Today is Wednesday, October 20, 2010. I turned 41 three days ago. I wasn't ready for 40. I'm certainly not ready for 41. It just sounds SO old. I don't feel old! Most days, anyway. My "birthday weekend" was probably the best I think I have ever had. Why?
I'm SO glad you asked. :)
I honestly think that I've met my soul mate. He just feels so right in my life. He....fits. He makes me laugh. He irritates the crap out of me. But, I can't stay irritated for long. He makes me feel special. And, I think I can honestly say that I have never felt "special" before in my life. It's a new feeling. And, I love how that is so different from everything else I have ever experienced before.
So, M came over Friday after work. That, in itself, was a treat since I thought he wasn't going to be able to get there until Saturday morning. We had planned a Yard Sale at my house. We set out all of the stuff to make things easier the next morning. I got a phone call from Apple offering me the job I'd been interviewing for the past week for. Super excitement! Then, we went to dinner with my sister and brother-in-law. Mexican. Yumminess! I'm still saying M's beer was a swimming pool! Holy smokes!
We got some good sleep and started the day EARLY! Got everything set up! I was SO excited! I had never had a yard sale of my own. It was ssssllllloooooooooooowww. What a let down. I had made a goal for myself to sell enough stuff to pay for my tag. I barely did that. YAY! At least I managed to pay something! Georgia defeated Vandy! Double YAY! We went out to Outback for dinner. That was a yummy Wallaby Darned! M totally spoils me. He should know that I can cook...but, he rarely lets me. And, when I do, he is always there helping me. I love that about him.
Sunday was a little lazier. We went out to breakfast. Have I mentioned that the man refuses to let me cook?? We just goofed around. Did some laundry. Enjoyed my back deck. Ran out to get stuff to grill burgers for dinner. I could totally spend every day that relaxed, that complete, that happy. The only drawback to Sunday is that I know he has to go home. While we live in the same Metropolitan city, well....the entire metropolitan area is between us. That makes for some stinky separation during the week. :(
I start training for Apple this weekend. I'm a little scared. I'm also very excited. This is something I need to do for some peace of mind for me. The economy has really hurt my company. I have never felt this unsure, scared and worried about how to survive than I do today. Apple will be a good thing. But, I know that is will seriously cut into the time I'm able to spend with M, my family, me. I'll be working most evenings and weekends. That doesn't leave much goofing off time that I so enjoy. But, I'm going to make this work! I will! M says that I shouldn't worry about him...that he is NOT going anywhere. He has even been sweet enough to say that on weekends, he will be there waiting for me when I get finished at the store. I would so love that!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
It's been a long while
I haven't really felt like writing a blog lately. A lot has been going on in my life. Mostly for the not-so-good...I'm sorry to say.
I feel like my life is in a constant state of turmoil of late. I don't like this. I don't want this. I love stability. I love security.
On October 1, 2010, my father was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric ward in the Catawba Valley Medical Center. So many people who found out would respond with "I'm so sorry!" Please, don't be sorry. He is very sick and needs help. We had such high hopes that this would be a great thing. We, sadly, were mistaken. While he may have received some good medical care there....the personal care was beyond neglectful...it was downright abusive. My mother finally had the opportunity to go for a visit to sign some paperwork, see Dad....about a week after he was committeed/admitted. She said when she got there, she was appalled at the state of my father. He was....nasty. Not just dirty...missed a bath....NASTY. He had been in the same adult diaper for two days. A nurse on the floor comfirmed the 2 days was factual. That is inhumane! Animals are treated better than this. Mother cleaned him up..made sure he was in clean clothes, etc. That broke her heart. I made a phone call after hearing this from her and (to sound totally Southern)...pitched one hell of a fit with some lady there named Jackie. No one really seemed to give a crap about the piss-poor treatment and care of the patients. I KNOW that it can't just be an isolated incident. I would bet everything I have that ALL of the patients on that floor are being treated just as poorly. Well....after this morning....that facility will be investigated by the State. Hopefully....that will rectify any further atrocities.
