Possessed Toilettes...
Our downstairs toilette has been possessed ever since Derek and I moved into this apartment... it will run at random, sprout leaks, etc. Well apparently, now it's deciding to FLUSH on it's own. I kid you not. Maybe it's time to smudge the house again. LOL
Now I'm wondering why the hell it was close to 80 degrees here today and right now it's so cold I've got the heater on. Errrrrrrr.... this is probably why everyone is sick! Normal weather... what IS that?
Anyway - now that my "annoyed-ness" has gone away from the stupid people who shouldn't be breathing today, I'm in a bit better mood.
I did get to talk to Derek today. His ankle is all better and he's back in full swing. Still ready to come home (can't blame him there) and making what arrangements he can on his end for our move to WA. Apparently one of his pod mates owns a travel agency and has some connections that can get all of our tons of stuff moved. And - Derek is still in good contact with his old landlord there who is also an attorney (apparently he owns tons of rental properties). And on my end I've talked to USAA and they've told us that whenever we get ready to move to let them know and they can help also.
You know, it's kind of weird looking at this as REAL... like, we're really moving clear across the country.. I know I'm going to miss my friends here like crazy (like I don't already) - but I really am ready to get out of the south. I do NOT like Disgusta one bit and yes, sometimes I feel like I kind of got "stuck" here... however, Derek is worth it and I'll be right here as long as he needs me to be.
Otherwise... Kathy is apparently catching the "I'M GOD" syndrome because she's manager now. I requested this saturday off since I have the children but she scheduled me to work 9:30 - 2:30 anyway (no biggie - at least I'll be off early). Then I requested the 5th off because that is the SAME DAY EVERY MONTH that I go in for my follow up with the Doc... she scheduled me to work that day too. I'm really VERY tempted to call in that day and get Dr. Brown to write me an excuse for the day - just because she pissed me off with that. And my doctor is just cool enough, that he would do it.
So, between Kathy, customers (mostly a waste of oxygen), Derek not being here, and being scheduled far too many hours because our DM STILL has not hired someone (meaning I have very little time to take care of the things I need to take care of - like ME).. yeah, I'm a little more than just stressed out.
Either way I'm keeping my appointment on the 5th.... I can go in to work after I see the doc and they'll just have to deal with it. My health comes before any job. Period. And Derek agrees with that.
There are good points though... like the customers that come in just to tell you "thank you for your help" and then there is wonderful friends, family and that man of mine. I think I'll just try to stay focused on that.
BTW - I haven't done the Christmas wish list thingie for one reason... no one can give me the ONE thing I want for Christmas (well, unless you're name is president bush and he's definitely NOT on the friend's list). I may see if there is something I could grant to someone else... but unless you can bring Derek home to me safe and sound... I'm off that list of wish-granting.
Also, I already know one of my Christmas presents from Derek... He spilled the beans :D he's sending me a fleece coat that has MBK embroidered in Arabic on the back. Yep, I'm saving my patches for THAT one!
Off to eat something and curl up in a warm place and make a sad attempt at finding something worthwhile to watch on t.v.
I'm supposedto work tomorrow, but Kathy has yet to call and tell me what time. If she doesn't call (because I'm not calling her) then it's her bad for not getting the schedule done right, not mine.
Night night all.
Now I'm wondering why the hell it was close to 80 degrees here today and right now it's so cold I've got the heater on. Errrrrrrr.... this is probably why everyone is sick! Normal weather... what IS that?
Anyway - now that my "annoyed-ness" has gone away from the stupid people who shouldn't be breathing today, I'm in a bit better mood.
I did get to talk to Derek today. His ankle is all better and he's back in full swing. Still ready to come home (can't blame him there) and making what arrangements he can on his end for our move to WA. Apparently one of his pod mates owns a travel agency and has some connections that can get all of our tons of stuff moved. And - Derek is still in good contact with his old landlord there who is also an attorney (apparently he owns tons of rental properties). And on my end I've talked to USAA and they've told us that whenever we get ready to move to let them know and they can help also.
You know, it's kind of weird looking at this as REAL... like, we're really moving clear across the country.. I know I'm going to miss my friends here like crazy (like I don't already) - but I really am ready to get out of the south. I do NOT like Disgusta one bit and yes, sometimes I feel like I kind of got "stuck" here... however, Derek is worth it and I'll be right here as long as he needs me to be.
Otherwise... Kathy is apparently catching the "I'M GOD" syndrome because she's manager now. I requested this saturday off since I have the children but she scheduled me to work 9:30 - 2:30 anyway (no biggie - at least I'll be off early). Then I requested the 5th off because that is the SAME DAY EVERY MONTH that I go in for my follow up with the Doc... she scheduled me to work that day too. I'm really VERY tempted to call in that day and get Dr. Brown to write me an excuse for the day - just because she pissed me off with that. And my doctor is just cool enough, that he would do it.
So, between Kathy, customers (mostly a waste of oxygen), Derek not being here, and being scheduled far too many hours because our DM STILL has not hired someone (meaning I have very little time to take care of the things I need to take care of - like ME).. yeah, I'm a little more than just stressed out.
Either way I'm keeping my appointment on the 5th.... I can go in to work after I see the doc and they'll just have to deal with it. My health comes before any job. Period. And Derek agrees with that.
There are good points though... like the customers that come in just to tell you "thank you for your help" and then there is wonderful friends, family and that man of mine. I think I'll just try to stay focused on that.
BTW - I haven't done the Christmas wish list thingie for one reason... no one can give me the ONE thing I want for Christmas (well, unless you're name is president bush and he's definitely NOT on the friend's list). I may see if there is something I could grant to someone else... but unless you can bring Derek home to me safe and sound... I'm off that list of wish-granting.
Also, I already know one of my Christmas presents from Derek... He spilled the beans :D he's sending me a fleece coat that has MBK embroidered in Arabic on the back. Yep, I'm saving my patches for THAT one!
Off to eat something and curl up in a warm place and make a sad attempt at finding something worthwhile to watch on t.v.
I'm supposedto work tomorrow, but Kathy has yet to call and tell me what time. If she doesn't call (because I'm not calling her) then it's her bad for not getting the schedule done right, not mine.
Night night all.