Yay for me! I just fixed two separate .asp applications/database connections all by my little self. I could've waited until the more competent members of our team were available to troubleshoot but I'm stubborn. Feels good to conquer a real challenge once in awhile.
Let's see... what else has happened recently? Oh yeah, I had a close encounter with a bat the other night. I flipped on the outside light and stuck my head out the door to holler at the cat. At the exact instant I stuck my head out, a bat swooped down under the light to get a bug. It's wing barely brushed my bangs. Oh. My. God. I didn't know I could back up so fast. Todd was behind me and almost got flattened by my rapid retreat. I let out a long stream of words not appropriate for children and dashed through the house. Don't know what the mad dash was supposed to accomplish except to create distance between me and the horrible creature outside. An hour later in bed, my heart was still pounding. Just thinking about it has me creeped out all over again. Ewwww. I hate those things. Yes, I know they are bug eaters but have you ever looked at one up close and personal? Teeth and more teeth and if you get one cornered, they squeal and hiss a lot while displaying those teeth. Ack! (Jon, if you post a bat picture, I'll hunt you down.)
The boss decided to do my evaluation tonight. I was just a wee bit apprehensive about this one since I've been such a shit lately. I know I'm working harder than ever but I'll be the first to admit that my attitude has sucked. Not about work per se but I've had to reach much, much deeper than normal to find the sunny side of my personality. Since I have to save my sunshine for clients, I've been a little rough on the boss and the family. Luckily they all forgive me. Got a raise too. I could still drive to Des Moines and make more but the little perks (like good relationships with coworkers, surprises that come via UPS, and working in my PJ's when I can get away with it) count just as much or more than money. It would take at least five times more to make me give up the perks for a fatter check. And where else could you work on a computer all morning and lead a small horse through your office in the afternoon? More on that later.
I have the craziest job sometimes. I normally sit all by myself in an office but when I do venture out into other's people's territory to work, it's at the nursing home or assisted living facility. I swear... I used to be petrified of elderly people but they are an absolute joy to be around. After working on the computers at both places for two weeks, I found myself missing them. I had to talk to ol' what's'er'name (which will be her name from now on since she had a hemorrhage when I used her real name once before)... so anyway, needed to talk to what's'er'name so rather than call her, I walked over for a visit. One of the residents who is as sweet as she can be was carrying on about what's'er'name and how all she wanted to do was feed her laxative and bug her about going to the toilet. Probably one of those things where you had to be there to appreciate the humor in it.
Oh my! I just got an email offering me a free psychic reading! Yay!!! Maybe I'll call them up and ask for their help. I keep getting emails offering to enlarge my penis. I must've misplaced that body part years ago because I can't even remember ever having one. Suppose they'll know what happened to it? Oh crap... just read it and it's from Miss Cleo. Isn't she the fake one that the Missouri Attorney General has gone after? Shoot!
ed. note: I don't really believe in telephone psychics. I actually got paid to do that job for awhile and there's not a psychic bone in my body. Really. The money makers behind the whole thing just hire people who can sound friendly and encouraging. I wasn't able to do it again after the first day - too many moral issues for me. A lot of desperate people out there looking for real answers that they sure won't find by talking to a housewife in the midwest for $5.99 a minute.
My whole life has been a dramatic series of ups and downs so I'm used to turmoil. Some people say I thrive on it. We just took a huge tumble over the edge. It's okay. We landed on our feet and are still standing. Our family is intact. Our friends love and support us more than ever, even though some of them have to keep playing the game in order to survive. For that I am truly sorry and I hope they get out soon. As for us, we will brush off and climb towards the top again. I totally believe in karma and things coming around. You reap what you sow. We are good, honest, hard working people who always rise back to the top. The road back won't be that difficult because we love each other and we have great friends. Let the ascent begin!
