Well in just under 2 hours 2008 will begin and 2007 will be history. Mom is downstairs watching Joshua Bell on PBS. I have been updating pen pal files and watching TV. I am not really feeling that well.
I have had gas pains and now I feel like I am getting indigestion. I will have to write this down in the lupus journal eventually. I had a lot of cheese and crackers and hot chocolate today too. The left knee is bothering me right now too.
Work went really well. I managed to get a lot done. I stayed away from the net for a good part of the day. I do have to sort today’s EOB's and do the bulk mail but the readdress mail is done. I didn’t order any charts for Wednesday but I don’t expect backlash from it.
The weather turned out to be okay despite the doom and gloom the weather reporters had predicted for this morning. Now they are saying mixed precipitation for CT. They can never get it right
I should be getting some letters from pen pals and a book from one of them. I don’t remember ordering a book but that’s okay.
Tomorrow will be a full day. There is a 10 am mass to attend and then we are going over Mike and Cheryl’s house for Young Mike’s Birthday. We will be there for a few hours and then from there go to Mike and Tessa’s house. For the Laid Back Party we were invited to. I am going to try and not over do it as my new resolution (or goal).
On Wednesday it will be back to work and my appointment with Debra. I won’t be able to pay her this week either. Well I will pay part of it but I got a few bills this week. I need to pay them as well.
My eyes are really getting heavy. Be safe everyone!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
December 30, 2007
It is the second to the last night of 2007. It is raining out and pretty chilly. Mom is down stairs watching Jane Eyre on PBS. I have been updating pen pal files and reading emails and watching various programs on the TV myself.
The day started off pretty well. I got up around 7:30 and started getting ready for the day. My intention was to go to 8:30 mass and I didn’t. I was online more. I don’t remember what it was that drew me into it but I didn’t leave the house until 9. Mom was up by then and still not feeling well.
When I arrived at the Nursing home Virge was there. We embraced and wished each other Happy New Years and Merry Christmas. She also thanked me for her card. She went on her way to set up the coffee and I hung around for a bit. That’s when I found out my dear Lucy G died this past week. I didn’t cry but I was sad to hear it. I just left a message in her guestbook found here. It will be online until January 28, 2008.
Bingo started on time and ended on time too. We sang the birthday song to Thomas C (a nurse’s aide and grandson to Mrs. Cervone). My singing really sucked but it was from the heart. After I said my goodbyes I headed to church.
I was early but it was filling up pretty quickly. Actually I don’t think masses at St Agnes ever fill up except Christmas and Easter. Anyway, Father Steve, the roving Priest, said mass today and as usual he was quite clear in his prayers. Despite that fact I fell asleep during mass. I don’t’ remember hearing the second reading before the gospel. That’s so not good. Right before communion I decided to sit behind my friend Shirley Serrano. I saw her come in just as mass was starting. I was going to move earlier but didn’t. I sat behind her and when it came time to give the sign of peace we hugged each other.
I first met Shirley many years ago when she joined the Milford Young Woman’s Club. She was a friend of Barbara Genovese also a member of the club. Shirley only stayed for a few years when her schedule changed and her husband became ill. He isn’t doing that well even now. After Mass we chatted and then said goodbye and we both headed in our own directions.
When I got home Mom was going through some recipes to find one to make the toast squares or something. She felt terrible and frustrated. She was frustrated because she couldn’t find the recipe that she had used weeks earlier. She felt terrible because of the cold.
I had my breakfast with her and I told her how the morning went. I told her about Lucy and about church. She had asked me if I had cut bingo short. It stands my hair on end when she questions me about that. While my Blood starting to boil I answered her no. I told her I usually do an hour. This fact I have told her at least 100 times. She was suggesting I could play longer. I told her I would be cutting into their meal time. I really wish that she attempt to call and make suggestions or critiques to Natalie or one of the other ladies and they would tell her to stop interfering. OF course that will never happen.
Mom also told me a childhood friend of hers also died recently and she would be attending the wake. It was about then when the phone rung. It was Ethel.
Ethel called Mom to further make plans for dinner. Mom wanted to treat Bob and Ethel and their kids to dinner because my nephew John will be returning to Fort Benning by week’s end. At first we were going to Gusto’s but Mom couldn’t get a hold of anyone. She thought it was closed. I would get online and find out it was open and I even called the restaurant but it was too late by then. It was decided we would go to Texas Roadhouse Restaurant in West Haven.
Mom made a call to reserve. They would hold a table for us (for a lack of better explanation). Mom went to the wake and I worked on some emails and pen pal stuff and then got ready I left shortly after 4.
Before going to the restaurant I headed to the Post office to mail some letters. I really should have been mailing Jim and the kids Christmas gifts but I didn’t. I have to get them ready soon. I will have an Irate Mother, Brother, and three children to fend off.
I arrived at the Restaurant close to the time we were told to arrive. I had to wait until Mom and the others would arrive before we would be seated. Bob and Rob didn’t join us. So Mom, Ethel, John, and I had dinner. John really didn’t talk much. Mom couldn’t hear very well and didn’t really like the ambiance or the food. Actually she very rarely does. I did though. We left after 5 sometime.
It was raining when we left. I got home before Mom and we both came in and did our own thing. Mom was on the computer because she was frustrated that she could barely hear anything in the conversations. It doesn’t help that some of ‘Us”. Speak softly. Anyway, she was looking at some hearing aid material she had earlier.
After a while she went downstairs to watch TV and I have been splitting my time between the computer and TV. Now that it is after 10 I need to go to bed…
The day started off pretty well. I got up around 7:30 and started getting ready for the day. My intention was to go to 8:30 mass and I didn’t. I was online more. I don’t remember what it was that drew me into it but I didn’t leave the house until 9. Mom was up by then and still not feeling well.
When I arrived at the Nursing home Virge was there. We embraced and wished each other Happy New Years and Merry Christmas. She also thanked me for her card. She went on her way to set up the coffee and I hung around for a bit. That’s when I found out my dear Lucy G died this past week. I didn’t cry but I was sad to hear it. I just left a message in her guestbook found here. It will be online until January 28, 2008.
Bingo started on time and ended on time too. We sang the birthday song to Thomas C (a nurse’s aide and grandson to Mrs. Cervone). My singing really sucked but it was from the heart. After I said my goodbyes I headed to church.
I was early but it was filling up pretty quickly. Actually I don’t think masses at St Agnes ever fill up except Christmas and Easter. Anyway, Father Steve, the roving Priest, said mass today and as usual he was quite clear in his prayers. Despite that fact I fell asleep during mass. I don’t’ remember hearing the second reading before the gospel. That’s so not good. Right before communion I decided to sit behind my friend Shirley Serrano. I saw her come in just as mass was starting. I was going to move earlier but didn’t. I sat behind her and when it came time to give the sign of peace we hugged each other.
I first met Shirley many years ago when she joined the Milford Young Woman’s Club. She was a friend of Barbara Genovese also a member of the club. Shirley only stayed for a few years when her schedule changed and her husband became ill. He isn’t doing that well even now. After Mass we chatted and then said goodbye and we both headed in our own directions.
When I got home Mom was going through some recipes to find one to make the toast squares or something. She felt terrible and frustrated. She was frustrated because she couldn’t find the recipe that she had used weeks earlier. She felt terrible because of the cold.
I had my breakfast with her and I told her how the morning went. I told her about Lucy and about church. She had asked me if I had cut bingo short. It stands my hair on end when she questions me about that. While my Blood starting to boil I answered her no. I told her I usually do an hour. This fact I have told her at least 100 times. She was suggesting I could play longer. I told her I would be cutting into their meal time. I really wish that she attempt to call and make suggestions or critiques to Natalie or one of the other ladies and they would tell her to stop interfering. OF course that will never happen.
Mom also told me a childhood friend of hers also died recently and she would be attending the wake. It was about then when the phone rung. It was Ethel.
Ethel called Mom to further make plans for dinner. Mom wanted to treat Bob and Ethel and their kids to dinner because my nephew John will be returning to Fort Benning by week’s end. At first we were going to Gusto’s but Mom couldn’t get a hold of anyone. She thought it was closed. I would get online and find out it was open and I even called the restaurant but it was too late by then. It was decided we would go to Texas Roadhouse Restaurant in West Haven.
Mom made a call to reserve. They would hold a table for us (for a lack of better explanation). Mom went to the wake and I worked on some emails and pen pal stuff and then got ready I left shortly after 4.
Before going to the restaurant I headed to the Post office to mail some letters. I really should have been mailing Jim and the kids Christmas gifts but I didn’t. I have to get them ready soon. I will have an Irate Mother, Brother, and three children to fend off.
I arrived at the Restaurant close to the time we were told to arrive. I had to wait until Mom and the others would arrive before we would be seated. Bob and Rob didn’t join us. So Mom, Ethel, John, and I had dinner. John really didn’t talk much. Mom couldn’t hear very well and didn’t really like the ambiance or the food. Actually she very rarely does. I did though. We left after 5 sometime.
It was raining when we left. I got home before Mom and we both came in and did our own thing. Mom was on the computer because she was frustrated that she could barely hear anything in the conversations. It doesn’t help that some of ‘Us”. Speak softly. Anyway, she was looking at some hearing aid material she had earlier.
After a while she went downstairs to watch TV and I have been splitting my time between the computer and TV. Now that it is after 10 I need to go to bed…
Saturday, December 29, 2007
An Easy Day
Good Morning it is after 10:30 and I am just taking it easy today. I have had a headache all morning. I have taken the ibuprofen and it is starting to go away. Mom seems to think that we caught whatever Jane had on Tuesday. Oh Joy oh raptures. Today will definitely be a low-key day.
The sun and sky are fighting with the dark clouds for supremacy. The clouds are winning. It s supposed to be 50 degrees today and reports of snow storms coming this weekend into Monday.
This morning we got an invitation from Mike and Tessa to their home on New Year’s Day for their annual laid back holiday party. It is from 1-9. That means we will go to Cheryl and Mikes for a few hours and then come back to Mike and Tessa’s party.
Well I better go check the laundry and then work on some more of these letters and then get dressed. I am still in my pajamas.
Well the afternoon came quick and the sun came out for a time. I have been using the hangers that the kids sent me for Christmas and I really like them. They are strong and sturdy. I am hanging all the clothes that need to be hung.
I got a couple of things in the mail. One was the Chase Statement and the other is from the Hartford Insurance company for the death and dismemberment. It looks legitimate.
I am happy to say my headache is gone and I am trying to move along the laundry. Mom isn’t really feeling well and is also moving slowly (if not a little crankily).
I spent part of the afternoon doing odds and ends.
Well it is almost 10 and I am heading to bed. The rest of the day was okay except for the point where I was commenting on something from TOH. It was at the beginning where Kevin had just talked to the home owner and his brother about sword fighting. He was looking for Tom Silva and they were trying to be funny and these two guys were pretending to fight with the swords. It only looked stupid and out of place. Anyway Mom criticized me and I rebuked her. I got up from the table as she was making more criticism and I almost told her look who is talking. When I got up here I was very annoyed Mom can make criticizes of Geoff Fox from Channel 8 but I can’t comment on something that was retarded? I am being cynical? BS
She better remember who she is talking to. To sit there and think she can tell me to shut up? Oh no absolutely not having it. She best remembers that I pay room and board and that there will be changes in this house.
Well a couple of hours had passed and things simmered. It just may look like it exploded but it didn’t last long. I cleared my plate and the came upstairs and checked emails. I watched TV.
I called Roberta tonight to tell her that Jolyn would be getting the check from some grant apparently she knew already and I am so much trouble. Anyway, we talked about the holiday and what we did and what the next couple of weeks will bring.
I am getting tired so I am going to bed.
The sun and sky are fighting with the dark clouds for supremacy. The clouds are winning. It s supposed to be 50 degrees today and reports of snow storms coming this weekend into Monday.
This morning we got an invitation from Mike and Tessa to their home on New Year’s Day for their annual laid back holiday party. It is from 1-9. That means we will go to Cheryl and Mikes for a few hours and then come back to Mike and Tessa’s party.
Well I better go check the laundry and then work on some more of these letters and then get dressed. I am still in my pajamas.
Well the afternoon came quick and the sun came out for a time. I have been using the hangers that the kids sent me for Christmas and I really like them. They are strong and sturdy. I am hanging all the clothes that need to be hung.
I got a couple of things in the mail. One was the Chase Statement and the other is from the Hartford Insurance company for the death and dismemberment. It looks legitimate.
I am happy to say my headache is gone and I am trying to move along the laundry. Mom isn’t really feeling well and is also moving slowly (if not a little crankily).
I spent part of the afternoon doing odds and ends.
Well it is almost 10 and I am heading to bed. The rest of the day was okay except for the point where I was commenting on something from TOH. It was at the beginning where Kevin had just talked to the home owner and his brother about sword fighting. He was looking for Tom Silva and they were trying to be funny and these two guys were pretending to fight with the swords. It only looked stupid and out of place. Anyway Mom criticized me and I rebuked her. I got up from the table as she was making more criticism and I almost told her look who is talking. When I got up here I was very annoyed Mom can make criticizes of Geoff Fox from Channel 8 but I can’t comment on something that was retarded? I am being cynical? BS
She better remember who she is talking to. To sit there and think she can tell me to shut up? Oh no absolutely not having it. She best remembers that I pay room and board and that there will be changes in this house.
Well a couple of hours had passed and things simmered. It just may look like it exploded but it didn’t last long. I cleared my plate and the came upstairs and checked emails. I watched TV.
I called Roberta tonight to tell her that Jolyn would be getting the check from some grant apparently she knew already and I am so much trouble. Anyway, we talked about the holiday and what we did and what the next couple of weeks will bring.
I am getting tired so I am going to bed.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Recess week officially over
Actually Monday is the official last day of recess week but today felt like the end was near. I spent a lot of time trying to catch up on stuff. I still have a lot to do but I think I can do it. I just have to remember starting Jan 2, 2008 if i feel overwhelmed then I need to get to patti.
I sitll have to get the mail from the lobby and sort it and readdress it but I wanted to get the stuff I have at my desk out first. I don't think that's going to happen.
It was after 4:30 when I got home. Mom was putting a book cover on the cookbook I gave her for Christmas. We would be having chicken for dinner a little later.
At dinner Mom told me she had talked iwth Rita about Carol and the current health crisis. MOm is just not veyr comfortable with the information that Rita is providing. They are not being forthcoming or not telling eveyrthing. Liz and Mom talked aobut it and Liz was expecting Mom to go be with Rita. She was saying Bernie would. I thought it was a stupid thing for liz to say. I was expressing aggravations and mom wouldn't hear of it. So needless to say this conversation was a bit tenuous.
I have spent the better part of the evening doing pen pal stuff. Now that is after 10 and my eyes are going crosseyed. I am going to bed.
I sitll have to get the mail from the lobby and sort it and readdress it but I wanted to get the stuff I have at my desk out first. I don't think that's going to happen.
It was after 4:30 when I got home. Mom was putting a book cover on the cookbook I gave her for Christmas. We would be having chicken for dinner a little later.
At dinner Mom told me she had talked iwth Rita about Carol and the current health crisis. MOm is just not veyr comfortable with the information that Rita is providing. They are not being forthcoming or not telling eveyrthing. Liz and Mom talked aobut it and Liz was expecting Mom to go be with Rita. She was saying Bernie would. I thought it was a stupid thing for liz to say. I was expressing aggravations and mom wouldn't hear of it. So needless to say this conversation was a bit tenuous.
I have spent the better part of the evening doing pen pal stuff. Now that is after 10 and my eyes are going crosseyed. I am going to bed.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Very Active Day
Well it is been an active day both personally, professionally, internationally. First thing this morning I got up got the garbage together. Showered, dressed got online, read some news items.
The biggest news was about this. I didn’t read all of it but there is still an investigation going on. It is very sad. I haven’t read everything and heard a little about it at dinner time. They are saying Al Qaida is responsible for it.
As it was getting late I got the garbage out and saw my god children about. I said hello to them and kissed them and then made my way to work.
The drive to work wasn’t bad at all. It wasn’t good enough that I would be on time though. I got to the office by 10 after and started working on the personal/campus mail and then the charts came. After the charts I think I worked on lockbox. By the end of the day I had gotten a lot of stuff done. The bad addresses, the lockbox, the post office were among the stuff I got done. I did get some of the readdress mail done. I still have a lot to go through of the individual mail and the lobby mail. I am hoping to get that done tomorrow.
I have heard from Jim today. He was pleased I liked my camera. He also asked me for my phone numbers and web page. The only web page I gave him was my forum. I am not sure I want him to see the blogs that I have. Liz already made a comment about writing online this past week.
He has asked me to be Kristina’s Confirmation sponsor. He tells me she was all excited when he suggested it to her. I said I would of course. I feel honored, and pleased he would ask me. I also feel incredibly old because I can’t believe it is already time for her to make her confirmation.
Tessa M emailed me and several others on the DTC about nominating Mom for Milford’s Living Treasure. This will be the third year in a row that we have tried to get her nominated. Tessa wants me to write a letter of sorts to explain why I believe she would be a good choice for this award. I have a month to do it. I think the Deadline itself is February 28th. No pressure there.
I got an email from Joe at American Pen Pal Club. He will not be continuing with the pen pal club after all. He has been getting way too much spam and crap emails and he needs to concentrate on other things. I am really sorry to hear this. As I mentioned in my email I was really looking forward to the newsletter.
I got home from work just before 5. I had left the office almost by 4:30. When I got to the car I found my trunk open. I was scared to death because I have the gift-wrapping stuff in it. Nothing was taken that I can see. When I told Mom she said I must have over looked it this morning. I really don’t remember it being opened this morning.
However she did make a good point that if it was forced open I would not have been able to close it then. I was pretty uncomfortable with the idea of someone in it. It’s closed now but I will check it again tomorrow.
We had dinner around 5:30. Mom wasn’t and really still isn’t feeling that great. So she was taking it easy and decided to make an omelet with ham and asparagus. While we had dinner we watched the news. Channel 8 was continuing their review of the major events in the state of Connecticut. Most of tonight’s segment was on the war on Iraq.
After dinner I helped clean up and then came upstairs and decided to work on updating my address book and doing some pen pal stuff. I still have to continue to add more names to the address book but I also have to update the pen pal files. I did manage print up an introduction letter to Evelyn P in Illinois. I will post it in the pen pal blog later.
Liz called tonight. Our cousin Donna Hall called to update us on her sister Carol’s Dr. Appointment today. You see on Christmas Night Aunt Rita (Donna and Carol’s Mom) called and told us that Carol was diagnosed with cancer of the jaw. Anyway, Carol began Chemotherapy and it is very serious.
Carol has led such a hard life. As a result her health has been in jeopardy ever since. She was diagnosed with Hepatitis, and now this. She has had some other health issues that I can’t remember what they were. We did hang out a lot when we were kids and also had our share of problems. I am worried about her.
