Fabulous Friday

This has been a particularly difficult week. Which is strange – because I had an expectation that this week was going to be pretty good.

I guess that is what I get for thinking.

However – it’s Friday and Fridays call for relaxation and reflection. Right? No? Well – they do for ME and that’s what matters. ( the world does revolve around ME. I know you thought it revolved around YOU – but the truth is it revolves around ME!) LOL

So – Relaxation: Fridays are relaxing for me because they are slow days at work. My phone at work doesn’t ring as much on Fridays, and there are a lot of people that don’t work on Fridays so it’s a little quieter around work. That’s a nice way to relax. Without the hustle bustle of the normal work day.

Reflection: I have had things said to me, and about me this week that are going to stick in my craw for a very long time. I have always tried to be helpful and friendly, reliable and trustworthy. I never thought of myself as better than I am ( and frankly have been accused of not giving myself ENOUGH credit) – or at least I didn’t think I carried myself that way – and yet, somehow someone thinks I value myself more than I deserve. I don’t understand it. I can only hope – beyond hope – that some day that will be all cleared up.

This is a rambling, un-interesting post. I know that – and I am sorry for that. I guess I’m just so . . . ready for the weekend.

I hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Thursday Thoughts

I have a friend who is suffering. I don’t quite know what to do to help her. I pray. But I’m talking about something more tangible than that. I think she knows I love her, I think she knows I support her. I hope she knows. I don’t think there is anything in the world that hurts more than feeling totally alone. I know that in her suffering and in her pain, she feels alone. She feels that people don’t understand her, that she is carrying her burden with little or no help from anyone else, and that it is a never ending – up hill – battle. I know that no one reads this but me…but if you happen to stumble on this little corner of mine – take a moment and pray for my friend.

On to the next thought.

I am not what you would call a “foodie” I don’t think. That being said, if you could see me you would know that clearly I LOVE food. I do –however- have a few food “quirks”.

*Let’s start with my biggest food pet-peeve. I don’t want my food to touch on my plate. It makes me sick and I can’t eat it. My husband even bought me some divided plates because I will absolutely not eat food that has touched each other that shouldn't have. For instance – gravy belongs on potatoes, but if you have potatoes with gravy on a plate with veggies and a meat – none of it better be touching. Unless of course the veggie is corn. Corn gets in potatoes and gravy. . . . I’m all for that.

*Ketchup is for onion rings, French fries, and fried potatoes with onions. It must never be put on some poor unsuspecting piece of meat, a hot dog, hamburger or (gag) eggs. Ketchup is evil and must be destroyed.

*Food should be enjoyed at the temperature it was intended. If something is supposed to be served hot, then by GUM it should be served molten lava HOT. On the same hand – if something is supposed to be served cold – then it better be bone chillin’ cold. Do not serve me something that is room temperature if there is an expectation of HOT or COLD.

*White Castle is evil and must be destroyed. Need I say more? Really? Okay – then here’s the deal…hamburgers are supposed to be grilled or cooked on/ in a hot surface. ( ie: a pan or electric skillet etc) They are not supposed to be steamed. Further – nasty stinky re hydrated onions are nasty and stinky. They don’t deserve to be consumed by anything other than a garbage disposal.

*Really I could go on and on I suppose, but we’ll stop there. I will probably be able to come up with lots more another time. But at the moment – I’m hungry and need to get a move on. Oh except one more thing. Milk is evil and must be destroyed. It makes me gag. Literally.

So – ehm – what other random thought do I have? Oh yes. I have learned today that no matter how much you think you know someone; they will always do something to surprise you. In my case it isn’t necessarily such a good thing. I have had a “funny” feeling at work from a couple of people. Nothing I could really put my finger on – just felt….odd. I hate when the way you find out is to OVERHEAR them say something that is just plain not nice. Let’s put it this way – I don’t know who my friends are at work. I thought I did…now I’m sure – no no- not sure…POSITIVE that I don’t know who is.

And that’s where I’ll end. For today.

Testy Tuesday

Okay - so you won't get a long winded one topic post again today. It's because I am in a mood. I shouldn't be in a mood. I should be happy. The weather has broken, so it's not quite so hot. It's supposed to rain tomorrow so my parched lawn will get some relief, and the one person that irritates me the most at work is actually on vacation, so I'm getting some relief myself. That alone should be reason for endless happiness. But, none the less, I'm in a mood. Here's why:

*If you have 5 signs in one 15 x 15 space that say to refrain from using cell phones and other electronic devices, and to please move your hind end to another specified area of the building to use them, then why don't people comply with this?

So - we have a clinic waiting area that is approximately 15x15. In that 15x15 space there are literally 5 signs that state to not use cell phones and other electronic devices. It states that if you must make or receive a call to take it to the first floor lobby. It's not that we are just hateful people and want to make things difficult for everyone - in that clinic waiting area are 4 offices and 3 treatment rooms that are entered from the waiting area. If people are in their offices trying to work, and there is someone in the waiting area on their phone, or worse - several people on their phones - it is a noisy chaotic mess. I feel like 5 signs should be enough. Clearly it is important or we wouldn't have FIVE signs in one small area. Really people?

* I don't like speed limits either people, but tailgating me does nothing but make me angry.

I get it. I have a need for speed myself. But speed limit signs are not there for decoration - and while I don't like it, I do understand the need for limits and rules. If I am going the speed limit, and you are riding my bumper - I hope you have excellent insurance because I'm going to slam my brakes on and you are going to have to buy me a new car. Don't push me. I'll do it.


* And while I'm complaining about drivers - let's just add this. Throwing your trash out your car window is not only illegal - but irritating as hell.

I'm driving along, bee-boppin' to the music on the radio, preparing my brain for a busy day at work, when what should slam into my windshield? A McDonald's bag of trash - courtesy of the jackass in the car ahead of me. I don't understand. Who does the jackass think is going to pick up his trash? And if he is throwing that out the window, what ELSE is he throwing out the window? Glass? Metal? Lit cigarettes? Yes. It's pisses me off.

And so there you have it. Quite frankly I could go on for a long time - that's the kind of mood I'm in - but I will spare you the rant. But thanks for letting me at least get a LITTLE bit off my chest.