Penny for your thoughts part 67

[cinderellawkids]

Jewelz, Im sorry your ex is such a "butt". All I could think of when you said what he said is "sounds like an alcoholic to me."

This morning I went a different route to pick up a coworker. I saw in trash a bunch of old garagesale items. including a large cat tree /cat scratching post. Its in my car now. If after I clean it up my cats dont use it, Im donating to a local no kill cat shelter that takes in ferals. Minnie never came home and thus far Im avoiding all kitten ads, I dont really want another cat.

Kids did good in science camp. Darius wa s moved out of the good science teachers class though in with another teacher, he is very upset. I already called and talked to Vice Principal, she said shed look into it to see if he could switch back. I dont believe her, but I thanked her for trying.

[Japic05]

Cindi - my sympathies in the loss of Minnie - thought that she would come back eventually.

[Jewelz]

He is an a$$... nothing else I could really say about him. But I feel good about something I let go of him... What I mean is I always fought with him to have a relationship with our daughter and now this week I let go and left it in his hands.

[Jewelz]

BTW it was a voicemail I left hom we didnt actually talk this morning.

[cinderellawkids]

Wow am I glad I came in today. Its all drama. a case where a 19 yr old kid represnted by my boss and former boss was drunk,.20 and crashed into a lady whose represented by my first employer. Weve offered insurance limits.
Now this is the drama part. Its always been said that both former employers were anal and bipolar like and joked you can tell when they are on their meds. My boss is in recovery, but WAY out there lately. So me and a former coworker are go betweens for everyones crazy and actually unethical shinnanigans, which sadly has nothing to do with anyones clients but about control.

Since the dramas not mine, Im giggly/delarious over it. Today Im having fun, but ebt Ill be wiped out tonite.

Japic, Im sure Minnie was stolen.

[Jewelz]

I dont know if its stress or that Mike got me sick but my stomach is so upset. I feel like its doing back flips inside of me..

[Japic05]

jewelz - I take the non-drowsy dramimine to settle my stomach maybe try some this afternoon.

Cindi - the biggest drama in my office today was one of the guys relaying to the person who has my name in the bday bunch what type of desserts I like so that she doesn't bring something I don't eat on Thursday! - ha ha ha. Yep - it's pretty calm here today - Thank goodness.

[cinderellawkids]

My boss has been MIA ever since, funny cause HELLO he needs to dictate a motion or something regarding the drama and time is essense. Guess he thought he could run from it. Also, today is his Bday. The office manager keeps coming to see if hes here so she can call everyone down to sing to him and give him cake, but know one knows where he is, and hes not in the office, and theres noone who can guess when hed be back, maybe 4:30???? I swear hes harder than keeping track of my husband.

Kids called 2nd day of summer science fun was great, Darius did get moved back to teh teacher he wanted....wow calling does help and make a difference. I feel like I should send a thank you card to the Vice Principal, what do you think? Is that appropriate? He really likes this teacher and shes got a hands on approach to everything which is great for a kid that is adhd and only learns and retains hands on, I hope he gets her for the 5th grade

[Japic05]

yeah - I'd send a thank you note - I'm sure the VP would appreciate it.

What's the world coming too when you can't even get a guy to stay in the ofc for cake?

[Jewelz]

Cindi, I think would be sweet and thoughtful if you sent a thank you card. I actually called my daughters principal if she could give me documentation of the past three years tuition amounts so when I go to court I could show them. Well she said yes and now I am just waiting.

I'm in the mood to chat but its so sloooooow now on the pennys thread... bummer.

[cinderellawkids]

Through the years hes missed his cake alot apparently. He is back in the office now, I told her to quick hurry up and catch him

[Japic05]

well it's been a busy nite for me - I've been cleaning and organizing stuff around here. I have family that is in from out of state. They will be coming by on Thursday to see our new home.

After the last couple of crazy weekends - it looks like a disaster area - we've cleaned but I just haven't had time to organize and put things away. Stuff from Bella's bday party, Lexi's recital, bday gifts I got on Sunday, starting to pack for vacation, still have all the new stuff for the laptop, but I haven't found a curio desk like I want yet - that's in my price range.

I think I'm going to the Barewood Furniture store. during these last few months of sobriety Brian (AH) has discovered he has a talent for sanding & refinishing wood furniture. We had 2 pieces of furniture at the hurricane house that he redid - oh my goodness they are beautiful. we get compliments on them all the time. so i'm thinking i could probably get a cheaper price on a desk and he is wiling to refinish it for me.

Karen who is not going to make to my bday celebration with my recovery gang - gave me a great gift on Sunday - 4 Elvis drinking glasses!!! They have scenes from different movies, Blue Hawaii, Jailhouse Rock, and 2 others, and she got me houseslippers with the funny bunny on them that say "Let's focus on me" ha ha ha - all wrapped up in a Pink Tote Bag what an awesome present.

sometimes I feel like I'm talking to myself on here - but oh well someone will read it some time right?

praying everyone has a peaceful nite - I hear that kingsize bed calling . . .
Rita, oh R I T A, you are getting sleeeepyyyyy - yooouuurrrr pillllooooowww needs youuuuuuu

And like a try codie - if someone or something needs me - I must go!!
hugs & visit tomorrow

[Jewelz]

Wow Japic it seems you have a lot going on!! You'll get everything thats needed to get done done.. Theres something special about a piece of furniture when you sand and refinish it... makes it more special to you because you see all the hard work that went into it.