Well it is getting to be midnight and I want to update the blogs and my weekly newsletter to the pen pal lists. I won’t post it until Saturday.
Have a great night everyo
The biggest news was about this. I didn’t read all of it but there is still an investigation going on. It is very sad. I haven’t read everything and heard a little about it at dinner time. They are saying Al Qaida is responsible for it.
As it was getting late I got the garbage out and saw my god children about. I said hello to them and kissed them and then made my way to work.
The drive to work wasn’t bad at all. It wasn’t good enough that I would be on time though. I got to the office by 10 after and started working on the personal/campus mail and then the charts came. After the charts I think I worked on lockbox. By the end of the day I had gotten a lot of stuff done. The bad addresses, the lockbox, the post office were among the stuff I got done. I did get some of the readdress mail done. I still have a lot to go through of the individual mail and the lobby mail. I am hoping to get that done tomorrow.
I have heard from Jim today. He was pleased I liked my camera. He also asked me for my phone numbers and web page. The only web page I gave him was my forum. I am not sure I want him to see the blogs that I have. Liz already made a comment about writing online this past week.
He has asked me to be Kristina’s Confirmation sponsor. He tells me she was all excited when he suggested it to her. I said I would of course. I feel honored, and pleased he would ask me. I also feel incredibly old because I can’t believe it is already time for her to make her confirmation.
Tessa M emailed me and several others on the DTC about nominating Mom for Milford’s Living Treasure. This will be the third year in a row that we have tried to get her nominated. Tessa wants me to write a letter of sorts to explain why I believe she would be a good choice for this award. I have a month to do it. I think the Deadline itself is February 28th. No pressure there.
I got an email from Joe at American Pen Pal Club. He will not be continuing with the pen pal club after all. He has been getting way too much spam and crap emails and he needs to concentrate on other things. I am really sorry to hear this. As I mentioned in my email I was really looking forward to the newsletter.
I got home from work just before 5. I had left the office almost by 4:30. When I got to the car I found my trunk open. I was scared to death because I have the gift-wrapping stuff in it. Nothing was taken that I can see. When I told Mom she said I must have over looked it this morning. I really don’t remember it being opened this morning.
However she did make a good point that if it was forced open I would not have been able to close it then. I was pretty uncomfortable with the idea of someone in it. It’s closed now but I will check it again tomorrow.
We had dinner around 5:30. Mom wasn’t and really still isn’t feeling that great. So she was taking it easy and decided to make an omelet with ham and asparagus. While we had dinner we watched the news. Channel 8 was continuing their review of the major events in the state of Connecticut. Most of tonight’s segment was on the war on Iraq.
After dinner I helped clean up and then came upstairs and decided to work on updating my address book and doing some pen pal stuff. I still have to continue to add more names to the address book but I also have to update the pen pal files. I did manage print up an introduction letter to Evelyn P in Illinois. I will post it in the pen pal blog later.
Liz called tonight. Our cousin Donna Hall called to update us on her sister Carol’s Dr. Appointment today. You see on Christmas Night Aunt Rita (Donna and Carol’s Mom) called and told us that Carol was diagnosed with cancer of the jaw. Anyway, Carol began Chemotherapy and it is very serious.
Carol has led such a hard life. As a result her health has been in jeopardy ever since. She was diagnosed with Hepatitis, and now this. She has had some other health issues that I can’t remember what they were. We did hang out a lot when we were kids and also had our share of problems. I am worried about her.
Well it is getting to be midnight and I want to update the blogs and my weekly newsletter to the pen pal lists. I won’t post it until Saturday.
Have a great night everyo
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Mid-Week
It is after 12:30 Wednesday afternoon. I have been here since 8:10. I am not really feeling well. I think I am getting my monthly very early. I have seen some spotting and I told Mom. Not sure she liked hearing that considering she isn’t feeling well either. She says there is mail waiting for me. I really hope that it isn’t return mail.
I managed to finish opening and sorting the rejections I now have to do the individual and readdress mail but that will have to wait until tomorrow. I started to do the bad addresses but all I could do is the ones for Monday and Tuesday. We all know there wasn’t a lot there. I guess I am just trying to get as much as I can do and putting off for tomorrow what could be done today.
Many people have left already. Everyone else will leave at 4. I will be heading to Debra’s. After that I am going home. I did manage to make a schedule for me for the rest of the week. Yeah I admit it could have waited until I got home but part of it is for the next few days so that now I can get back into a rhythm.
Well I better get going. See you at home…
I managed to finish opening and sorting the rejections I now have to do the individual and readdress mail but that will have to wait until tomorrow. I started to do the bad addresses but all I could do is the ones for Monday and Tuesday. We all know there wasn’t a lot there. I guess I am just trying to get as much as I can do and putting off for tomorrow what could be done today.
Many people have left already. Everyone else will leave at 4. I will be heading to Debra’s. After that I am going home. I did manage to make a schedule for me for the rest of the week. Yeah I admit it could have waited until I got home but part of it is for the next few days so that now I can get back into a rhythm.
Well I better get going. See you at home…
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Christmas Day 2007
Well hello everyone Christmas night is almost over. I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday. I did. I have to admit yesterday afternoon was a bit stressful.
I left work around 12 in a great mood. I came home checked my mail. I had some interesting pen pal stuff. I still have to write about it in my pen pal blog later.
Anyway, I did some stuff and later on the day got ready for Liz and Nelson’s open house. I mistakenly thought I had missed someone as a gift. I had separated three cards from Liz and Nelson’s group because I would see them today. Well I messed my self up. I went out and got two more gift cards and then came back and finished getting them together.
We were the first to arrive. Eventually everyone came and we started eating and then opening gifts. I was horrified to learn that I had left my nephew Adam’s gift home. I was beating myself up over it both verbally and nonverbally. The food was great. The company was great too.
I got Slipper socks and the audio book the Bonesetter’s Daughter from Liz and Nelson. Rich gave me $25 gift card to Staples.
We left around 7:30 to attend the 8 pm Mass at St Agnes. We stopped at home to freshen up and then left for mass. The mass was lovely but Mom was not pleased that I didn’t kneel at certain point. She told me later and I almost told her to fuck off but chose not to. Earlier she had been complaining how Stephanie didn’t give Jason or Audrey good food to eat.
After church we were home and by then it was 9. Mom was watching TV I think and wrapped her presents along with the rest of the West Haven Phelans. I didn’t wrap or put Jim’s or the kids' presents in envelopes yet but I will have to do that tomorrow.
In between wrapping the gifts and watching what ever movie that was on (I believe it was Polar Express) I managed to get online and read some emails. I had responses from pen pals about the “stamp and wishes thing”. I think I went to bed by midnight.
I slept until quarter of 8. Mom was up and reading the papers and getting her coffee. We decided to open our presents. Mom loved the ones I gave her. I opened the ones she had for me. I had (2) Two- piece pant sets. They were great. Mom does have to hem one of the pants but they look awesome.
After we opened each other’s gifts we opened the ones from Claudia and the kids. They were Huggable Hangers. They were in pouches and came 6 or 10 to a pouch. I am sure you have seen them. This is the first time I have heard of them or saw them.
Mine were light Green and I am not sure what Mom’s were. My first reaction was ungracious to say the least. Now it is 'I really could use them'. I brought them up and put them in the spare room earlier this evening. I got a beautiful throw blanket from Telka.
Around 9:30 I called Nellie and Liz. Nellie was up but Liz was still asleep. I talked with Nellie and made arrangements for me to stop by around 11. After we hung up I started getting ready for the day.
It was just about then I heard the crows/blackbirds making a lot of racket out in the trees behind the yard. The only time they do that is to scare off any predators. Today was no different. There was a hawk in the trees with several black birds trying to scare him off. After a while they did the job. The hawk flew towards the front of the house and towards Sylvia’s house. It was quiet after that.
As I was getting ready to go out I asked Mom if she signed my name to the gift certificate for Around 11 I left for Liz and Nelson. When I arrived to the house Rich and his girlfriend Stacey was there. Liz and Nelson were having tea/gift exchange with them. I asked Liz where the things that Mom and I brought. I found the ones that I brought but it seemed as though Liz couldn’t find it. I was getting agitated and Liz was very placating. After a phone call to Mom and to Adam we discovered that Adam brought it to Cheryl’s last night.
I was relieved and continued to visit with them and had tea. The conversations included family stuff. I told Liz and the others about the shit that Claudia pulled. Their reactions were what were expected. They also discussed other family and friends stuff. In one of the discussions Rich told his mother he wanted nothing to do with any of his father’s family because of their lifestyle. Liz was relieved.
After Rich and Stacy left I stayed a few minutes more. It was nearly 1 when I got back. I can’t remember what she was doing now. I think she was on the computer. For the next few hours we did our own thing. I did the vacuuming and had some cereal. I started watching TV. I also got online a few times. I was Answering emails and responding to some blog comments.
We started getting ready for Bob’s by 2:30 then we learned we wouldn’t be eating until 4. John and Bob were not feeling well. We did our own stuff. Mom made calls and I was online. I showed Mom what her sister Rita’s apartment complex looked like as well.
Then it was time for us to go.
When we arrived Ethel and Bob were in the kitchen cooking. John was upstairs doing something. He came down later. Ethel had bought the DVD St Francis of Assisi starring Stuart Whitman and Bradford Dillman. I was watching the movie and drinking some water. Mom was talking with Ethel and Bob. John came down and we hugged and visited. He got some of things out of his jeep.
After awhile Mom and I watched the movie and waited on my cousin Janie to arrive. I can’t remember what time that was but after that we sat down and ate dinner. There was so much food. Salads, mashed potatoes, string beans, ham and roast beef, and a various desserts including the floral edibles that Liz mentioned to me this morning.
After dinner we opened our gifts. Robert gave me $50 from Best Buy. Ethel and Bob gave me an mp3 player. Bob pointed out the gigantic moon that was rising in the eastern sky. I tried to take a picture of it with my camera but it came out as a yellow dot in the picture. After that we got our things and said goodnight. The boys had already gone upstairs without even saying goodbye. Bob was going to lie down.
AS we approached the car I asked Mom how she thought I did. She thought I did much better than the last time we were there. What we were referring to is how much I ate and how I ate. I was a little more restrained.
However, on the way home Mom commented on how offensive she was by Jane’s behavior. Jane is probably 5 years older than I and could be considered an imbecile or if anyone was mean enough an air head. Anyway, she had a cold and would not cover her mouth when she coughed or would use a napkin to blow her nose. Mom was afraid that Janie would rub off on me the wrong way. Sometimes I feel I act the same way. For example I may have treated Bob like an idiot when I told him that Comp USA had closed.
Anyway, I made a comment to mom about the fact that Rob made a comment about no heat in the house and I felt he shouldn’t have made it in front of anyone. Well she said oh no he was talking to his parents and making an inside joke. She says I shouldn’t make criticisms. Excuse me but what were you just doing?
Anyway when we got home we got settled in for the night. Rita called back with holiday wishes and some bad news. Carol her daughter and my younger cousin was diagnosed with jaw cancer. She was having some dental procedure and this was discovered. This is just one more thing on top of many other disorders and health problems for her. Unfortunately, Mom has no love loss for her either. It stems from the way Carol treated me as a child. She also thinks Carol treats Rita like crap. Rita has been taking care of Carol and Ryan and at times Mike their entire lives.
Mom also got a return call from our friend Carla in Utah. Mom had been calling several times over the last few days. I am not sure where Carla and Graham were but Mom tells me they are going to Arizona for a month in a couple of days.
The rest of the night I have been trying to get into the Bonesetters Daughter. I finally was able to find a player that worked. I must have fallen asleep a few times because it seems jumbled. It is also a bit descriptive more than I really want to hear. I don’t know why Liz picked this one but it could be offensive.
I also took a bath and took all the precautionary things to stop any bug to attack. I don’t want to get sick and neither do I want Mom to be sick. I took some vitamin C, fish oil, and ibuprofen. I might get some multivitamins too.
I need to get to bed so I will see you all later.
Merry Christmas!!!!
I left work around 12 in a great mood. I came home checked my mail. I had some interesting pen pal stuff. I still have to write about it in my pen pal blog later.
Anyway, I did some stuff and later on the day got ready for Liz and Nelson’s open house. I mistakenly thought I had missed someone as a gift. I had separated three cards from Liz and Nelson’s group because I would see them today. Well I messed my self up. I went out and got two more gift cards and then came back and finished getting them together.
We were the first to arrive. Eventually everyone came and we started eating and then opening gifts. I was horrified to learn that I had left my nephew Adam’s gift home. I was beating myself up over it both verbally and nonverbally. The food was great. The company was great too.
I got Slipper socks and the audio book the Bonesetter’s Daughter from Liz and Nelson. Rich gave me $25 gift card to Staples.
We left around 7:30 to attend the 8 pm Mass at St Agnes. We stopped at home to freshen up and then left for mass. The mass was lovely but Mom was not pleased that I didn’t kneel at certain point. She told me later and I almost told her to fuck off but chose not to. Earlier she had been complaining how Stephanie didn’t give Jason or Audrey good food to eat.
After church we were home and by then it was 9. Mom was watching TV I think and wrapped her presents along with the rest of the West Haven Phelans. I didn’t wrap or put Jim’s or the kids' presents in envelopes yet but I will have to do that tomorrow.
In between wrapping the gifts and watching what ever movie that was on (I believe it was Polar Express) I managed to get online and read some emails. I had responses from pen pals about the “stamp and wishes thing”. I think I went to bed by midnight.
I slept until quarter of 8. Mom was up and reading the papers and getting her coffee. We decided to open our presents. Mom loved the ones I gave her. I opened the ones she had for me. I had (2) Two- piece pant sets. They were great. Mom does have to hem one of the pants but they look awesome.
After we opened each other’s gifts we opened the ones from Claudia and the kids. They were Huggable Hangers. They were in pouches and came 6 or 10 to a pouch. I am sure you have seen them. This is the first time I have heard of them or saw them.
Mine were light Green and I am not sure what Mom’s were. My first reaction was ungracious to say the least. Now it is 'I really could use them'. I brought them up and put them in the spare room earlier this evening. I got a beautiful throw blanket from Telka.
Around 9:30 I called Nellie and Liz. Nellie was up but Liz was still asleep. I talked with Nellie and made arrangements for me to stop by around 11. After we hung up I started getting ready for the day.
It was just about then I heard the crows/blackbirds making a lot of racket out in the trees behind the yard. The only time they do that is to scare off any predators. Today was no different. There was a hawk in the trees with several black birds trying to scare him off. After a while they did the job. The hawk flew towards the front of the house and towards Sylvia’s house. It was quiet after that.
As I was getting ready to go out I asked Mom if she signed my name to the gift certificate for Around 11 I left for Liz and Nelson. When I arrived to the house Rich and his girlfriend Stacey was there. Liz and Nelson were having tea/gift exchange with them. I asked Liz where the things that Mom and I brought. I found the ones that I brought but it seemed as though Liz couldn’t find it. I was getting agitated and Liz was very placating. After a phone call to Mom and to Adam we discovered that Adam brought it to Cheryl’s last night.
I was relieved and continued to visit with them and had tea. The conversations included family stuff. I told Liz and the others about the shit that Claudia pulled. Their reactions were what were expected. They also discussed other family and friends stuff. In one of the discussions Rich told his mother he wanted nothing to do with any of his father’s family because of their lifestyle. Liz was relieved.
After Rich and Stacy left I stayed a few minutes more. It was nearly 1 when I got back. I can’t remember what she was doing now. I think she was on the computer. For the next few hours we did our own thing. I did the vacuuming and had some cereal. I started watching TV. I also got online a few times. I was Answering emails and responding to some blog comments.
We started getting ready for Bob’s by 2:30 then we learned we wouldn’t be eating until 4. John and Bob were not feeling well. We did our own stuff. Mom made calls and I was online. I showed Mom what her sister Rita’s apartment complex looked like as well.
Then it was time for us to go.
When we arrived Ethel and Bob were in the kitchen cooking. John was upstairs doing something. He came down later. Ethel had bought the DVD St Francis of Assisi starring Stuart Whitman and Bradford Dillman. I was watching the movie and drinking some water. Mom was talking with Ethel and Bob. John came down and we hugged and visited. He got some of things out of his jeep.
After awhile Mom and I watched the movie and waited on my cousin Janie to arrive. I can’t remember what time that was but after that we sat down and ate dinner. There was so much food. Salads, mashed potatoes, string beans, ham and roast beef, and a various desserts including the floral edibles that Liz mentioned to me this morning.
After dinner we opened our gifts. Robert gave me $50 from Best Buy. Ethel and Bob gave me an mp3 player. Bob pointed out the gigantic moon that was rising in the eastern sky. I tried to take a picture of it with my camera but it came out as a yellow dot in the picture. After that we got our things and said goodnight. The boys had already gone upstairs without even saying goodbye. Bob was going to lie down.
AS we approached the car I asked Mom how she thought I did. She thought I did much better than the last time we were there. What we were referring to is how much I ate and how I ate. I was a little more restrained.
However, on the way home Mom commented on how offensive she was by Jane’s behavior. Jane is probably 5 years older than I and could be considered an imbecile or if anyone was mean enough an air head. Anyway, she had a cold and would not cover her mouth when she coughed or would use a napkin to blow her nose. Mom was afraid that Janie would rub off on me the wrong way. Sometimes I feel I act the same way. For example I may have treated Bob like an idiot when I told him that Comp USA had closed.
Anyway, I made a comment to mom about the fact that Rob made a comment about no heat in the house and I felt he shouldn’t have made it in front of anyone. Well she said oh no he was talking to his parents and making an inside joke. She says I shouldn’t make criticisms. Excuse me but what were you just doing?
Anyway when we got home we got settled in for the night. Rita called back with holiday wishes and some bad news. Carol her daughter and my younger cousin was diagnosed with jaw cancer. She was having some dental procedure and this was discovered. This is just one more thing on top of many other disorders and health problems for her. Unfortunately, Mom has no love loss for her either. It stems from the way Carol treated me as a child. She also thinks Carol treats Rita like crap. Rita has been taking care of Carol and Ryan and at times Mike their entire lives.
Mom also got a return call from our friend Carla in Utah. Mom had been calling several times over the last few days. I am not sure where Carla and Graham were but Mom tells me they are going to Arizona for a month in a couple of days.
The rest of the night I have been trying to get into the Bonesetters Daughter. I finally was able to find a player that worked. I must have fallen asleep a few times because it seems jumbled. It is also a bit descriptive more than I really want to hear. I don’t know why Liz picked this one but it could be offensive.
I also took a bath and took all the precautionary things to stop any bug to attack. I don’t want to get sick and neither do I want Mom to be sick. I took some vitamin C, fish oil, and ibuprofen. I might get some multivitamins too.
