TGIF

Thank God it is Friday!!!! I had a real good day yesterday. I am excited about the cold front, don't want any severe weather, but some cooler temps will be nice (more seasonal). I think I will take off at lunch, Lord knows I have the comp time, I will play it by ear. My husband to going to our EX BEST Friend's daughter's wedding this weekend. I refuse to go.

According to JP, when my son was like 14, I allegedly drove him to their house so he could borrow a BB gun. First of all, my son had like 3 BB guns of his own, so why would I do that? I have no recollection of doing this by the way.

JP says that he actually let him borrow a 22 cal rifle. Now, why would a grown man lend a weapon to a 14 year old? Now five years later he asked us to return the gun. My son admitted getting the gun from him and leaving it at his friends house. Supposedly, his friend's Jeep got broken into and the gun was stolen. I don't believe a word of that.

JP and his crazy wife SP have been driving me crazy - threatening to swear out a warrant for my son because he can't produce it. SP has been calling my office with her threats and acting like a crazy woman.

Why would your BEST FRIENDS act like that? I know they are having money problems, but aren't we all? I don't know and have washed my hands of them. I told SP to do whatever she feels she has to do, but if she did not stop calling me at work, I was going to press charges of Harassment.

It has been a nightmare and I have washed my hands of them. There is no way I could spend a weekend with them. I know their daughter (who is also money grubbing,) did not do anything, but I can't pretend like everything is hunky -dory.

JP and my husband have been best friends since the first grade, they are both 50 now, so I understand their bond. I have known them for 20 years and now our friendship is over as far as I am concerned. I don't need friends like that.

Getting Things Done

I got a lot accomplished yesterday at work. I hope today is just as productive. Came home to a messy house and a lazy son who can't find a job and does nothing but DRIVE ME CRAZY. God knows I love this child, but he is so lost- no drive or ambition. I take that back, his ambition is to be with his girlfriend and his buddies. Makes no sense to me. His car is broke down, I am not porung anymore money his way, therefore he is S>O>L>. His DAD is going to kick him out, again. It is horrible. I am trying to encourage him to join the military, and he says he wants to, but he is doing nothing to lose the required weight. I just live day by day praying that something will give. I am depressed now. Gotta go

Hangin in There

Work has been hard, you can feel the tension in the air so thick you could cut it with a knife. What I am doing? I am doing my job, being as sweet as honey and biting my lip. I have found so many tasks assigned to my staff either undone or done half a$$. I can't say or do anything because I have no support from my boss. I got through another day and will continue to do so until I find something else or I go postal.

I went to a car fire last night, that was exciting. It was a 1979 white Corvette. I hated seeing that beautiful car go up in flames, but it was fully involved and there is really nothing we could have done to save it. Thank goodness the owner had insurance, but the Corvette was in pristine condition and he will never get it's worth from the insurance company. I will admit that we looked like the keystone cops because our chief was out of town and we realized how much we depend on him I was kinda embarrassed by it all, but we will do more training to remedy this.

Is It Fall Yet?

Fall is late this year. I am patiently waiting for the leaves to turn, a little frost on the grown, the smell of fireplaces and chili cooking on the stove. I am tired of mosquitoes, fleas and ticks. It is the middle of October and in the mid-80's, what is up with that? If my Grandmother was alive, she would explain what this means, but she is gone so I am left to just wonder.... Are we going to have a mild winter? Are we going to have a bitter cold, dry winter? Elderly people know these things - they have lived it. I guess I will learn too... if the Lord is willing and the creek don't rise.

Busy week, but with the help of Zanax, I am going to get through it. I feel the tension in the office, but I am trying to be cheerful. When I walk in, they stop talking - I hear them whispering, DRIVES ME CRAZY, but I can't do anything about it, so I am plugging along. I hate being there, but I have bills to pay, so what are you going to do?

My husbands birthday is next week and I want to get him something special, but I can't think of anything - any suggestions? We were going to spend a weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, but that fell through. We have rescheduled that for next month. At least I have something to look forward to.

I hate politics and will be so glad when November gets here, maybe that is when fall will arrive?

Manic Monday

Well, I have to go back to work today. I am ready, it is time to get back to reality. I have thoroughly enjoyed my vacation and I feel rejuvenated. Ready to conquer the world!!!
I was scheduled to go to Perdido Beach for a conference, but my MOM has been sick and I want to stay near in case she needs me. I have 2 brothers and 5 sisters, but .... I am the oldest girl and my MOM needs me. One of my brothers is in Iraq and one of my sisters lives in Dothan, so they can't really help. I have one sister who has shall we say, " some dependency problems with certain beverages and chemicals". My other siblings live near by and my Dad is in fairly good health, but I have to admit that I have a certain way with MOM that the others don't have. I am sympathetic, but realistic. I am a very good listener and fairly knowledgeable about her condition. She lost her colon and rectum a few years back, but does not have a bag. They made her this pouch that acts like part of a colon. She has uncontrollably diarrhea and very intense back pain that is where her bones are brittle and hitting nerves. The doctors say she is not a candidate for back surgery, so she suffers constantly. Before losing her colon, she was very active and now she is very limited cause she needs to be near a restroom. She is very depressed and makes statements about ending it all. I know she would never commit suicide, but it scares the heck out of me. Please pray for my MOM.

Sunday Ramblings

I had my first comment and feel pretty good. Thanks for the support and encouragement Leigh!!! Blogging is fun and like you said, a lot cheaper than therapy.
I did not go to Market Day yesterday and regret it. I go every year, but my husband came home yesterday after being gone all week and I felt guilty about leaving him. His truck was broke down and he had to spend the week in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. He was not a happy camper!
Oh, I forgot to explain what Market Day is. Market Day is a big feastival held on historic Water Ave in downtown Selma. Vendors from all over bring in their arts and crafts, set up booths and sell them. There is food such as funnel cake, blooming onions, mystery meat on a stick and much more. There is also local entertainment such as bands, cloggers, line dancers, church chiors, puppet shows, etc . I usually buy Christmas presents and end up spending too much money.
You see people you haven't seen since the last Market Day, it is a lot of fun. My daughter came from Montgomery for Market Day and didn't come see me. She said she thought I was gone to a conference. Anyway, miscommunications and I didn't get to see my child
My husband and I had a great day watching college football. Alabama was not playing so we watched Georgia/Tennessee and Florida/LSU. We cooked out and had a very nice day.
My volunteer fire radio went off last night about 7 and I was already in my pj's so I didn't respond. I am so glad I didn't because, it was a 10-50 (wreck) and a young man was killed. I am so grateful I did not see such a grusome sight. My heart goes out to the family of the victim. I can't imagine getting that knock on the door or that call. I have been so blessed and thank God for watching over us.
Tomorrow is going to be very busy, I don't want to think about all the stuff on my desk. I dread it, but I have got to get back to reality.

Very First Blog

This is my first post. I read other blogs and thought I might try this.
I have been on vacation for the last two weeks and I dread going back to work.
I love my job, but the boss and a disgruntled employee make it difficult. I know so many of you are facing similar situations, but we must persevere.
Monday I will do my job and deal with my demons accordingly. Kill them with kindness always works for me.

This vacation was the best because......

• I did not spend a lot of money
• I spent time with my family
• Lazed around and caughtup on the soaps
• Relaxed, relaxed and relaxed some more
• Went to the BOW Worksop (becoming an outdoor woman) and loved it.

I have too much comp time and the boss informed me I can't earn anymore, so I took 80 hours and rejuvenized myself.