LOL.... you arent talking to yourself I am usually around... but I know the feeling I feel like that more than half the time.

[Impurrfect]

Sorry I haven't been around. We have 5 computers in this house (more than we have people living here) and all are supposed to be networked into the main one. Something happened, and the only one that we can get internet on, is dad's very slow desktop. Hoping that he can get the network thing fixed today....I am really missing being able to lay in my bed and cruise SR on my laptop! Okay, so I'm spoiled.

Work was actually pretty good this week...decent money and no drama! Now I have 2 nights off. The weather is actually going to be cooler...only in the low 80's, which is much better than the mid 90's we've been having.

I'll check in again when I can!

[Japic05]

well I had a post all typed out & the lost my connection - darnit

impurfect - glad you had a better nite at work - get some rest - ok?

so anyway - leaving work at 11 today - going with Brian to his dr appt for dog bites - hoping dr will release him as MMI (maximum medical improvement) so it can be done & over with.

jewelz - one of the pieces he refinished is a table & we are selecting pictures of the girls, us and other family members to go on the table then he will seal it, weatherproof it and we will use it under our carport. It is going to be beautiful. The girls have had a blast looking at childhood photos, the grandkids have laughed and said that is not my Momma. It's been a great family project, for those of the family who can participate.


So what's going on in everyone else's world today?

[kj0975]

My world is pretty quiet. I made some ribs for dinner last night they turned out ok. I am wanting a pulled pork sandwich right now of course. I dont think I will be happy until I eat one. Had a peaceful evening just relaxed some. Does anyone watch that show "Moment of truth"? Please explain why on earth anyone would go on there and chance ruining their lives for some $. Its not like its ALOT of $ either like 10,000 bucks. Yes its nice but NOT that much. Show drives me nuts. Well back to work

[Japic05]

never watched that show - sounds horrible tho -
that's like who in the world would want to go on Dr. Phil or Jerry Springer - oh wait the one where you find out who is the biological father of your child on national television - oh good gravy

can't figure those out either

[Jewelz]

Japic, how do you do that with the picture and the table... sounds great. I would love to do something like that... maybe you could point me in the directions of what type of supplies I need.

kim,

yep I have watched that show and I sit there thinking what the hell and why do they do that just to hurt thier loved ones... just for money?? Makes no sense to me. Was it on last night.. if so I missed it.

[Jewelz]

hey Wendy how are you??

[WENDYLOST101]

Hey everyone. I'm here. Been reading, just not posting. Dont have a whole lot of encouragement in me right now so.... I have been having a rough time lately. AH is just spiraling out of control. At my current job I have been here for almost 7 years. My AH's addiction has been going on the whole time I have been here. I found out pretty early that my woman boss is in alanon and has been for like 20 years, and my other boss, her partner who is a man is a recovering alcoholic. Has been sober for like 7 years I think. I found out all this like a year after I came to work here. I was not supposed to know but I did. So this week I finally got up the courage to tell my woman boss. She was very supportive. She gave me a one day at a time alanon book and said she has some books on cd for me. We also have an employee who is a recovering alcoholic. He has been here for about a year on and off. He was still very active in his addiction when he first started. My male boss got him into rehab in Feb of this year and he is doing great now. Several months clean. Goes to 4 meetings a week. I told him about it also. He was good to talk to. He was very supportive too. I feel a little better after letting my secret out around the one place that I feel the safest here lately.

I still am just not ready to take the plunge that I will have to take to leave my AH, so for today I am just trying to practice detachment, as much as AH will let me, that is. Reading and going to church and my Friday night meetings.

I love you guys.

Now Miss Rita, when exactly is the birthday? Please dont tell me I have missed it!

Kj, any food right now sounds good.

Jewelz, you know I love you right? You are handling this thing with Sams dad the best way you can. I am sorry you are having to deal with it. Sorry for you and her.

Cinder, your flower yesterday was very pretty. My mother in law has some gladiolas in her yard. Red, yellow, white and pink.

[Jewelz]

I sit here and wonder why my ex is such an as$ and not put his daughter first. Something that boggles my mind... he hasnt called me back so I guess thats a good thing maybe?? My heart feels heavy for what my daughter is feeling now.

I wish him and I could meet in a public place over a coffee and work something out and put all our differences aside. but hell would freeze over before he did something so mature like that.

[Jewelz]

Wendy,

I know how you feel about your job. Before I started working here I worked in a program within the same agency for 3 years that dealt with parents who used drugs and their kids were at risk for foster care. God it was hard being a family worker to help these parents and then dealing with same same crap at home myself.

But then I went to my boss (great man) and told him what was going on, my coworkers eventually found out... but it was like a weight was lifted and in some ways I was able to breathe again. I had my support while I was pregnant and abf was off at his moms getting high. My job was my safe haven.. I felt the lost when I switched programs and didnt know anyone here. but then I didnt have to deal with addiction (parents that I helped) and at home.

I am trying my best wendy about her dad.. I just dont know anymore. Starting to second guess myself.