I need to get to bed so I will see you all later.
Merry Christmas!!!!
Monday, December 24, 2007
It is Christmas Eve Day/Morning. I have been hear nearly 3 hours. I am
currently doing today's mail. I have done Friday's mail and it is waiting to be delivered. I have already done the 19th, 20th.
A rain shower came through last night. It was really weird. It came at angle and
only got one side of the house and not the other. The rain didn’t last long and it melted alot of the snow that was on the ground.
currently doing today's mail. I have done Friday's mail and it is waiting to be delivered. I have already done the 19th, 20th.
A rain shower came through last night. It was really weird. It came at angle and
only got one side of the house and not the other. The rain didn’t last long and it melted alot of the snow that was on the ground.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Getting into the spirit
Good afternoon! It is a gray winter day. It has been said it is in the 50’s. I believe it because it seems warmer and the snow is melting from the rooftops and parts of the ground.
This morning I woke up with a headache and I am not sure why. I told Mom about it and she gets to worrying. I know I shouldn’t tell her but we are the only two in the house. We depend on each other for so many things. Anyway, I had taken some ibuprofen and went back to bed until 8:30. Happily by the time I showered and dressed it was gone.
I left here really late. Nancy was in the recreation room and starting to set up. We hugged and talked about the day and what would be going on. One of the residents anonymously donated $10 for a special game that we played at the end of the game. We had one visitor who was being rude and obnoxious. It was okay by the time the games were done. We had a visit from Bunny and Chilly. It was really great to see them. Oh for those who haven’t been reading Bunny and Chilly use to work in the Recreation Dept and were fired. Now they work at Lord Chamberlain. After their visit they went to visit other residents. I finished the games Nancy took over the last game and awarded Elva Lucas her $10. We served them cookies and cleaned up. I stopped and talked with Claudia Murray.
I told Claudia about the incident with Mrs. Tibbits. Claudia doesn’t like the tibbits. She believes that they don’t belong here and she felt they were really inappropriate last week. After a few more phone calls that Claudia had to answer I left for the bookstore.
The holiday shopping traffic was starting up for today. I managed to get to the bookstore and get three more gift cards and then paid for them and headed home. It was nearly 12:30 when I came home.
Mom was in the middle of baking and the smell of chocolate was in the air. Mom asked me to go to the store for ricotta cheese and lasagna noodles. I went and got them. This nice man let me use his Adams card. A short time later I was home.
The rest of the day I have been watching TV and reading emails. I am in the process of doing some pen pal stuff. Updating files and getting letters written. I will write more here later on today.
Mom got a call from Jim today. It is still up in the air as to whether or not he will be here for the holidays or not. According to Jim Jamie is getting smarter every day. Apparently Jamie is at odds with the Catholic Church and their stance on Gays. Jamie doesn’t see anything wrong with the gays. Mind you he is about 9 years old. He also knows that Abe Lincoln was trying to stop wars and that President Bush is not. I am so proud of my little nephew.
This morning I woke up with a headache and I am not sure why. I told Mom about it and she gets to worrying. I know I shouldn’t tell her but we are the only two in the house. We depend on each other for so many things. Anyway, I had taken some ibuprofen and went back to bed until 8:30. Happily by the time I showered and dressed it was gone.
I left here really late. Nancy was in the recreation room and starting to set up. We hugged and talked about the day and what would be going on. One of the residents anonymously donated $10 for a special game that we played at the end of the game. We had one visitor who was being rude and obnoxious. It was okay by the time the games were done. We had a visit from Bunny and Chilly. It was really great to see them. Oh for those who haven’t been reading Bunny and Chilly use to work in the Recreation Dept and were fired. Now they work at Lord Chamberlain. After their visit they went to visit other residents. I finished the games Nancy took over the last game and awarded Elva Lucas her $10. We served them cookies and cleaned up. I stopped and talked with Claudia Murray.
I told Claudia about the incident with Mrs. Tibbits. Claudia doesn’t like the tibbits. She believes that they don’t belong here and she felt they were really inappropriate last week. After a few more phone calls that Claudia had to answer I left for the bookstore.
The holiday shopping traffic was starting up for today. I managed to get to the bookstore and get three more gift cards and then paid for them and headed home. It was nearly 12:30 when I came home.
Mom was in the middle of baking and the smell of chocolate was in the air. Mom asked me to go to the store for ricotta cheese and lasagna noodles. I went and got them. This nice man let me use his Adams card. A short time later I was home.
The rest of the day I have been watching TV and reading emails. I am in the process of doing some pen pal stuff. Updating files and getting letters written. I will write more here later on today.
Mom got a call from Jim today. It is still up in the air as to whether or not he will be here for the holidays or not. According to Jim Jamie is getting smarter every day. Apparently Jamie is at odds with the Catholic Church and their stance on Gays. Jamie doesn’t see anything wrong with the gays. Mind you he is about 9 years old. He also knows that Abe Lincoln was trying to stop wars and that President Bush is not. I am so proud of my little nephew.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
First Day of Winter 2007
Today was the first day of winter. It snowed a little for about an hour. I spent the day doing laundry, getting shopping done, and trying to update the pen pal stuff. I got some stuff returned and I got a wonderful letter from B Stevens in OH.
I dropped off a space heater to Bob and Ethel’s for Mom. I didn’t stay long. Bob was in the middle of grading papers. I was supposed to ask him about some dishes Mom offered to cook for Tuesday.
I am tired and can’t concentrate so I am going to bed
I dropped off a space heater to Bob and Ethel’s for Mom. I didn’t stay long. Bob was in the middle of grading papers. I was supposed to ask him about some dishes Mom offered to cook for Tuesday.
I am tired and can’t concentrate so I am going to bed
Friday, December 21, 2007
December 21, 2007
Well happy Friday night! I never did have a chance to write. Although I tried to concentrate on the work today I am not sure I was successful. Between the party, getting cute gifts and getting achy I wasn’t feeling up to working. I did manage to sing to a couple of people. I am not sure they were excited by my singing. I know I wasn’t.
Monday we are working 4 hours and so I have a lot to do that day. I am going to try and not get on line at all until I get home. I hope to get to work semi early and just keep working.
One of the things that were distracting me was Channing A. She posted her annual wish for pen pals and managed to ask pen pals to send 1 stamp. I had gotten several responses. I wrote about it here I think.
I really didn’t do much when I got home. I watched TV, talked with Mom when she came home, and fell asleep. WE had dinner around 5:30.
Mom wasn’t feeling too well either. She complained of an ear ache. If she doesn’t feel better tomorrow she is going to see the DR. She also had more blood tests for the urinary tract infection. Now she is watching TV.
I am not feeling to well either. My hand is hurting and I am exhausted.
Monday we are working 4 hours and so I have a lot to do that day. I am going to try and not get on line at all until I get home. I hope to get to work semi early and just keep working.
One of the things that were distracting me was Channing A. She posted her annual wish for pen pals and managed to ask pen pals to send 1 stamp. I had gotten several responses. I wrote about it here I think.
I really didn’t do much when I got home. I watched TV, talked with Mom when she came home, and fell asleep. WE had dinner around 5:30.
Mom wasn’t feeling too well either. She complained of an ear ache. If she doesn’t feel better tomorrow she is going to see the DR. She also had more blood tests for the urinary tract infection. Now she is watching TV.
I am not feeling to well either. My hand is hurting and I am exhausted.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Just one more day...
I feel like such an idiot. This morning I did a few things longer than I should have. Stayed in bed longer than I should have, watched Angel longer than I should have, left my bed room messier than I should have.
As a result I was running around the house trying to find my keys. I was running around carrying on (near tears). I found them behind the old hamper outside my room. I also made the idiotic mistake of telling Mom I don’t know where my spare key is.
I get an email from Liz telling me that Rich isn’t coming over to her house until 6:30. I had told her my shift at the book store was from 6-8. I did ask her if I could over earlier. After I told her I was sure that my shift started at 8. That was until the email from Telka tells me from 6-8… L
I got two wonderful emails this morning from Gem and Rayhana. We are in a consensus about this. Again I am washing my hands of it.
As a result I was running around the house trying to find my keys. I was running around carrying on (near tears). I found them behind the old hamper outside my room. I also made the idiotic mistake of telling Mom I don’t know where my spare key is.
I get an email from Liz telling me that Rich isn’t coming over to her house until 6:30. I had told her my shift at the book store was from 6-8. I did ask her if I could over earlier. After I told her I was sure that my shift started at 8. That was until the email from Telka tells me from 6-8… L
I got two wonderful emails this morning from Gem and Rayhana. We are in a consensus about this. Again I am washing my hands of it.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
December 19, 2007
Good morning. It is after 9:30 midweek and I am trying to open yesterday’s mail by 10. I have had a rather uncomfortable night. Both my knees were killing me for most of the night. I had to get up during the night and put Ben-gay® and ibuprofen. One of the knees was better the other one still has a minor ‘thud’.
I sent this email to a former friend after reading her recent email. http://e6.email.iwon.com/msg_read.php?m=2&s=1&d=1&mid=417&sl=&ArdSI=d2248549b4500cf12d6f77731b3d7b55 (it may not work but let's just say I went off on the woman)
I am just so sick and tired of the crap of the fandom. Now granted I saw a wonderful picture and it held good memories for me but the rest of the shit is ridiculous. Telling people they can’t comment on your blog is like “I am going to say and do what I want”. What about discussions? If you are not willing to hear what others are trying to show you and are rude about it no one is going to take you seriously. That’s one of the reasons I stopped pointing out stuff on the forums because some of them just don’t want here it. So you don’t discuss it with them anymore. I am not saying that you have to be blind to everything but you need to take the bad with the good and the good with the bad.
Oh and people get hurt by what I said? What about the things you say?
Well it is almost 10:30. Tonight has been a very busy night. I got home around 4:30. I checked emails and watched Charmed and made a call to Gemini in GA. Unfortunately she wasn’t home yet I would call again before leaving for the party. I made a few more calls before my second call to Gem.
We spoke briefly about the emails this afternoon. She was very gracious and understanding. After I got off the phone I left for the party.
It was raining when I left. The drive to the restaurant was uneventful. It was just before 7 when I arrived. I was one of a few that arrived. As time passed more and more people came and we started eating and talking. I had a great time. I left shortly before 9 and was home a short time later.
I got online and checked emails. One of them was from Telka. She was emailing me to remind me what time my shift was. It starts just about the time we are getting together for Rich’s birthday. I sent an email to Liz and asked if I could come earlier then our phone conversation discussed. I haven’t heard from her yet.
Mom got home around and I told her about tonight’s activities. I told her that $450 was raised for Bridges from the party tonight. I told her the conversation I had with Liz about stopping by and mini celebration for Rich.
Mom told me she had a wonderful and long conversation with Jim today. She is confident that he is not drinking but that he is indeed very sad and depressed. They talked about many things including seeking professional help. They both agreed that the whole school of thought that one should allow those who in pain or suffering to hit rock bottom is no long valid. Mom told me she had talked to a Psychiatrist and her priest friend about it and she disagreed with them. She did get validation from one of her other board members who is implementing programs on how to help Psychiatrists and therapists on the best practices.
I checked emails and the emails from Rhonda were just a reiteration of our phone conversation from this evening. I also got one from Rayhana. She gave me her view point. She thought I was writing the email I spoke of earlier today to gem. I explained it was to the other person. Who wrote me and accused me of doing to her what the fan club did to me. All I can say is I am done.
I sent this email to a former friend after reading her recent email. http://e6.email.iwon.com/msg_read.php?m=2&s=1&d=1&mid=417&sl=&ArdSI=d2248549b4500cf12d6f77731b3d7b55 (it may not work but let's just say I went off on the woman)
I am just so sick and tired of the crap of the fandom. Now granted I saw a wonderful picture and it held good memories for me but the rest of the shit is ridiculous. Telling people they can’t comment on your blog is like “I am going to say and do what I want”. What about discussions? If you are not willing to hear what others are trying to show you and are rude about it no one is going to take you seriously. That’s one of the reasons I stopped pointing out stuff on the forums because some of them just don’t want here it. So you don’t discuss it with them anymore. I am not saying that you have to be blind to everything but you need to take the bad with the good and the good with the bad.
Oh and people get hurt by what I said? What about the things you say?
Well it is almost 10:30. Tonight has been a very busy night. I got home around 4:30. I checked emails and watched Charmed and made a call to Gemini in GA. Unfortunately she wasn’t home yet I would call again before leaving for the party. I made a few more calls before my second call to Gem.
We spoke briefly about the emails this afternoon. She was very gracious and understanding. After I got off the phone I left for the party.
It was raining when I left. The drive to the restaurant was uneventful. It was just before 7 when I arrived. I was one of a few that arrived. As time passed more and more people came and we started eating and talking. I had a great time. I left shortly before 9 and was home a short time later.
I got online and checked emails. One of them was from Telka. She was emailing me to remind me what time my shift was. It starts just about the time we are getting together for Rich’s birthday. I sent an email to Liz and asked if I could come earlier then our phone conversation discussed. I haven’t heard from her yet.
Mom got home around and I told her about tonight’s activities. I told her that $450 was raised for Bridges from the party tonight. I told her the conversation I had with Liz about stopping by and mini celebration for Rich.
Mom told me she had a wonderful and long conversation with Jim today. She is confident that he is not drinking but that he is indeed very sad and depressed. They talked about many things including seeking professional help. They both agreed that the whole school of thought that one should allow those who in pain or suffering to hit rock bottom is no long valid. Mom told me she had talked to a Psychiatrist and her priest friend about it and she disagreed with them. She did get validation from one of her other board members who is implementing programs on how to help Psychiatrists and therapists on the best practices.
I checked emails and the emails from Rhonda were just a reiteration of our phone conversation from this evening. I also got one from Rayhana. She gave me her view point. She thought I was writing the email I spoke of earlier today to gem. I explained it was to the other person. Who wrote me and accused me of doing to her what the fan club did to me. All I can say is I am done.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Its getting stressful for me
Yesterday was such a crazy day. I had gotten to work a little after 8. I had been working on my normal Monday routine. However, I was online a lot. It was between the activity on Jodie’s list and a conversation with Sandi about her blogs w/both her and Gem. I just don’t know the answers to a lot of the Sandi’s frustrations and nothing I say is doing any good. I am not saying we can’t have opinions but doesn’t mean we block off other’s opinions as well. I feel like Al Pacino did in the Godfather anthology. If memory serves he was trying to get out of the violent world of the Mafia and ended up getting pulled back into it. That’s how I feel about the fandom.
When I left a lot of the work wasn’t done (at lease the mail part). I have a lot of the readdress stuff to put away and I want that done today. I hope to have it done today. I know I won’t be able to work on the bulk FYI stuff but I think I can do it next week during the recess.
The other things that are stressing me out are the Christmas cards. I have still a ton of e-cards to send out and I am just not getting them done. I have been getting stuck on updating the address books for the pen pals and putting aside everything else. I am afraid I won’t have enough money next week for the cards nor anything else.
On top of that when I did this with the lists I had someone post to me with what I perceived as a judgment of my posting to multiple lists and I became really defensive and annoyed with the double standard. This was my response. I am sure you can follow the rest of the thread.
Last night after I had dinner and Mom was at a Bridge’s Meeting I went out got myself some Dunkin Doughnuts hot cocoa (the white hot chocolate) and headed to the bookstore to get Ann’s gift and then to Wal*marts to get another part of her gift. I was home by 7:30 or so.
While I was at the book store this organization was at the gift wrapping table. I walked up to them and told them about Maura’s foundation. I told them I would send them a link and maybe they could network.
The rest of the night I didn’t do very much (except the email firestorm) and was exhausted by 11 at night. I did have to check with Rick from Australia on whether or not other ISP’s had abuse emails to address stuff. Some idiot wanted to know if I approved of the sex discussions and what ever else. He had seen my posts. I told him absolutely not and don’t email me again.
This morning I got to work after 8. I started working on the charts but hit the email trail. Ever since then I have exchanged gifts with Ann (she needs to take it back because that security thing is still on it). She felt terrible.
As I said earlier still trying to finish yesterday’s mail and did the charts for today. I will be ordering tomorrow’s soon. I don’t think there will be a lot for tomorrow. Around 1:30 quarter of 2 I will be heading on down to Gayle’s team party. She invited me about 2 hours ago. I am so looking forward to it because now I am hungry.
I have some news on the coworker front. Dolette returned from medical leave and looks awesome. Maria B came back this morning from her surgery. I finally found out a little more about what’s going on with Michele P. It seems her husband is currently at Gaylord for rehabilitation. I think he may have had a minor stroke. I don’t know what my original thought was on that. Becky Z will is expecting her first baby in June. She will find out the gender in January. WTG Becky!!!!! I guess she just told everyone today at the party.
When I left a lot of the work wasn’t done (at lease the mail part). I have a lot of the readdress stuff to put away and I want that done today. I hope to have it done today. I know I won’t be able to work on the bulk FYI stuff but I think I can do it next week during the recess.
The other things that are stressing me out are the Christmas cards. I have still a ton of e-cards to send out and I am just not getting them done. I have been getting stuck on updating the address books for the pen pals and putting aside everything else. I am afraid I won’t have enough money next week for the cards nor anything else.
On top of that when I did this with the lists I had someone post to me with what I perceived as a judgment of my posting to multiple lists and I became really defensive and annoyed with the double standard. This was my response. I am sure you can follow the rest of the thread.
Last night after I had dinner and Mom was at a Bridge’s Meeting I went out got myself some Dunkin Doughnuts hot cocoa (the white hot chocolate) and headed to the bookstore to get Ann’s gift and then to Wal*marts to get another part of her gift. I was home by 7:30 or so.
While I was at the book store this organization was at the gift wrapping table. I walked up to them and told them about Maura’s foundation. I told them I would send them a link and maybe they could network.
The rest of the night I didn’t do very much (except the email firestorm) and was exhausted by 11 at night. I did have to check with Rick from Australia on whether or not other ISP’s had abuse emails to address stuff. Some idiot wanted to know if I approved of the sex discussions and what ever else. He had seen my posts. I told him absolutely not and don’t email me again.
This morning I got to work after 8. I started working on the charts but hit the email trail. Ever since then I have exchanged gifts with Ann (she needs to take it back because that security thing is still on it). She felt terrible.
As I said earlier still trying to finish yesterday’s mail and did the charts for today. I will be ordering tomorrow’s soon. I don’t think there will be a lot for tomorrow. Around 1:30 quarter of 2 I will be heading on down to Gayle’s team party. She invited me about 2 hours ago. I am so looking forward to it because now I am hungry.
