One Step at Time-Feburary 2016

[mama bear]

Good for you Nora. I have been super busy today and my brain has fallen out of my head and onto the floor! It's SWOLE!

[Lizann]

Hey guys. Everyone is so busy.
Nora, it is exhausting drinking. I have found the occasional bottle here too. Hubs actually found one awhile back. Ugh.
Mama, good for you for passing on the beer. Sorry about the traffic, but IMHO well timed!
Off to take a yoga class. Be back hopefully a little later.

[fennel]

Mama, good for you for staying strong! It sounds like your company is lucky to have you...you will whip things into shape! I'm laughing at the "Fuggs"...I heard the real Uggs are pretty pricey. I hope things warm up down there.

Nora, I'm proud of you, too. That's a lot of stress to plan the shower and wedding. God, I hear you about pulling the shoe box out from under your bed with trepidation. My place to hide bottles was my closet and I totally freaked one time when I was going through my shoe hanger thingy and found one in there! It had been ages since I'd imbibed, but all I could think was that if Mrs. Fen found it, she'd never believe it was from ages ago, and secondly, it was a shock and a sad reminder. What sick person would do that? : (

Liz, I am THRILLED that management finally spoke with that freeloading co-worker of yours! I really can't believe it took them this long to do something. She's going to have to make a real lifestyle change, or find a new workplace. What do you think made them finally decide to go ahead and talk to her?

[fennel]

Tomorrow is soon to be ex Mrs. Fen's birthday. I suddenly remembered at work this morning. I then proceeded to go on a crying jag while cleaning the terlet in rm. 188. I really hope that once a year is out and all the "firsts" are done with, I'll be a bit better. I always made a nice birthday for her, all the gifties she wanted, plus I always made a birthday card for her. I've lost my best friend, my spouse and a lot of my family. I feel like I not only lost her, but I lost my MIL, my nephew with her. Sixteen years, gone.

Fortunately, my co-worker in the Health Center today has gone through divorce and he has been a great support. I really love him. His name is Joe, but I call him the "philosopher".

When I start feeling too sorry for myself, I think of one of our residents who is a holocaust survivor. My problems pale in comparison.

I am finally going to start looking at condos this weekend. I think it's about time to start that process. I think my job at this place is safe and I am ready to get into a space and make it mine...with all of my art supplies and books. Maybe I can find some modicum of happiness again.

Rusty, it looks like you are off, again...I will read back to see where.

[fennel]

Rusty, STBX Mrs. Fen is heading up to Canada soon! I swear, you two are only a hop, skip and a jump away from each other. Welcome home.

[paulywogg]

Sorry Fen I'm sorry that I haven't been more supportive through your whole divorce, its just that when you first started posting again, you seemed like it was no biggie but I guess maybe it hadn't sunk in yet or something, plus you always sound strong through everything its was hard to tell you were upset everything is gonna be ok,I think the excitement of getting your own place will help too,a place for a new beginning

[Lizann]

Aww, fen

[Lizann]

Oops. Fen, I'm sorry that these firsts are so difficult for you. I'm sure some days are just harder than others. I think getting your own space would be wonderful for you. Do you worry about being lonely? I don't know how much time you spend with your sister wives, but decorating your own place sounds like it might be fun.
Mama, sounds wonderful working in your fuggs all comfy. Yes fen the real ones are expensive but honestly your feet feel amazing in them. Soft and warm.
Mama, I hope your head is less swole now!
Pauly 80 degrees sounds wonderful! It's 40 here today. Really not a terrible winter thus far.
So my manager said she has observed a pattern regarding Ann's sick time. She has called in sick 6 times either right before or after a holiday or vacation. I had mentioned it to my manager in the past, but I wasn't there on Thursday so I'm not sure who said something or if she really just figured it out on her own. I like ann and working with her, but I swear she sneezes and she calls in sick. She got somewhat defensive and will get a doctors note for last Thursday and has a note for her absence in December. She kept telling me how bad her cough was, when I tell you I heard a little cough maybe twice all day! Come on. Anyway I think we're good for sick time for awhile.
Rusty I hope you made it home safe.
Nora a shower and a wedding in the span of a week? That is a lot going on. Did you get shoes? How many will be at the shower?
Skendall, Ne, how are you today?

[Rusty]

Hi All, I made it home safely, and now I'm going to bad. I have to get up at four to go to work tomorrow. A long commute but I am off on Friday. I probably won't post until tomorrow night so have a good Thursday, everyone!

[NoraC]

Rusty, glad you made it home.

I'll post tomorrow. Just busy around here.

[fennel]

Sorry Fen I'm sorry that I haven't been more supportive through your whole divorce, its just that when you first started posting again, you seemed like it was no biggie but I guess maybe it hadn't sunk in yet or something, plus you always sound strong through everything its was hard to tell you were upset everything is gonna be ok,I think the excitement of getting your own place will help too,a place for a new beginning

Most of the time, I'm okay. We were together for sixteen years, though...that's the biggest chunk of time I've ever spent with anybody. It's still hard to wrap my head around, sometimes. Also, I tend to post in "chirpy" mode, even when life is crap on a stick (tip of the nib to K9!).

It will be nice to have my own place. I love my sister wives, but it's hard having my world contained to one small room and my car.

[mama bear]

All is well here......all dressed up to go speak to a panel of vendors and then to terminate someone. I know I seem cold hearted about some things...so let me make it clear I hate to take away someone's living, but anyone I terminate has a MULTITUDE of chances.
Yes....Mama has FUGGS...I have looked at Ugg's, but have never bought any.
Bret continues the house hunt and I imagine we will be moving within the three months.
Nora - post piccies of all the fun...ok??
I once found a 32 oz beer bottle under my pillow.....with hubs sleeping next to me.....WTF??
OK....off I go.....I love you all

[paulywogg]

You don't sound cold hearted Mama,just doing your job,nothing worse than a wimpy boss who let's peeps walk all over them,hello to all,have a superb Thursday

[Lizann]

OMG mama, you don't sound cold hearted at all! I know you've given whomever plenty of chances. It's gotta be a tough thing to do and I don't envy you. Hope hubs has success with the house hunt.
Play date with Erin today. Happy Thursday guys.

[mama bear]

Termination is done....whew!
Enjoy your play date Lizz.