My Weekend

Feels almost like I didn’t get a weekend because I’ve been having phone conversations with a co-worker, emailing my boss and wanting to scream.

So Friday it was all set, we were bringing in a temp to help with a project that really belongs to HR but landed in my lap.  It’s a simple thing to do but given the events of the weekend, it appears not everyone was on the same page.  So, the temp won’t start on that project until Wednesday.  Now I have to find something for this person to do for two days.  That will be pretty easy.  I am appreciative of the help but the way it came about was rather forced on me.  I didn’t get to chose the person it’s a relative of a co-worker who is supposed to do a “good job”.  Everyone talks up people they know even if they do crappy work.

Speaking of talking up, I submitted a friends resume only because it sounds like she is about to get fired from her present job.  She could make it temporarily working for the same company as me.  However, I honestly don’t want her to work there.  I think she will want too much money and I think that if things go awry it could ruin our friendship.  Our friendship is far more valuable than a job.  However, being unemployed for 2 years I realize that everyone needs a job and an income. 

Friday, I went out to lunch.  I went to the place where I am meeting my old boss.  I wanted to see how far of a walk it is and it’s a good stroll.  As long as it’s not raining on that day I should be great.  Otherwise, I will need an umbrella.  They have great burgers so I will probably do that again.  I had a double and I was super full.

I did go for Chinese on Friday night.  I ordered way too much and have left overs in the fridge.  Now I need to decide when I want to eat them.  Maybe tomorrow night, not sure.  I also have a few slices of Little Cesar's Pizza left.  Maybe Pizza & Chinese, who knows. 

Saturday I took Momma to the vet only to find out that I have been giving her medication to her wrong.  She was supposed to get it twice a day and I am only doing once a day.  No one ever told me.  So there was no charge for the visit, we never saw a vet.  They just weighed her and sent us on our way.  We go back in 3 more weeks and I know she (momma) will be over joyed.  She screamed at me from the time we left until the time we got back and no one even took blood.  Poor thing, it was hot out.

I called up a friend and we met for lunch.  It was a burger for me.  Pretty good.  Then we went shopping at Sam’s club.  They didn’t have the litter I wanted so I went to my Sam’s club and they too didn’t have it.  Looks like they stopped carrying it.  Now I will have to start going back to Target.  I picked up some cheap off brand stuff.  The cats won’t know the difference, they would go in sand, rocks or whatever I put in their litter box.  Just as long as I keep it clean that is all they care about.  I looked at the Target ad last night but they were already closed.  They had an awesome sale and yep I missed it.  Story of my life. 

I got my head shaved, well I am not bald but they used a #1 guard so it’s really short.  Give it about a week and it will look normal again.  I hope that I can go longer in between haircuts.  It would save me money, not to mention it’s a little cooler. 

I started Laundry and called it a day.  Off to bed.

Sunday – I woke up early went back to sleep woke up still early but got out of bed.  I wasted most of my time in line at Cracker Barrel and I didn’t even get to see the guy I went there to look at.  Damn waiting lines.  Anyway, stopped off at the bank to deposit some cash so that I can pay the mortgage.  Went to Office Max and really went hog wild.  I got toner for my laser printer and that was the most expensive thing I bought.  I got some more pens that I really don’t need but wanted, some canned air and a ream of paper.  Then on to the grocery store.  I picked up some preformed hamburger patties.  I thought there were 2 in the package, nope there are 4.  They will get to cook on the George Foreman Grill one night this week.  I don’t think I can eat all 4 but I can make 2 and freeze the other two.  I also found this awesome Italian Bake by Marrie Cullenders.  It’s got 3 kinds of meat, some cheese and noodles.  It looked so good I changed my dinner plans and had it.  Yup, it was good.  Finished up with a Drumstick.  Ice Cream is so good after dinner. 

I scheduled some bills to be paid.  However, the bank my partner banked with is redoing their bill pay system.  They are teasing me.  First it was supposed to be ready at 5pm and now it won’t be ready until 11:30 pm.  Looks like the mortgage payment won’t get scheduled until tomorrow, that is provided they are done with their work. 

