Goodbye 2019
So.
The year in review.
sucked sucked sucked sucked sucked sucked sucked sucked sucked sucked sucked sucked
My mom is still alive and (can I say it), sucking the life out of me. And my sister. I don't want to really turn this into a bitch posting, but I seriously have no life anymore. I get to work/ma's around 10 am and generally get home at 9 pm if I am lucky. I usually get a lunch break, but I need more than an hour or two to get stuff done. I get home so tired, I have no energy for life. I have no time to shop, no time to clean, no time for friends, not enough time for my games for de-stressing. I know, bitch bitch bitch.
Jan thru April 15th, I worked at H&R Block every Sunday. I wish I could do more, as I love preparing taxes. But, it's that mom-thing stopping me. This year will be my 30th year as a tax preparer. I better get something good as my corporate longevity gift.
Gawd, I'm old.
In May, I went with my friend Nancy to a special opening day dig at Penn Dixie Fossil Park.
https://penndixie.org/
Pounding on rocks with a hammer was fun, even though I didn't find anything spectacular. Mostly corals, and I brought some rock chunks back to work on at home - which I haven't done because of - no time.
We paid extra to go that day, and I don't think I will do it again because I found the same stuff in the middle of the season the year before. I would love to go back though, as I find it fun.
July was TFCon in Toronto. Seems so long ago, I can't even remember much about it. I'd have to look at my pics. I did catch up with tainry for a seminar. It was nice to see her. I didn't buy much, although when I got home I bought a masterpiece Ratchet from ebay for a cheaper price. I think. Hmm, I never thought to consider that the Canadian exchange would have been a better deal. Ah well, too late now, He is beautiful and my masterpiece twins are happy.
August my brother came up for his yearly visit. It was nice to see him, he did a lot of work around the farm. I had some things I wanted to have him help me with at my house, but we didn't have time. I really need to do something about my shed sinking into the ground next summer.
Oh, and he set me up under his Netflix account so I could watch stuff. I am really enjoying that, but I have to make sure I put the tablet away so I can get to sleep at a decent hour.
I went to the county fair only once by myself. My usual fair buddy had other things going on and we just couldn't get together. Made me sad, but I am so glad I went alone. My autographed Grimlock in the box won first prize in the collectible Transformer category. Woot. I was pretty happy, and Grim has been hard to live with ever since. I entered a few other things, but didn't win anything else.
I fell off the deck in September and hurt my hip and heel. What a jerk. Here's the story, which begins with a HUUUGE spider who took up residence in the hibiscus on my deck near the door. I came home one evening and noticed he had a web from the plant to the corner of the house, about two feet across. Since it was late, I figured I'd move him to the woods on the weekend. Saw him the next couple of days, procrastinated about moving him since he only came out at night and when I got home I was too tired.
One night, I had both hands full of bags, took the 3 first steps, turned right, next step and ran right into a spider web. Well. I kind of shrieked and panicked like a little girl - because I knew how big that spider was and didn't want him on me. I guess I stepped back and missed my footing, completely missing the 3 steps. Landed hard on my right heel, and jarred my left hip joint when I somehow kept my balance and didn't fall on my face. I should have dropped the bags, maybe I wouldn't have made the jump. Anyway, my leg was really sore for at least two weeks. My heel still hurts, and I'm going to try to get an xray just to see if I cracked it or if it's just a serious bruise. Not that they can do anything with it so late, it is probably healed as much as it can be. But, it is hard to walk and I want to blame my limping on something other than old age.
Sept was also when I discovered my good Internet friend had died in August. She disappeared from the pet sites and DW, which was odd because we communicated almost every day. There was a hurricane going thru her area in Florida and I thought the hurricane hit her town an screwed up the internet or whatever. Beginning of Sept, I finally sent her a letter via snail mail to see how she was and included my phone number if she needed to talk.
Her dad called me and said she passed in August. I was shocked. She was only 51, younger than I.
I cried a lot, couldn't go on the pet sites for at least 3 weeks. I miss her so.
Oct and Nov was pretty busy with work and trying to catch up with tax classes. I procrastinated with the classes and had to rush in Nov to finish by the end of the month deadline. But, I did finish and promised myself not to do that again next year - basicaly the same promise I made in 2018. Someday I will finish classes by August. - - - bwahaha, yeah right.
In the office, I was behind on a lot of proofing, because I couldn't do mom stuff and office work at the same time efficiently. My sister has been pushing more and more on me - she just doesn't want to take care of ma any more. But, she still won't bring in any outside help because she 'doesn't want strangers in the house.' She is STUPID. But, I have no say, it's not my house and I'm not responsible for mom. Eh, just insert random bitching here.
Nothing exciting in Dec, Still behind on proofing, but I just do the best I can.
My brother sent me a Charlie Brown tree because I was bitching and depressed. It did make me a little happier - it is kind of cute. I also put up some Christmas lights in the corner of the room which does brighten that space (and my mood a bit when I look at them).
He also sent me some money to get a new laptop, as mine is starting to fail. It's about 8 years old and I guess it's time. I really hate Win 10 though, I'm gonna be messed up for awhile trying to figure out settings and stuff. I probably should see if I can take a class somewhere. Ha, who am I kidding - I don't have time for classes.
I am making a crock pot apple pie for tomorrow's dinner. I have no clue how it will come out, I figure it might not look nice, but will be edible. My sister is making a prime rib roast. Yummy.
Ah, It's midnight for me. Happy New Year!
Don't forget to note the first song you hear tomorrow - it will set the tone for the whole year.
It was true for me in 2019.
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