I have some news on the coworker front. Dolette returned from medical leave and looks awesome. Maria B came back this morning from her surgery. I finally found out a little more about what’s going on with Michele P. It seems her husband is currently at Gaylord for rehabilitation. I think he may have had a minor stroke. I don’t know what my original thought was on that. Becky Z will is expecting her first baby in June. She will find out the gender in January. WTG Becky!!!!! I guess she just told everyone today at the party.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
The Nor Easter
Good Morning everyone! Just as I was going to bed last night the Nor Easter came through and brought wind, rain, and ice but not a lot of snow. I was just watching Channel 8 news and snow must have fallen for places like Meriden because the plows were out there. Actually one just left here ten minutes ago. The wind is still going strong right now.
Mom is downstairs about to have her meds and her coffee and is waiting on her newspapers. They haven’t come yet. Later on this morning she will be going to Madison to Mass at the Mercy Center and then going to Hamden for the Knitwit Club party. That party won’t be starting until about 4.
I heard from Aunt Rosemary last night. She sent a thank you for the e-card I sent. They are all fine. The kids are all coming home for Christmas. She says it’s the only time they get to see each other. She really loves to see Chloe. I sent her an email while writing this entry. I told her what we were doing for the Christmas and what we are doing today.
Well I am going to see how many more of the cards and ecards I can send out before getting ready for Bingo.
It is now after 11 at night. I am heading to bed. Today was a good day. It was still wet windy rainy and at times snowy and icy. I did get a couple more ecards written and updated the pen pal files but in other resepcts didn’t get all that much done again. As far as Christmas cards are concerned.
I think I left here after 9 and headed to Mediplex. I got to Mediplex and started setting up for the bingo and coffee. I decided that the residents could have their coffee while playing.
While I was setting up the nursing supervisor called and said that a group called and said they wouldn’t be doing the singing. Then Natalie got a call from Dottie Brower. I was surprised. She was taken aback when she found out it was me. I was civil to her but business like. When Natalie came in I gave her the messages.
Bingo went exceedingly well. Sam had ot be spoken to once by Natalie and he behaved the rest of the time. We started the games by 10:20 and played until 11:30. I called Telka to check to see if we were still going to delivery (I wasn’t sure). I let Natalie know that I called and I would call her back to let her know either way.
Driving home wasn’t bad at all. I got home talked with Telka and then relaxed for a bit and then discovered the house was cold. I couldn’t do anything about it at that point. I worked on the Christmas/Pen pal stuff. But the computer was going slow.
As I was leaving I couldn’t find things and I was getting frustrated a lot. I did manage to find stuff and left for the nursing home. On the way there passed Mom on the road. She had been in Madison. I stopped at Dunkin for some hot chocolate and then headed to Mediplex.
The girls were there and helping Telka unload the car. We got set up and put our coats away and took some pictures. It was nearly 1:30 when we started and two hours later we finished. We stopped and talked with some of the residents and had pictures taken. When we finished I came home.
It was almost 4. Mom was still home. Her party had been cancelled. She said we didn’t have heat for a bit. Thee was some device that oil tanker installer put on so if it leaked it would turn off. Well apparently air got into it and switched it off. It was taken care off and it was much warmer in the house.
Mom decided to do some shopping and I took a nap. After my nap I tried to wrk on the computer and watched TV.
Mom came home around 5 and we got dinner of cheeseburgers. They were not the greatest. WE watched TV and then I came upstairs to do some more Christmas cards and stuff but instead took a bath and watched TV.
Now I am going to bed.
Mom is downstairs about to have her meds and her coffee and is waiting on her newspapers. They haven’t come yet. Later on this morning she will be going to Madison to Mass at the Mercy Center and then going to Hamden for the Knitwit Club party. That party won’t be starting until about 4.
I heard from Aunt Rosemary last night. She sent a thank you for the e-card I sent. They are all fine. The kids are all coming home for Christmas. She says it’s the only time they get to see each other. She really loves to see Chloe. I sent her an email while writing this entry. I told her what we were doing for the Christmas and what we are doing today.
Well I am going to see how many more of the cards and ecards I can send out before getting ready for Bingo.
It is now after 11 at night. I am heading to bed. Today was a good day. It was still wet windy rainy and at times snowy and icy. I did get a couple more ecards written and updated the pen pal files but in other resepcts didn’t get all that much done again. As far as Christmas cards are concerned.
I think I left here after 9 and headed to Mediplex. I got to Mediplex and started setting up for the bingo and coffee. I decided that the residents could have their coffee while playing.
While I was setting up the nursing supervisor called and said that a group called and said they wouldn’t be doing the singing. Then Natalie got a call from Dottie Brower. I was surprised. She was taken aback when she found out it was me. I was civil to her but business like. When Natalie came in I gave her the messages.
Bingo went exceedingly well. Sam had ot be spoken to once by Natalie and he behaved the rest of the time. We started the games by 10:20 and played until 11:30. I called Telka to check to see if we were still going to delivery (I wasn’t sure). I let Natalie know that I called and I would call her back to let her know either way.
Driving home wasn’t bad at all. I got home talked with Telka and then relaxed for a bit and then discovered the house was cold. I couldn’t do anything about it at that point. I worked on the Christmas/Pen pal stuff. But the computer was going slow.
As I was leaving I couldn’t find things and I was getting frustrated a lot. I did manage to find stuff and left for the nursing home. On the way there passed Mom on the road. She had been in Madison. I stopped at Dunkin for some hot chocolate and then headed to Mediplex.
The girls were there and helping Telka unload the car. We got set up and put our coats away and took some pictures. It was nearly 1:30 when we started and two hours later we finished. We stopped and talked with some of the residents and had pictures taken. When we finished I came home.
It was almost 4. Mom was still home. Her party had been cancelled. She said we didn’t have heat for a bit. Thee was some device that oil tanker installer put on so if it leaked it would turn off. Well apparently air got into it and switched it off. It was taken care off and it was much warmer in the house.
Mom decided to do some shopping and I took a nap. After my nap I tried to wrk on the computer and watched TV.
Mom came home around 5 and we got dinner of cheeseburgers. They were not the greatest. WE watched TV and then I came upstairs to do some more Christmas cards and stuff but instead took a bath and watched TV.
Now I am going to bed.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
I am exhausted
Evening everyone, it is almost 11 pm and I am just about to hit the sack. Mom went about 45 minutes ago. It has been a very long day for both of us.
I went to bed at about 3 am this morning and slept for nearly four hours. I got up again and worked on pen pal and Christmas related projects. I left here for my errands and hair appointment around 9. I made it to the bank, post office, hair salon, gas station, card store all in record time. I was back by 11 am and having brunch. Mom was doing her thing and later went out for awhile.
I got a lot of mail today. I got pen pal letters, holiday cards, and a letter from Dr Oscar Hills. He was letting me know that he could no longer just renew prescriptions without seeing me on regular basis.
In the past he would meet for patients who were “stable”. Because of regulations he can no long do that and will be implementing a new appointment. The 15 minute Medication Check. He will see me ever three months for 15 minutes at $125! I showed the letter to Mom and she asked me who he was. I explained to her who he was. WE discussed about informing Aetna. Then I rethought it over and don’t think I have to.
After I ate brunch I went back to working on some more pen pal/holiday cards before I left for the nursing home. I got there after 12:30 and Telka was having the residents brought down and the lunch room cleared out. PJ was there and in my eyes being difficult and rude. We were scheduled for one pm and she was telling us oh no…you will have to start 1:30 the dining room needs to be cleared out and cleaned up.
The Sing-a-long went very well. The girls did well despite the fact they did annoy me when I asked htem per Telka to help take the residents back. They just stared at me like assholes. I tried to tell Telka this and she said “they haven’t done it before”. BS. Yeah they have.
Actually I think this was just one more thing that was agitating me because all day long things bothered me and got me annoyed. I even hurt my thumb. I caught it in the door to my desk and it started to bleed.
When I came home Mom was wrapping some gifts for her parties and getting ready for her dinner date with her friend Martha. I just worked on the pen pal/Christmas stuff and watched TV.
Now I am going to bed.
I went to bed at about 3 am this morning and slept for nearly four hours. I got up again and worked on pen pal and Christmas related projects. I left here for my errands and hair appointment around 9. I made it to the bank, post office, hair salon, gas station, card store all in record time. I was back by 11 am and having brunch. Mom was doing her thing and later went out for awhile.
I got a lot of mail today. I got pen pal letters, holiday cards, and a letter from Dr Oscar Hills. He was letting me know that he could no longer just renew prescriptions without seeing me on regular basis.
In the past he would meet for patients who were “stable”. Because of regulations he can no long do that and will be implementing a new appointment. The 15 minute Medication Check. He will see me ever three months for 15 minutes at $125! I showed the letter to Mom and she asked me who he was. I explained to her who he was. WE discussed about informing Aetna. Then I rethought it over and don’t think I have to.
After I ate brunch I went back to working on some more pen pal/holiday cards before I left for the nursing home. I got there after 12:30 and Telka was having the residents brought down and the lunch room cleared out. PJ was there and in my eyes being difficult and rude. We were scheduled for one pm and she was telling us oh no…you will have to start 1:30 the dining room needs to be cleared out and cleaned up.
The Sing-a-long went very well. The girls did well despite the fact they did annoy me when I asked htem per Telka to help take the residents back. They just stared at me like assholes. I tried to tell Telka this and she said “they haven’t done it before”. BS. Yeah they have.
Actually I think this was just one more thing that was agitating me because all day long things bothered me and got me annoyed. I even hurt my thumb. I caught it in the door to my desk and it started to bleed.
When I came home Mom was wrapping some gifts for her parties and getting ready for her dinner date with her friend Martha. I just worked on the pen pal/Christmas stuff and watched TV.
Now I am going to bed.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Happy Friday
Happy Friday everyone! It is almost 2:30 and I am working on mail. It was pretty light today so I am probably going to catch up (or at least try) on the readdress mail and bulk.
The weather is getting warm at 40 degrees. The sun came out mid morning. Most everyone came in on time or a little after 8. Most everything is starting to melt just in time for the next Nor Easter. That should be here sometime over the weekend.
Today was our department’s party and it was good. Marlene noticed I wasn’t eating a whole lot (I was really afraid too) the food was good and the gifts wonderful. Lee Ann Scott was my secret Santa and she gave me a gas card from Costco and a beautiful Santa Pin, and a Milky Way bar. Patti loved her gloves and the group card of gift cards.
I managed to print up two introductions and finish off Sandra’s letter. I will mail them later today. I will do more when I get home.
I called Mom today. She was okay (so she says but I know things are up). She says she kept dreaming about Jim and she says she is frantic about him. She did ask me if Liz told me about the trip and if they did get together and I told her yes. I am not sure if she was pleased or not. I don’t feel like having the two women fighting. I asked Terri what she thought and she said that Liz has a point. If Liz does ask just tell her I didn’t tell her anything more than what she would have said.
I am going to just go home do chores and the letters and e-cards and then do the shopping tomorrow. I have the Sing-a-long tomorrow afternoon. I am really starting to get anxious now. The reason for this is because I am afraid I won’t get everything done that needs to be done
Well I am going to post this and try and get this crap out of here.
Need to update my card list:
sent ecard to Nina Williams, Gloria Oronato, gave a card to Patti M...
Evening everyone, it is after 10 pm and I am in the middle of multitasking. I am updating pen pal files and address books, doing laundry, and sending out e-cards. I am not that successful with the e-cards because everything else is taking so long to do.
I got home just around 4:30. Mom was in here office on the computer. She told me I had a call from Telka so I listened to the message. Telka needed help with the gift wrapping. She was going over there at about 2. I just couldn’t do it. As I mentioned earlier I wanted to get stuff here done. I couldn’t call her.
After I listened to the message I watched Charmed. I didn’t have dinner until after 5:30. Mom had a sandwich and then went out shopping for a couple of hours and came back by 8:30.
I finally heard from Jim. He has been offline for a month. He had his doctor appointments this past week and he has a clean bill of health. He was telling me about the battery of tests he has to go through every six months. He told me how long they take and it is obvious it is nerve-wracking for him. I showed the email to Mom. She was relieved to some level that he sent the email but is still worried.
I am bouncing from one project to another. I plan on staying up all night to get some of it done. Not sure how successful I will be.
The weather is getting warm at 40 degrees. The sun came out mid morning. Most everyone came in on time or a little after 8. Most everything is starting to melt just in time for the next Nor Easter. That should be here sometime over the weekend.
Today was our department’s party and it was good. Marlene noticed I wasn’t eating a whole lot (I was really afraid too) the food was good and the gifts wonderful. Lee Ann Scott was my secret Santa and she gave me a gas card from Costco and a beautiful Santa Pin, and a Milky Way bar. Patti loved her gloves and the group card of gift cards.
I managed to print up two introductions and finish off Sandra’s letter. I will mail them later today. I will do more when I get home.
I called Mom today. She was okay (so she says but I know things are up). She says she kept dreaming about Jim and she says she is frantic about him. She did ask me if Liz told me about the trip and if they did get together and I told her yes. I am not sure if she was pleased or not. I don’t feel like having the two women fighting. I asked Terri what she thought and she said that Liz has a point. If Liz does ask just tell her I didn’t tell her anything more than what she would have said.
I am going to just go home do chores and the letters and e-cards and then do the shopping tomorrow. I have the Sing-a-long tomorrow afternoon. I am really starting to get anxious now. The reason for this is because I am afraid I won’t get everything done that needs to be done
Well I am going to post this and try and get this crap out of here.
Need to update my card list:
sent ecard to Nina Williams, Gloria Oronato, gave a card to Patti M...
Evening everyone, it is after 10 pm and I am in the middle of multitasking. I am updating pen pal files and address books, doing laundry, and sending out e-cards. I am not that successful with the e-cards because everything else is taking so long to do.
I got home just around 4:30. Mom was in here office on the computer. She told me I had a call from Telka so I listened to the message. Telka needed help with the gift wrapping. She was going over there at about 2. I just couldn’t do it. As I mentioned earlier I wanted to get stuff here done. I couldn’t call her.
After I listened to the message I watched Charmed. I didn’t have dinner until after 5:30. Mom had a sandwich and then went out shopping for a couple of hours and came back by 8:30.
I finally heard from Jim. He has been offline for a month. He had his doctor appointments this past week and he has a clean bill of health. He was telling me about the battery of tests he has to go through every six months. He told me how long they take and it is obvious it is nerve-wracking for him. I showed the email to Mom. She was relieved to some level that he sent the email but is still worried.
I am bouncing from one project to another. I plan on staying up all night to get some of it done. Not sure how successful I will be.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Snowy Thursday
Good Morning everyone it is just quarter of ten and I am opening today’s lockbox. It is very light which is good. I wonder if that means today’s Post office mail is going to be light as well or the opposite. I guess it depends on the weather as well.
The snow that is predicted for today might start soon (I hope not) or it may start later…I am hoping it won’t start until after I do some shopping. Unfortunately I won’t be able to do much shopping because I don’t have that much right now.
I got an email from Gem she had read this and it upset her. She wanted to know what I thought. She also believes the person owes the celebrity an apology. I told her that’s BS because the writer is entitled to believe what ever she wants and to write whatever she wants). I did suggest that if Gem wanted she could post comments and share with the writer her views. I don’t believe in telling people what they can or can’t write in their blog but I do believe in discussions.
I heard back later and she says that if she based her opinions and beliefs on something that she was sure about and it turned out to be wrong then she would have to apologize and that the OP is going about it the wrong way. I reiterated that she should write her a comment and tell her. I almost told her I don’t give a dump about the fandom. Instead I told her we don’t have the right to tell others what they can or can’t write in their blogs whether or not it is the internet or not. I also told her that I agree with some of what Sandi was writing. That he has lied about certain things and that the fan clubs represent him and it doesn’t always reflect an appropriate picture.
I should tell you that I have been trying really hard to pull away from this. I think the last time I was at the forum was yesterday morning and I was really proud of myself for not going back there at all.
Last night was busy at our house. Mom was going out to a “mucky muck” party at the Milford Bank offices. The new oil tank was being installed and it was done well. I had my woman’s club meeting and party.
Mom came home before I left for the meeting. She said she barely knew anyone and couldn’t really hear very well. The only word she could describe it was a bit crowded. She spent the rest of the night relaxing and falling asleep in front of the TV.
The guys worked on the tank until maybe 8. It seemed pretty loud while they were there but when I got home I could smell oil.
Roberta picked me up around quarter of 7. We got to Telka’s by 7 and we started the meeting 20 minutes later. We got the meeting part over quickly. Roberta and Jolyn spoke on Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
There was amazing amount of food there and I ate it all. I had a headache by the time I left for home. We did the gift exchange and the gift I brought one of the girls picked it. I was so afraid they didn’t want it or wouldn’t take it. I got a candle, instant scratch games, and a gift card for $5.
Roberta and I talked about Credit Cards, shopping, the holidays, and our plan to go to Dakota’s for Dinner some time after the holiday and in the early New Year.
The snow flurries started a little after ten. It didn’t last long but the entire state has cancelled schools for today. It is supposed to get bad later on. Around 12 it started coming down hard. Many people have left already. Others such as me will either leave a little later or at their normal time. It started to sleet around 2 or so.
The rest of the afternoon I worked on readdress mail and the bad addresses. I really wanted to go home but couldn’t get the energy and besides I have work to do.
It is after 8:30 and I am very tired. I left the office after 4. There were still quite a number of people still in the office. I can’t really say how many but more than ten. When I left the building Mike the Security guard was still on duty. The two Marcus’s were late. The roads were pretty messy. It was more like sleet than snow. There were still cars on the road but the best part was they were not going fast. I believe we were all going about 20 to 30 miles an hour. It was close to 5 when I got home.
Mom was cooking dinner and watching the news when I came in. It was be a few moments before eating so I opened my mail. I got a Christmas card from Dave, a Christmas card and letter from Sharon Towle in Florida. I am going to be updating her file in a little bit.
While we ate dinner the major story was the weather. They talked about the heaviest parts were and what to expect next and when to expect it to end (probably already doing it now). They discussed the traffic and how it was moving and how long it would be tied up as well. The second major story was the fire yesterday. How some shops were returning to work today and how it will affect them?
After Dinner Mom cleaned the kitchen and I took a bath. After my bath I updated some files and stuff on the computer and checked emails. I did watch some TV and took my meds. I am not really feeling that well.
I got an email from Telka today. She said things have been resolved with the bookstore and we will be starting up the gift-wrapping again. There is an opening for tomorrow night's shift but I really need to do some things around here like my Christmas e-cards and more shopping (at least for birthdays).
Well I am going to do some e-cards and pen pal stuff. Then I am going to bed. I am really tired and cold and not feeling that great. I guess I said that though huh?
The snow that is predicted for today might start soon (I hope not) or it may start later…I am hoping it won’t start until after I do some shopping. Unfortunately I won’t be able to do much shopping because I don’t have that much right now.
