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Today's avatar is my "Are you kidding?!" avatar, and it's very appropriate for the beginning of this post.
The roofing contractor is due to start replacing our roof next month. I am apprehensive and relieved, mostly relieved. It has been a big need for a long time. So long, in fact, that our homeowner's insurance threatened to cancel our coverage because we've had to file two claims in the past for ice dams, and the roof has still not been replaced. You know, it's really hard to keep one's patience when trying to explain to these infuriating people that we live hand to mouth, and when we're struggling to put food on the table and keep our bills paid, there is nothing left to fix a roof! Grrrrr. We contacted the local office of the Rural Housing Service, who holds our mortgage, and explained our dilemma. They agreed to a loan that will be incorporated into our mortgage each month for a 20-year period. When I expressed relief and happiness that they were going to give us the desperately-needed help, the agent replied, "Well, it's in the best interest of our company to ensure this gets fixed." (black look) I know this isn't the correct, Christian thing to say, but I wanted to slap that horrid bitch into the next county. I understand how business transactions work, but must they be devoid of any empathy and (God forbid) genuine concern for the customers they serve?! I was furious and hurt! Thanks for making me feel small and kicking me in the gut while you "help" me, Lady. You won't be getting any birthday cards from me, I'm sure.
Good news as far as my pre-licensing course is concerned. I was worried I'm not learning the material fast enough or well enough, and that I'm going to miss the deadline for the exam. None of it is true. I'm doing OK. I should be able to schedule my exam tomorrow and finish my course with additional time to keep reviewing before I take the test. Oh, and one big section I thought is required, isn't, so that's good, too. I am relieved! I feel better moving forward now.
As far as college goes, I passed my first essay for Legal Issues in Business without any trouble. The examiner said I had a good grasp of the material. Great! So on to the second half, and what will be the last essay for a while. I'm ready for the break. While I enjoy writing, four big essays in a two month period is enough to satisfy me.
Our cat, Abby, had a very strange and disturbing moment tonight. She got up on the small table between my recliner and Ed's, and began acting like she was going into heat. She eventually settled down and got quiet for a few moments, but then she lept up and began to growl and bite rather psychotically at one of her back legs. I've never seen her do this before, so I was both puzzled and alarmed. It lasted maybe a minute, with her falling off the table onto my lap. I picked her up to put her back on the table, and she tried to bite me. The only explanation I could come up with was her leg started hurting her, which is why she went after it like that. I don't think she's mental, although she is a bit touchy when it comes to anyone but Ed. Ed is her alpha, and she adores him. He tried touching different places on her foot, but she didn't react so that left me even more puzzled. She certainly bears watching for a while.
There was something else I'd wanted to share in my post tonight, but I can't remember what it was, so it couldn't have been very important. I need to get to bed, anyway. Tomorrow promises to be very busy. My studies for work and for college will have to be squeezed in between the other things I have to do. I'm going to need plenty of rest!
Laters.
The roofing contractor is due to start replacing our roof next month. I am apprehensive and relieved, mostly relieved. It has been a big need for a long time. So long, in fact, that our homeowner's insurance threatened to cancel our coverage because we've had to file two claims in the past for ice dams, and the roof has still not been replaced. You know, it's really hard to keep one's patience when trying to explain to these infuriating people that we live hand to mouth, and when we're struggling to put food on the table and keep our bills paid, there is nothing left to fix a roof! Grrrrr. We contacted the local office of the Rural Housing Service, who holds our mortgage, and explained our dilemma. They agreed to a loan that will be incorporated into our mortgage each month for a 20-year period. When I expressed relief and happiness that they were going to give us the desperately-needed help, the agent replied, "Well, it's in the best interest of our company to ensure this gets fixed." (black look) I know this isn't the correct, Christian thing to say, but I wanted to slap that horrid bitch into the next county. I understand how business transactions work, but must they be devoid of any empathy and (God forbid) genuine concern for the customers they serve?! I was furious and hurt! Thanks for making me feel small and kicking me in the gut while you "help" me, Lady. You won't be getting any birthday cards from me, I'm sure.
Good news as far as my pre-licensing course is concerned. I was worried I'm not learning the material fast enough or well enough, and that I'm going to miss the deadline for the exam. None of it is true. I'm doing OK. I should be able to schedule my exam tomorrow and finish my course with additional time to keep reviewing before I take the test. Oh, and one big section I thought is required, isn't, so that's good, too. I am relieved! I feel better moving forward now.
As far as college goes, I passed my first essay for Legal Issues in Business without any trouble. The examiner said I had a good grasp of the material. Great! So on to the second half, and what will be the last essay for a while. I'm ready for the break. While I enjoy writing, four big essays in a two month period is enough to satisfy me.
Our cat, Abby, had a very strange and disturbing moment tonight. She got up on the small table between my recliner and Ed's, and began acting like she was going into heat. She eventually settled down and got quiet for a few moments, but then she lept up and began to growl and bite rather psychotically at one of her back legs. I've never seen her do this before, so I was both puzzled and alarmed. It lasted maybe a minute, with her falling off the table onto my lap. I picked her up to put her back on the table, and she tried to bite me. The only explanation I could come up with was her leg started hurting her, which is why she went after it like that. I don't think she's mental, although she is a bit touchy when it comes to anyone but Ed. Ed is her alpha, and she adores him. He tried touching different places on her foot, but she didn't react so that left me even more puzzled. She certainly bears watching for a while.
There was something else I'd wanted to share in my post tonight, but I can't remember what it was, so it couldn't have been very important. I need to get to bed, anyway. Tomorrow promises to be very busy. My studies for work and for college will have to be squeezed in between the other things I have to do. I'm going to need plenty of rest!
Laters.