It is almost 10:30 and 30 degrees out and I am exhausted. It has been a very stressful week for me. As many of you know we had the storm and the funeral for our friend Mary on Wednesday. So that day was pretty intense. It would be more intense when I got home that night when I received news about Jim. I will explain in a moment but first I wanted to tell you about Monday.
On Monday Mom called me at work asking me about a letter I received from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. I tried to explain it to her on the phone but she just was so frightened and scared and angry that she couldn’t hear me. She ended up hanging up on me. When I got home that night the argument continued but after some coaching from Debra during the session I managed to keep my cool during the whole time. By the end of the night things seemed to be calmer.
After dealing with the Funeral and getting to work in the bad weather on Wednesday. I found out that Jim was in a crisis. He has been drinking and drugging and lost a great deal of money and was really bad. He called a friend from FRA who in turn called Liz and asked her to come down ASAP. She had been there the last few days trying to make arrangements and to get Jim into a program by this weekend. He wouldn’t let her or Nelson in the first day and now she has the POA to help him with the finances. He promised Liz that he would go into a program this weekend.
Yesterday after rushing around to get the minutes done for the 4th District Mom objected and criticized the way I wrote them and she was insisting I go to Tessa last night during or before the meeting and tell her I wish to redo them. I told her I would but decided not to. I was furious that once again Mom felt it necessary to dictate or control a situation. I told Claire C about the minutes and that I want to resign. She told me not to that just because Mom didn’t like the minutes? I did want to tell her it was also because she couldn’t keep her damn mouth shut last week. Anyway by the time the meeting went over (It was a long meeting) I told her not to say anything. I did however tell Pat C what happened and how Mom said terrible things to me Monday and that “everyone things she is so wonderful”. I am not sure if that will get back to her or not. However, when I got here I acted as though nothing was wrong and I spoke to her courteously and respectfully.
Today wasn’t bad. Mom had heard from Liz and was a bit more relieved but her heart was still aching over the trouble that Jim was in. She was exhausted and I have been too. I fell asleep around 8 tonight and now that it is getting to be 11 I am still tired but not sure if I will be sleeping.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Mary's Funeral
Today was Mary’s Funeral and despite the lousy weather conditions it was still a lovely ceremony. Father Mulroney made it very nice and so were the readings from the grandkids. The eulogies and memories that were spoken by Father Mulroney, and her daughter Beth, and her Son Bob were excellent.
The ceremony started after 10 I chose to straight to the church because I had to go to work straight afterwards. Mom followed suit. WE both had to be places and events afterwards. The crowd wasn’t as large for the service as they were last night at the funeral home. But it was enough to know that Mary was a wonderful person. The Services were finished by 11. I left after the service and headed to work.
Before leaving for work I had to stop at a gas station. Any gas station would do. I let the tank get dangerously low and I was very afraid that I would run out of gas and get stuck somewhere. I was happy to know I had at least $6 with me.
The roads were much better on the way to the office. When we left the house the roads were not very clear. I was very uneasy and afraid of getting into accidents. I even called the church for better directions. The ones I got off the internet were still on my desk. I remembered a few directions but they were pretty bad anyway.
It was after 12 when I got to the office. There was hardly anyone at the office. I came to my office and noticed that the mail had essentially been done. There was a note from Susan on the Medical Records Box asking to be returned tomorrow because I wasn’t here. I went to Susan’s office to let her know I was here. We spoke for a few minutes on the weather conditions, road conditions, and the reason I wasn’t here at my normal time. When I finished that I went back to the office and finished up the campus mail and did the bad addresses and sorted the rest of the rejections and did the readdress mail.
The ceremony started after 10 I chose to straight to the church because I had to go to work straight afterwards. Mom followed suit. WE both had to be places and events afterwards. The crowd wasn’t as large for the service as they were last night at the funeral home. But it was enough to know that Mary was a wonderful person. The Services were finished by 11. I left after the service and headed to work.
Before leaving for work I had to stop at a gas station. Any gas station would do. I let the tank get dangerously low and I was very afraid that I would run out of gas and get stuck somewhere. I was happy to know I had at least $6 with me.
The roads were much better on the way to the office. When we left the house the roads were not very clear. I was very uneasy and afraid of getting into accidents. I even called the church for better directions. The ones I got off the internet were still on my desk. I remembered a few directions but they were pretty bad anyway.
It was after 12 when I got to the office. There was hardly anyone at the office. I came to my office and noticed that the mail had essentially been done. There was a note from Susan on the Medical Records Box asking to be returned tomorrow because I wasn’t here. I went to Susan’s office to let her know I was here. We spoke for a few minutes on the weather conditions, road conditions, and the reason I wasn’t here at my normal time. When I finished that I went back to the office and finished up the campus mail and did the bad addresses and sorted the rest of the rejections and did the readdress mail.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
January 25, 2009
Today was bingo day. I left the house at my usual time. I took my time getting ready though but I still managed to leave on time. I knew it would be cold but when I read the thermometer on line it was 10 degrees! I knew I would be staying in after church. I had things to do.
AT least that’s what I thought before going to church. When I got home and had made some brunch Dave called and needed me to help get some storage bins. I told him I would. So late in the day we did the errands and then went to a local restaurant for Chinese food.
While I waited for him I checked emails. Tami H finally made herself known and objected and denied (as I expected) the allegations of giving our names to the prisoners and I almost lost it. I called her a liar and a cheat. I reminded her that she is legally and morally bound to honor our requests.
I also watched Titanic, Van Helsing, and Hellboy for the umpteenth time. I sometimes think the cable stations sometimes have “themes”, or at least several movies with the same actors in it. Now I know the SAG awards are supposed to be on tonight it might have something to do with it.
I left here around 3:30 to 4 pm. I picked him up at his house and he gave me a pocket book and the name plate he gave his mother to me (we both were Kathleen). It made m cry. I have no idea why but it just did.
Our first stop was to Wal*Mart where we needed to get some storage bins. As we were looking for them we ran in to Donna Kydes and her daughter Marisa. They were looking in the movie bins for movies. I found a 4 disc set for Bonanza for $5 dollars. After we helped them for a while we went and found the bins. He got four of them. After that we paid for our stuff (I got some water and soda for us).
After that we went to Marshalls and then Circuit city and finally to Barnes and Noble. In each place (well except for Circuit City) he had gotten something. WE went to Jani’s Restaurant near Liz’s house. The food and entertainment was excellent ran into some people I knew and some we just met but they lived in the Woodmont area. We were there until 9 and then we went home. I got home just about 9:30.
Mom told me our neighbor Ms Sylvia willl need a ride to the train station tomorrow at the crack of down. So when Sylvia called back at around 10 we agreed she would call me at 5:30 and I would take her to meet the 5:50 train. I am planning on getting up at 4:30 and getting ready for work.
So I am going to sign off for now.
OH and wonderful news…I found my cell phone. It WAS in the car on the floor underneath the umbrella. That is such a relief.
AT least that’s what I thought before going to church. When I got home and had made some brunch Dave called and needed me to help get some storage bins. I told him I would. So late in the day we did the errands and then went to a local restaurant for Chinese food.
While I waited for him I checked emails. Tami H finally made herself known and objected and denied (as I expected) the allegations of giving our names to the prisoners and I almost lost it. I called her a liar and a cheat. I reminded her that she is legally and morally bound to honor our requests.
I also watched Titanic, Van Helsing, and Hellboy for the umpteenth time. I sometimes think the cable stations sometimes have “themes”, or at least several movies with the same actors in it. Now I know the SAG awards are supposed to be on tonight it might have something to do with it.
I left here around 3:30 to 4 pm. I picked him up at his house and he gave me a pocket book and the name plate he gave his mother to me (we both were Kathleen). It made m cry. I have no idea why but it just did.
Our first stop was to Wal*Mart where we needed to get some storage bins. As we were looking for them we ran in to Donna Kydes and her daughter Marisa. They were looking in the movie bins for movies. I found a 4 disc set for Bonanza for $5 dollars. After we helped them for a while we went and found the bins. He got four of them. After that we paid for our stuff (I got some water and soda for us).
After that we went to Marshalls and then Circuit city and finally to Barnes and Noble. In each place (well except for Circuit City) he had gotten something. WE went to Jani’s Restaurant near Liz’s house. The food and entertainment was excellent ran into some people I knew and some we just met but they lived in the Woodmont area. We were there until 9 and then we went home. I got home just about 9:30.
Mom told me our neighbor Ms Sylvia willl need a ride to the train station tomorrow at the crack of down. So when Sylvia called back at around 10 we agreed she would call me at 5:30 and I would take her to meet the 5:50 train. I am planning on getting up at 4:30 and getting ready for work.
So I am going to sign off for now.
OH and wonderful news…I found my cell phone. It WAS in the car on the floor underneath the umbrella. That is such a relief.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
TRying to catch up
I have been spending the last few days trying to catch up on journal writing. I got as far as Wednesday and now the last two entries I am combining with this entry. I have to say most of the days are getting really blurry in my mind.
Thursday I called Adams to see if they came across the cell phone they didn’t. I called again today and they didn’t see thing with the Nokia name on it. I went to a 4th District meeting and it was lively. We got home by 9:30 I think. I still have minutes to finish.
