On Feeling Poorly...

 For the past week I've felt quite- not as chipper as usual.

I slept more over the weekend than I usually do, I've not made the effort to be as active or do projects on my Honey-Do list(me being the primary Honey).

For the first time in over a month I got to go spend my usual Wednesday night with my bezzie... and after eating, and watching one movie, I fell asleep on her sofa and didn't wake up until the alarm went off. I say I didn't wake up- but I did several times having a coughing fit. When the alarm went off, I felt like I had been beaten with a 2x4 and can barely move without wincing. My head is banging, my throat is raw and I can barely swallow.

Apparently, there are several crew members who have come down with whatever is afflicting me too. I came into work anyway, but texted my boss asking could I go home, or if that wasn't possible(as I said we are short-staffed) could I just stay in the office so I didn't "spread the joy" so to speak.

He chose the second option, but said we would work from there and see how it went as the morning wore on. 

That's fine. I'm just hoping I don't become one of the "Dream Team" as we affectionately call it when someone nods off.  I usually don't do that, but today might be the exception as awful as I feel. I would have just called in this morning, but I was hoping I would get feeling better once I got awake- but no such luck. If anything I'm feeling worse than ever.

I'm praying its just sinuses draining into my tummy that's making me feel so horrid and not a strain of COVID I picked up from my journeys the past week or so. I deal with Truckdrivers from the USA, Canada, and Mexico so you never know who or what they have come in contact with during their travels either. I'm also vigilant on sanitizing shared equipment and spaces, but lord knows I could have missed something... as small as a writing pen or a door knob or sink or fridge handle. 

So may small things we don't think about like we did during the epidemic a few years ago....

But I'm going on this note....

Moment of Silence....

 I had something totally different planned for todays post but then I realized what day it was. 

I don't think any of us who were old enough to tell time  and read a calendar will ever forget where we were and what we were doing that September day.

I was sitting on my bed chatting with my friend in England on the phone when the TV cut to live breaking news.

At first we all truly thought it was a plane malfunction of some sort that flew the plane into the WTC building. 

 But then a short time later, the second plane hit the other WTC building. We knew then we were under attack. The came the news of the Pentagon, and Flight 93.

Our world here in the USA seemed to collapse.

But- instead of breaking us, the nation came together and United once again. Strangers on the street helping each other in whatever way possible for whatever reason. People out giving blood. People helping others get wherever they needed to be to feel safe. Family members that hadn't spoken in years because of whatever reason reconnected. Things we hadn't had time for suddenly became significantly MORE important- imperative, even.

People worldwide poured out their sympathy and support for us.

It changed our perspective on life...and death.

 So please, a moment of silence for everything we lost that day 24 years ago... and for the things we gained as well.

We Will Never Forget.

20 years????

 

I was just looking back at a sampling of my posts... can you believe it's been 20 years since I started this Blog?

My how time does fly!!!!

Finally Friday and Autumn is on it's Way!

 

So this morning I woke up without so much as a twinge of pain in my right knee after almost 10 months of being miserable and hobbling around, taking painkillers and using heat and ice and braces of various types to stabilize it. I might to enjoy Autumn yet!!!!

It's been glorious today!!!! I can't wait until PROPER Autumn settles in. I've already put out a few bits and bobs of Fall decor in the Great room area. Just a bit.

I used to only decorate for Christmas, but in the past 10 years I've started decorating more and more for Autumn. The vibrant colors, the smells...nothing beats them. 

Smoke, coffee, leaves, cinnamon, apples, pumpkin spice and sage. Pumpkins, autumn leaves in all shades of red orange and gold.....Hayrides, Scare houses, Hay bales, Apple Picking and Pumpkin selection -eventually for Jack-o-lanterns, raking leaf piles and jumping in them scattering them all over again- such simple pleasures.

Does anyone even do hayrides anymore?

Y'all have a lovely weekend!!!!

Well, that happened......

 So it's been a while since I posted on here (six years and three months to be exact) and a LOT has happened and changed in my life since submitting that last post!

I don't even know where to begin to be perfectly honest. Probably the best way to go is to tell y'all bit by bit over time as it pertains to whatever I happen to be writing about at the time. 

Meanwhile- if you have any questions you can ask me in the comments and we'll see how it goes.

Just to get us started off tho- I'm back in the States as of Feb 29th last year(2024). Just me- Not me and my husband.

