A Peek Into The Misadventures of My Crazy Upside-Down Life.
I've just been looking back at some of my oldest posts and reading them and- most importantly- the comments.
I loved reading these peoples comments and I tried finding their blogs... but alas- I haven't found a single one that is still available and in use....
Some of my fav commenters are:
MC Etcher
OzzyC
Lisa
Mad Munky
Silver Creek Mom
Vicarious Living
I would love to hear from them if any still have or have changed their blogs.
So here we are...
Situation1- Job related.
Knowing some situations need to be fixed, but I don't have the power to fix them. Having previously been a troubleshooter for a few years, it's ingrained in me to observe and report with suggestions on correcting problems before they get out of hand. As I have done in my current position(NOT as a troubleshooter) and after several discussions, I can see I'm talking to a bit of a brick wall. Those in charge would rather "fix it than fire it" so to speak, and I can totally understand that- to a point. With evidence building and building...and BUILDING of infractions, where is the line you draw? I say its when it starts affecting the teams morale.
I've personally always worked with the 3 strikes rule.(except in extreme cases -which has only arisen twice in my career).
Strike 1-Verbal warning
Strike 2-Written warning
Strike 3- send them back to corporate and have then re-placed- or let go- Up to corporate- not my problem anymore.
I don't like confrontation, but I don't like backdraft of frustration either. I like having a happy team -each doing their own job and not having to carry the weight of anyone else with the exception of a death or hospitalization of other such rare occasions.
So I have a choice of either turn a blind eye to what's going on-or not going on- or look for another job.
Needless to say this is going to be a situation I have no matter WHERE I have a job unless I work from home and that is not something I can do in my line of work.
Situation 2-Home Related
So due to circumstances beyond our control, we recently had to move from my parents property to a house about 50 miles from where we were.
After months of looking the deadline for us to be out was coming up fast- and when I saw the property, I took it after a nights sleeping on it.
Turns out I may have been a bit hasty.
Since moving in in May we've had the basement flood twice after a big rain, the fridge went out on us, we had a toilet component go bad and had a $120 water bill because it it, we have 6 outlets that don't work in the main living area, the sink and toilet in the master bedroom doesn't work properly and the tub in the main bathroom isn't draining properly either.( We have used numerous products on it to try and fix it ourselves to no avail).
Have spoken with the Landlord and he got the $120 water issue repaired, and the fridge repaired, but the rest of it- nothing. The fridge repairman said that they have been dealing with our landlord for years and at 83 years old he's going to do as little as possible and drag it out as long as possible in the meantime. He suggested if we have someone in the family that can look at any of the rest of the minor things to have them do it for us. The landlord suggested putting our things in the basement up on pallets because to properly fix the flooding basement, it will cost him about $25,000 and just doesn't have that kind of money to spend on it. (So, owning 20 rental properties apparently isn't a very profitable venture according to him)
So, the question is- after cleaning all the filth left behind from the last tenant, and repainting the entire interior of the entire house, do we start looking for another place to move to- or do we stay where we are and continue to try to get the other things fixed as best we can, when we can?
Situation 3-Personal Life
So I flew home February 29th last year. I've been home for 1 year and 7 months. Except for the initial texts from husband(still overseas) I've only been contacted once by him-to get bank forms signed for reverting our joint account back to only his account. Which I did, of course.
I have no idea what my future holds in this area.
On the one hand, I want a divorce so he can find someone else to grow old with-but as for me- I have no such yearning myself. After 4 marriages I'm done with that particular institution. It seems to me that once you sign that little piece of paper, things are good for a couple years, then they slowly start to change- and in my estimation and experience- not for the better.
I'm not going into any sordid details, suffice it to say he was fed up- and so was I.
If he wants a divorce I'm not sure how that would work as we was married in the States and separated in the UK. Personally I could go the rest of my life staying married/separated so I'm not able to remotely entertain the thought of doing that stupid thing again.
For the past week I've felt quite- not as chipper as usual.
I slept more over the weekend than I usually do, I've not made the effort to be as active or do projects on my Honey-Do list(me being the primary Honey).
For the first time in over a month I got to go spend my usual Wednesday night with my bezzie... and after eating, and watching one movie, I fell asleep on her sofa and didn't wake up until the alarm went off. I say I didn't wake up- but I did several times having a coughing fit. When the alarm went off, I felt like I had been beaten with a 2x4 and can barely move without wincing. My head is banging, my throat is raw and I can barely swallow.