Friday I was feeling a little blah. As I have been known to do is get paranoid. I went and asked if things were okay and later on Cami told me I need to stop doing that I look even more paranoid. I worry too much about things. I know that I have a lousy poker face.
Last night is becoming a blur. I guess I was writing up the earlier entries and posting them.
Today was quiet. We did get some sad news that our friend Mary Malarkey passed away this morning. The wake and funeral will most likely be Monday and Tuesday. I plan on going.
Right now though I am going to bed.
Thursday I called Adams to see if they came across the cell phone they didn’t. I called again today and they didn’t see thing with the Nokia name on it. I went to a 4th District meeting and it was lively. We got home by 9:30 I think. I still have minutes to finish.
Friday I was feeling a little blah. As I have been known to do is get paranoid. I went and asked if things were okay and later on Cami told me I need to stop doing that I look even more paranoid. I worry too much about things. I know that I have a lousy poker face.
Last night is becoming a blur. I guess I was writing up the earlier entries and posting them.
Today was quiet. We did get some sad news that our friend Mary Malarkey passed away this morning. The wake and funeral will most likely be Monday and Tuesday. I plan on going.
Right now though I am going to bed.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
lost my cell phone
I lost my cell phone today. Actually I think it may have been stolen but I don’t know how. I had it when I came home from work. Mom went to a meeting and I had dinner and then got ready for the General Meeting. I also went to the store and left it in the car while I went to get the snack for the meeting. I thought nothing of it and then went home to take the meds. I then went and picked up Roberta.
We left her house closer to 7 (as we usually seem to do) and drove to Telka’s. The girls were making the Valentines and we talked about the inauguration ball and then we had the meeting. I won one of the trivia questions and got a beautiful frame. It is sitting in a basket at the foot of the stairs downstairs.
Anyway when I went to look for my phone I couldn’t find it. I tried in the blue room where I knew I had it before going out (I had gotten one of those automated phone calls) and it wasn’t there. I even did the search by calling the number. It was no where in the house. I went outside to the car to find it and couldn’t find it. I emailed Telka and asked if she had found it. I didn’t see her answer when she emailed.
We left her house closer to 7 (as we usually seem to do) and drove to Telka’s. The girls were making the Valentines and we talked about the inauguration ball and then we had the meeting. I won one of the trivia questions and got a beautiful frame. It is sitting in a basket at the foot of the stairs downstairs.
Anyway when I went to look for my phone I couldn’t find it. I tried in the blue room where I knew I had it before going out (I had gotten one of those automated phone calls) and it wasn’t there. I even did the search by calling the number. It was no where in the house. I went outside to the car to find it and couldn’t find it. I emailed Telka and asked if she had found it. I didn’t see her answer when she emailed.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
President Obama's Inaugaration
It was on the news, the internet (the joke that it was), it was everywhere. It started with the throngs of people all over the Washington Mall. The sea of faces that came to participate or witness this historical event was overwhelming and exciting. I was glad I would be able to watch it from my chair at work (so I thought).
I went to work did my work and found that the servers from the media sources were overloading and throwing everyone around the world off. It annoyed me and I felt slighted. Happily I would catch it on Terry’s small B&W.
After work I came home and relaxed before getting ready for the ball at the Omni. I wore the long black valor skirt with slits up the side the red blouse to go with it and pair of black flats. I wore the necklace Diane gave me for Christmas. My long black coat with fur around the collar and my small black purse rounded out the outfit.
Roberta picked me up just before seven and we drove to temple garage and parked the car. It was cold but we didn’t really notice it. As we walked to the hotel I saw WTNH Reporter Jamie Muro getting ready for his report from the ball. I shouted a hello to him and told him he wouldn’t know me from Adam but I just wanted to say hi. Roberta laughed.
When we arrived we greeted by other volunteers and were directed where to go. Jolyn was at the registration table. Along with hundreds of other people! Some were mulling around the bar and others were standing in lines to go the grand ball room that was nicely decorated. Jolyn introduced us to her colleague whose name I can’t recall now.
Jolyn told us that because the event was over booked everyone else would have to go to two other smaller rooms and have their meals. She sent us to one of them and we sat five others. We introduced ourselves and we chatted about the day’s events. Where we watched it and how long it took. Jolyn was able to eat with us as well. After she ate she went back to work and we joined her a short time later.
It was nearly 8 and we had not seen any sign of Telka or her husband John. We came back to the registration tables and found out they didn’t need our services after all. It was just about then we saw Telka she was beautiful. She had been up stairs at another ball thinking it was the one she needed to be at. They had been there an hour or so. We got her a seat (the Temple Room was emptying out) and we got her a plate and then I went to find John. He was in the corner of the big ball room. Images of the Inauguration were on the large screen in the front of the room. I brought him back to where we were.
After they finished eating and we did some talking we walked around. There was a fruit and chocolate fountain dessert and raffles and art work displayed. We went back to the main ballroom and watched the activities. That’s about the time I saw Jim Ubelecker and Laura Smith. We talked a little and then said goodnight.
It was just about then when we deicded to call it a night. We tried to look for Jolyn but couldn’t find her so we left a good night message. We went to get our coats and that was awful. There was no organization and some coats were just thrown every where. Happily after 20 minutes our coats were found. We got them and left for the car.
When we got to the car I discovered I dropped my id holder that had the key card to get out of the garage and my license. I called the hotel and alerted them to the missing ID holder. They didn’t have it but would call me when they did. Once that was done we drove to the cashiers booth and explained to them that we came from the ball at the hotel and that the key card was there somewhere. So we paid him he gave us a voucher for $5 to get the refund. We went home afterwards.
When Roberta dropped me off we talked about the meeting the next night. We agreed that I would pick her up by 6:45 and we would go to the meeting together. We said goodnight and I went inside and told Mom about the night. She was still watching the festivities.
I went to work did my work and found that the servers from the media sources were overloading and throwing everyone around the world off. It annoyed me and I felt slighted. Happily I would catch it on Terry’s small B&W.
After work I came home and relaxed before getting ready for the ball at the Omni. I wore the long black valor skirt with slits up the side the red blouse to go with it and pair of black flats. I wore the necklace Diane gave me for Christmas. My long black coat with fur around the collar and my small black purse rounded out the outfit.
Roberta picked me up just before seven and we drove to temple garage and parked the car. It was cold but we didn’t really notice it. As we walked to the hotel I saw WTNH Reporter Jamie Muro getting ready for his report from the ball. I shouted a hello to him and told him he wouldn’t know me from Adam but I just wanted to say hi. Roberta laughed.
When we arrived we greeted by other volunteers and were directed where to go. Jolyn was at the registration table. Along with hundreds of other people! Some were mulling around the bar and others were standing in lines to go the grand ball room that was nicely decorated. Jolyn introduced us to her colleague whose name I can’t recall now.
Jolyn told us that because the event was over booked everyone else would have to go to two other smaller rooms and have their meals. She sent us to one of them and we sat five others. We introduced ourselves and we chatted about the day’s events. Where we watched it and how long it took. Jolyn was able to eat with us as well. After she ate she went back to work and we joined her a short time later.
It was nearly 8 and we had not seen any sign of Telka or her husband John. We came back to the registration tables and found out they didn’t need our services after all. It was just about then we saw Telka she was beautiful. She had been up stairs at another ball thinking it was the one she needed to be at. They had been there an hour or so. We got her a seat (the Temple Room was emptying out) and we got her a plate and then I went to find John. He was in the corner of the big ball room. Images of the Inauguration were on the large screen in the front of the room. I brought him back to where we were.
After they finished eating and we did some talking we walked around. There was a fruit and chocolate fountain dessert and raffles and art work displayed. We went back to the main ballroom and watched the activities. That’s about the time I saw Jim Ubelecker and Laura Smith. We talked a little and then said goodnight.
It was just about then when we deicded to call it a night. We tried to look for Jolyn but couldn’t find her so we left a good night message. We went to get our coats and that was awful. There was no organization and some coats were just thrown every where. Happily after 20 minutes our coats were found. We got them and left for the car.
When we got to the car I discovered I dropped my id holder that had the key card to get out of the garage and my license. I called the hotel and alerted them to the missing ID holder. They didn’t have it but would call me when they did. Once that was done we drove to the cashiers booth and explained to them that we came from the ball at the hotel and that the key card was there somewhere. So we paid him he gave us a voucher for $5 to get the refund. We went home afterwards.
When Roberta dropped me off we talked about the meeting the next night. We agreed that I would pick her up by 6:45 and we would go to the meeting together. We said goodnight and I went inside and told Mom about the night. She was still watching the festivities.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Martin Luther King Day
Good Evening! I hope you all had a wonderful day today. As most of you know today is one of the most historical days in the world. It is the day in which we honor the Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King on his birthday. It is also the day in which final preparations and continuous parties begin as the Presidential Inauguration is getting on its way.
All the activities and preparations were front and center on the TV and radio. Who is going to be attending what event? How is the transition between the Bushes and the Obama’s going? Back here in Connect the news gave a list of places where people will get to watch “this historic event”.
Roberta, Telka, myself will be attending one at the Omni hotel. We volunteered through our friend Jolyn to help out and it looks like it is going to be awesome. I have gotten my long skirt and blouse ready for it. We have to be there tomorrow night by 8.
