well....
Funny, but I feel weird updating my journal. My existence seems so normal compared to so many others. Mundane things don't seem to be important anymore. But.... here I am
I have been thinking about so many people and hoping that things ar starting to improve. Of course, MaidofOrange, but others too. There is so much hardship in the world, and I am so grateful for what I have... Truly grateful.
1. I caught the earlier bus to work, so I wasn't so rushed when I got there
2. I called my IT support desk first thing, which minimized my hold times. And they fixed my three IT problems, making my job much easier
3. I got another person to back me up for the whole day (which has been very difficult since, as my manager put is so nicely, "you are not the priority") That meant that I could actually balance my workload for the day. Imagine that
4. Got home from work at a decent time
5. found out that the money gods (IE banks) agreed to increase my consolidation loans to cover the "buy now and don't pay for a year" purchases I made last year. (meant to pay those off but had some very unexpected, costly things come up a couple of months ago) And my monthly payment will only go up by about 20.00. I had expected at least a 100.00 increase, so I will put the extra 80.00 aside each month if I can, so that I can make some extra payments
6. My brother in law finally came around to check out the damage from the leak in my bathroom. Unfortunately he had to cut a large hole in my ceiling, but the good news is that there is no wood rot and very little mold. And it appears to be a leak due to a seal around the drain, not a broken pipe etc!
7. Arranged with my brother in law some time line for other major repairs. Looks hopeful. At least he can do them all, which means we wont have to be ripped off by a contractor.
And today has been pretty good too!
1. watched Napolean Dynamite for the first time and loved it!
2. Got some laundry done
3. Got caught up on some LJ! Though I will never be truly caught up!
4. Talked with wonderful Kimby, who called me from work. It was so wonderful to hear your voice!
5. Hubby will be home soon, and won't be working tomorrow. I hope we can spend some time together. Poor guy has been working far too much!
6. It will still be sunny out for another 3-4 hours, so I haven't wasted the sunshine by sitting at this computer for hours!!
I've tried to catch up on everyone's journals. I miss you all and hope you are all well. You are in my thoughts more than you know.
Mel, if you are reading this, I am going to try to call you tomorrow or early in the week. When will you be home?
I have been thinking about so many people and hoping that things ar starting to improve. Of course, MaidofOrange, but others too. There is so much hardship in the world, and I am so grateful for what I have... Truly grateful.
1. I caught the earlier bus to work, so I wasn't so rushed when I got there
2. I called my IT support desk first thing, which minimized my hold times. And they fixed my three IT problems, making my job much easier
3. I got another person to back me up for the whole day (which has been very difficult since, as my manager put is so nicely, "you are not the priority") That meant that I could actually balance my workload for the day. Imagine that
4. Got home from work at a decent time
5. found out that the money gods (IE banks) agreed to increase my consolidation loans to cover the "buy now and don't pay for a year" purchases I made last year. (meant to pay those off but had some very unexpected, costly things come up a couple of months ago) And my monthly payment will only go up by about 20.00. I had expected at least a 100.00 increase, so I will put the extra 80.00 aside each month if I can, so that I can make some extra payments
6. My brother in law finally came around to check out the damage from the leak in my bathroom. Unfortunately he had to cut a large hole in my ceiling, but the good news is that there is no wood rot and very little mold. And it appears to be a leak due to a seal around the drain, not a broken pipe etc!
7. Arranged with my brother in law some time line for other major repairs. Looks hopeful. At least he can do them all, which means we wont have to be ripped off by a contractor.
And today has been pretty good too!
1. watched Napolean Dynamite for the first time and loved it!
2. Got some laundry done
3. Got caught up on some LJ! Though I will never be truly caught up!
4. Talked with wonderful Kimby, who called me from work. It was so wonderful to hear your voice!
5. Hubby will be home soon, and won't be working tomorrow. I hope we can spend some time together. Poor guy has been working far too much!
6. It will still be sunny out for another 3-4 hours, so I haven't wasted the sunshine by sitting at this computer for hours!!
I've tried to catch up on everyone's journals. I miss you all and hope you are all well. You are in my thoughts more than you know.
Mel, if you are reading this, I am going to try to call you tomorrow or early in the week. When will you be home?