Apparently, there are several crew members who have come down with whatever is afflicting me too. I came into work anyway, but texted my boss asking could I go home, or if that wasn't possible(as I said we are short-staffed) could I just stay in the office so I didn't "spread the joy" so to speak.
He chose the second option, but said we would work from there and see how it went as the morning wore on.
That's fine. I'm just hoping I don't become one of the "Dream Team" as we affectionately call it when someone nods off. I usually don't do that, but today might be the exception as awful as I feel. I would have just called in this morning, but I was hoping I would get feeling better once I got awake- but no such luck. If anything I'm feeling worse than ever.
I'm praying its just sinuses draining into my tummy that's making me feel so horrid and not a strain of COVID I picked up from my journeys the past week or so. I deal with Truckdrivers from the USA, Canada, and Mexico so you never know who or what they have come in contact with during their travels either. I'm also vigilant on sanitizing shared equipment and spaces, but lord knows I could have missed something... as small as a writing pen or a door knob or sink or fridge handle.
So may small things we don't think about like we did during the epidemic a few years ago....
But I'm going on this note....
I had something totally different planned for todays post but then I realized what day it was.
I don't think any of us who were old enough to tell time and read a calendar will ever forget where we were and what we were doing that September day.
I was sitting on my bed chatting with my friend in England on the phone when the TV cut to live breaking news.
At first we all truly thought it was a plane malfunction of some sort that flew the plane into the WTC building.
But then a short time later, the second plane hit the other WTC building. We knew then we were under attack. The came the news of the Pentagon, and Flight 93.
Our world here in the USA seemed to collapse.
But- instead of breaking us, the nation came together and United once again. Strangers on the street helping each other in whatever way possible for whatever reason. People out giving blood. People helping others get wherever they needed to be to feel safe. Family members that hadn't spoken in years because of whatever reason reconnected. Things we hadn't had time for suddenly became significantly MORE important- imperative, even.
People worldwide poured out their sympathy and support for us.
It changed our perspective on life...and death.
So please, a moment of silence for everything we lost that day 24 years ago... and for the things we gained as well.
We Will Never Forget.
I was just looking back at a sampling of my posts... can you believe it's been 20 years since I started this Blog?
My how time does fly!!!!
So this morning I woke up without so much as a twinge of pain in my right knee after almost 10 months of being miserable and hobbling around, taking painkillers and using heat and ice and braces of various types to stabilize it. I might to enjoy Autumn yet!!!!
It's been glorious today!!!! I can't wait until PROPER Autumn settles in. I've already put out a few bits and bobs of Fall decor in the Great room area. Just a bit.
I used to only decorate for Christmas, but in the past 10 years I've started decorating more and more for Autumn. The vibrant colors, the smells...nothing beats them.
Smoke, coffee, leaves, cinnamon, apples, pumpkin spice and sage. Pumpkins, autumn leaves in all shades of red orange and gold.....Hayrides, Scare houses, Hay bales, Apple Picking and Pumpkin selection -eventually for Jack-o-lanterns, raking leaf piles and jumping in them scattering them all over again- such simple pleasures.
Does anyone even do hayrides anymore?
Y'all have a lovely weekend!!!!
So it's been a while since I posted on here (six years and three months to be exact) and a LOT has happened and changed in my life since submitting that last post!
I don't even know where to begin to be perfectly honest. Probably the best way to go is to tell y'all bit by bit over time as it pertains to whatever I happen to be writing about at the time.
Meanwhile- if you have any questions you can ask me in the comments and we'll see how it goes.
Just to get us started off tho- I'm back in the States as of Feb 29th last year(2024). Just me- Not me and my husband.
It took me only 6 weeks to find a job in my preferred field once I arrived back in my home state. And I've only missed 3 days in the year and a half since I got hired. I love what I do.
No worries, I'm still debating the idea of a Handy Ma'am Service tho-as a side hustle.(see previous post)...
So, I'll be showing up here more often. Probably Every Wednesday or more often if I get enough questions or get the urge to tell yall something.
Yall know me.
It's so good to be back and I've missed you all!!!!!!!!!!!
Til Next Time...