I spent my day off watching various TV programs and shoveling the snow. It was certainly heavy. I also did some letter writing but didn’t get far on it. It was basically a lazy day.
I need to get to bed though…tomorrow is going to be a long day.
All the activities and preparations were front and center on the TV and radio. Who is going to be attending what event? How is the transition between the Bushes and the Obama’s going? Back here in Connect the news gave a list of places where people will get to watch “this historic event”.
Roberta, Telka, myself will be attending one at the Omni hotel. We volunteered through our friend Jolyn to help out and it looks like it is going to be awesome. I have gotten my long skirt and blouse ready for it. We have to be there tomorrow night by 8.
I spent my day off watching various TV programs and shoveling the snow. It was certainly heavy. I also did some letter writing but didn’t get far on it. It was basically a lazy day.
I need to get to bed though…tomorrow is going to be a long day.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
January 18, 2009
It is after 10 now and I am going to bed. I am exhausted and it isn’t just because of the snow. Yesterday before leaving for the “dinner” in Torrington Mom and I got into it over stupid stuff. She was trying to tell me that I didn’t wash the tomatoes I had bought for the salad very well. We both got attitudes and she yelled and I just mumbled under my breath and she had basically an attitude until I left. I did apologize and she still pursued it. I was reminded that in arguments that Mom would never admit when she was out of line or wrong and that it was my entire fault.
I apologized again this morning before leaving for bingo. WE moved on from there. WE were talking about boots she seems to think there is a $100 pair of boots around here and we both looked for them. She insisted they were in my closet. I knew they weren’t. The rest of the day has been fine.
Bingo went well I had my normal 15 players but I flew solo because of the weather. I also have a feeling that the girls had mid terms to study for as well. I had to make sure the residents got to their rooms or the dining room. I also delivered a paper to Margaret.
Mom spent the rest of the day trying to organize her recipes and did some work on the computer. She had a phone call from Jim. It was a cautious one at best. He really kept things that were happening to him close to the vest and she knew it but was grateful for the call.
I called Telka today and found out the meeting is back on for this Wednesday. Telka gave me the phone squad messages and then we talked about things in general. I am to bring telephone numbers to the Beth El shelter and Red Cross Blood services so that someone can take over that job.
I managed to offer my services to Jolyn W for the Inaugaration party her foundation is having on Tuesday. It is supposed to be at the Omni. Nothing is set in stone but she will call me sometime Tuesday and let me know.
I am getting so tired right now that everything is starting to blur…I am going to bed…
I apologized again this morning before leaving for bingo. WE moved on from there. WE were talking about boots she seems to think there is a $100 pair of boots around here and we both looked for them. She insisted they were in my closet. I knew they weren’t. The rest of the day has been fine.
Bingo went well I had my normal 15 players but I flew solo because of the weather. I also have a feeling that the girls had mid terms to study for as well. I had to make sure the residents got to their rooms or the dining room. I also delivered a paper to Margaret.
Mom spent the rest of the day trying to organize her recipes and did some work on the computer. She had a phone call from Jim. It was a cautious one at best. He really kept things that were happening to him close to the vest and she knew it but was grateful for the call.
I called Telka today and found out the meeting is back on for this Wednesday. Telka gave me the phone squad messages and then we talked about things in general. I am to bring telephone numbers to the Beth El shelter and Red Cross Blood services so that someone can take over that job.
I managed to offer my services to Jolyn W for the Inaugaration party her foundation is having on Tuesday. It is supposed to be at the Omni. Nothing is set in stone but she will call me sometime Tuesday and let me know.
I am getting so tired right now that everything is starting to blur…I am going to bed…
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Going to Mary and Steve's House
Yep that’s where Dave and I are going tonight. Not as an over night but we are going for Dinner and a movie. I have to bring a salad so we will be getting that ready but we are leaving here by 3:30. After dinner we will go to Winsted to see a movie. I took a look at the theater and it is probably going to be Benjamin Button. According to one of the phone calls from Dave this morning Steve will stay home with the kids while we go and see the movie.
Today I spent doing laundry, going to the store to pick up the salad fixings and Mom was gracious to put it all together.
Now I have to finish getting ready....
Today I spent doing laundry, going to the store to pick up the salad fixings and Mom was gracious to put it all together.
Now I have to finish getting ready....
Friday, January 16, 2009
Anxieties
As many of you have probably gathered I have a lot of anxieties. I get anxious about work, finances, health, and the ability to take care of this house. I get anxious when I have “situations” with people. One of those times was at work today. I accidently brushed up against Niamba. She was joking around about it but it still caused me to be worried. What would she do? Would she run with it and I lose my job? She said she would tell “her crew”. I don’t know if she did or not but I know I told a few people so what ever happens I have myself to blame. I do admit Niamba gave me a look “don’t worry about it”. However, at the time I wasn’t overly confident about it.
When I met with Debra later on in the day that was many of the subjects we discussed. She asked if I was feeling anxious lately and I explained to yes but was adamant that I didn’t want to go back to taking the Welbutrin. She asked me why and I explained that I want to find other ways to stop myself from being anxious. She asked me if I would feel this way about any other medication. I told her no. She said if it helps me I should take it again.
The drive home was a little slow but I managed to get home after 5:30. Mom was making dinner. She was making salmon, baked Macaroni, the spinach triangles and muffins. I was able to get changed and watch a little bit of TV.
Donny next door installed the newest cable box in the blue room. I am so excited. Now I can watch the soaps if I want to or CSI Miami or any other shows I couldn’t before.
Dave called me a couple of times before he went out to dinner tonight. We have been invited to go up to Torrington and have dinner with Mary and her family. Afterwards we are going to the movies. We will be leaving ehre around 3:30 pm. I left him a message I would be ready by 3:30 pm.
I paid some bills some bills tonight and put away some money. I am glad I can do that it will go to my trips in the spring. I am planning on going on a trip with Dave either motor coach trip or cruise not really sure.
In the mean time I need to get to bed. I am getting tired and I have a ton of stuff to do in the morning.
When I met with Debra later on in the day that was many of the subjects we discussed. She asked if I was feeling anxious lately and I explained to yes but was adamant that I didn’t want to go back to taking the Welbutrin. She asked me why and I explained that I want to find other ways to stop myself from being anxious. She asked me if I would feel this way about any other medication. I told her no. She said if it helps me I should take it again.
The drive home was a little slow but I managed to get home after 5:30. Mom was making dinner. She was making salmon, baked Macaroni, the spinach triangles and muffins. I was able to get changed and watch a little bit of TV.
Donny next door installed the newest cable box in the blue room. I am so excited. Now I can watch the soaps if I want to or CSI Miami or any other shows I couldn’t before.
Dave called me a couple of times before he went out to dinner tonight. We have been invited to go up to Torrington and have dinner with Mary and her family. Afterwards we are going to the movies. We will be leaving ehre around 3:30 pm. I left him a message I would be ready by 3:30 pm.
I paid some bills some bills tonight and put away some money. I am glad I can do that it will go to my trips in the spring. I am planning on going on a trip with Dave either motor coach trip or cruise not really sure.
In the mean time I need to get to bed. I am getting tired and I have a ton of stuff to do in the morning.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
snow storms, plane crashes, farewell speeches
The snow apparently didn’t start until 4 or 5 am this morning. It made driving very slow. I had checked the traffic cams and they looked okay to me. That was until I got on the highway. From the West Haven area all the way through to New Haven it was slow. I don’t remember what time I got to the garage but it was so cold from there to the office. A young woman fell right in front of me in the crosswalk at College and George. I almost followed suit.
I got to the office and got my coat off and set up for the day. I went to Paula’s to pick up my breakfast (I had called from the car while driving in). I picked it up and then came back to my office. Jim the courier had come and gone. Donna counted the interoffice and I started on the charts.
I ate while checking the six charts in and I got them delivered. The rest of the day went well. The mail was delayed because of the weather but it was all done by 3. I even got to deliver the EOB requests that a handsomely dressed Elliot had pulled.
Renee Trotman returned to work today and I went and welcomed her back with my usual hugs and offer that if she needed anything to come and get me. She was appreciative but I suspect her close friends (Claudette, Alexis, Alita, and April) will be there to help.
When it was time to go home I went to fetch Carol H from the finance office to give her a ride home. She came to me earlier in the day to ask and I agreed. AT one point I thought it would be a little after because I wanted to get some more readdress stuff done but decided they could be done tomorrow.
Happily the snow had already stopped but the coldness was still there. It didn’t take us long to walk to the car and we barely noticed the coldness as we discussed what businesses had recently closed and which ones remained open. Apparently several in the shopping mall where the Christmas Tree shop have. We noticed there is a new Starbuck’s Coffee House by American Steak House in West Haven. I find that rather confusing as may of Starbuck’s stores is closing.
Mom was cooking dinner when I arrived. I could tell she was tired but she was making chicken and rice and it wouldn’t be finished cooking for awhile. I took the time to get online and watch TV. I got changed out of my work clothes.
It was just about then when I heard about the US Airs Jet crashed into the Hudson River. It was said that birds had gotten into the engine. Happily all 155 passengers and Flight crew got out safely. There were a couple of ferry boats that arrived to help those to safety and the combined forces of the NYFD, NYPD. Around 6 there was a news conference by Mayor Bloomberg and the Governor of NY. The Captain is being hailed as hero. The NTBA will be investigating the entire accident and the Mayor asked that speculations be stopped.
