haggling |

Daily Asker: Here To Stay!

March 25. Day 268.

Faster than you can say “Daily Asker Taskmaster,” this project is becoming something else. Months ago, I used to be on a constant lookout for opportunities and set out thinking of ways to ask — and if I didn’t find any that day, I used to go out of my way to [...]

asking online |

Mr. President? 10 questions for Obama

March 24. Day 267.

Today, I asked for something I’ve wanted to since Day 1. Back in July, when the campaign was still roaring, I had wanted to ask Obama — or either of the candidates, why not? — a question in a debate or town hall meeting. I never got that chance.

Well, today I did!

The [...]

asking online |

Status of my application?

March 23. Day Day 266.

Super simple asking for a super simple day:

Followed up with a potential freelance employer. Asked if he had gotten my email and wanted to discuss further.

Fingers crossed he did, and does…

Gained: TBD.

PS: Keeping these posts short becase I’m on a mega-thesis deadline. Still asking. Still updating. Just consider these mini [...]

retail or shopping |

Pre-sale price or adjustment?

March 22. Day 265.

100 days left!! I am adding a countdown timer, just so I don’t lose sight of the momentous July 1 deadline to see what I’ve gained and learned by asking for 365 days straight.

And now, quick report of a quick interaction:

I asked for a pre-sale discount on four stemless margarita glasses I [...]

getting my money's worth |

Czerny’s Revenge

March 21. Day Day 264.

Czerny. Light of my life, fire of my fingers. My sin, my soul. Czer-ny: the tip of the fingers tapping thrice as the tongue taps twice to enounce your maddening name. Czer, as in Cher, Ny as in Niet. Not dear, dear…

His first name was Carl, but to me he [...]