I got an email from Gem she had read this and it upset her. She wanted to know what I thought. She also believes the person owes the celebrity an apology. I told her that’s BS because the writer is entitled to believe what ever she wants and to write whatever she wants). I did suggest that if Gem wanted she could post comments and share with the writer her views. I don’t believe in telling people what they can or can’t write in their blog but I do believe in discussions.
I heard back later and she says that if she based her opinions and beliefs on something that she was sure about and it turned out to be wrong then she would have to apologize and that the OP is going about it the wrong way. I reiterated that she should write her a comment and tell her. I almost told her I don’t give a dump about the fandom. Instead I told her we don’t have the right to tell others what they can or can’t write in their blogs whether or not it is the internet or not. I also told her that I agree with some of what Sandi was writing. That he has lied about certain things and that the fan clubs represent him and it doesn’t always reflect an appropriate picture.
I should tell you that I have been trying really hard to pull away from this. I think the last time I was at the forum was yesterday morning and I was really proud of myself for not going back there at all.
Last night was busy at our house. Mom was going out to a “mucky muck” party at the Milford Bank offices. The new oil tank was being installed and it was done well. I had my woman’s club meeting and party.
Mom came home before I left for the meeting. She said she barely knew anyone and couldn’t really hear very well. The only word she could describe it was a bit crowded. She spent the rest of the night relaxing and falling asleep in front of the TV.
The guys worked on the tank until maybe 8. It seemed pretty loud while they were there but when I got home I could smell oil.
Roberta picked me up around quarter of 7. We got to Telka’s by 7 and we started the meeting 20 minutes later. We got the meeting part over quickly. Roberta and Jolyn spoke on Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
There was amazing amount of food there and I ate it all. I had a headache by the time I left for home. We did the gift exchange and the gift I brought one of the girls picked it. I was so afraid they didn’t want it or wouldn’t take it. I got a candle, instant scratch games, and a gift card for $5.
Roberta and I talked about Credit Cards, shopping, the holidays, and our plan to go to Dakota’s for Dinner some time after the holiday and in the early New Year.
The snow flurries started a little after ten. It didn’t last long but the entire state has cancelled schools for today. It is supposed to get bad later on. Around 12 it started coming down hard. Many people have left already. Others such as me will either leave a little later or at their normal time. It started to sleet around 2 or so.
The rest of the afternoon I worked on readdress mail and the bad addresses. I really wanted to go home but couldn’t get the energy and besides I have work to do.
It is after 8:30 and I am very tired. I left the office after 4. There were still quite a number of people still in the office. I can’t really say how many but more than ten. When I left the building Mike the Security guard was still on duty. The two Marcus’s were late. The roads were pretty messy. It was more like sleet than snow. There were still cars on the road but the best part was they were not going fast. I believe we were all going about 20 to 30 miles an hour. It was close to 5 when I got home.
Mom was cooking dinner and watching the news when I came in. It was be a few moments before eating so I opened my mail. I got a Christmas card from Dave, a Christmas card and letter from Sharon Towle in Florida. I am going to be updating her file in a little bit.
While we ate dinner the major story was the weather. They talked about the heaviest parts were and what to expect next and when to expect it to end (probably already doing it now). They discussed the traffic and how it was moving and how long it would be tied up as well. The second major story was the fire yesterday. How some shops were returning to work today and how it will affect them?
After Dinner Mom cleaned the kitchen and I took a bath. After my bath I updated some files and stuff on the computer and checked emails. I did watch some TV and took my meds. I am not really feeling that well.
I got an email from Telka today. She said things have been resolved with the bookstore and we will be starting up the gift-wrapping again. There is an opening for tomorrow night's shift but I really need to do some things around here like my Christmas e-cards and more shopping (at least for birthdays).
Well I am going to do some e-cards and pen pal stuff. Then I am going to bed. I am really tired and cold and not feeling that great. I guess I said that though huh?
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Intense Morning
Hey everyone! We have had some excitement here at the office. There is a fire about two blocks from here. I have never heard of this place but people could see the smoke from as far as East Haven. I didn’t notice it until I was getting closer to the garage where I park the car. Someone (Donna G) told me it was a strip club. I asked others and they said “never heard that”. Why do I listen to that woman???? Anyway the fire looks like it out now.
It is almost 11 and I am working on the mail. The post office mail was light and I am just starting the lockbox. I was working on some readdress mail and labels. So far it’s been going pretty well.
I am trying to figure out if I want to go to the bank or not today. I don’t feel like going out and yet I have 15 or 16 gas cards to get for birthdays and Christmas Gifts. There is snow predicted for tomorrow.
I emailed my cousin Dan and he sent me a picture he took from his office building. He says it was pretty intense. He had taken the picture about 8:15. By then the fire had been going for nearly 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Well it is after 2:30 and I am about to work on the Bad Addresses. I have the rejections sorted and delivered. I still have readdress mail to do and bulk mail but I don’t think I will be able to do it.
I have the three intro letters written and I have posted it to the lists and to my pen pal blog.
I am going to go through the personal mail and then clean up and go home.
It is almost 11 and I am working on the mail. The post office mail was light and I am just starting the lockbox. I was working on some readdress mail and labels. So far it’s been going pretty well.
I am trying to figure out if I want to go to the bank or not today. I don’t feel like going out and yet I have 15 or 16 gas cards to get for birthdays and Christmas Gifts. There is snow predicted for tomorrow.
I emailed my cousin Dan and he sent me a picture he took from his office building. He says it was pretty intense. He had taken the picture about 8:15. By then the fire had been going for nearly 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Well it is after 2:30 and I am about to work on the Bad Addresses. I have the rejections sorted and delivered. I still have readdress mail to do and bulk mail but I don’t think I will be able to do it.
I have the three intro letters written and I have posted it to the lists and to my pen pal blog.
I am going to go through the personal mail and then clean up and go home.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Cold Tuesday
Morning everyone I am at work right now opening the mail. I don’t feel well right now but I will eventually. I got here at 8 with no problems. It was just getting out of bed was hard. I didn’t get online but I watched Angel for a few minutes this morning. It was more than I should have.
Mom was up when I left. She had a great sleep but she fell asleep in front of the TV which usually means she will wake up early the next day. Today she has meetings and is taking a friend to his first day of Dialysis. Actually you all may remember the name Claire Doyle? Well it is her husband.
Today Patti was trying to decide or figure out how we will be doing the mail during the recess. Mike says they only worked two days but will do it how ever we want. Patti says Shirley told her they came every day but I don’t remember. I do remember saying in my blogs that I worked on the mail. I am going to indicate in the blogs when they came so I can remember next year.
Our Liaison/Claims luncheon was moved to Friday at 12:30 we just got a flyer today. Patti says we were bumped from original date of Thursday.
Oh I meant to write this Sunday but totally forgot (maybe I did). Bob called and invited Mom and I for Dinner on Christmas Day. I was just telling Terry that I work with that I can’t remember the menu but as usual Mom will be bringing something. At one point during the conversation Liz and Nelson’s names came up and Mom encouraged him to invite them but did say they would probably stop by. I just wish Liz, and Nelson, and Jim could see that Mom does try and include and encourage stuff for us to be together. Instead of the negative stuff they see.
Well it is time for me to leave and go to Debra’s. I might be able to go shopping after our session. I think I have found the Double Day Cookbook for Mom at Border’s.
The rest of the day was good…may have put my foot unintentionally in my mouth in front of Sally T.
Well it is after 10:30. I just got out of the bathtub. I was in it for a long, long time. Truthfully I think I fell asleep. When I heard Mom go to bed I got out and got dressed.
The session with Debra was quick but full of my agitation. I told her about the weekend, about Mom meeting with Beverly and Debra asked if we were worried that the siblings would be jealous or whatever. I expressed some concerns. WE talked about Christmas and shopping.
It was drizzling when I left the office. I was at the car 15 minutes later and on my way home after that. Mom had dinner cooking in the oven. It was pork and rice. It was delicious.
I watched Charmed as I usually do when I am eating alone (Mom was at a Bridges meeting). After that I called Liz and Nelson. They had been working out in the yard and were getting ready for dinner and a movie. We talked about Christmas and the fact that Jim is not communicating.
After we finished talking I went out shopping for an hour. I got Mom’s gift, and I got the PA kids their gifts. Now all that I have to do is get the gas cards. I am going to do what liz suggested get some of them now and the rest later. Great Idea.
Mom came home a few minutes after I did. We chatted and then did our own stuff. I was going to write some more letters and update pen pal stuff and do cards but I am just too tired.
I will have to do it in the morning.
I am going to bed now.
Mom was up when I left. She had a great sleep but she fell asleep in front of the TV which usually means she will wake up early the next day. Today she has meetings and is taking a friend to his first day of Dialysis. Actually you all may remember the name Claire Doyle? Well it is her husband.
Today Patti was trying to decide or figure out how we will be doing the mail during the recess. Mike says they only worked two days but will do it how ever we want. Patti says Shirley told her they came every day but I don’t remember. I do remember saying in my blogs that I worked on the mail. I am going to indicate in the blogs when they came so I can remember next year.
Our Liaison/Claims luncheon was moved to Friday at 12:30 we just got a flyer today. Patti says we were bumped from original date of Thursday.
Oh I meant to write this Sunday but totally forgot (maybe I did). Bob called and invited Mom and I for Dinner on Christmas Day. I was just telling Terry that I work with that I can’t remember the menu but as usual Mom will be bringing something. At one point during the conversation Liz and Nelson’s names came up and Mom encouraged him to invite them but did say they would probably stop by. I just wish Liz, and Nelson, and Jim could see that Mom does try and include and encourage stuff for us to be together. Instead of the negative stuff they see.
Well it is time for me to leave and go to Debra’s. I might be able to go shopping after our session. I think I have found the Double Day Cookbook for Mom at Border’s.
The rest of the day was good…may have put my foot unintentionally in my mouth in front of Sally T.
Well it is after 10:30. I just got out of the bathtub. I was in it for a long, long time. Truthfully I think I fell asleep. When I heard Mom go to bed I got out and got dressed.
The session with Debra was quick but full of my agitation. I told her about the weekend, about Mom meeting with Beverly and Debra asked if we were worried that the siblings would be jealous or whatever. I expressed some concerns. WE talked about Christmas and shopping.
It was drizzling when I left the office. I was at the car 15 minutes later and on my way home after that. Mom had dinner cooking in the oven. It was pork and rice. It was delicious.
I watched Charmed as I usually do when I am eating alone (Mom was at a Bridges meeting). After that I called Liz and Nelson. They had been working out in the yard and were getting ready for dinner and a movie. We talked about Christmas and the fact that Jim is not communicating.
After we finished talking I went out shopping for an hour. I got Mom’s gift, and I got the PA kids their gifts. Now all that I have to do is get the gas cards. I am going to do what liz suggested get some of them now and the rest later. Great Idea.
Mom came home a few minutes after I did. We chatted and then did our own stuff. I was going to write some more letters and update pen pal stuff and do cards but I am just too tired.
I will have to do it in the morning.
I am going to bed now.
Monday, December 10, 2007
December 10, 2007
Good Morning everyone it is just mid 30’s in New Haven and drizzling. It is supposed to get into the mid 40’s around here. Hopefully it won’t make driving hazardous. It didn’t do it this morning.
I managed to get up by 6:30 or so and get the cellar doors unlocked for Matthew to get the new oil tank delivered and perhaps installed by tonight. I don’t think we could last that long with out everything.
I was a little late getting to work because I was online longer than I really should have been. I forwarded the intro letter for pen pals to work on at lunch time. I printed out the card list so I can continue to send stuff out.
I asked Terry this morning about the e-cards. Would it be okay to send to management? Who she considers management and who she doesn’t? I explained to her the conversation I had with Lee Ann and she said Lee Ann tends to go over board.
Well no one here has thanked me for their cards but I am not going to sit here and worry about it. I did hear from a couple more people and thanked me.
Dave emailed me and wants to go out to dinner tonight. I told him I have a wake to go to and I would be home after that. He has a coupon for Sloppy Jose’s. We haven’t been there in a while. He wants to “catch up”. That will include an entire dinner of “Patrick did this or Patrick did that” and “Patrick is this to me” and my all time favorite “Did you really tell him to put his foot down with me?” I am just waiting for that to come up.
Well it looks like Joan had a hard time coming in from Oxford. She came in around 10 this morning.
Well it is time for me to go home. I am going to the wake and then call Dave and go to dinner.
I managed to get up by 6:30 or so and get the cellar doors unlocked for Matthew to get the new oil tank delivered and perhaps installed by tonight. I don’t think we could last that long with out everything.
I was a little late getting to work because I was online longer than I really should have been. I forwarded the intro letter for pen pals to work on at lunch time. I printed out the card list so I can continue to send stuff out.
I asked Terry this morning about the e-cards. Would it be okay to send to management? Who she considers management and who she doesn’t? I explained to her the conversation I had with Lee Ann and she said Lee Ann tends to go over board.
Well no one here has thanked me for their cards but I am not going to sit here and worry about it. I did hear from a couple more people and thanked me.
Dave emailed me and wants to go out to dinner tonight. I told him I have a wake to go to and I would be home after that. He has a coupon for Sloppy Jose’s. We haven’t been there in a while. He wants to “catch up”. That will include an entire dinner of “Patrick did this or Patrick did that” and “Patrick is this to me” and my all time favorite “Did you really tell him to put his foot down with me?” I am just waiting for that to come up.
Well it looks like Joan had a hard time coming in from Oxford. She came in around 10 this morning.
Well it is time for me to go home. I am going to the wake and then call Dave and go to dinner.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Aggravating and Agitating Sunday
It is late in the afternoon and I am and have been agitated. I couldn’t find addresses that I needed to send out email cards this morning.
My room is a mess, and things at bingo were fine until Sam pissed me off after he called me stupid. He didn’t call me stupid once but twice. It was near the end as I was trying to tell them about the activities for next week. He was goddamned rude about me saying what about bingo. If he had kept is fucking trap shut for longer than he had then he would have heard it…He is so goddamned controlling and so Verge is going to have Natalie talk to him. She better not talk to me about it. I will tell her not to allow him in there.
I came home and got some stuff together so I could go shopping. I stopped at a few gas stations and one place didn’t have any denomination lower then $100. The other station wouldn’t accept checks. I think that’s stupid. He should have said it before I even started to ask for it.
I was so aggravated. I was able to get Mom’s back rest but it only was 11 bucks. I am going to get the cookbook too. Even though I told Liz and Nelson today that I would get it instead.
Mom was home by then and on the phone with her executive director of one of the MH Boards. He or she was telling Mom about the Knights of Columbus Museum’s current display of (managers)…and there is a picture of one of our relatives that helped start the Knights of Columbus. So tomorrow she is going to take pictures of it and I guess show the entire Phelan clan.
Mom says she had a flat tire on the way home from Madison today and it sounds like it got a little scary for her. Luckily a nice couple came on by and helped her out. She was also trying to find a tire repair place. It was closed.
The rest of the day I spent sending out e-cards to people and revising address books and for all mailboxes.
I have to say I don’t think I have been really concentrating much on anything. I will be doing one thing and then going to another. I might have to go to bed and worry about it tomorrow.
Well now I know why I have been so agitated today. My monthly started. I am still having some trouble concentrating but I did manage to get some stuff updated in the pen pal files.
I have a few more things to do in the pen pal files and the Christmas 2007 files but that will have to wait until tomorrow night. Mom is doing her cards and I still have a lot more to do for my own.
It rained for a little bit tonight. I think it may be drying up for the night. I will have to see what it is like tomorrow.
In the mean time good night.
My room is a mess, and things at bingo were fine until Sam pissed me off after he called me stupid. He didn’t call me stupid once but twice. It was near the end as I was trying to tell them about the activities for next week. He was goddamned rude about me saying what about bingo. If he had kept is fucking trap shut for longer than he had then he would have heard it…He is so goddamned controlling and so Verge is going to have Natalie talk to him. She better not talk to me about it. I will tell her not to allow him in there.
I came home and got some stuff together so I could go shopping. I stopped at a few gas stations and one place didn’t have any denomination lower then $100. The other station wouldn’t accept checks. I think that’s stupid. He should have said it before I even started to ask for it.
I was so aggravated. I was able to get Mom’s back rest but it only was 11 bucks. I am going to get the cookbook too. Even though I told Liz and Nelson today that I would get it instead.
Mom was home by then and on the phone with her executive director of one of the MH Boards. He or she was telling Mom about the Knights of Columbus Museum’s current display of (managers)…and there is a picture of one of our relatives that helped start the Knights of Columbus. So tomorrow she is going to take pictures of it and I guess show the entire Phelan clan.
Mom says she had a flat tire on the way home from Madison today and it sounds like it got a little scary for her. Luckily a nice couple came on by and helped her out. She was also trying to find a tire repair place. It was closed.
The rest of the day I spent sending out e-cards to people and revising address books and for all mailboxes.
I have to say I don’t think I have been really concentrating much on anything. I will be doing one thing and then going to another. I might have to go to bed and worry about it tomorrow.
Well now I know why I have been so agitated today. My monthly started. I am still having some trouble concentrating but I did manage to get some stuff updated in the pen pal files.
I have a few more things to do in the pen pal files and the Christmas 2007 files but that will have to wait until tomorrow night. Mom is doing her cards and I still have a lot more to do for my own.
It rained for a little bit tonight. I think it may be drying up for the night. I will have to see what it is like tomorrow.
In the mean time good night.
Saturday, December 08, 2007
I Went Shopping Today
Good Morning! It is after 8:30. The sky is grey and the snow is on the ground still. Mom is downstairs reading her paper and having coffee. I will be starting my day shortly. I told Mom I would be going to the store and getting a few things from Costco and then go shopping until its time for me to do the gift-wrapping.
My friend Satia paid me a visit yesterday and left a comment for me on yesterday’s entry. She like many others I am sure has someone who won’t tell anyone what they want for Christmas.
We found out last night that our friend and fellow DTC member Linda Gustufson lost her mother Ann Martin yesterday morning. Ann had been a patient at the nursing home I volunteer at and hasn’t been doing well in the last few weeks.
Hey all it is nearly 1 pm. I have been home since 12:30. The two hours prior to this I went shopping and got some gas. I can hardly wait to find out how much money I spent already.
I was able to get some shopping done. I managed to get the gift cards from Sears for Jason and Audrey, and Dick’s Sporting Goods for Brian, the socks for Dottie and the gloves for Pattie. I went to Bath and Body Works store for the gift swap that ended up being for $5.30.
Before going off to shop Telka called me and updated me on the gift wrapping session and she said it was total waste of time. She feels we shouldn’t (and neither do I) until we get things straightened out. So I didn’t go to the gift wrapping.
I spent a part of the afternoon trying to figure out how many gas cards I should get and it got a bit overwhelming. I may have to just get a few at a time. The others I will get at a later time.