Tonight President George W Bush gave his farewell speech. All the networks carried it and of course there were the summaries and the critiques followed by every media person. I watched the 15 minute speech. He was thankful for his time as President; he was grateful for to a lot of people and summarized his presidency. I think I could hear his voice breaking at times. I am not absolutely sure. Mom didn’t watch it and I think it was better if she didn’t.
Mom is still watching TV and as I said earlier she made dinner but she has been very tired. She went to a meeting this morning and even the attendees had a hard time getting in. I can’t remember what else she did. She has a mammogram tomorrow.
Well I am getting really sleepy. I took some nighttime cold medicine tonight. I have had the sniffles all afternoon and every since Dolette gave me these Puffs Plus with Vick Rub or something in them.
I better hit the sack and get some more sleep. Something I got a lot of last night because I woke up fairly early again this morning…
I got to the office and got my coat off and set up for the day. I went to Paula’s to pick up my breakfast (I had called from the car while driving in). I picked it up and then came back to my office. Jim the courier had come and gone. Donna counted the interoffice and I started on the charts.
I ate while checking the six charts in and I got them delivered. The rest of the day went well. The mail was delayed because of the weather but it was all done by 3. I even got to deliver the EOB requests that a handsomely dressed Elliot had pulled.
Renee Trotman returned to work today and I went and welcomed her back with my usual hugs and offer that if she needed anything to come and get me. She was appreciative but I suspect her close friends (Claudette, Alexis, Alita, and April) will be there to help.
When it was time to go home I went to fetch Carol H from the finance office to give her a ride home. She came to me earlier in the day to ask and I agreed. AT one point I thought it would be a little after because I wanted to get some more readdress stuff done but decided they could be done tomorrow.
Happily the snow had already stopped but the coldness was still there. It didn’t take us long to walk to the car and we barely noticed the coldness as we discussed what businesses had recently closed and which ones remained open. Apparently several in the shopping mall where the Christmas Tree shop have. We noticed there is a new Starbuck’s Coffee House by American Steak House in West Haven. I find that rather confusing as may of Starbuck’s stores is closing.
Mom was cooking dinner when I arrived. I could tell she was tired but she was making chicken and rice and it wouldn’t be finished cooking for awhile. I took the time to get online and watch TV. I got changed out of my work clothes.
It was just about then when I heard about the US Airs Jet crashed into the Hudson River. It was said that birds had gotten into the engine. Happily all 155 passengers and Flight crew got out safely. There were a couple of ferry boats that arrived to help those to safety and the combined forces of the NYFD, NYPD. Around 6 there was a news conference by Mayor Bloomberg and the Governor of NY. The Captain is being hailed as hero. The NTBA will be investigating the entire accident and the Mayor asked that speculations be stopped.
Tonight President George W Bush gave his farewell speech. All the networks carried it and of course there were the summaries and the critiques followed by every media person. I watched the 15 minute speech. He was thankful for his time as President; he was grateful for to a lot of people and summarized his presidency. I think I could hear his voice breaking at times. I am not absolutely sure. Mom didn’t watch it and I think it was better if she didn’t.
Mom is still watching TV and as I said earlier she made dinner but she has been very tired. She went to a meeting this morning and even the attendees had a hard time getting in. I can’t remember what else she did. She has a mammogram tomorrow.
Well I am getting really sleepy. I took some nighttime cold medicine tonight. I have had the sniffles all afternoon and every since Dolette gave me these Puffs Plus with Vick Rub or something in them.
I better hit the sack and get some more sleep. Something I got a lot of last night because I woke up fairly early again this morning…
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
More snow starting tonight
We are supposed to be getting more snow after midnight tonight. I am not sure if will amount to anything but it probably will make the morning drive to work a bit dicey. It usually does. I have a pretty good idea that if schools are either cancelled or delayed that I could wear my jeans. I enjoy doing that then it saves me from changing later on. The current temperatures right now are below freezing. I think they said it was 19 degrees.
Work went well no problems and I got all the work done including the readdress mail. I did the readdress mail the last 45 minutes of the day.
The drive home was really uneventful and I when I got home I just watched TV. Mom was at her meetings until 8. I updated some files and then got ready for bed.
Work went well no problems and I got all the work done including the readdress mail. I did the readdress mail the last 45 minutes of the day.
The drive home was really uneventful and I when I got home I just watched TV. Mom was at her meetings until 8. I updated some files and then got ready for bed.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
It is going to get Colder
The weather is supposed to be dangerously cold in the next few days. Tonight it is cloudy and below freezing. If you look out to the sky and you can see the street lights and parking lot lights reflect off the clouds. Tomorrow will be sunny but very freezing tomorrow night is supposed to be bad as well. The weekend will have plenty of clouds and we are supposed to be getting some snow showers
This weather will present problems for the local shelters as they will be filled to capacity. There are eight overflow shelters in and around the state. Budget cuts have been affecting the Columbus House shelter and may not be able to house all those who are homeless. There is one on Goffe Street but it is quite possible there will be other alternatives. It makes me thankful for this house.
Work went well. I finished the work from yesterday and still need to do today’s lockbox. I was not able to work on it at all. I just hope this doesn’t bite me in the ass. Lee Ann spoke to me again and reminded me to make sure I do my work because I made a lot of people crazy from Friday. When I was tell Jennifer T about he she just rolled her eyes and told me (as far as home was concerned to do what I want and go to the dating websites and check out there. Well that’s all nice to suggest but I just don’t see myself doing it.
I did find myself asking people if I upset them last week and they understood and said it didn’t bother them. I shouldn’t be doing that. I know in my heart I was wrong and I will always be internalizing stuff.
I have another example. Lucinda came to me late in the day and asked me was Liz in a car accident because they were given two different stories. I said I spoke with her late yesterday and she explained what was happening. Apparently Gayle had told them but they were also told she would be going to Howard’s team. I explained to Lucinda (and I asked Terry) that I felt it wasn’t for me to say one thing or another (I had told a couple of people) and I just didn’t want to be in any violation.
The ride home was uneventful. I was happy to see that all the ice had melted from my car including the side view mirrors. I suspect I will not be able to say that tomorrow. I was home by 4:30 and found a note from Mom.
The note was instructions for dinner. I followed them. While they were preheating I opened the mail. It was junk mail mostly but I also got the reimbursement check from the insurance company and that’s going into the bank.
Mom came home sometime after 5. She checked it and then got into her pajamas. I followed suit. When I came back down I set the table and then Mom finished setting up. There wasn’t much to be done except cook vegetables.
After dinner we cleaned up and I went back to watching NCIS and sending emails. I don’t know what season the episodes are from. Well actually the one on CBS was from this season and this week I think.
I answered emails from the LLGSM list in regards to the PO Box and leaving home. I explained to them that I am supposed to get the house when the time comes and I just don’t want to jeopardize it.
I also answered some emails from Telka. She emailed me to remind me about asking Natalie about the Valentines Delivery in February. She also said the meeting might be on a Sunday. Probably this Sunday.
Well it s getting late and my eyes are getting heavy. I need to get some sleep. See you tomorrow!
This weather will present problems for the local shelters as they will be filled to capacity. There are eight overflow shelters in and around the state. Budget cuts have been affecting the Columbus House shelter and may not be able to house all those who are homeless. There is one on Goffe Street but it is quite possible there will be other alternatives. It makes me thankful for this house.
Work went well. I finished the work from yesterday and still need to do today’s lockbox. I was not able to work on it at all. I just hope this doesn’t bite me in the ass. Lee Ann spoke to me again and reminded me to make sure I do my work because I made a lot of people crazy from Friday. When I was tell Jennifer T about he she just rolled her eyes and told me (as far as home was concerned to do what I want and go to the dating websites and check out there. Well that’s all nice to suggest but I just don’t see myself doing it.
I did find myself asking people if I upset them last week and they understood and said it didn’t bother them. I shouldn’t be doing that. I know in my heart I was wrong and I will always be internalizing stuff.
I have another example. Lucinda came to me late in the day and asked me was Liz in a car accident because they were given two different stories. I said I spoke with her late yesterday and she explained what was happening. Apparently Gayle had told them but they were also told she would be going to Howard’s team. I explained to Lucinda (and I asked Terry) that I felt it wasn’t for me to say one thing or another (I had told a couple of people) and I just didn’t want to be in any violation.
The ride home was uneventful. I was happy to see that all the ice had melted from my car including the side view mirrors. I suspect I will not be able to say that tomorrow. I was home by 4:30 and found a note from Mom.
The note was instructions for dinner. I followed them. While they were preheating I opened the mail. It was junk mail mostly but I also got the reimbursement check from the insurance company and that’s going into the bank.
Mom came home sometime after 5. She checked it and then got into her pajamas. I followed suit. When I came back down I set the table and then Mom finished setting up. There wasn’t much to be done except cook vegetables.
After dinner we cleaned up and I went back to watching NCIS and sending emails. I don’t know what season the episodes are from. Well actually the one on CBS was from this season and this week I think.
I answered emails from the LLGSM list in regards to the PO Box and leaving home. I explained to them that I am supposed to get the house when the time comes and I just don’t want to jeopardize it.