Thankfully, my father was transferred to a rehabilitation facility in Rutherfordton. He has been sent here to rehab after having been determined to have had more strokes recently.
If you believe in the power of prayer, please keep my parents in your thoughts and prayers. This is more than likely going to be a very long road to recovery...if any recovery is even possible.
My company is struggling. This is nothing new. I feel like I'm beating my head against the wall most days. I pray for some relief. Sometimes I wonder if God is really listening. I know that he is.....it's just a really rough patch.
I have recently gone through 3 of the 4 interviews with Apple at the Mall of Georgia. It's just a part-time gig. I hope that I am accepted for employment. I think it would be fun and keep me busy enough to MAYBE (hopefully!) keep the hives under control! Now, that would truly be a blessing.
On a good note: I have met someone really nice. We have had some ups and downs. He isn't in the best possible scenario in his personal life. He says he is working on that. I never knew I could care this much about someone. I didn't, honestly, think it was possible. I have heard others talk...and thought that it was just that....TALK. Now, perhaps I do know what they were talking about. It's extraordinary. It's fun. It's twitterpating. It's scary. I'm trying to be patient. He is definitely worth the wait.
Now that Fall seems to genuinely be here...I'm going to resume my walking. Mike says that since we met in June, my shape has changed and he can see such a difference. I'm not convinced that he isn't just being really sweet.
I will try to check back in soon. And, hopefully the news to report will be good news!
I feel like my life is in a constant state of turmoil of late. I don't like this. I don't want this. I love stability. I love security.
On October 1, 2010, my father was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric ward in the Catawba Valley Medical Center. So many people who found out would respond with "I'm so sorry!" Please, don't be sorry. He is very sick and needs help. We had such high hopes that this would be a great thing. We, sadly, were mistaken. While he may have received some good medical care there....the personal care was beyond neglectful...it was downright abusive. My mother finally had the opportunity to go for a visit to sign some paperwork, see Dad....about a week after he was committeed/admitted. She said when she got there, she was appalled at the state of my father. He was....nasty. Not just dirty...missed a bath....NASTY. He had been in the same adult diaper for two days. A nurse on the floor comfirmed the 2 days was factual. That is inhumane! Animals are treated better than this. Mother cleaned him up..made sure he was in clean clothes, etc. That broke her heart. I made a phone call after hearing this from her and (to sound totally Southern)...pitched one hell of a fit with some lady there named Jackie. No one really seemed to give a crap about the piss-poor treatment and care of the patients. I KNOW that it can't just be an isolated incident. I would bet everything I have that ALL of the patients on that floor are being treated just as poorly. Well....after this morning....that facility will be investigated by the State. Hopefully....that will rectify any further atrocities.
Thankfully, my father was transferred to a rehabilitation facility in Rutherfordton. He has been sent here to rehab after having been determined to have had more strokes recently.
If you believe in the power of prayer, please keep my parents in your thoughts and prayers. This is more than likely going to be a very long road to recovery...if any recovery is even possible.
My company is struggling. This is nothing new. I feel like I'm beating my head against the wall most days. I pray for some relief. Sometimes I wonder if God is really listening. I know that he is.....it's just a really rough patch.
I have recently gone through 3 of the 4 interviews with Apple at the Mall of Georgia. It's just a part-time gig. I hope that I am accepted for employment. I think it would be fun and keep me busy enough to MAYBE (hopefully!) keep the hives under control! Now, that would truly be a blessing.
On a good note: I have met someone really nice. We have had some ups and downs. He isn't in the best possible scenario in his personal life. He says he is working on that. I never knew I could care this much about someone. I didn't, honestly, think it was possible. I have heard others talk...and thought that it was just that....TALK. Now, perhaps I do know what they were talking about. It's extraordinary. It's fun. It's twitterpating. It's scary. I'm trying to be patient. He is definitely worth the wait.
Now that Fall seems to genuinely be here...I'm going to resume my walking. Mike says that since we met in June, my shape has changed and he can see such a difference. I'm not convinced that he isn't just being really sweet.
I will try to check back in soon. And, hopefully the news to report will be good news!
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