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Not One Word

Not one person from management gave me a kind word for 29 years of service.

Not that I expected any, but it would have been nice to hear.

Hey Chris congrats on being here 29 years. 

We appreciate your hard work. 

Nothing.

I didnt expect money or a gift card

Just a kind word.

For my 25 year award the head of shipping handed me my envelope with my check in it.  No congrats or I appreciate your efforts.  No words at all.

It makes me sad.  Unappreciated.  Not cared for.

Words are important.  Kind words.  Words of appreciation.  They heal the soul.  Make people smile.  They are remembered.

I only have 532 days left til I retire,  but it sure makes me think about getting out of here earlier……

Daily Chores

I bought this chore list at Target.

For me it is a daily chore list.

I bought it because there were days I was forgetting to take some of my medicine or to check Scoob’s water.

Important things but because I was in a hurry I forgot.

I thought if I looked at it and checked things off my morning would go smoother.

Here’s the list I am starting with.

The 3 things are usually from the list I made the night  before.  It could be making a phone call or putting something on Marketplace.  Something small that I need to do.

Since last night was Sunday I didn’t have a list for today.  Usually I make my list at work.

I didn’t plan on writing this blog post this morning.  The list has been sitting on the table for awhile so I thought I’d try it out today.

The next thing I’m going to make my lunch so I can cross it off the list.

Let’s see how this works.

Consignment Shop Update

Out of the 29 items she accepted 9.

It’s kind of a bummer.

Last Saturday morning I emailed her pics of 20 household items.

I’m still waiting to hear back.  It will probably take a week or two.

It’s a time suck but hopefully she’ll take all of it.

Today I emailed her pics of these cards.

I found them in the back of a cabinet.  I kept two.

I haven’t used these cards in years so they have to go.  Not sure why I bought them in the first place.

Hopefully she will take them and the other items. 

Finger crossed.

29 Year Work Anniversary

I have been at my job 29 years today.

Wow!

I’m proud of myself.  It’s quite an accomplishment.

I never thought I would be there that long

I’m kinda sad today because I don’t think anyone from management will come down and congratulate me.

I don’t know why it bothers me.  It shouldn’t.  Management just doesnt care.

So I’m celebrating myself today.   I took myself out to lunch.  Rocky Rococo pizza while I’m wtiting this post.

I took scooby for a walk and watched Boston Blue this morning.

I’m not working hard today. 

Not much of a post.  Work beckons.

We’ll see how today goes.

I’ll let you know.

Consignment Month

Today I had an appointment at Maggie’s Closet for winter clothing.

I was excited.

I went through my closet and hope chest yesterday and picked out items to bring.

Items that were too big or I didnt wear.

I was cleaning out my closet because I need a new wardrobe.  New jeans and t’s. Maybe a pair of boots.

I had 26 items to bring in.  Not all were mine.   Some were my husbands.

I didn’t post this yesterday because I wanted to count the items that weren’t taken.  I forgot to do it today too.

Maybe tomorrow……

It’s 88 Degrees

It’s October 4th and it’s 88 degrees.

What the heck????

I took the day off of work and I’m walking around Elkart Lake, WI

I love it here. There’s a great vibe and the people are great.

The Road America race track is about three miles away and I can hear cars practicing on the track.

The bench I’m sitting on has a wonderful view.

So pretty.

It’s so warm, buta f the waabreeze coming off of Little Elkart Lake is cool.

I’m just chilling for awhile.  Breathing.  Letting go.

It’s warm so I’m going home. 

I’ll be back.  When its 70 and I can sit for awhile without sweating everywhere.

88 degrees in October is just too warm.

Before And After Menopause

“No soap?”  My husband asked at 530 a.m. after looking in the linen closet.

Before menopause I would say.  “I’ll get it.”  and go downstairs and get it.  He had to go to work.  I didn’t.  I could go back to bed.  I didnt mind.  I felt I was a good wife if I helped him.

After menopause I tell him it’s in the basement and I stay in bed.  Call me rude but he is fully capable of going in the basement and getting the soap himself. 

If I am out of shampoo I don’t call on him to get it for me.  If my shampoo is getting low the next time I am in the basement I bring some upstairs and put it in the closest.  I try to buy in bulk so all of our extra items are kept in the basement.

I don’t mind helping if he is in a rush or doesn’t have time, but if he can do it himself I encourage that behavior.

I was awake, but I didn’t want to get up.  I was warm and comfy and snuggling with the pup. 

Menopause has changed me.  I put myself first.  I am more in tune with what I want and need and I vocalize it. 

And I’m not afraid to stay in bed.

Intuition Or What?

When I pulled in the driveway on Friday night a song came on the radio.

Amarillo By Morning by George Strait.

This song was played at my husband’s ex bosses funeral.

And then I heard these words.

Have Steve call Marilyn.

Steve is my husband.  Marilyn is his wife

I waited a couple of minutes and I told my husband what I experienced.

He told me I was hearing things.

I told him he should call her.

He said he would but didn’t until tonight.

He texted her a couple of hours ago to wish her a happy birthday.

She responded with the news her son has cancer. 

Wow.

I’ve never experienced anything like this. 

Have you?

Maybe one thing doesn’t have anything to do with the other.

Maybe its just a coincidence, but i heard the words loud and clear.

I don’t know.

Do you listen to your intuition?

Do you think this is what this is?

What are your thoughts?