I also answered some emails from Telka. She emailed me to remind me about asking Natalie about the Valentines Delivery in February. She also said the meeting might be on a Sunday. Probably this Sunday.
Well it s getting late and my eyes are getting heavy. I need to get some sleep. See you tomorrow!
Monday, January 12, 2009
We Got Snow!
The snow came just about 1:30. I was on my way out of Costco with the milk and pork chops that Mom wanted to have. I had my morning of errands that included a haircut and picking up the dry cleaning.
The rest of the afternoon I spent watching TV and treading lightly around Mom. I was getting the feeling that she was still upset with me from the pen pal scare a few days earlier. At times she had annoyed me with her attitude and behavior. She would be impatient with me when we spoke because she couldn't’t hear me. There were other times it was fine.
We went to church at St Agnes and by then the snow was in full force. Mom drove up on the curb/sidewalk thinking it was the driveway. It really was unsettling and annoying me because she should have seen it. During the mass I had to explain a joke that Father Callahan made as the mass was starting.
Sunday I got ready for bingo. While I was getting ready Mom was getting on me about having minutes ready for the next meeting. She was I felt interfering with something that didn’t concern her. It annoyed me and I am sure it was pretty obvious to her. I did do as she suggested and emailed Mike. I feel that it isn’t her place but I didn’t want to argue with her. I just figured it was her way to control any and all situations.
The rest of the day went by without incident (well I had gotten a headache again) and we did our own thing. We had stuffed pork chops for dinner and watched the normal PBS programming. I was under the mistaken impression that it was fundraising time again as the schedules seemed to indicate that on the web site.
Bingo went well. We had seventeen residents and the crew was back in force. It was really good to see them all and they all participated with ease. They will be there next week as well.
The rest of the night was spent watching TV and me on the computer responding to the posts I made on Thursday and Friday. Apparently a couple of them became confused when they didn’t like the bitching and they read to conflicting emails. I wanted to bitch slap them
Today was very cold out. I didn’t go out at all until it was time for me to go to Debra’s. I will say today went a lot better. Despite the fact a number of people were still annoyed with my behavior and activities on Friday. I apologized to a number of people including Terry, Dottie, and Lee Ann who led into me and told me I was over the top and I need to be careful. She pointed out (rather rudely to me) that management could get pissed at me. I really wanted to tell her to take a flying leap but the only problem is she is right.
I managed to get almost everything done. I do have to finish today’s lockbox but that was to be expected. I very rarely get all of Monday’s mail done. It usually is either lockbox or Post office. Everything else including the return mail tallies for the last two days was done.
We did have a visit from Evette H today. Her brother drove her in and she wanted to see everyone and to let us know she would be returning next week sometime. She looked great. We were all pretty happy to see her.
I found out near the end of the day that Liz R was in a very serious car accident. I called her because I thought she was sitting in Howard’s Area. Information I got from Lucinda. She says that Liz is no longer on our team will be working in Howard’s team. Now I am not sure if this was her attempt to start gossip (it’s hard to tell with her) or she was miss-informed. I did ask Liz if Elinor (Step Mom) and Gayle knew she said yes. When I was walking with Christina to the garage I told her about it and she agreed I shouldn’t say anything as of yet.
On my way to Debra’s I was walking passed the Stone Cold Creamery and I noticed it was dark. There was a note that said it went out of Business!!! I can’t believe it. There were people in there last week. At least I thought there was. I haven’t seen anything in the news but then again I didn’t see the news where a greyhound went MIA
Telka emailed me tonight asking if I had gotten the email about phone squad. It was sent to my msn account. I found it and it looks like we are not meeting this week. Telka has a cold and so it will be the following week. I am glad because I wasn’t ready with the minutes. I hope she gets better soon.
Man the computer is slow tonight. It is moving from page to page incredibly slow. It is very annoying. I know the virus check is okay because it got everything already.
Well I am going to get ready for bed….
Stay Warm!
The rest of the afternoon I spent watching TV and treading lightly around Mom. I was getting the feeling that she was still upset with me from the pen pal scare a few days earlier. At times she had annoyed me with her attitude and behavior. She would be impatient with me when we spoke because she couldn't’t hear me. There were other times it was fine.
We went to church at St Agnes and by then the snow was in full force. Mom drove up on the curb/sidewalk thinking it was the driveway. It really was unsettling and annoying me because she should have seen it. During the mass I had to explain a joke that Father Callahan made as the mass was starting.
Sunday I got ready for bingo. While I was getting ready Mom was getting on me about having minutes ready for the next meeting. She was I felt interfering with something that didn’t concern her. It annoyed me and I am sure it was pretty obvious to her. I did do as she suggested and emailed Mike. I feel that it isn’t her place but I didn’t want to argue with her. I just figured it was her way to control any and all situations.
The rest of the day went by without incident (well I had gotten a headache again) and we did our own thing. We had stuffed pork chops for dinner and watched the normal PBS programming. I was under the mistaken impression that it was fundraising time again as the schedules seemed to indicate that on the web site.
Bingo went well. We had seventeen residents and the crew was back in force. It was really good to see them all and they all participated with ease. They will be there next week as well.
The rest of the night was spent watching TV and me on the computer responding to the posts I made on Thursday and Friday. Apparently a couple of them became confused when they didn’t like the bitching and they read to conflicting emails. I wanted to bitch slap them
Today was very cold out. I didn’t go out at all until it was time for me to go to Debra’s. I will say today went a lot better. Despite the fact a number of people were still annoyed with my behavior and activities on Friday. I apologized to a number of people including Terry, Dottie, and Lee Ann who led into me and told me I was over the top and I need to be careful. She pointed out (rather rudely to me) that management could get pissed at me. I really wanted to tell her to take a flying leap but the only problem is she is right.
I managed to get almost everything done. I do have to finish today’s lockbox but that was to be expected. I very rarely get all of Monday’s mail done. It usually is either lockbox or Post office. Everything else including the return mail tallies for the last two days was done.
We did have a visit from Evette H today. Her brother drove her in and she wanted to see everyone and to let us know she would be returning next week sometime. She looked great. We were all pretty happy to see her.
I found out near the end of the day that Liz R was in a very serious car accident. I called her because I thought she was sitting in Howard’s Area. Information I got from Lucinda. She says that Liz is no longer on our team will be working in Howard’s team. Now I am not sure if this was her attempt to start gossip (it’s hard to tell with her) or she was miss-informed. I did ask Liz if Elinor (Step Mom) and Gayle knew she said yes. When I was walking with Christina to the garage I told her about it and she agreed I shouldn’t say anything as of yet.
On my way to Debra’s I was walking passed the Stone Cold Creamery and I noticed it was dark. There was a note that said it went out of Business!!! I can’t believe it. There were people in there last week. At least I thought there was. I haven’t seen anything in the news but then again I didn’t see the news where a greyhound went MIA
Telka emailed me tonight asking if I had gotten the email about phone squad. It was sent to my msn account. I found it and it looks like we are not meeting this week. Telka has a cold and so it will be the following week. I am glad because I wasn’t ready with the minutes. I hope she gets better soon.
Man the computer is slow tonight. It is moving from page to page incredibly slow. It is very annoying. I know the virus check is okay because it got everything already.
Well I am going to get ready for bed….
Stay Warm!
Friday, January 09, 2009
Didn't Have a Great Day Today
Because of the events of the previous night I didn’t have a great day I managed to tell everyone that walked by me about what happened and they were dismayed. I got to the point of saying that if I had been in their homes and they had dictated to me what kind of hobbies I could have I would sue their asses. They either got defensive, disgusted or patronizing. In other words they understood where Mom is coming from and that I need to cut the crap.
I called Mom early in the day and she was baking a cake and I asked if she slept okay. She explained the letter kept her up all night. I told her it was taken care of. She said we would talk more about it later. I told her I wasn’t giving up pen paling.
Most of the groups I posted update to were sympathetic and offered suggestions of getting a PO Box. I even shared that with Mom and we almost got into it again. She refuses to get the point I can do it and she has no say in the matter.
Tonight I went out with Dave for a quick bite to eat and to see Marley and Me. It was definitely a great movie. Of course I cried the last 45 minutes.
I called Mom early in the day and she was baking a cake and I asked if she slept okay. She explained the letter kept her up all night. I told her it was taken care of. She said we would talk more about it later. I told her I wasn’t giving up pen paling.
Most of the groups I posted update to were sympathetic and offered suggestions of getting a PO Box. I even shared that with Mom and we almost got into it again. She refuses to get the point I can do it and she has no say in the matter.
Tonight I went out with Dave for a quick bite to eat and to see Marley and Me. It was definitely a great movie. Of course I cried the last 45 minutes.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Week 2 of 2009 Begins
Well the second week of 2009 started out pretty well. I put the rest of the garbage out and had a chat with Kim across the street about seeing the film Marley and Me. They liked it and cried. Kim had read the book before. She was saying that the people behind her in the theater must have just gone through similar situations because they were inconsolable. I even got a visit from Finnegan.
After our visit I left for work. I got to work on time and got into my day. The charts came after 8 and it took me an hour or so. I was talking about the Patrick Swayze interview. Everything was done by 2 again. At lunch time I got the blood tests taken and that took longer than I planed but I still got everything done on time.
