11-23-22 where to focus?
This day was just so full of strange little moments… I don’t know what to dwell on, except the most important… Will is 11!
I was up and at it early, feeling almost normal, no more congestion. Got myself organized to head out, including pulling my USB fireplace out of the shed where it was buried with my Christmas decor (soon to make an appearance). Some time ago, my friend Diana responded to a Meme that she wished she had a fireplace, so of course I had to give her mine! I love her so much and all the encouragement that she fills my life with that there was nothing better than to put a simple smile on her face.
Before I left I took the time to shovel the thin layer of snow and spent time mesmerized by the sun creating thousands of diamonds glistening. I only wish my phone had captured the splendor.
Once at the office, I managed to break the back of a very large yearend by having a conference call with the two owners. I adore these young women and the great thing they are doing. I wish I could share more but suffice to say, I am thrilled to be part of their journey.
There was some frustration as I had to do an extra payroll to catch up sick days I was not made aware of for another company. I am grateful to know how to do that now through their payroll company.
While I was on my conference call, Cindy ordered us lunch and I enjoyed Taco Time and a nice visit with her over lunch. She is busy getting ready for the Open House on Friday to introduce the Makerspace to the public.
Another Christmas present arrived in the mail and I am always grateful when they are the good quality I hoped for through Etsy.
I did have a conflicted moment when I learned of an event I was not invited to coming up. I see why and why not but still wish I had been invited. I work hard not to take it personally, not to go to my default of, “of course they don’t want me there”. I want to think, ‘it’s their loss’, but that is hard to come by when I am not likely to throw myself a company
party of one lol.
After work I dropped by to give Will his birthday present. Poor bug showed up at the door in a mask to meet me as they have all been so sick. I hate not being able to have cake and cuddles but he backed into me for a squish and liked his Rock’em Sock’em Robots. I told him it was the game I really wanted when I was a kid as they first came out in 1964! I love that they are still popular and can’t wait to play with him.
Got home to find three very fat deer in my yard. They had pushed down and jumped over the bamboo fence at the back of the yard. I was stunned how not afraid of me they were as I clapped my hands and marched towards them. They trotted away and leapt the fence before just standing and looking at me like I was a bug on the windshield. I put the fence back up and braced it. We shall see what tomorrow brings.
I let my boss (Rae-Anne) know that I am taking the last part of a shift for an employee on Saturday so he can march in the Santa parade with cadets. She knows this is a sacrifice as I love parades so much but it is more important that he have this memory. I suspect my grandson Gene is in it too and I will be expecting someone in the family to take pictures.
I was excited when I checked my mail as I had received a card from my mom’s cousin Bea in England. She makes cards from her own paintings and it is always such a blessing to get one. I haven’t even begun my cards… they may end up digital this year, although I do love sending paper ones.
I enjoyed getting home and relaxing on the couch. I found myself researching and signing up for free on a couple dating sites. Argh, not sure what I am thinking, but worth the risk. (I may or may not share my adventures here, lol)
triumphgal 