appear by the hundreds every day, appealing to young (under 30), intelligent (high test scores), and attractive (uber hot) women to donate their eggs. One ad that appears in the UC, Berkeley student newspaper claims compensation of $10,000 for one donation cycle; applicants must be “attractive, under the age of 29, and SAT scores 1300 or higher.”

Eggs have been exchanged since the inception of the fertility industry nearly 30 years ago, but the business has become a global marketplace filled with potential egg donors due to the rising accessibility and technological advances of the internet.

The compensation for the donors is certainly what makes the process so enticing for young women. Since federal law does not regulate how much donors can be paid, donors may receive anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 for one donation cycle. And assuming all factors are still satisfactory (health, age, etc.) donors can even give their eggs multiple times. That certainly is an attractive prospect for cash-strapped college girls with outrageous student loans and minimum wage part-time jobs.

So if you’re an intelligent and attractive (or semi-good looking, some centers aren’t so picky) twenty-something gal with no moral qualms when it comes to this controversial industry, perhaps becoming an egg donor is the key that unlocks the door to some very sweet cash.