I took Dolette home from work and one of the discussions came up with male pen pals. I don’t remember the reason for it but when I got home I found a letter from a guy. Mom wasn’t happy. I explained to her that I haven’t been writing men. I told her anytime I get requests I say no. I found out it was a prisoner and I told Mom. She went on the whole “this is a concern” the whole I don’t want you pen paling deal.
I called the prison and they told me to write a letter asking them to make the prisoner not write me. When I told this to the lists a few of them said not to that just ignore them and not reply to the letter. I did write to Tammy and asked her if she sent my name to the prisons and called her a fraud and threatened to prosecute her if I found out she had anything to do with it. I know she will act as though she did nothing wrong.
After our visit I left for work. I got to work on time and got into my day. The charts came after 8 and it took me an hour or so. I was talking about the Patrick Swayze interview. Everything was done by 2 again. At lunch time I got the blood tests taken and that took longer than I planed but I still got everything done on time.
I took Dolette home from work and one of the discussions came up with male pen pals. I don’t remember the reason for it but when I got home I found a letter from a guy. Mom wasn’t happy. I explained to her that I haven’t been writing men. I told her anytime I get requests I say no. I found out it was a prisoner and I told Mom. She went on the whole “this is a concern” the whole I don’t want you pen paling deal.
I called the prison and they told me to write a letter asking them to make the prisoner not write me. When I told this to the lists a few of them said not to that just ignore them and not reply to the letter. I did write to Tammy and asked her if she sent my name to the prisons and called her a fraud and threatened to prosecute her if I found out she had anything to do with it. I know she will act as though she did nothing wrong.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
A Messy Day
Today was a really messy day. Around here there was ice and rain. It became slush. It took me a little bit of time to get some of it off. Actually I left a quite a bit on and I am pretty lucky that I didn’t get into an accident.
Schools were either delayed or closed. Many people didn’t come into work until mid morning. I was glad I wore jeans but I did bring another pair of pants in case someone would say something. Several people belayed my fears because no one said anything.
I managed to get everything done by 3. I spent the last hour relaxing. I even checked the traffic cams. Carol Hildebrand asked me earlier this morning if I would take her home and I agreed. Later on in the day Dolette also asked me and I agreed.
We did get some bad news today. I found a flyer on my chair. There is a collection going on for Renee T. It didn’t give an explanation. It only said “during this difficult time”. I went and asked Alita and she found it difficult to tell me so I asked Alexis. She told me that Renee has throat cancer. Not everyone knew this but a small group of people did. Apparently she has had it for the last couple of months. I gave a couple of dollars. Renee is such a lovely person.
There was a collection for Evette H too. She has been out with a broken ankle she got last month. I can only imagine the pain. The money worries that come along with it must be making her crazy as well.
Tonight has been rather quiet. Mom was on me for not clearing out the sink from brushing my teeth and leaving a bowl in the sink after she cleaned the kitchen. I have no idea why I did these things but I was about to snap on her with her tone.
Tonight Barbara Walters is interviewing actor Patrick Swayze. It is being called “Patrick Swayze: The Truth”. I was at the IMDB and there continues to be people who come to the board for the sole purpose of criticizing him for continuing to smoke and that he is claiming to have cancer for his career. I am trying to decide whether or not I am going to sit and watch it. As I wrote in one of my replies it really depends on if Barbara W annoys the living daylights out of me or I get too tired.
I may try and print up an intro letter for Natasha. I haven’t done it yet. It would be nice if I did some thing like that. I do have quite a number of them. One of them is Baneck. I do have to get her file set up as well.
Schools were either delayed or closed. Many people didn’t come into work until mid morning. I was glad I wore jeans but I did bring another pair of pants in case someone would say something. Several people belayed my fears because no one said anything.
I managed to get everything done by 3. I spent the last hour relaxing. I even checked the traffic cams. Carol Hildebrand asked me earlier this morning if I would take her home and I agreed. Later on in the day Dolette also asked me and I agreed.
We did get some bad news today. I found a flyer on my chair. There is a collection going on for Renee T. It didn’t give an explanation. It only said “during this difficult time”. I went and asked Alita and she found it difficult to tell me so I asked Alexis. She told me that Renee has throat cancer. Not everyone knew this but a small group of people did. Apparently she has had it for the last couple of months. I gave a couple of dollars. Renee is such a lovely person.
There was a collection for Evette H too. She has been out with a broken ankle she got last month. I can only imagine the pain. The money worries that come along with it must be making her crazy as well.
Tonight has been rather quiet. Mom was on me for not clearing out the sink from brushing my teeth and leaving a bowl in the sink after she cleaned the kitchen. I have no idea why I did these things but I was about to snap on her with her tone.
Tonight Barbara Walters is interviewing actor Patrick Swayze. It is being called “Patrick Swayze: The Truth”. I was at the IMDB and there continues to be people who come to the board for the sole purpose of criticizing him for continuing to smoke and that he is claiming to have cancer for his career. I am trying to decide whether or not I am going to sit and watch it. As I wrote in one of my replies it really depends on if Barbara W annoys the living daylights out of me or I get too tired.
I may try and print up an intro letter for Natasha. I haven’t done it yet. It would be nice if I did some thing like that. I do have quite a number of them. One of them is Baneck. I do have to get her file set up as well.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
How I managed
I don’t know how I managed to get up late and still get to work on time but I did. I got up at quarter of seven showered and dressed and got online and still left before 7:30. I think it had to do with the volume of traffic as well.
The work day went very well despite some early morning power failure. I guess it started last night when the entire network went down. Later on I find out there was flooding from another floor. The hospital floors were in complete darkness. Our network came back on by 9. I got everything done by 2 and managed to clean my desk and help Liz purge some files. The volume of the mail for today was light but I still had to finish yesterdays and that went very well.
Donna C came back to work today and I stopped by to convey my sympathies. I think many did it and I hope I didn’t make it worse. I told her if she wanted to talk to come see me.
After work I went to my appointment with Dr Martin. It was pretty quick and by 5:00 I was on my way home. It was starting to sleet but it didn’t really have any impact. Damn. I just realized I was going to move the cars around so that Mom’s would be in the driveway behind mine. I haven’t done it.
Mom seemed jumpy when I came in. She was making me feel edgy but it worked out. She annoyed me when we talked about Lupus support groups. She couldn’t believe when I said the only Lupus support groups were in Hartford. She is right there is one at 6:30 pm third Thursday of the month. It conflicts with the DTC. I might set up the lupus journal the way I usually do this journal.
Well it is getting late and I am getting tired.
The work day went very well despite some early morning power failure. I guess it started last night when the entire network went down. Later on I find out there was flooding from another floor. The hospital floors were in complete darkness. Our network came back on by 9. I got everything done by 2 and managed to clean my desk and help Liz purge some files. The volume of the mail for today was light but I still had to finish yesterdays and that went very well.
Donna C came back to work today and I stopped by to convey my sympathies. I think many did it and I hope I didn’t make it worse. I told her if she wanted to talk to come see me.
After work I went to my appointment with Dr Martin. It was pretty quick and by 5:00 I was on my way home. It was starting to sleet but it didn’t really have any impact. Damn. I just realized I was going to move the cars around so that Mom’s would be in the driveway behind mine. I haven’t done it.
Mom seemed jumpy when I came in. She was making me feel edgy but it worked out. She annoyed me when we talked about Lupus support groups. She couldn’t believe when I said the only Lupus support groups were in Hartford. She is right there is one at 6:30 pm third Thursday of the month. It conflicts with the DTC. I might set up the lupus journal the way I usually do this journal.
Well it is getting late and I am getting tired.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Feeling Normal
Well I feel much better then I did yesterday. My stomach was feeling a little heavy this morning so I drank mostly coffee and a few pieces of candy and then by 12:30 I had a grilled cheese sandwich. By the end of the day I was feeling normal again.
The day went pretty well despite receiving some bad news. My co-worker Donna Ciaburri lost her Mom on Friday. Joanne Onofrio came around with a flyer and collected money. I put in $2. I told her if others were contributing more to let me know. She said that the $2 would be enough.
After work I drove to Debra’s. It was getting cold and I didn’t feel like walking back to the car after the session. I was a couple of minutes late but we had a good session. We talked about the holiday, the weekend, and my goals for 2009. I also talked about bad habits like I mentioned yesterday. I included some that I didn’t have in yesterday’s as well. I am paid up to last week with Debra. Next week will be two weeks and probably get backed up again.
It was nearly 5:30 when I got home. Mom was cooking dinner and it would be sometime before we ate. I took the time to get into my pajamas and watch TV. I even checked my mail. I got a wonderful Christmas card from my cousin Judy and her family in Virginia. It is a picture of their daughter Chloe on Santa’s lap.
Mom heard me yelling at the computer earlier. It’s the first time in a long time I have done that. It was the whole answering an email and it turned to text message. It is very frustrating. I told her about it and she rolled her eyes. I told her I don’t do it often.
In between typing and answering really stupid emails from certain groups and the computer getting sluggish I have been watching the NCIS Marathon ION TV. Earlier I saw the prequels to the Star Wars Franchise. I suspect the ones with Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher will be on tomorrow.
The mudslinging viciousness is still rampant on the IMDB for John Travolta over the death of his son. It is really bad. I reposted the link to Mr. Travolta’s site to send condolences. I wonder if they responded. Its funny but I told posters on the NCIS board that I wouldn’t go back but I have. I guess it is like watching a train wreck.
