09-29-30 Technically a stress day
Because tomorrow is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation my schedule is thrown off. I had to email all my payroll clients to let them decide if it they were going to recognize and pay it as a Statutory holiday. It is a federally recognized one but not in BC so most of my clients are not obligated. There was a lot of confusion and bottom line is that although the space I work in is closed, I will need to go in to do payroll. I did put a message on my email that I will not be answering immediately but will be monitoring for the next 5 days.
I worked the morning again at mostly volunteer. That was ok as at one point I was able to read an email to a person in power and have him swear (which is unusual) and tell me that he does feel I am being set up to fail but he has my back and appreciates the vision I have. He will support it fully. There is a window of time to accomplish things unless you sign up for the long game. I do not feel that that is my purpose. I am not here to play a long game but rather make a difference and move on. I desire to make the best changes while I am at it.
On a different note, I met with the electrician to confirm the final stages at the theatre today. I am so grateful for the cheerful, talented persons I make connection with. I know they appreciate that I speak the same language mostly due to my years as a contractor. We laugh and plan and make the best choices.
This afternoon, I skipped out. I even set an out of office message for the first time on my personal and work email. I said I would respond in a pinch which I did once.
My best guy friend showed up and I was able to give him a tour of my world. He dropped his car at my place and then we went for a long delicious meal at Mr. Mikes. I laugh easily in his presence and we have a punny banter back and forth that I miss when we are apart. He hasn’t been here since I had my house in 2017. I usually go visit him. I dropped him at the airport to go to his father’s funeral. Such a sad but not unexpected event. We parted, looking forward to seeing each other again soon. He had brought me a bottle of Crown Royal Vanilla, yes he knows me that well… so I came home and by 5 pm, was in my jams on the couch with a couple ounces over ice, watching my shows.
Finally I made my dinner although it is odd as I had one Hello Fresh Meal left, my order arrived and there were 4 instead of 3 meals included. I will call them to let them know. I also need the recipe for the extra meal.
I am glad to not have to set an alarm tomorrow and even more glad that Scott has arranged to show up at 8 am Friday morning to start the bathroom Reno with me!!
triumphgal 