I did make a second run to the post office for Mom and then had a visit with Sylvia and Boppie. They had gone to Waterbury during the storm last night and poor little Boppie was tired. Boppie is almost 3 years old. I can’t believe it where does the time go.
The rest of the time I set up another pen pal file for Sharon Edmundson of Indiana. I got the letter printed up and will have it mailed tomorrow.
Mom went out shopping around 3 and just got back. She is just settling in for that night. I am not sure what the rest of the night will bring for her.
Well here is the final entry for the night. I was just watching for the umpteenth time the Polar Express on Family channel. I just tried looking for it in this room and no luck. However, I did find the stamps I couldn’t find earlier in the week. They were in the address book.
I am about to do more letters and then go to bed. I have a long day ahead of me tomorrow.
My friend Satia paid me a visit yesterday and left a comment for me on yesterday’s entry. She like many others I am sure has someone who won’t tell anyone what they want for Christmas.
We found out last night that our friend and fellow DTC member Linda Gustufson lost her mother Ann Martin yesterday morning. Ann had been a patient at the nursing home I volunteer at and hasn’t been doing well in the last few weeks.
Hey all it is nearly 1 pm. I have been home since 12:30. The two hours prior to this I went shopping and got some gas. I can hardly wait to find out how much money I spent already.
I was able to get some shopping done. I managed to get the gift cards from Sears for Jason and Audrey, and Dick’s Sporting Goods for Brian, the socks for Dottie and the gloves for Pattie. I went to Bath and Body Works store for the gift swap that ended up being for $5.30.
Before going off to shop Telka called me and updated me on the gift wrapping session and she said it was total waste of time. She feels we shouldn’t (and neither do I) until we get things straightened out. So I didn’t go to the gift wrapping.
I spent a part of the afternoon trying to figure out how many gas cards I should get and it got a bit overwhelming. I may have to just get a few at a time. The others I will get at a later time.
I did make a second run to the post office for Mom and then had a visit with Sylvia and Boppie. They had gone to Waterbury during the storm last night and poor little Boppie was tired. Boppie is almost 3 years old. I can’t believe it where does the time go.
The rest of the time I set up another pen pal file for Sharon Edmundson of Indiana. I got the letter printed up and will have it mailed tomorrow.
Mom went out shopping around 3 and just got back. She is just settling in for that night. I am not sure what the rest of the night will bring for her.
Well here is the final entry for the night. I was just watching for the umpteenth time the Polar Express on Family channel. I just tried looking for it in this room and no luck. However, I did find the stamps I couldn’t find earlier in the week. They were in the address book.
I am about to do more letters and then go to bed. I have a long day ahead of me tomorrow.
Friday, December 07, 2007
Dec 7, 2007
Oh what a morning and it isn’t even 9 am yet. I got up around 6:20 and showered and dressed. I started writing out the bills to pay and I was right I wouldn’t be able to give Mom the entire room and board. I talked with her this morning about it (while she was still half asleep) as she went into the bathroom. I wrote out the check for her (at the last minute) and but had every thing else ready to go. I had to get more stamps from her. The point is I mislaid another stamp and I can’t find it.
I had a few moments to spare so we talked about lunch and eating and I told her I only bought oatmeal and stuff like that. She noticed me gaining weight again. I suspect a few things. We also discussed Christmas related things. I am going shopping after work. I told Mom if I don’t do it now there will be no point in doing it all. I asked her if there was anything else she wanted. We also talked about stuff for PA and Jim.
When I got to work I got settled in and got the mail from Registration and Customer Service and then opened up a few emails and got the Christmas Documents so I can update them here.
Patti asked me how things are this morning and we laughed and said things are wonderful. They are too. I am not sure if it is because it’s Friday and pay day or it’s THAT time of the month again.
Since then tried to start doing the bulk mail but the lockbox came and I had to do some investigating for Christmas stuff. Now I am doing lockbox.
I had to ask Lee Ann for advice. I explained to her I was doing e-cards and she warned me NOT to do it here. I told her I would do it from home (although she wouldn’t know I did it here if I did it through my home email). Anyway, I asked her if it would be appropriate to send e-cards to Managers and Supervisors she said no. Regular cards are best for them and the e-cards for Co workers.
I sent two emails to Jim to ask him about the store Mom mentioned the girls like and what gas station he goes to most often. As of 15 minutes ago I haven’t heard from him yet.
I also talked with Liz today. We talked about gift giving and the discussion got around to mom. She says Mom is mad at her still and I told I could see where both of them are coming from. She told me about the trip she had with Jim and it pleased her they got to talk and laugh and have a vacation together. We even talked about gifts for the boys. She really encouraged me not to go over board with them. Okay I best not hear it from her later! J
I talked with Mom at lunch time. Matthew came by to talk to her and look at the old oil tank and will go and get her a new one for $1500. Mom gave a down payment and when he gets one he will get someone to install it. Mom says it’s the electrician who did the work downstairs.
Well it is now 3:30 and I need to finish up here. I am doing readdress/personal mail and making labels. I won’t be able to do the bulk mail here now. I can do it Monday. Have a great afternoon and I will see you tonight…
Shortly after I posted my initial entry I discovered a couple of things. The first was Kathy Woods in Compliance will be heading to Diagnostic Radiology starting on Monday. Menchu told me when she was coming for the cart. I went and said goodbye to her and hugged her and pretended I was going to cry. She is a really nice lady. The second was it started snowing this afternoon. It was coming down hard.
After a short debate with myself and laughing at Mom for telling me there wasn’t a need for me to wear my boots I decided I would go home instead of shopping as I originally planned. I left after 4 and got home with one minor scare by 10 of 5. Mom came home shortly after that.
Mom was glad I came home instead of going shopping first She was feeling guilty for saying oh it isn’t going to snow that she bought me a new pair of boots. They are exactly like the ones I have now. The snow stopped around 6 or 6:30.
Since I have been home I watched TV, read my mail, and had dinner. I was watching “Charmed”. For mail I received something about a class action suit/refund for those who used their Master Card Visa and something else abroad. Well it doesn’t apply to me because in the last ten years I haven’t been out of the country. I got a nice letter from Jamie Cole in Guam. She was originally from San Diego and is married to a navy guy. I made a file for her in the pen pal files.
I was going to do some cards or something but now I think I will do laundry since tomorrow will be a full day.
I will see you tomorrow….
I had a few moments to spare so we talked about lunch and eating and I told her I only bought oatmeal and stuff like that. She noticed me gaining weight again. I suspect a few things. We also discussed Christmas related things. I am going shopping after work. I told Mom if I don’t do it now there will be no point in doing it all. I asked her if there was anything else she wanted. We also talked about stuff for PA and Jim.
When I got to work I got settled in and got the mail from Registration and Customer Service and then opened up a few emails and got the Christmas Documents so I can update them here.
Patti asked me how things are this morning and we laughed and said things are wonderful. They are too. I am not sure if it is because it’s Friday and pay day or it’s THAT time of the month again.
Since then tried to start doing the bulk mail but the lockbox came and I had to do some investigating for Christmas stuff. Now I am doing lockbox.
I had to ask Lee Ann for advice. I explained to her I was doing e-cards and she warned me NOT to do it here. I told her I would do it from home (although she wouldn’t know I did it here if I did it through my home email). Anyway, I asked her if it would be appropriate to send e-cards to Managers and Supervisors she said no. Regular cards are best for them and the e-cards for Co workers.
I sent two emails to Jim to ask him about the store Mom mentioned the girls like and what gas station he goes to most often. As of 15 minutes ago I haven’t heard from him yet.
I also talked with Liz today. We talked about gift giving and the discussion got around to mom. She says Mom is mad at her still and I told I could see where both of them are coming from. She told me about the trip she had with Jim and it pleased her they got to talk and laugh and have a vacation together. We even talked about gifts for the boys. She really encouraged me not to go over board with them. Okay I best not hear it from her later! J
I talked with Mom at lunch time. Matthew came by to talk to her and look at the old oil tank and will go and get her a new one for $1500. Mom gave a down payment and when he gets one he will get someone to install it. Mom says it’s the electrician who did the work downstairs.
Well it is now 3:30 and I need to finish up here. I am doing readdress/personal mail and making labels. I won’t be able to do the bulk mail here now. I can do it Monday. Have a great afternoon and I will see you tonight…
Shortly after I posted my initial entry I discovered a couple of things. The first was Kathy Woods in Compliance will be heading to Diagnostic Radiology starting on Monday. Menchu told me when she was coming for the cart. I went and said goodbye to her and hugged her and pretended I was going to cry. She is a really nice lady. The second was it started snowing this afternoon. It was coming down hard.
After a short debate with myself and laughing at Mom for telling me there wasn’t a need for me to wear my boots I decided I would go home instead of shopping as I originally planned. I left after 4 and got home with one minor scare by 10 of 5. Mom came home shortly after that.
Mom was glad I came home instead of going shopping first She was feeling guilty for saying oh it isn’t going to snow that she bought me a new pair of boots. They are exactly like the ones I have now. The snow stopped around 6 or 6:30.
Since I have been home I watched TV, read my mail, and had dinner. I was watching “Charmed”. For mail I received something about a class action suit/refund for those who used their Master Card Visa and something else abroad. Well it doesn’t apply to me because in the last ten years I haven’t been out of the country. I got a nice letter from Jamie Cole in Guam. She was originally from San Diego and is married to a navy guy. I made a file for her in the pen pal files.
I was going to do some cards or something but now I think I will do laundry since tomorrow will be a full day.
I will see you tomorrow….
Thursday, December 06, 2007
I left the keys home again.
Today had a minor rough start. I woke up around 3 and didn’t fall back to sleep until 5 and then got up after 6 to empty garbage and get ready for work. Mom was up when I left. She complimented me on my clothes which made me feel very good. After I said goodbye I headed to work.
The traffic and drive wasn’t bad at all. I got to the office with no problem. It was very cold and I walked in with Mary Numa. We talked about the weather and her vacation. Man I wish I could go on vacation. She urged me to go.
I got in to my immediate office and started my day. I got my hot chocolate and then the charts came. That’s when it hit the fan. I couldn’t find the keys to open the box. I realized (read I had hoped) that I left them at home. I told Patti about it and then went home. Mom asked me what was going on and I explained the situation. I found them in the pocket of the pants I wore yesterday. I was back at the office by 9:15.
I got the charts checked, sorted, and delivered shortly after that and began working on the lockbox for today, and some readdressing mail. Now I am working on the post office mail.
I let Patti know what time I got back (she wasn’t in her office when I came by the first time). She thanked me and told me to take a deep breath. I held it and she looked at me and said ‘I didn’t tell you to hold!” she said with a smile.
I have been having a discussion with Lynn R (AKA Rayhana) over the last few days. It was in regard to this issue and others. I feel that Kevin needs to put a stop to it and get rid of the people running the fan clubs because there is so much tension and squabbling between the two. Rayhana feels that Kevin and any celebrity should not have to. She tells me that the president of the OINKSFC runs (it's hers to run) the club the way she sees fit.
If it doesn’t change then I don’t believe people will want to join the club. I had no problems with the President of OINKSFC but I have not been happy with things I have heard from others. According to Lynn the President is thinking of making the Message board/forum private and by invite only as so there will only be “positive flowery things” and nothing negative.
When are people on the internet going to realize that Message boards are to discuss with some amount of rationality the negative and positive? In one of my emails I told Lynn that I am just not going back there again. That being there just shows me that most if not all are unfit and lonely housewives and mothers who can’t get the kind of attention they need from reality.
Lynn was incredibly patient with me because I was getting ornery. We don’t agree on some aspects of the fandom but she was willing to hear and read what I had to say. She had to go to work and I was already at work.
I got an email from Telka this morning to remind me that the first night of the Gift Wrapping at Barnes and Noble starts and my shift is from 8-10. Oh no. Happily I will be with Roberta and so we will be okay. The others who signed up can’t be there after all. Hopefully it will pass by quickly. I have sent an email to Roberta and ask if she wants to pool over. I don’t know if she replied but I will call her if I can get her number.
This past week I joined another pen pal group and the owner Tami just sent me a whole list of names to write. One of them is JG. I am not letting on that there is a problem because well it’s not Tami’s problem yet. She also provided me with a list of groups to join. I let her know I am a member of some of them. ;) I did give the link to Joe's blog to her.
Well I better get back to work. I still have to finish opening the mail and then doing the MR Requisition list.
Well it is after 10:30 and I am heading to bed with hopes of getting some sleep. While I was at the Bookstore I got some coffee. It was not decaf and so I expect to be up for a while.
The rest of the afternoon went okay despite the fact that I allowed Lee Ann to annoy me because of stuff she saw in a bin. She kept insisting that if it has a name on the envelope it should go directly to the doctor. What if is bulk mail? How about we send it to the entire department and they disperse it. She insisted TO THE DOCTOR. I was highly annoyed and let a few people know. They suggested I just thank her and continue what I was doing. By the time I saw her again I thanked her for her views.
By the time I left I had gotten a lot done. I wasn’t able to do the bulk mail but that I can do that tomorrow. I left exactly at four. I walked to the garage and went to the 9th floor. It took me about 10 minutes to find my car (there weren’t a lot of cars up there). I finally found it and was on my way home.
Shortly after that I was on my way home. Traffic was slow moving. I got home by 4:30. I checked my mail and waited for Mom to come home. She got home by 5:30. She wasn’t going to one of the CPAC meetings but went to the next one. We had soup. It was delicious. We watched the news.
The major news story was about the teenager who went on a rampage in the Mall in Omaha Nebraska and then killed himself. They interviewed the mother of a friend of his and some other victims.
After Dinner Mom got ready for her meeting and left by 7. I wrote a letter to Debra and looked over the lists that Tami sent me. There are a total of three lists. I will be revising the letter and mailing them as soon as I get some stamps.
I left here after 7:30 to pick up Roberta at the agreed upon time. She met me at the door and rushed me out and to the car. Mike wasn’t dressed for company. So we headed over to the bookstore.
When we arrived we didn’t see where we would be doing the wrapping until we got directions and I saw Telka’s hat. I made a comment to the effect of “I should have recognized the hat”. She asked me if I was making fun of her hat. She was knitting when we arrived.
She gave Roberta and I instructions and made some observations that the male cahsiers were not directing people over to the table but the woman was. She gave us the lay of the land and then left and we spent the next two hours talking to each other or the employees and wrapping a few books. At 10 we packed up and headed home.
Now I am going to bed…
The traffic and drive wasn’t bad at all. I got to the office with no problem. It was very cold and I walked in with Mary Numa. We talked about the weather and her vacation. Man I wish I could go on vacation. She urged me to go.
I got in to my immediate office and started my day. I got my hot chocolate and then the charts came. That’s when it hit the fan. I couldn’t find the keys to open the box. I realized (read I had hoped) that I left them at home. I told Patti about it and then went home. Mom asked me what was going on and I explained the situation. I found them in the pocket of the pants I wore yesterday. I was back at the office by 9:15.
I got the charts checked, sorted, and delivered shortly after that and began working on the lockbox for today, and some readdressing mail. Now I am working on the post office mail.
I let Patti know what time I got back (she wasn’t in her office when I came by the first time). She thanked me and told me to take a deep breath. I held it and she looked at me and said ‘I didn’t tell you to hold!” she said with a smile.
I have been having a discussion with Lynn R (AKA Rayhana) over the last few days. It was in regard to this issue and others. I feel that Kevin needs to put a stop to it and get rid of the people running the fan clubs because there is so much tension and squabbling between the two. Rayhana feels that Kevin and any celebrity should not have to. She tells me that the president of the OINKSFC runs (it's hers to run) the club the way she sees fit.
If it doesn’t change then I don’t believe people will want to join the club. I had no problems with the President of OINKSFC but I have not been happy with things I have heard from others. According to Lynn the President is thinking of making the Message board/forum private and by invite only as so there will only be “positive flowery things” and nothing negative.
When are people on the internet going to realize that Message boards are to discuss with some amount of rationality the negative and positive? In one of my emails I told Lynn that I am just not going back there again. That being there just shows me that most if not all are unfit and lonely housewives and mothers who can’t get the kind of attention they need from reality.
Lynn was incredibly patient with me because I was getting ornery. We don’t agree on some aspects of the fandom but she was willing to hear and read what I had to say. She had to go to work and I was already at work.
I got an email from Telka this morning to remind me that the first night of the Gift Wrapping at Barnes and Noble starts and my shift is from 8-10. Oh no. Happily I will be with Roberta and so we will be okay. The others who signed up can’t be there after all. Hopefully it will pass by quickly. I have sent an email to Roberta and ask if she wants to pool over. I don’t know if she replied but I will call her if I can get her number.
This past week I joined another pen pal group and the owner Tami just sent me a whole list of names to write. One of them is JG. I am not letting on that there is a problem because well it’s not Tami’s problem yet. She also provided me with a list of groups to join. I let her know I am a member of some of them. ;) I did give the link to Joe's blog to her.
Well I better get back to work. I still have to finish opening the mail and then doing the MR Requisition list.
Well it is after 10:30 and I am heading to bed with hopes of getting some sleep. While I was at the Bookstore I got some coffee. It was not decaf and so I expect to be up for a while.
The rest of the afternoon went okay despite the fact that I allowed Lee Ann to annoy me because of stuff she saw in a bin. She kept insisting that if it has a name on the envelope it should go directly to the doctor. What if is bulk mail? How about we send it to the entire department and they disperse it. She insisted TO THE DOCTOR. I was highly annoyed and let a few people know. They suggested I just thank her and continue what I was doing. By the time I saw her again I thanked her for her views.
By the time I left I had gotten a lot done. I wasn’t able to do the bulk mail but that I can do that tomorrow. I left exactly at four. I walked to the garage and went to the 9th floor. It took me about 10 minutes to find my car (there weren’t a lot of cars up there). I finally found it and was on my way home.
Shortly after that I was on my way home. Traffic was slow moving. I got home by 4:30. I checked my mail and waited for Mom to come home. She got home by 5:30. She wasn’t going to one of the CPAC meetings but went to the next one. We had soup. It was delicious. We watched the news.
The major news story was about the teenager who went on a rampage in the Mall in Omaha Nebraska and then killed himself. They interviewed the mother of a friend of his and some other victims.
After Dinner Mom got ready for her meeting and left by 7. I wrote a letter to Debra and looked over the lists that Tami sent me. There are a total of three lists. I will be revising the letter and mailing them as soon as I get some stamps.
I left here after 7:30 to pick up Roberta at the agreed upon time. She met me at the door and rushed me out and to the car. Mike wasn’t dressed for company. So we headed over to the bookstore.
When we arrived we didn’t see where we would be doing the wrapping until we got directions and I saw Telka’s hat. I made a comment to the effect of “I should have recognized the hat”. She asked me if I was making fun of her hat. She was knitting when we arrived.
