Yesterday was a very unique day. I arrived at work and there was a mass exodus in the parking garage. I rolled down my window and asked the folks going home, what was up. They said the buildng is closed, no water. There was a water main break. I got to a safe place in the garage and checked my phone. Just because someone else said the building is closed, doesn’t mean my employer is closed. I looked on my phone and sure enough, we were closed. So I came home. I figured wow, I got the day off. Not so fast!
I did squeeze in a nap and I put my phone on DND. Lucky for me I woke up minutes after my boss sent me an email and said please call me. I called and she asked me to come in, the server room was overheating. Who knew that Commercial AC ran on water? Not me. In any case I drove over at 90mph because I didn’t know what I was getting into an knowing that if equipment overheats it could either 1 break or 2 shutdown because it’s too hot. I made it in plenty of time and got some fans going. The temp wasn’t the killer it was the humidity. So 3 fans and the door propped open did the trick. I used 3 hours of my time and my boss is going to tell me later on today what to do with those 3 hours. Yesterday she said something about me leaving early. Matters not to me, money or time off – either way it’s a WIN! I got such accolades yesterday and a lot of the higher ups were copied in. I was just doing my job, but the praise is helpful. I was sitting in the lobby telling a friend on the phone that this place really does take care of it’s people. Unless something goes horribly wrong I really don’t see leaving this place, despite the fact that I hate dealing with the traffic. It’s an inconvenience but well worth it.
All is back to normal today. The best part about yesterday was that I got in on Taco Tuesday at a bar that is close to my house. Me and my late partner would go there specifically for that. I was wearing what was his leather coat yesterday and I sat at ‘our table’. It kind of felt like he was there in spirit. I don’t get to stop in there very often, the last time I was at the start of the year when I had my car fixed. So it’s been a while. Food was so good and it was very cheap, with the exception of soda. They charge $2 for a glass. Comes with refills but $2 … that is a little high, I think.
Today as I said we are back to business as usual. I got here early thinking I would have cleanup to take care of. I was right but the door to the server room was closed, so at least someone was looking out for me. They also took down my sign. I got a phone call from a co-worker in another office. He asked me if I had room for another body I said sure. When are you coming to visit He said oh I am not coming to visit, I am coming to stay. Looks like it will be around Christmas. We have the same boss but work on different teams, he is actually someone I got to know when I was in training. We have a decent relationship, I just wish he didn’t smoke so much Who knows maybe he quit, I mean people do change.
So I am all discombobulated today in trying to put my desk back in order, we had a cleaning company come in to clean everyones desk. The events of yesterday, I wasn’t properly scheduled for today but slowly it’s coming together. So is the day for that matter, it’s going to be over with in the blink of an eye. Still there is plenty to do here.
Things at home are good. I have been doing the Grindr thing and the pet food store guy appears to either be losing interest or tied up with other people. We are messaging less and less, that freaks me out in that maybe we won’t make a go of things. I know he isn’t the only ‘fish’ in the sea but I am all about finding someone and starting over. I guess perhaps I am too desperate. His whole stay focused on school thing has me concerned as well, I mean all I litterally want to do is share a meal or get a drink, that’s it. It’s not like I am looking to go have sex, I just want to talk and interact. We may click and we may not. I will tell you buying cat food won’t ever be the same after this experience. Plus I checked and my Grindr subscrption expires next week. I really don’t wan to renew for another 3 months but I suppose I will, just because of him. However, all of the other subscriptions well they are just going to drop, the day that happens will probably be the day that the next love of my life comes along to message me and I won’t be around to get the message. I mean that is kind of how my luck works.
Well I got interuppted at lunch and now am finishing this, then I have to go work on a PC for someone, she has been waiting days. It seems to be one thing after another. I am so thankful that this person is patient but I know I can only take that so far before she gets upset. At least she is aware I am working on it, so that helps.
Off I go because, I owe, I owe, I owe. Did you know that they give an award for the best dentist? Yeah it’s a little plaque. I liked it, hope you did too. :) Be good to each other and I will talk with you peeps later.
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