05-17-21 Marvelous Monday!!
Before I get on with my day I must express that I just saw a commercial where a woman was shaving her bikini line… is that really the level of detail we need to understand that a razor works to do that? I just need to be told, if anything, I do not need to watch it… just my 2 cents and why I PVR everything I can and fast forward through the commercials. I HATE the Charmin bear ads to such a degree, I will not buy the product. Ok, rant over, moving on..
Today began with the glory of riding my Triumph to work. It was beautiful and the perfect temperature. I wasn’t even nervous as I sometimes have been the first ride of the season. It was just glorious, although I dislike that my speedometer and odometer are broken. I know the feel of my bike and can judge by other traffic for speed but the odometer lets me know with great satisfaction how long I have ridden each season and how many kilometers I have put on her. It is also a fuel gauge as I know how much I usually burn by the number ridden. I need to find a good mechanic to help me out.
I was well into doing payroll when I received a call that truly filled my tank. I paused everything to take in the moment and listen to my gut. Back story: In May of 2016 when I was getting ready to leave Bella Bella at the end of the school year as I was the payroll person for the school board, I began applying for jobs in Cranbrook. I had a conference call interview for a job with a branch of an umbrella organization here in town. It went really well and they were interested but they wouldn’t hire me without an in person interview. I had committed to completing the job until the end of June so was unable to do as they hoped and they ended up hiring someone else. Jump ahead to me working for BC Assessment and I get a call asking if I am still available and interested. It would have been a lateral move financially so I decided to stay where I was at the time. Another jump and I have just started working at an accounting firm. I get another call and due to my recent commitment, I decline. While I was mowing my lawn this weekend for some reason that whole experience crossed my mind about crossed paths and unfortunate timing. Well you guessed it, today the same boss called me again and said he really wanted me and wondered where I was working or if I was interested…. After a good long chat while I was checking my gut as to whether I had capacity, I got a funny feeling again and asked who the current person was. Turns out it is the person I took over for at the accounting firm and it seems they are up to their same old non communication tricks. When I told him I was familiar with the work and what would need to be fixed, he said, he knew I was the one. It was lovely to be head hunted for 5 years and finally end up in a contracted position that will work for both of us. As he said, this is what was meant to be. I do believe this will be my last client I take on unless someone leaves a spot along the way. I am at a good level of manageability. it feels good to be wanted, and appreciated.
after work, Roger met me at Top Crop where I had picked out a Romeo cherry tree and a second blueberry bush. Seem the cherry is self propagating but my lone blueberry is not. I had already got a Rhododendron, a rose bush and some strawberry plants yesterday so once I got digging I just kept going. It was hot work as it was 25 degrees in the shade but there was a breeze. I got everything planted and named my tree Stacey after my friend who inspired me to start my own wee harvest garden. It is only a couple feet taller than I am so i look forward to seeing it grow. I am inspired to stay in this spot which is a good sign. I was supposed to find my battery charger and get the Willys ready to move up front but I was tired and hungry by the time I finished planting.
I decided to follow the model of Hello Fresh and gather ingredients in preparation and then throw it all together. It was so satisfying! I made delicious Tiger Prawn tacos. Every thing about it was satisfying, the making and the eating. I am even enjoying the plating.
A moment of fun today was when Sean set his birthday unicorn free to float around the building. It ended up in my office and I have permission to bring it to Emmy who will LOVE it! Tomorrow is AC day! I am thrilled as it will bring a level of comfort to my home whether I am sitting under a fan or not.
Ok, alert, I am going to talk about aches and pains, so if you have had enough of that, I will talk to you tomorrow, otherwise..
I have been having a couple leg issues that are likely completely unrelated but have been getting worse so I called and made a phone call appointment with my Dr. She called at the end of the day and is concerned with what I am describing. She wants me to start with Physio which I was fortunate to be able to get into on Friday. Left leg has been experiencing what I can only describe as electrical shock pulses from the ankle up my calf. Sometimes it is uncomfortable and sometimes it is tortuous. My right knee has me nearly shrieking when I kneel and twist at all. I am like a 90 year old trying to stand up once I kneel down. The knee has been aching for a while but I didn’t really notice it as I wasn’t kneeling much. Now that it is gardening time, I feel it. It doesn’t make a difference to walking or standing or riding, just kneeling and sitting. I did fall hard back on the day the furnace was being installed when I tripped with the litter box in my hands. My Dr mentioned that we need to take care of my knee right away and that may involve surgery….Good thing I can work from home and will have air conditioning! All things in the right timing, I am blessed. I am not worried though, just grateful to get it checked soon as it aches bad in the mornings.
triumphgal 