She gave Roberta and I instructions and made some observations that the male cahsiers were not directing people over to the table but the woman was. She gave us the lay of the land and then left and we spent the next two hours talking to each other or the employees and wrapping a few books. At 10 we packed up and headed home.
Now I am going to bed…
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
A Short Entry
This will be a short entry. I am tired and had a long day. I am glad it is over. I got to work on time and saw Patti. She asked me about the work. What certain things on the list meant. It was getting to the point where I wanted to throw my hands up and say fuck it. Half these people either say to me “oh don’t worry about it or not a problem”. Anyway, I told her if I don’t get to finish the rejections one day I try and get them done by the next day. I told her Bob always get the refund letters on a daily basis. She asked me about the bulk mail. I explained that it is FYI mail. Quite frankly it isn’t always necessary to get out every week considering they can get the info on line some where.
I managed to get a lot done. I still have some readdress mail and bulk mail to send out. I was at the office until 5. The printer was giving me a freaking hard time and I was about to through it out the nearest window.
Before I left I got to see Ann. She had an early morning meeting and spent the rest of the day I believe in training classes. I teased her little saying her work day has a different start time then mine. A number of people were surprised to see me at the office past 4:30.
It was a little after 5 when I left for the car. I drove to the union hall and parked the car in a very small space. They really need to do something about parking. I probably should have left my car in the garage where I usually have it and walk back. I just wanted to get in the car and drive home.
The meeting went well. I ran into some people I had not seen in a while. The union had a two day training session on how to speak to new hires. They were awarded their certificates tonight.
WE had a thank you speech from April Capone Almon the newly elected Mayor of East Haven. I sat next to her mother who will be retiring this year. It was six thirty by the time I left for home. It was just about 7 when I got home.
Mom was in her pajamas and watching TV. The news was just ending. We talked about her day and how the meeting went with Beverly.
Beverly made some suggestions to Mom abut the will and she wants Mom to talk to someone about the possibility of having to care for her... I am not making sense right now because I am tired. Anyway I am expecting a call from Beverly sometime tomorrow to schedule a time for us to meet.
I am starting to get a headache. I have already taken some ibuprofen so I am going to bed now.
I managed to get a lot done. I still have some readdress mail and bulk mail to send out. I was at the office until 5. The printer was giving me a freaking hard time and I was about to through it out the nearest window.
Before I left I got to see Ann. She had an early morning meeting and spent the rest of the day I believe in training classes. I teased her little saying her work day has a different start time then mine. A number of people were surprised to see me at the office past 4:30.
It was a little after 5 when I left for the car. I drove to the union hall and parked the car in a very small space. They really need to do something about parking. I probably should have left my car in the garage where I usually have it and walk back. I just wanted to get in the car and drive home.
The meeting went well. I ran into some people I had not seen in a while. The union had a two day training session on how to speak to new hires. They were awarded their certificates tonight.
WE had a thank you speech from April Capone Almon the newly elected Mayor of East Haven. I sat next to her mother who will be retiring this year. It was six thirty by the time I left for home. It was just about 7 when I got home.
Mom was in her pajamas and watching TV. The news was just ending. We talked about her day and how the meeting went with Beverly.
Beverly made some suggestions to Mom abut the will and she wants Mom to talk to someone about the possibility of having to care for her... I am not making sense right now because I am tired. Anyway I am expecting a call from Beverly sometime tomorrow to schedule a time for us to meet.
I am starting to get a headache. I have already taken some ibuprofen so I am going to bed now.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
I see Debra Today
Well good Tuesday Morning to you. It is quarter of 7 and daylight is trying to come through but not very successfully. Mom is on her computer and about to get ready for a meeting. She has to meet some people in Hamden to catch a ride up to Hartford. She has a luncheon date with her classmates and then another meeting I think.
I have work and my session with Debra. I don’t know what we will talk about. Probably the reasons hat I was aggravated over the weekend with Mom and probably talk about things from the past.
It is after 1 and I am working on tomorrow’s Medical Records Requisition list. I am almost done with it. The charts are all back in the tub ready to be taken back to Medical Records.
Valerie and Stephanie just came in and said there were some snow flurries coming down but the sun is still out. It was doing that this morning on the way into work. It didn’t last long though.
Mom and I left just about the same time and when I got on the highway the traffic was slow. I was a little worried that Mom got stuck in it. She had to meet some people in North Haven at 8 or so.
I heard from Rhonda today. She wanted to know what I thought about this and more specifically this and this and what my response to Rhonda was brief . Here is what Rhonda wrote I hope. I haven’t really talked much about the fandom but I have been trying to really cut down on my time there. I have not been logged in there but I try and stay ten minutes at a time. I am not sure what it was about anyway. I might ask Rayhana. I sent Rayhana an email lets see if she will respond. Maybe she can shed some light.
The rest of the day went okay. I still have to finish today’s lockbox and get the lobby mail from downstairs tomorrow. I was able to make sure things were picked up a little bit.
I walked to Debra’s after work. It was very windy. I got there before Debra. She came right after and we went in the office. She had to make a pit stop and then brought in her mail. MY letter from the weekend was there. I read it to her. I also read the part about t the pen pal stressing me out a little. We discussed why work is stressing me out. She noticed it was the first time I had said that in a while. I told her about the fact that Patti had mentioned it to me. We talked about the weekend as well.
Mom had a long day. It seems some things are resurfacing in the Mental Health area that was supposed to have been put to rest. This particular situation is rather unsettling to Mom. She did get to have lunch with her classmates and then went shopping today.
When I got home she was talking to my Uncle Ray. I guess catching up on news and health. While I was waiting for Mom to finish cooking dinner (it was actually cooking when I got home) I watched TV.
I think we started eating around 6. WE had chicken and vegetables. It was delicious. We watched the news. After dinner I got into my pajamas and watched the rest of X-men 2. Then I watched the next two installments of The Tin Man. It really isn’t anything like the original but it’s not supposed to anyway.
I am really having a hard time keeping my eyes open. I need to say good night.
I have work and my session with Debra. I don’t know what we will talk about. Probably the reasons hat I was aggravated over the weekend with Mom and probably talk about things from the past.
It is after 1 and I am working on tomorrow’s Medical Records Requisition list. I am almost done with it. The charts are all back in the tub ready to be taken back to Medical Records.
Valerie and Stephanie just came in and said there were some snow flurries coming down but the sun is still out. It was doing that this morning on the way into work. It didn’t last long though.
Mom and I left just about the same time and when I got on the highway the traffic was slow. I was a little worried that Mom got stuck in it. She had to meet some people in North Haven at 8 or so.
I heard from Rhonda today. She wanted to know what I thought about this and more specifically this and this and what my response to Rhonda was brief . Here is what Rhonda wrote I hope. I haven’t really talked much about the fandom but I have been trying to really cut down on my time there. I have not been logged in there but I try and stay ten minutes at a time. I am not sure what it was about anyway. I might ask Rayhana. I sent Rayhana an email lets see if she will respond. Maybe she can shed some light.
The rest of the day went okay. I still have to finish today’s lockbox and get the lobby mail from downstairs tomorrow. I was able to make sure things were picked up a little bit.
I walked to Debra’s after work. It was very windy. I got there before Debra. She came right after and we went in the office. She had to make a pit stop and then brought in her mail. MY letter from the weekend was there. I read it to her. I also read the part about t the pen pal stressing me out a little. We discussed why work is stressing me out. She noticed it was the first time I had said that in a while. I told her about the fact that Patti had mentioned it to me. We talked about the weekend as well.
Mom had a long day. It seems some things are resurfacing in the Mental Health area that was supposed to have been put to rest. This particular situation is rather unsettling to Mom. She did get to have lunch with her classmates and then went shopping today.
When I got home she was talking to my Uncle Ray. I guess catching up on news and health. While I was waiting for Mom to finish cooking dinner (it was actually cooking when I got home) I watched TV.
I think we started eating around 6. WE had chicken and vegetables. It was delicious. We watched the news. After dinner I got into my pajamas and watched the rest of X-men 2. Then I watched the next two installments of The Tin Man. It really isn’t anything like the original but it’s not supposed to anyway.
I am really having a hard time keeping my eyes open. I need to say good night.
Monday, December 03, 2007
December 3, 2007
It is now after 12 and I am about to finish the rest of today’s mail. It has been unexpectedly light in volume. I should be finished by the time I leave here today. I have already done the chart requests for tomorrow and I am just waiting on some info. I still have to go check the mailbox downstairs in the lobby.
I was able to get the candy I promised Renee Trotman late last week. I also got some Hershey kisses with cherry liquor. I managed to get some cereal and have had some of it already.
I got to the office around 8. I noticed many people were not here or were going to be coming later. According to some people they got a lot of ice and power outages.
That woman Tamara is an obnoxious little witch. Her tones in the email are accusatory as though I am misreading or misunderstanding and what is she doesn’t get it. She was rude and obnoxious. She continues to portray herself as a victim and continues to attack me for what I am saying. I finally told her we have been over this and let it go…I had to block her from emailing me again
Well it is after 9:30 and I am going to bed now. I have been home from work since 4:30. Mom came home around 6. I had been eating diner and I couldn’t even finish it. I think it had to do with the food I ate at work.
I got a lovely card from Stacy S in New Milford, CT. She has been my pen pal for a while now but I haven’t written her in such a long time. I also got my insurance reimbursement today and that’s going directly into the bank.
I talked with Liz today. She had to go into work an hour early because they were going to do track repair I think. We talked about Christmas gifts. I hope she wasn’t thinking I wasn’t getting all of her grandkids something. I would never do that.
I am getting really frustrated. I still can’t find the stamps I bought about a week ago and I know I haven’t taken them out of this room. This room is getting on my nerves too. I have to clean it before the weekend starts.
I am going to say good night…I am really getting tired…
PS;
i got a cute email from Antoinette Carey tonight. It was 'A santa" one.
PPS; i also got an email request to share fotos from heidi Boyko at Ringo.
I was able to get the candy I promised Renee Trotman late last week. I also got some Hershey kisses with cherry liquor. I managed to get some cereal and have had some of it already.
I got to the office around 8. I noticed many people were not here or were going to be coming later. According to some people they got a lot of ice and power outages.
That woman Tamara is an obnoxious little witch. Her tones in the email are accusatory as though I am misreading or misunderstanding and what is she doesn’t get it. She was rude and obnoxious. She continues to portray herself as a victim and continues to attack me for what I am saying. I finally told her we have been over this and let it go…I had to block her from emailing me again
Well it is after 9:30 and I am going to bed now. I have been home from work since 4:30. Mom came home around 6. I had been eating diner and I couldn’t even finish it. I think it had to do with the food I ate at work.
I got a lovely card from Stacy S in New Milford, CT. She has been my pen pal for a while now but I haven’t written her in such a long time. I also got my insurance reimbursement today and that’s going directly into the bank.
I talked with Liz today. She had to go into work an hour early because they were going to do track repair I think. We talked about Christmas gifts. I hope she wasn’t thinking I wasn’t getting all of her grandkids something. I would never do that.
I am getting really frustrated. I still can’t find the stamps I bought about a week ago and I know I haven’t taken them out of this room. This room is getting on my nerves too. I have to clean it before the weekend starts.
I am going to say good night…I am really getting tired…
PS;
i got a cute email from Antoinette Carey tonight. It was 'A santa" one.
PPS; i also got an email request to share fotos from heidi Boyko at Ringo.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Sunday December 2, 2007
It is almost 5 pm on this cold Sunday night. I am really in a high state of aggravation. Mom is being rather difficult today and I am really getting tired of it. She has been condescending towards me and really rude. I don’t think I deserve it and I wish she would stop. I think the term is argumentative.
She is making dinner right now and it should be finished very soon. After that she will be probably watching TV. Our normal PBS fare has been changed this for their annual pledge drive.
In about an hour and half I am going to the Board meeting and I have done the minutes from last month’s meeting. I hope they will be okay.
Well my prayers were answered. Around 6:30 Telka called and told me the meeting was cancelled. It was getting too icy. I really didn’t want to go out tonight. Telka did ask me to work next week with her at the gift-wrapping. I told her I could be there at 2.
I looked out a window and it didn’t seem to look very bad except for damp. I guess that could be considered black ice.
I have been watching various movies. Right now I am watching National Treasure. In about thirty minutes I am going to watch Tin Man. That is if I can stay awake.
last night i got a really neat forward from Robin Brady. She is currently the secretary of the Borough and a former friend (i guess you could say acquaintance now).
She is making dinner right now and it should be finished very soon. After that she will be probably watching TV. Our normal PBS fare has been changed this for their annual pledge drive.
In about an hour and half I am going to the Board meeting and I have done the minutes from last month’s meeting. I hope they will be okay.
Well my prayers were answered. Around 6:30 Telka called and told me the meeting was cancelled. It was getting too icy. I really didn’t want to go out tonight. Telka did ask me to work next week with her at the gift-wrapping. I told her I could be there at 2.
I looked out a window and it didn’t seem to look very bad except for damp. I guess that could be considered black ice.
I have been watching various movies. Right now I am watching National Treasure. In about thirty minutes I am going to watch Tin Man. That is if I can stay awake.
last night i got a really neat forward from Robin Brady. She is currently the secretary of the Borough and a former friend (i guess you could say acquaintance now).
i also got an email from Facebook.com informing me that Mary G in Torrington added me to her facebook friends.
Saturday, December 01, 2007
A Windy Saturday
Hey everyone it is after 10:30 on this windy and partially cloudy December 1st. I have been up a few hours now. I have started laundry, written in my Pen Pal Blog made replies to The American Pen Pal Club. I also answered some of my group emails.
I have started a letter to Lisa F in TN. I am hoping I can write a few more letters before going out to the Holiday show at Parson’s Complex for Beth El.
The show starts @ 7:30 and will be for an hour and half. WTNH-Channel 8 Anchor Ted Koppy will be Master of Ceremony. I can’t help but think of Ted Koppel when I hear this guys’ name. He is very good at his job so I am looking forward to seeing him. Last year a local radio DJ was the host (I can’t think of his name now).
Well I have to get going. I just realized I need to go to the bank and get some money out for tonight and gifts.
I have started a letter to Lisa F in TN. I am hoping I can write a few more letters before going out to the Holiday show at Parson’s Complex for Beth El.
The show starts @ 7:30 and will be for an hour and half. WTNH-Channel 8 Anchor Ted Koppy will be Master of Ceremony. I can’t help but think of Ted Koppel when I hear this guys’ name. He is very good at his job so I am looking forward to seeing him. Last year a local radio DJ was the host (I can’t think of his name now).
Well I have to get going. I just realized I need to go to the bank and get some money out for tonight and gifts.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Well it is after 9 on Friday night. I am feeling very agitated and anxious to get to bed. There is nothing stopping me from going now but I just wanted to write this.
When I left here I was fine. That is until I got to Woodmont Road from Jones hill (near Pagle School. I was looking for my sunglasses and some guy pulled a head of me and gave me a dirty look. I admit I had a little road rage. I just swore at him and took down his license plate. I was going to mention him on this blog but it wasn’t worth it. He knew I was mouthing off to him.
When I got on the highway it seemed like everyone was getting on my nerves. People were driving really close to my car or would not let me in to the lane. I couldn’t wait to get to the office.
The day went pretty well. I was able to get to everything (except bulk mail). We had the party for Bettie who came in around 1. I was starting to get the sniffles and sneeze for the last few hours of the day.
I did some thing rather foolish (this seems to be a theme with me today) I was on Church Street South. I was just entering the intersection (there is a4 Lane Street with an island in the middle) a bus was on the opposite side and there was a car inside the intersection. I was telling her to move. I only thought we had to stop for the bus when it was on a two lane road. I later found out that’s not the case. I pulled around the car in front of me and drove to the next intersection. The woman was right behind me. I was getting the feeling she was going to get back at me for being such an ass.
When I got home Mom wasn’t home yet and I watched TV. I was really agitated and tried to be calm. I asked Mom about the 4 lane with a bus on it. She wasn’t absolutely sure but people are supposed to stop. She asked me if I followed the rules. I told her yes. The mood I was in I really didn’t want to get into it.
We started getting ready after 5 for the thank you party. Mom always insists on always going later than everyone else. She says she doesn’t want to be the first ones there. When I get aggravated as I was feeling I reason that she wants to make a grand entrance. She asked me how to get to Hyatt Place. I was telling her she flipping interrupted me. I told her Old Gate Lane and she asks me ‘past the post office?’ No asshole OLD GATE LANE.
The drive over was agitating to me too. Every time I spoke she apparently needed to tell me she couldn’t hear me. IF I FUCKING spoke any goddamned louder the fucking truck drivers would have heard me on the highway!!!
WE arrived at the hotel and headed into the room. We were greeted by Cindy (Kerri’ Mom) and then by Kerri. She thanked me personally for all the help I did during the campaign. I was flattered. We said hello to many others including Tessa and Mike. We even sat with them for a while.
Many people came and sat with us and then they seemed to get up and move to other tables. When I got offended I knew then I really wanted to come home and to bed. The food was delicious. There was appetizers (cheese and crackers and fruit platters, and a veggie platter). There were a whole lot of different things. Chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and ham and roast beef for sandwiches. Cake and cookies and coffee and soda topped off the meal. We started getting ready to leave and mom got into discussions. She couldn't hear the other conversations at the table. That had to be frustrating for her.
Before we left Mike made a toast and Kerri a speech. She thanked everyone for all the help and she isn’t going anywhere.
On the way home I made a comment about the Guns and Safe store. It just seemed odd that a place would be selling guns with safes. Well Mom and I got into it. It really was aggravating to me. Mom was trying to tell me that the safes that were in that store were for the guns. Again I knew it was time for me to hit the hay.
Since we have been home I have been surfing the net. I checked emails and websites. I even checked the progress of the Newton Mass house. I watched various programs, Danielle steel’s Jewels, and Harry Potter and the sorcerers’ stone.
Now I am going to bed.
When I left here I was fine. That is until I got to Woodmont Road from Jones hill (near Pagle School. I was looking for my sunglasses and some guy pulled a head of me and gave me a dirty look. I admit I had a little road rage. I just swore at him and took down his license plate. I was going to mention him on this blog but it wasn’t worth it. He knew I was mouthing off to him.
When I got on the highway it seemed like everyone was getting on my nerves. People were driving really close to my car or would not let me in to the lane. I couldn’t wait to get to the office.
The day went pretty well. I was able to get to everything (except bulk mail). We had the party for Bettie who came in around 1. I was starting to get the sniffles and sneeze for the last few hours of the day.
I did some thing rather foolish (this seems to be a theme with me today) I was on Church Street South. I was just entering the intersection (there is a4 Lane Street with an island in the middle) a bus was on the opposite side and there was a car inside the intersection. I was telling her to move. I only thought we had to stop for the bus when it was on a two lane road. I later found out that’s not the case. I pulled around the car in front of me and drove to the next intersection. The woman was right behind me. I was getting the feeling she was going to get back at me for being such an ass.