Well I have a long day tomorrow. I see Dr. Martin tomorrow. I need to get to bed. I hope the caffeine doesn’t keep me awake.
The day went pretty well despite receiving some bad news. My co-worker Donna Ciaburri lost her Mom on Friday. Joanne Onofrio came around with a flyer and collected money. I put in $2. I told her if others were contributing more to let me know. She said that the $2 would be enough.
After work I drove to Debra’s. It was getting cold and I didn’t feel like walking back to the car after the session. I was a couple of minutes late but we had a good session. We talked about the holiday, the weekend, and my goals for 2009. I also talked about bad habits like I mentioned yesterday. I included some that I didn’t have in yesterday’s as well. I am paid up to last week with Debra. Next week will be two weeks and probably get backed up again.
It was nearly 5:30 when I got home. Mom was cooking dinner and it would be sometime before we ate. I took the time to get into my pajamas and watch TV. I even checked my mail. I got a wonderful Christmas card from my cousin Judy and her family in Virginia. It is a picture of their daughter Chloe on Santa’s lap.
Mom heard me yelling at the computer earlier. It’s the first time in a long time I have done that. It was the whole answering an email and it turned to text message. It is very frustrating. I told her about it and she rolled her eyes. I told her I don’t do it often.
In between typing and answering really stupid emails from certain groups and the computer getting sluggish I have been watching the NCIS Marathon ION TV. Earlier I saw the prequels to the Star Wars Franchise. I suspect the ones with Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher will be on tomorrow.
The mudslinging viciousness is still rampant on the IMDB for John Travolta over the death of his son. It is really bad. I reposted the link to Mr. Travolta’s site to send condolences. I wonder if they responded. Its funny but I told posters on the NCIS board that I wouldn’t go back but I have. I guess it is like watching a train wreck.
Well I have a long day tomorrow. I see Dr. Martin tomorrow. I need to get to bed. I hope the caffeine doesn’t keep me awake.
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Old Habits
Considering it is supposed to be a new year and new resolutions I am finding myself with old habits. I noticed this yesterday when I finally made my bed yesterday. I mean really made my bed. I have been sleeping on blankets for well over a week. I certainly over ate at Mike and Tessa’s and I found myself eating quite a lot at the party last night.
I arrived a little after 4:30. Teddy the youngest answered the door and Telka took the puffs and we chatted and hugged. She told me her brother and sister in law were in the kitchen. Apparently they were expecting a small crowd and were surprised at the number of people. More and more people came at 5. They were friends, co-workers, classmates of both John and Telka. Some I met at her graduation party last summer. There was so much food and many funny stories. I stayed with Mike and Roberta and their kids. They left around 7 and I followed suit just before 8. I went to bed shortly after I came home.
Today I got up around 7:30. I watched a little bit of TV and then got ready for bingo. I also checked emails and stuff like that. I had gotten a substantial amount of emails in regards to my “When a Person Asks Why post’.
I left after 9 and headed to DD. I had drove right past the one on Woodmont Road so I went to the one on Bridgeport Ave. I got a large HC. I suspect that contributed to the headache I got late this afternoon.
I was the first to arrive and then a young lady named Stephanie arrived. She volunteers and helps out around the home. She also works at Marshall's. She just graduated from Foran High in May 2008. She helped serve the coffee and then went up to help Ken L, and David V for a little while. My crew didn’t come today. Marisa overslept. I saw them at church after bingo.
I think I had maybe ten or twelve players today and it went pretty well. After bingo I took some of the residents back and of course I was late for church. I sat with Marisa and her family. She explained that she overslept and it was a source of aggravation between Mother and daughter.
It was after 12:30 when I got home. Mom was upstairs on the computer looking up instructions for use of the toaster oven. I thought she had them but hey what the heck. I had brunch. I had waffles and watched TV.
While I was watching TV I saw previews for Patrick Swayze’s new show on A&E called “The Beast”. It has to do with FBI agents. I have to say that it sounds interesting and I hope to catch it some time. He did look pretty good in this physically speaking. Roadhouse was also on at this time as well.
The Big news of the day is Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn his name from the position of Commerce Secretary. There is a grand jury investigation on how some of his political donors won a lucrative contract. It is on CNN now and it has been o probably a lot of the news programs through out the afternoon. President Elect Obama is arriving in Washington this evening.
There was also an article on the first family. They arrived in Washington yesterday and the article wrote on where they are currently staying and will be staying before the inauguration. I think they are staying at the Hay Adams hotel right now. I guess the other place was all booked up. It is pretty fancy from what I read.
Around 2 this afternoon I started getting a headache. It turned into a migraine around 5. That’s about the time I started getting sick to my stomach. The warm bath didn’t even help. I had taken some ibuprofen after I got sick I went downstairs and told Mom not going to eat. It was around 6 when I felt better. I have had some juice and had a couple of cookies. So far its staying down but I really don’t want to push my luck.
I think that having cookies is going back to “old habits” thread I started at the beginning of this entry. I do have to be careful and mindful and all those other descriptions of what I am doing. I hope it will work.
I think I am going to lie down for a bit. I will see you all tomorrow.
I arrived a little after 4:30. Teddy the youngest answered the door and Telka took the puffs and we chatted and hugged. She told me her brother and sister in law were in the kitchen. Apparently they were expecting a small crowd and were surprised at the number of people. More and more people came at 5. They were friends, co-workers, classmates of both John and Telka. Some I met at her graduation party last summer. There was so much food and many funny stories. I stayed with Mike and Roberta and their kids. They left around 7 and I followed suit just before 8. I went to bed shortly after I came home.
Today I got up around 7:30. I watched a little bit of TV and then got ready for bingo. I also checked emails and stuff like that. I had gotten a substantial amount of emails in regards to my “When a Person Asks Why post’.
I left after 9 and headed to DD. I had drove right past the one on Woodmont Road so I went to the one on Bridgeport Ave. I got a large HC. I suspect that contributed to the headache I got late this afternoon.
I was the first to arrive and then a young lady named Stephanie arrived. She volunteers and helps out around the home. She also works at Marshall's. She just graduated from Foran High in May 2008. She helped serve the coffee and then went up to help Ken L, and David V for a little while. My crew didn’t come today. Marisa overslept. I saw them at church after bingo.
I think I had maybe ten or twelve players today and it went pretty well. After bingo I took some of the residents back and of course I was late for church. I sat with Marisa and her family. She explained that she overslept and it was a source of aggravation between Mother and daughter.
It was after 12:30 when I got home. Mom was upstairs on the computer looking up instructions for use of the toaster oven. I thought she had them but hey what the heck. I had brunch. I had waffles and watched TV.
While I was watching TV I saw previews for Patrick Swayze’s new show on A&E called “The Beast”. It has to do with FBI agents. I have to say that it sounds interesting and I hope to catch it some time. He did look pretty good in this physically speaking. Roadhouse was also on at this time as well.
The Big news of the day is Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn his name from the position of Commerce Secretary. There is a grand jury investigation on how some of his political donors won a lucrative contract. It is on CNN now and it has been o probably a lot of the news programs through out the afternoon. President Elect Obama is arriving in Washington this evening.
There was also an article on the first family. They arrived in Washington yesterday and the article wrote on where they are currently staying and will be staying before the inauguration. I think they are staying at the Hay Adams hotel right now. I guess the other place was all booked up. It is pretty fancy from what I read.
Around 2 this afternoon I started getting a headache. It turned into a migraine around 5. That’s about the time I started getting sick to my stomach. The warm bath didn’t even help. I had taken some ibuprofen after I got sick I went downstairs and told Mom not going to eat. It was around 6 when I felt better. I have had some juice and had a couple of cookies. So far its staying down but I really don’t want to push my luck.
I think that having cookies is going back to “old habits” thread I started at the beginning of this entry. I do have to be careful and mindful and all those other descriptions of what I am doing. I hope it will work.
I think I am going to lie down for a bit. I will see you all tomorrow.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Getting Ready for the Party
Good Morning! I will be getting ready for Telka’s party in a few hours. I am not going to be too dressed up but I will be wearing the blue blouse and matching pants. I will be bringing the cream puffs that I am going to be getting shortly.
This morning I am doing some laundry and answering emails. I had one potential pen pal ask me why I want to write women only. I couldn’t really give an answer to I posted to the lists and so far most of them have been responding to tell her “personal preference”.
I have another potential pen pal from Uganda. I love it when people send me emails and don’t tell me where they are from, where they got my name. It is a little unnerving. However, I will ask them and see what happens.
I was able to get all the errands I needed done. I went to Lowes and got nightlight light bulbs, then I went to Costco and got the cream puffs for tonight and stamps. After that I went to the dry cleaners and dropped off the clothes. The traffic was really agitating. People were going through the traffic lights and not paying attention to what they were doing. I was never so happier to get home.
Between the time I got home and the time I got ready for the party I watched TV and got the laundry out of the machines. I also read my mail.
I have another pen pal. She is from Indiana her name is Natasha. I think I may have chatted with her and written her before. She is on Liz C’s list with me. She is 36 years old and has one son and is married.
Well it is time for me to get ready I will see ya tomorrow…be well.
This morning I am doing some laundry and answering emails. I had one potential pen pal ask me why I want to write women only. I couldn’t really give an answer to I posted to the lists and so far most of them have been responding to tell her “personal preference”.
