One Step at a time - April 2015

[mama bear]

Oh Dottie...hugs!

[abcowboy]

Hi Dottie, I imagine there are many things you'll have to learn to do differently, but use the memories to make the new things as enjoyable as you can :hug:

[sunshinedaisies]

Hey everyone ..... Yes Liz - I do enjoy my job - I went in today and that was voluntary (I was paid but did not have to go in ) and am also going in tomorrow ..... have to admit that I do enjoy it - it makes me feel good !!

And yes MB - I LOVE sorting closets and stuff - I am such a neat freak - not that I am OCD or anything - actually I am CDO (it is alphabetical that way - LOL). I actually went over to my daughters flat this afternoon and cleaned her bathroom and kitchen - she doesn't know yet - I know she will love it - I would not have done it otherwise! I always have energy and like things clean and tidy!!! We are going to start on her closets tomorrow when I get off work ! She said to me that I am the only person that she knows that can help her sort it !! :yay:

Liz - sorry that you had a bad nights sleep - last night was the best that I have had in ages - maybe you got mine for last night ! Was the dentist just a cleaning for you ? Hope so ....

Okay - need to go on the treadmill now - have a great evening all ......

Hugs, Sun xxxx

[Rusty]

Hi Dottie, I am here for you if you want to chat....I will PM you my phone number. HUGS HUGS HUGS. You are managing really well. Try to distract your mind the best you can on nights like these. I don't think you "wasted" your new hairstyle on the Easter Egg Hunt. I got my hair done today at the salon, and I wear eyelash extensions and have gel nails, and I do it all because it makes ME feel good, whether someone is around or not. You are worth it, too.:love:

Sun...you are so much like one of my close friends....who has been sober for over 12 years...she loves cleaning and organizing! I don't like it while I'm doing it but it feels so much better when it is done! Your daughter is lucky to have you :-)

[mama bear]

hi Sun and Rusty..xoxoxoxooxoxo
more hugs Dottie...we are here for you

[Rusty]

Mamasita....kiss kiss

[mama bear]

back at you Rusty!
Heading out for date night in a few. The kids are going so we will have teppan. BTW, I texted K9 yesterday but she did not respond :-(

[Dottie Belle]

Oh gosh I hope K9 is OK...have not heard from her in a while.

[NoraC]

Hey all - another quick one. I'm doing well but have been so busy. Yep - I'm stuck with jury duty. I am so upset about it. I don't get paid - it's supposed to be a two week trial and then I'm going on vacation. 3 weeks without pay. I get my vacation check on my anniversary date in September not when I take my vacation. Anyway, things are going ok here. I will be going to work from 7-9 each morning (depending on traffic - I'll be keeping close watch on my navigation on my phone to check on traffic each day. It takes about 40 minutes to get there and then after parking, it is about a 20 minute walk before reaching the courtroom) and then going to jury duty.
Our great niece (15 years) is here with us this weekend. We made some 'calming jars' today and have played some games. We've been having a great time. Our nephew didn't come because today is his 12th birthday. Anyway, it has been good.
I am seriously thinking about going to a career counselor. I am so unhappy at work. My boss's daughter is so controlling and I've been there for 38 years. I am tired of the attitude that I don't do anything. I give 110% and it is not recognized and now she seems to be convincing her Dad that I am not pulling my weight. So, there is some serious thinking going on in my mind. I think that after I talk to someone and find out what my realistic expectations are, then I will go from there.

I am sorry that I haven't been keeping up with everyone. I find it so hard to type on my Kindle or phone to post. I have an hour and a half for lunch at court everyday so I'll try to make some posts as well as I can.

We are all watching a movie right now so I need to act interested. LOL Actually, it is a good movie.....Interstellar. We still need to dye our Easter eggs. Casey is at work and I hate to do it without him. We've already got all the baskets ready but need to fill some eggs to hide once our niece is asleep. Fun, fun times.

[Rusty]

Hi Nora, :hug: You never know...that trial might settle out of court. It has happened to me TWICE. I go through the whole process and then the defendant has a change of heart. I think you are smart to see a career counselor. WOW, 38 years is a long time. For some reason, I thought you were in your late 40s.:happy2: With your background in ISO and AS, you should be able to find something a little less stressful. I know there is age discrimination sometimes. Thinking positive thoughts about you today.

[NoraC]

Hey Rusty - no, I'm an old lady of 56. Seriously though, I don't worry about age except in the aspect of finding a job. I am not willing to deal with this stress and controlling atmosphere for another 10-15 years. I must find something that has health insurance but at this point I'm not so worried about rate of pay. I am not paid enough anyway but have stayed because of how much I enjoyed my work. Things change...................

[Rusty]

Nora...hahah....then you are only 2 yrs. older than I am. Totally get where you are coming from with regarding getting a job with good health insurance.

Dottie- I see you are online. How are u???

[sunshinedaisies]

Happy Easter everyone !

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Hope you all have a lovely day - the weather here right now is really chilly but should warm up as the day goes on.... Nora, so sorry about the jury duty - I thought your company had to pay you for it - I know the amount that you get daily from the court is tiny - but with our company they pay you - check it out as I could be wrong. Sorry that work is so bad right now - that is a shame about the boss's daughter. What are 'calming jars'? I have never heard of them .....

Hi Rusty - I am lucky in that I have never had to do jury duty - hope I haven't opened myself up to it now !!! I think I would find everyone innocent !!

MB - glad that you are okay with hubs going out. Laughed at the Easter pressie for the boys .... give Clay a hug from me ....

Dottie - I wish you well for today - I know high days and holidays are going to be harder for you than normal days ..... ((((hugs))))

Hhmmm - hope K9 is okay - it isn't like her to not post and to not text MB back either - hope all is well.

Hey Pauly - hope you have a good Easter - are you seeing Louie today ?

Got to get ready for work and also I Skype my mum today ..... hugs to all,

Sun xxx

[NoraC]

Hey Sunni.....I'm laying here in bed trying not to wake up hubs with my Kindle. I can't sleep! I just bought a backpack purse on Amazon. The walk from the parking to the courthouse is enough of a walk that I needed something easier to carry with my lunch and kindle, etc

[NoraC]

Well....I have managed to wake hubby up. He is FRUSTRATED because he can't sleep. We need a bigger house. He just went to make coffee. I am going to get the eggs ready to hide. Got to look at the positive, right?