When I got home Mom wasn’t home yet and I watched TV. I was really agitated and tried to be calm. I asked Mom about the 4 lane with a bus on it. She wasn’t absolutely sure but people are supposed to stop. She asked me if I followed the rules. I told her yes. The mood I was in I really didn’t want to get into it.
We started getting ready after 5 for the thank you party. Mom always insists on always going later than everyone else. She says she doesn’t want to be the first ones there. When I get aggravated as I was feeling I reason that she wants to make a grand entrance. She asked me how to get to Hyatt Place. I was telling her she flipping interrupted me. I told her Old Gate Lane and she asks me ‘past the post office?’ No asshole OLD GATE LANE.
The drive over was agitating to me too. Every time I spoke she apparently needed to tell me she couldn’t hear me. IF I FUCKING spoke any goddamned louder the fucking truck drivers would have heard me on the highway!!!
WE arrived at the hotel and headed into the room. We were greeted by Cindy (Kerri’ Mom) and then by Kerri. She thanked me personally for all the help I did during the campaign. I was flattered. We said hello to many others including Tessa and Mike. We even sat with them for a while.
Many people came and sat with us and then they seemed to get up and move to other tables. When I got offended I knew then I really wanted to come home and to bed. The food was delicious. There was appetizers (cheese and crackers and fruit platters, and a veggie platter). There were a whole lot of different things. Chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and ham and roast beef for sandwiches. Cake and cookies and coffee and soda topped off the meal. We started getting ready to leave and mom got into discussions. She couldn't hear the other conversations at the table. That had to be frustrating for her.
Before we left Mike made a toast and Kerri a speech. She thanked everyone for all the help and she isn’t going anywhere.
On the way home I made a comment about the Guns and Safe store. It just seemed odd that a place would be selling guns with safes. Well Mom and I got into it. It really was aggravating to me. Mom was trying to tell me that the safes that were in that store were for the guns. Again I knew it was time for me to hit the hay.
Since we have been home I have been surfing the net. I checked emails and websites. I even checked the progress of the Newton Mass house. I watched various programs, Danielle steel’s Jewels, and Harry Potter and the sorcerers’ stone.
Now I am going to bed.
PS mary in torrington sent me this really cool email/video. it was a word riddle on the word startling...
Thursday, November 29, 2007
November 29, 2007
Well it is almost 9:30 on this chilly and cloudy day. The “weather gang” predicted some light rain during the day. As long as it doesn’t interfere with me getting to Betty’s retirement party then that’s fine.
I slept until 6:30 this morning. When I got up I put the remaining papers out and the paper guy was delivering the NYTimes. Great just what I wanted the world to see-me in my pajamas. After that was done I got into the shower and when I finished with that I went back to my room and got online longer than I should have. I managed to leave before 7:30 and get the rest of the garbage out.
The ride in was fine for the most part. There were one or two people driving very close to me while I was in the fast lane. I was going like 60. There was a car in front of me that I wanted to give room to (isn’t that what you are supposed to do anyway?)
I walked part of the way with this woman from Training and software (I can’t remember her name) but we were talking about the increased number of emergency vehicles this morning.
Wuanda let us in and I got settled in and picked up some of the mail while chatting with Lee Ann and Toni. I told Lee Ann about the friction I had with Sandi about contributions. I probably shouldn’t have but I told her anyway. They observed she has been very unhappy and nasty to everyone. We agreed that if she is THAT unhappy then LEAVE.
Since then I have done the lockbox, and charts, and post office mail, and small amount of the lobby mail. I am just waiting on the stragglers from Cross campus. Well they came and there wasn’t much.
I spent most of the afternoon doing readdress mail. I have the Rejections passed out. Do you remember when I mentioned yesterday that I asked Patti if there were any complaints or concerns? Well she mentioned today that some people are complaining. So I need to keep up with everything.
Today is Bette Staton’s Retirement party at Biagettis Restaurant. She is packing up her cubicle and will be leaving for the day at 1 pm. Tomorrow is her last “official” day at Yale. I will go home for a bit and then go to the Restaurant.
Well the night is over and I am tired (even though I have had a lot of caffeine today). I left the office after 4 and got home by 4:30. I washed up, brushed my teeth, and checked my mail. Then I sat down and watched Charmed. I left here about 5:10 and was at the restaurant by 5:20. Several people were already there including the organizers (Elinor) and my manager Susan.
I sat with Lee Ann, Dottie, Marti, and Gayle. Later we were joined by Renee and Claudette. One of Ms Betty’s church members sat with us as well. We had a great time. We talked about a lot of things and every time we started talking about work we stopped each other.
There was a mixture of people from every aspect of Bette’s life. Her family, her spiritual Family and her work family. Patti spoke glowingly of her and of the impact she made on all of us at Yale.
The food and service was much better than our last visit. We were finished by 8:15 and I was home a short time later.
Mom was in the bathroom when I got home. She had gone to the meeting but was very tired and came home early. While she was in the bathroom I looked over my insurance policy. The bill is supposed to be $1700 and change. I was trying to figure out how I would be paying for it.
Something very weird happened. I went to use the Real player for my regular Idaho stations and it wouldn’t go on. I went to the radio directory and to here and instead of my real audio Media Player going on my Nero Media Player go on. It was really unusual. I am not sure if IDAHO Public radio station changed or chose a different player.
I also checked emails and something tells me Lisa F read my journal entry here. In her emails she said she would never stop emailing me. I just don’t know what to do. Well I will have to worry about it tomorrow.
Received emails from Joanne H in Canada. She is closing all of her groups and restarting them.
I slept until 6:30 this morning. When I got up I put the remaining papers out and the paper guy was delivering the NYTimes. Great just what I wanted the world to see-me in my pajamas. After that was done I got into the shower and when I finished with that I went back to my room and got online longer than I should have. I managed to leave before 7:30 and get the rest of the garbage out.
The ride in was fine for the most part. There were one or two people driving very close to me while I was in the fast lane. I was going like 60. There was a car in front of me that I wanted to give room to (isn’t that what you are supposed to do anyway?)
I walked part of the way with this woman from Training and software (I can’t remember her name) but we were talking about the increased number of emergency vehicles this morning.
Wuanda let us in and I got settled in and picked up some of the mail while chatting with Lee Ann and Toni. I told Lee Ann about the friction I had with Sandi about contributions. I probably shouldn’t have but I told her anyway. They observed she has been very unhappy and nasty to everyone. We agreed that if she is THAT unhappy then LEAVE.
Since then I have done the lockbox, and charts, and post office mail, and small amount of the lobby mail. I am just waiting on the stragglers from Cross campus. Well they came and there wasn’t much.
I spent most of the afternoon doing readdress mail. I have the Rejections passed out. Do you remember when I mentioned yesterday that I asked Patti if there were any complaints or concerns? Well she mentioned today that some people are complaining. So I need to keep up with everything.
Today is Bette Staton’s Retirement party at Biagettis Restaurant. She is packing up her cubicle and will be leaving for the day at 1 pm. Tomorrow is her last “official” day at Yale. I will go home for a bit and then go to the Restaurant.
Well the night is over and I am tired (even though I have had a lot of caffeine today). I left the office after 4 and got home by 4:30. I washed up, brushed my teeth, and checked my mail. Then I sat down and watched Charmed. I left here about 5:10 and was at the restaurant by 5:20. Several people were already there including the organizers (Elinor) and my manager Susan.
I sat with Lee Ann, Dottie, Marti, and Gayle. Later we were joined by Renee and Claudette. One of Ms Betty’s church members sat with us as well. We had a great time. We talked about a lot of things and every time we started talking about work we stopped each other.
There was a mixture of people from every aspect of Bette’s life. Her family, her spiritual Family and her work family. Patti spoke glowingly of her and of the impact she made on all of us at Yale.
The food and service was much better than our last visit. We were finished by 8:15 and I was home a short time later.
Mom was in the bathroom when I got home. She had gone to the meeting but was very tired and came home early. While she was in the bathroom I looked over my insurance policy. The bill is supposed to be $1700 and change. I was trying to figure out how I would be paying for it.
Something very weird happened. I went to use the Real player for my regular Idaho stations and it wouldn’t go on. I went to the radio directory and to here and instead of my real audio Media Player going on my Nero Media Player go on. It was really unusual. I am not sure if IDAHO Public radio station changed or chose a different player.
I also checked emails and something tells me Lisa F read my journal entry here. In her emails she said she would never stop emailing me. I just don’t know what to do. Well I will have to worry about it tomorrow.
Received emails from Joanne H in Canada. She is closing all of her groups and restarting them.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Many Thoughts
I have so much going through my head right now. I did not get a chance to write at all while at work. Although I found time to get online a few times. I left here a little after 7:15. Mom was just getting up and having coffee and about to get ready fro her meeting at Bridges.
The drive in wasn’t bad at all. Well maybe when I was pulling into the parking spot. One car was coming at me and didn’t look like he was going to stop. Thankfully he did. I kvetched about it to someone.
I got to the office a little before 8 and managed to pick up the mail from Customer Service and Registration. I even took some to Registration. The day went pretty well. I started off with the charts and there were like 32 (I counted them) MR. Mike from Gofor had to bring them in two totes (the long ones that look the chests you bring to college. I sorted them and delivered them. While I was sorting Arcenia brought me the lockbox for today. It wasn’t bad but would have to until I did yesterday’s post office mail.
Once I had the charts delivered I started the rest of the mail. It didn’t take long and so I was able to finish lockbox before post office mail came. From time to time I delivered the mail to customer service and Susan and Sally. I also was doing the labels for the personal mail.
At one point I was talking with Jocelyn and we talked about food. She gave me strudel (the frozen ones from Pillsbury) and some mini wheat box. It just about that time we decided to get wings from a Chinese place and some rice. I also got finagled into loaning Jocelyn $25. $5 for today’s mail and I have no idea for the $20. All morning I was feeling a little awkward and nervous. I didn’t want to be mean but neither did I want to give that much. Now is done with. I gave it to her. I just hope she doesn’t make a habit of it.
At lunch time I went to the bank. As I was walking near City Hall I was crossing the street and this woman came barreling down the street and almost didn’t stop. She slowed down when I didn’t move and looked right at her and yelled slow down. She did for about 30 seconds. I walked to the other side and she almost hit someone else. I swear there was a full moon because I watched woman cop give a state employee a hard time about parking in front of the city hall.
I got to the bank a short time later. I told the teller what had transpired earlier and they were shocked or disgusted I really couldn’t tell. I got the money and headed back to the office.
I made it back to the office by 12:30 I can’t remember if I was still working on opening the mail or starting on the chart request. The food came around 10 of 1. I had wings and fried rice, soda and later on got two more. I gave Jocelyn hers. She would it eat later.
I also took the opportunity to pay Michelle S my contribution to the group gift for Patti and Susan. I couldn’t pay for the candy IOU to Carol so I can do that tomorrow. I got a couple more soda’s that probably contributed to my feeling hyper this afternoon.
I worked on the individual personal mail and made more labels. I took care of the bad addresses and delivered the last of the interoffice mail.
At one point I found myself asking Patti if she has had any complaints or problems with the way I have been doing the mail. The reason I did this is all the managers and team leaders were at a staff meeting. Sometimes I get a little worried. Pattie reassured me that everything is fine and if it wasn’t I would know about it. That’s very true. I think it was because I was feeling a little hyper and sensitive.
I managed to make a few phone calls today. One of them was to Mom and the other to Liz and Nelson. Mom had just come home from her meeting and she told me it went well. She also was driving along New Haven Avenue and a doe crossed the street in front of her. I started to sing the song from Sound of Music (the scales). When I called Liz and Nelson’s house Nelson answer the phone. It was close to lunch time and Liz was still asleep. I explained the reason for my call (the question about where does everyone get their gas from) and he said anywhere.
When I left the office it was 4 on the dot. I got to the car ten minutes later and drove home. The sun was setting in the west and traffic was heavy but moving along I-95. I got home by 4:30 I think.
I checked my mail and noticed dinner was cooking. Mom was upstairs on the phone. I decided to go and watched Charmed. It was the 1st season finale where Ted King ended his run on the show. After a while and once I thought Mom was off the phone I went looking for her only to find she was still on.
She came down around 5. Checked the dinner and started cooking potatoes. We talked about whom she was talking with and some good news. She called Union plus and got info about the finance charge and then told them about mine they looked into it and I was given the finance charge in error they will be refunding me the .50 It was just about then the phone rung. It was Liz.
The conversation lasted about 10 minutes. She gave a list of the places for the gas cards. Either Mobil or Shell would be the places to go. She suggested Dicks Sporting Goods for young Brian. She thought that a gas card for Mike Junior would be wise as well.
While dinner was cooking I emptied the garbage and put out the recyclable stuff. It didn’t take long but I wanted to get it out early. I wasn’t sure if it was going to rain or not. I also managed to get some stuff out of the car too.
Dinner was great. Mom and I talked about her conversation with Judge Beverly. Mom says she will be making an appointment to see Beverly and then arrange one for us to go together. I asked what did she want to see come from this meeting. She does have some concerns that I wouldn’t be able to live here. If that were the case then she would like to see me in an apartment of the same value. I told her I think I would be able to because in the last several months I have been following through with my own bills. She also said that at one time she wanted all the kids involved but not now. She says Beverly would be in charge of it all.
Since dinner finished I have been trying to write this and watch TV and surf the net. No big news. No messages from people I have emailed. I did hear from Mary G last night. She also recommended that I don’t send/get a gift for Patrick that there is an urgency to get Dave moved out. She also sent a joke about Math...
Now that I have the Christmas gift list updated I can probably start the shopping next week sometime. I would prefer to do it when I get my paycheck next week. I might be able to get Patti’s gift and the gift swap. I probably should start the Christmas Card list. I will think about it later.
The drive in wasn’t bad at all. Well maybe when I was pulling into the parking spot. One car was coming at me and didn’t look like he was going to stop. Thankfully he did. I kvetched about it to someone.
I got to the office a little before 8 and managed to pick up the mail from Customer Service and Registration. I even took some to Registration. The day went pretty well. I started off with the charts and there were like 32 (I counted them) MR. Mike from Gofor had to bring them in two totes (the long ones that look the chests you bring to college. I sorted them and delivered them. While I was sorting Arcenia brought me the lockbox for today. It wasn’t bad but would have to until I did yesterday’s post office mail.
Once I had the charts delivered I started the rest of the mail. It didn’t take long and so I was able to finish lockbox before post office mail came. From time to time I delivered the mail to customer service and Susan and Sally. I also was doing the labels for the personal mail.
At one point I was talking with Jocelyn and we talked about food. She gave me strudel (the frozen ones from Pillsbury) and some mini wheat box. It just about that time we decided to get wings from a Chinese place and some rice. I also got finagled into loaning Jocelyn $25. $5 for today’s mail and I have no idea for the $20. All morning I was feeling a little awkward and nervous. I didn’t want to be mean but neither did I want to give that much. Now is done with. I gave it to her. I just hope she doesn’t make a habit of it.
At lunch time I went to the bank. As I was walking near City Hall I was crossing the street and this woman came barreling down the street and almost didn’t stop. She slowed down when I didn’t move and looked right at her and yelled slow down. She did for about 30 seconds. I walked to the other side and she almost hit someone else. I swear there was a full moon because I watched woman cop give a state employee a hard time about parking in front of the city hall.
I got to the bank a short time later. I told the teller what had transpired earlier and they were shocked or disgusted I really couldn’t tell. I got the money and headed back to the office.
I made it back to the office by 12:30 I can’t remember if I was still working on opening the mail or starting on the chart request. The food came around 10 of 1. I had wings and fried rice, soda and later on got two more. I gave Jocelyn hers. She would it eat later.
I also took the opportunity to pay Michelle S my contribution to the group gift for Patti and Susan. I couldn’t pay for the candy IOU to Carol so I can do that tomorrow. I got a couple more soda’s that probably contributed to my feeling hyper this afternoon.
I worked on the individual personal mail and made more labels. I took care of the bad addresses and delivered the last of the interoffice mail.
At one point I found myself asking Patti if she has had any complaints or problems with the way I have been doing the mail. The reason I did this is all the managers and team leaders were at a staff meeting. Sometimes I get a little worried. Pattie reassured me that everything is fine and if it wasn’t I would know about it. That’s very true. I think it was because I was feeling a little hyper and sensitive.
I managed to make a few phone calls today. One of them was to Mom and the other to Liz and Nelson. Mom had just come home from her meeting and she told me it went well. She also was driving along New Haven Avenue and a doe crossed the street in front of her. I started to sing the song from Sound of Music (the scales). When I called Liz and Nelson’s house Nelson answer the phone. It was close to lunch time and Liz was still asleep. I explained the reason for my call (the question about where does everyone get their gas from) and he said anywhere.
When I left the office it was 4 on the dot. I got to the car ten minutes later and drove home. The sun was setting in the west and traffic was heavy but moving along I-95. I got home by 4:30 I think.
I checked my mail and noticed dinner was cooking. Mom was upstairs on the phone. I decided to go and watched Charmed. It was the 1st season finale where Ted King ended his run on the show. After a while and once I thought Mom was off the phone I went looking for her only to find she was still on.
She came down around 5. Checked the dinner and started cooking potatoes. We talked about whom she was talking with and some good news. She called Union plus and got info about the finance charge and then told them about mine they looked into it and I was given the finance charge in error they will be refunding me the .50 It was just about then the phone rung. It was Liz.
The conversation lasted about 10 minutes. She gave a list of the places for the gas cards. Either Mobil or Shell would be the places to go. She suggested Dicks Sporting Goods for young Brian. She thought that a gas card for Mike Junior would be wise as well.
While dinner was cooking I emptied the garbage and put out the recyclable stuff. It didn’t take long but I wanted to get it out early. I wasn’t sure if it was going to rain or not. I also managed to get some stuff out of the car too.
Dinner was great. Mom and I talked about her conversation with Judge Beverly. Mom says she will be making an appointment to see Beverly and then arrange one for us to go together. I asked what did she want to see come from this meeting. She does have some concerns that I wouldn’t be able to live here. If that were the case then she would like to see me in an apartment of the same value. I told her I think I would be able to because in the last several months I have been following through with my own bills. She also said that at one time she wanted all the kids involved but not now. She says Beverly would be in charge of it all.
Since dinner finished I have been trying to write this and watch TV and surf the net. No big news. No messages from people I have emailed. I did hear from Mary G last night. She also recommended that I don’t send/get a gift for Patrick that there is an urgency to get Dave moved out. She also sent a joke about Math...
Now that I have the Christmas gift list updated I can probably start the shopping next week sometime. I would prefer to do it when I get my paycheck next week. I might be able to get Patti’s gift and the gift swap. I probably should start the Christmas Card list. I will think about it later.
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