I have another potential pen pal from Uganda. I love it when people send me emails and don’t tell me where they are from, where they got my name. It is a little unnerving. However, I will ask them and see what happens.
I was able to get all the errands I needed done. I went to Lowes and got nightlight light bulbs, then I went to Costco and got the cream puffs for tonight and stamps. After that I went to the dry cleaners and dropped off the clothes. The traffic was really agitating. People were going through the traffic lights and not paying attention to what they were doing. I was never so happier to get home.
Between the time I got home and the time I got ready for the party I watched TV and got the laundry out of the machines. I also read my mail.
I have another pen pal. She is from Indiana her name is Natasha. I think I may have chatted with her and written her before. She is on Liz C’s list with me. She is 36 years old and has one son and is married.
Well it is time for me to get ready I will see ya tomorrow…be well.
Friday, January 02, 2009
I think
I think I am becoming some of those ads on TV for Petrol LA and Tums. I seem to have to go to the bathroom a lot. As for the Tums ad I have had to take at least a few of them almost every day since Christmas. I feel like I want to yak and it isn’t the stomach but in the esophagus area. I really hope I am not getting the problem Rich has.
Work went very well. I was able to get everything done and even emptied out some files and managed to pull some EOB’s at the end of the day. We ordered Chinese food for lunch. I was lucky I had brought money in. I had sweet and sour chicken with rice. Through out the day I had some sweets too.
I had a little chat with Arcenia L today. She is really feeling bad about things her life. I told her about the homily I heard last weekend at St John Vianney. How we should have something good or positive in our lives or the situation that is getting us down and of course she rolled her eyes. At one point she started to cry. I felt really bad about that. By the end of the day she seemed in better spirits but I think she put whatever was bothering her out of her mind and concentrated on work. She is definitely missing her father. I get the feeling Jordon is testing her patience very hard.
Aw I had the nicest chat with Audrey Elizabeth today. It was a brief one but I got a little hi and a kiss on the phone! Today was “Friday with Grandma and Pappy”. They had been napping and just as I was calling Audrey got her diaper changed. Jason wasn’t interested in talking on the phone. That’s okay. I will get the kisses and hugs when I see him in person the next time there is a party.
Right now I am talking with Jenny J in Oregon. No not the talk show host but my pen pal. She just IM’d me as I was writing. She is voice chatting at the same time. I am sure she will respond soon. At least it gives me a chance to write without being interrupted.
Mom is downstairs watching her Friday Night PBS programs. She was in her pajamas when I got home. Her back has been bothering her again. We think it’s because of her cleaning out the attic over the last couple of days. She could barely move yesterday and we had the heating pad out from the days earlier.
She did go to the Doctor for something else today and he is going to recommend an ear doctor again. I really hope so because it gets very frustrating when she has to stop me in mid sentence and tell me to either speak up or slow down or “you are cutting off”.
I called Roberta tonight to ask her if she found out the actual time for the party tomorrow. I have it as 6:30 tomorrow night but I can’t find an email with that info in it. I still have to get the cream puffs tomorrow. I also need to make sure the card I have for Shirley Serrano is mailed before going there. Uh oh I just got a call from Mike. It’s from 4:30 to 8!
Well I better get going I am starting to get tired and I wanted to write in the journal for Audrey and Jason. I want to try and write to them in this journal every day.
Work went very well. I was able to get everything done and even emptied out some files and managed to pull some EOB’s at the end of the day. We ordered Chinese food for lunch. I was lucky I had brought money in. I had sweet and sour chicken with rice. Through out the day I had some sweets too.
I had a little chat with Arcenia L today. She is really feeling bad about things her life. I told her about the homily I heard last weekend at St John Vianney. How we should have something good or positive in our lives or the situation that is getting us down and of course she rolled her eyes. At one point she started to cry. I felt really bad about that. By the end of the day she seemed in better spirits but I think she put whatever was bothering her out of her mind and concentrated on work. She is definitely missing her father. I get the feeling Jordon is testing her patience very hard.
Aw I had the nicest chat with Audrey Elizabeth today. It was a brief one but I got a little hi and a kiss on the phone! Today was “Friday with Grandma and Pappy”. They had been napping and just as I was calling Audrey got her diaper changed. Jason wasn’t interested in talking on the phone. That’s okay. I will get the kisses and hugs when I see him in person the next time there is a party.
Right now I am talking with Jenny J in Oregon. No not the talk show host but my pen pal. She just IM’d me as I was writing. She is voice chatting at the same time. I am sure she will respond soon. At least it gives me a chance to write without being interrupted.
Mom is downstairs watching her Friday Night PBS programs. She was in her pajamas when I got home. Her back has been bothering her again. We think it’s because of her cleaning out the attic over the last couple of days. She could barely move yesterday and we had the heating pad out from the days earlier.
She did go to the Doctor for something else today and he is going to recommend an ear doctor again. I really hope so because it gets very frustrating when she has to stop me in mid sentence and tell me to either speak up or slow down or “you are cutting off”.
I called Roberta tonight to ask her if she found out the actual time for the party tomorrow. I have it as 6:30 tomorrow night but I can’t find an email with that info in it. I still have to get the cream puffs tomorrow. I also need to make sure the card I have for Shirley Serrano is mailed before going there. Uh oh I just got a call from Mike. It’s from 4:30 to 8!
Well I better get going I am starting to get tired and I wanted to write in the journal for Audrey and Jason. I want to try and write to them in this journal every day.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
New Years Day 2009
Good Morning Everyone and Happy New Year! I hope all of you are enjoying you day! I am doing fine I have been up an hour now. I admit I have a queasy stomach but I took some Tums ® for it.
Mom is up and I got up and wished her a Happy New Year and I told her about the evening. It was great. Mike and Roberta picked me up a little after 7 and we headed to their friends Eddy and Aggies’ House to have them follow us. When we arrived there was a line at the coat room. We put our coats and stuff there and went to our table near the window.
As time passed the other members of our party arrived. Dan and Diane from West Haven, we met back almost a year ago for Miriam’s wedding shower in Boston. Then it was Charlie and Helen from Hamden. The only one who didn’t come was Debbie. She was my room-mate and traveling companion for Miriam’s wedding in May. The roads were still a little treacherous to drive.
We started with antipasto, bread, drinks, the pasta, steak and stuffed shrimp and potato and vegetables and for dessert there was ice cream and coffee. We talked about different movies we have seen and would like to see. We did some dancing and as the time approached we got our NYE paraphernalia and we blew up some balloons and played volley balloon. After we rung in the New Year I called Dave because I figured Mom was asleep by then. As we were leaving Aggie invited me to their party this afternoon. Unfortunately I had to turn them down because of the party at Mike and Tess’s.
I got home by 1:30. I got undressed and into my pajamas and watched a little of the Star Trek:DS9 and Voyager on Spike. I was in bed shortly after that.
Today I got up around 8:30 and chatted with Mom. I told her I had seen Lisa D from the Junior Woman’s club at the party. I told her who else in the party was with us and what kind of food was there. I told her I wouldn’t be eating much today. My stomach is blah.
Mom says we were invited to Mike and Cheryl’s to celebrate Mike Juniors 22nd birthday today but we can’t make it.
I need to get ready for church it is at 12:10 this afternoon at St Agnes and St John Vianney’s in West Haven. I have already gotten my clothes ready for the day. I also have to move the car because Mom’s is behind mine and I really don’t want her in my car yet. Its rather messy.
Mom is up and I got up and wished her a Happy New Year and I told her about the evening. It was great. Mike and Roberta picked me up a little after 7 and we headed to their friends Eddy and Aggies’ House to have them follow us. When we arrived there was a line at the coat room. We put our coats and stuff there and went to our table near the window.
As time passed the other members of our party arrived. Dan and Diane from West Haven, we met back almost a year ago for Miriam’s wedding shower in Boston. Then it was Charlie and Helen from Hamden. The only one who didn’t come was Debbie. She was my room-mate and traveling companion for Miriam’s wedding in May. The roads were still a little treacherous to drive.
We started with antipasto, bread, drinks, the pasta, steak and stuffed shrimp and potato and vegetables and for dessert there was ice cream and coffee. We talked about different movies we have seen and would like to see. We did some dancing and as the time approached we got our NYE paraphernalia and we blew up some balloons and played volley balloon. After we rung in the New Year I called Dave because I figured Mom was asleep by then. As we were leaving Aggie invited me to their party this afternoon. Unfortunately I had to turn them down because of the party at Mike and Tess’s.
I got home by 1:30. I got undressed and into my pajamas and watched a little of the Star Trek:DS9 and Voyager on Spike. I was in bed shortly after that.
Today I got up around 8:30 and chatted with Mom. I told her I had seen Lisa D from the Junior Woman’s club at the party. I told her who else in the party was with us and what kind of food was there. I told her I wouldn’t be eating much today. My stomach is blah.
Mom says we were invited to Mike and Cheryl’s to celebrate Mike Juniors 22nd birthday today but we can’t make it.
I need to get ready for church it is at 12:10 this afternoon at St Agnes and St John Vianney’s in West Haven. I have already gotten my clothes ready for the day. I also have to move the car because Mom’s is behind mine and I really don’t want her in my car yet. Its rather messy.
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