I got tired and laid down with Big Boy.  We never sleep together because of his size.  But this time I just laid down on the floor by him and was petting him and rubbing his ear.  He took full advantage of me and my one hand.  I was able to relax and so was he.  However, sleeping on the floor is not exactly comfortable so I napped on the couch.  Hopefully, I won’t have problems getting to sleep tonight.  Tomorrow will no doubt be a busy day. 

Poor Big Boy.  I saw him last night struggling in the litter box.  I had to clean him up after he was done.  I am so helpless and can’t do a damn thing to fix him and that is what hurts more than watching him slowly go down hill.  I took full advantage of the opportunity to spend time with him today because I feel as if our days are numbered and that he will be the next one to leave.  I prayed last night that when that time comes I am not forced to make a decision that he just goes on his own.  Not that I am ready for that now.  I want him to stick around and I don’t know that I will ever be ready for him to leave.  It will hurt because I know how much my partner cared for him.  They truly had a special bond.  We didn’t bond that well until he got sick and I was the one who nursed him back to health with tube feedings, medication, cleaning up after him and carrying him to and from the vet.  I pray that when his time comes it’s quick, painless and that he is reunited with my partner.  They will enjoy having each other. 

I had so much planned that didn’t get done but well another time.  It will all certainly be here waiting for me.  I’ve got Friday off so 4 day work week.  Friday will be getting stuck at the doctors office, getting my car serviced and going out to celebrate a friends birthday.  Not too bad for a Friday, except for the doctor business.  This is the last day I had scheduled.  It’s only the 2nd day I have used since my anniversary so I’ve still got plenty of time.  I can pretty well predict that I will need two more days off.  One being for a return doctors appointment and the other being for court.  I will probably take some time around Thanksgiving and/or Christmas.  It’s just taking time means I will be alone and well who really wants to be all alone?  I mean we all need a break and it’s great for a day or two but after that well I need people. 

Oh I forgot to tell you about the Mortgage Company.  I called back on Friday and they said not only have they not received the documents I sent but that I sent them to the wrong person and wrong fax number.  So I had to re-send them.  I called right after they went through and I got my confirmation page everything was sent.  Do you know they couldn’t just go to the fax machine and see the documents, no it has to be 24 to 48 hours before they will be uploaded in their system.  I am starting to feel like they are playing a game to see if I will get tired and/or if I will run out of money.  I was told 30 to 45 days well it’s been 30 and I don’t see any sign that this will be done anytime soon.  So I fired off a letter to the president of the mortgage company and explained the situation and how it’s really time sensitive.   I made available every document that I have ever submitted for a total of 104 pages available via an on-line portal.  They can download the file and print it out or whatever they need to do to get the ball rolling.  I was told on Friday to call back on Tuesday.  On Tuesday my letter should be there.  I sent it certified so they can’t say they never got it.  I’ve kept the Estate Attorney up to date on everything.  If I don’t get some satisfaction soon I am ready to ask the attorney to intervene on my behalf.  I haven’t got the time or the emotional stability to keep this merry go round going.  I explained why I was making the payments and that my partner had passed.  Hopefully they will have some sympathy and get this put to rest sooner rather than later. 

I went shopping today on Amazon, more retail therapy.  I bought some pore cleansing strips and a pore vacuum.  Both of these are for use on my nose.  It’s just out of control and I have lived with it long enough.  So maybe some small combat will clear things up.  It really doesn’t look that bad but I am self conscious about it.  I got some Acne Cleanser that I can use with my Clarasonic and some Hair Care Stuff.  I feel like I am in a confessional.  I really don’t need 1/2 of what I bought but I feel compelled to spend money, like it’s going to get me satisfaction or relief. It does but it’s only temporary, after the box is opened the joy is all gone.  The box should be here on Tuesday. 

Oh yeah, Monday should be my review.  Let’s just see if that happens.  My guess is NOT.  I have already gotten my paycheck it showed up a day early and there is no change.  I hope that whatever raise I get it’s retroactive back to my anniversary.  I can put that plus whatever the increase is to my regular check in savings at least I should.  I probably will just use it to pay another bill. 

Well off to the races.  Hope your weekend was fun and that you managed to stay cool.  It was uber hot here.  Love the summer.  I hear the Cicadas and know that summer will be coming to an end sooner rather than later.  We have August and then about mid September things will turn.  Cooler weather and eventually Winter & snow.  Fun stuff.  Talk with you peeps later.