It took me only 6 weeks to find a job in my preferred field once I arrived back in my home state. And I've only missed 3 days in the year and a half since I got hired. I love what I do.

No worries, I'm still debating the idea of a Handy Ma'am Service tho-as a side hustle.(see previous post)...

So, I'll be showing up here more often. Probably Every Wednesday or more often if I get enough questions or get the urge to tell yall something. 

Yall know me.

It's so good to be back and I've missed you all!!!!!!!!!!!

Til Next Time...

Handy Ma'am

Okay- so maybe I've been going about this all wrong.

Maybe I need to set up my own shop, so to speak. I know how to do plenty of stuff. I have a lot of experience in loads of things other than office work. Matter of fact- office work is the least thing I have experience in. Mostly what I have done my entire life has been in the home raising kids or in the field as law enforcement in one way or another.
Maybe what I need to do is set myself up as a Handy Ma'am.  You know- go and do all the little things only women seem to know how to do.

*Clean an oven? Can do.
*Bake a cake? Can do.
*Deep clean a room? Can do.
*Organize a pantry or a room? Can do.
*Bake a cracking Mac and cheese pie? Can do. (My sister makes the best one, but mine aint bad.)
*Bake a Mile High Apple Pie? I'm your girl.
*Banana Pudding? - or any other Southern Treat- I'm on it!
*Clean your kitchen or bath? Give me a call.
*Rearrange your furniture to give you a fresh new look without having to buy new things? Here I am.
*Want someone to just come and spend an afternoon with your parent(s) so you can have a break? That would be me- I would love to meet some new people and most people over here are fascinated by my Southern accent when it's on full draw. I have 3 different Southern Drawls...one I use for the office, one I use for most people out of the office- and the real one I grew up with that generally only my family understands.
*Need a mediator for a squabble? I'm completely unbiased and will give you my honest opinion and help you settle it.(Lots of practice with children in that area.) 
There are so many things I can do to make a person's life easier and bring in me an income at the same time.
If it's not illegal or immoral, I'm good to go.

I'm not even joking y'all. Would it work or not?

Fed Up and Frustrated

Sorry for the rant, but I'm at my wit's end.

Well, here I sit- Exactly 6 months and 7 days after being let go from my position.
I'm fed up- frustrated- and ready to give up.

I've applied for admin jobs similar to what I had at my last place of employment- I've applied for  reception jobs like I was doing at Lockheed-Martin when I was working with American Security.  I've applied for gate reception- at the Waste Treatment plant. I've applied for cleaning jobs. I've applied for House sitting, sitting with the elderly, hospital sitting jobs, jobs entering and logging lab samples at a clinic, fast food joint jobs and even Dog walking/pet sitting jobs.

I'm getting not a heck of a lot in reply-just the occasional phone interview or a recruitment company calling with offers of jobs in London(way too far away and I cant relocate) or offers of jobs I am completely unqualified for. I know that some jobs dont even look at the CVs for 3 or 4 months after advertising it- but surely something would have come thru by now.

I'm frustrated to the point of tears and anxiety attacks. I just dont have a clue as to what to do or what to try next.
I've prayed about it. I spend at least 3 or 4 hours a day on weekdays  scouring the job websites, I've cried, I've thrown temper tantrums raging at why I'm not getting a response to anything. I've tried giving it a rest for a couple days until I'm in a more positive frame of mind.
Nothing is working.

I'm not used to this- I have never been let go from a job before. I've always had another job lined up before I left a job and always been welcomed back to companies I've left because I was a good, hardworking, and loyal employee who didn't leave them in the lurch. And I just dont get why I'm having such a time of it finding a job this time. Unless it has something to do with my age- and I certainly hope it's not that- I have a LOT of good years left and I fully intend on working as long as I can. It would be nice to retire at 67 or whatever the retirement age is now- but I dont see that happening unless I win the lottery- and even then I would work out my notice to my employer if I was employed.

I'm seriously thinking of trying to sell some of my paintings. I mean what's the worst that can happen? I will be in the same position I am at this exact moment- still waiting on a job- and if I did sell one or two- it's a bit of extra money. Better than what I'm making at the moment and worth a try, I suppose. As my sister said earlier today-

Even in her dark hour, she is giving those who need it Hope for a brighter future. Thank you Sissy.

If anyone has any ideas then please - give your advice- I'm open to suggestions!!!!!