venuscat

I've always wondered why it can't be two steps forward and one step back. It would keep us humble, but we'd always be ahead. I know, wishful thinking.

Glad you are relaxing this evening Anna.

I'm better today...I think I allowed myself a week to really feel this. So today is the day I get back into my life again. Well, a little bit. A few errands, a few chores. I'm definitely feeling better health-wise. Onward....Venus would not be impressed if I wallowed for too long.

Anna

I'm glad you're getting a bit better and going out to do some errands today. Venus will help give you strength to get back to your normal routine.

Soberpotamus

Four days down, and one to go. This has been tough. Had a small catastrophe today. I say small because it's recoverable. There are worse things in life. It's just part of this gig.

I was kind of an ass to two people today. It's hard to be nice in 100 degree weather when people are being unreasonable dumbasses. They should be glad I wasn't more abrasive than I was.

I'm still sitting in the hot, humid weather in my car with my foot on the brakes. Something is wrong with the gear shifter. Meanwhile, my husband is on the way.

Bad day.

Soberpotamus

It's in neutral and stuck. Completely stuck. I will roll backwards down my driveway if I take my foot of the brakes.

I have no idea what to do.

Soberpotamus

The clerk told me today that they shouldn't have made me do five days straight being new. Well why did they??? Nutjobs. It's on them. I did what I was told.

I'm beginning to dislike the bureacracy.

This involves overtime and long hours. They could've anticipated this happening knowing they forced me into something too soon.

It's totally on them at this point. The clerk told me not to worry, that it was the postmaster's bad judgement. But that makes me feel uneasy working for people who would allow this to happen. What's next??

venuscat

I hope what's next is that Brian has arrived to help you with the car. Not fun at all love.

Really want to hear that you are safe.

Soberpotamus

He is working on it now, Suze. I hope he can fix it before tomorrow morning.

I came inside, took a shower, and am lying in bed.

Soberpotamus

Such a rotten ending to the day.

venuscat

Oh, I'm sorry love. But I'm glad you are safe. And that Brian is fixing the car. (I hope).

Some days all we can do is our best. Tomorrow will be better.
Hope you have a good sleep ♥

Soberpotamus

Thanks, Suze.

I'm really worried he won't fix it before work tomorrow.

We are getting dinner and then he will work on it.

I called Tom (ex) and explained what happened. He is coming over to look at it.

It's a serious problem if my car isn't drivable for this job. They will accept no excuses. I will have to drive Brian's car and the console in between the seats won't allow me to right hand drive.

Venecia

Hi,

I'm afraid I've not kept up with this thread. (Lord knows, I spend enough time on SR already!)

But I did want to give an update. Three months ago I posted about the emotional turmoil I'd been experiencing at work due to a boss who could best be described as "not nice to work for." I applied for a new job but didn't get an interview. Whatever.

Work has been better in the last couple months. Then, knock me over with a feather, came big news. My boss quit. She'll be leaving in seven business days. And that's just fine.

Life plays out in mysterious ways, doesn't it.

All my best to everyone experiencing life changes.

venuscat

Hello darling V.

Glad your awful boss quit, and hoping this means the powers that be will realise they have a perfect candidate to replace her/him.

Hoping Tom and Brian can get the car fixed Jennie love. I have faith in them.
And what kind of car does Tom drive? In case you needed to borrow it for a day...just thinking out loud. Hoping it all works out.

Soberpotamus

An expensive one that I shouldn't use for mail delivery, lol. I nick mailboxes multiple times per day. It's hard to avoid.

Soberpotamus

Glad things are looking up for you, Venecia.

Anna

Oh Jennie, what a pain! Car problems when you NEED the car for work - I hope your husband and ex can get it fixed for you. I'm sorry you had a bad day because of someone's poor judgement. I'm sure tomorrow will be better.

Venecia, I love it when something like that happens. The Universe is smiling on you.

Soberpotamus

This is the kind of day that, in the past, I'd drown in alcohol and rage against the mistakes, the jerks, the bad judgement calls, and the car. I'm suffering through it sober.

Today that's all I can say. That's the only good thing.

Soberpotamus

Doubting my choices at the moment. Really kicking myself for not being further along than this. I'm wrestling with idiotic minutiae while the clock ticks.

Dee74

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http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-2-a.html

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