Soberpotamus

Haha! Guess those two names aren't the best then, lol. Not the most creative, I'll admit. I'm tired. I might sleep on it.

venuscat

Wait....sorry....one sec....

first of all:

that's wonderful!!!

venuscat

You know I LOVE this idea...it would be very meaningful for me as well.

Dee74

There's nothing wrong with either name
I just meant you had to make a decision cos the threads hit 500

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Soberpotamus

V, I brought home two peace lilies today. They're four feet tall already. I think they'll be six feet tall at full height. I'll take pics later. Too tired. Plus, I didn't get the nice pots for them yet.

Oh ... guess what?? I got an email today. I have an interview for the rural route carrier job at the post office!! It's for the United States Postal Service and it's kind of a big deal. I think I'm lucky to get this interview. I scored really high on the test. They want to interview me.

venuscat

^^^ Exactly.
It should be called whatever you want it to be called J.

EDIT: Awesome J!

Soberpotamus

Hahaha, Dee, I'm still laughing over it.

I was thinking ... man, Dee is being tough on me tonight, lol!!

Dee74

Good luck with the interview SP - a PO job would be sweet

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venuscat

LOL!!!! (As if.....)

Dee74

Maybe the thinking cap phrase doesn't translate well - it's jocular here

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Soberpotamus

I am getting super excited and trying to contain myself, really. These are sweet gigs for the right person. I think I'd be great at this type of job. I have a good memory, and good with directions, and am a great driver. I nailed that test. It's about scanning really quickly and finding discrepancies, looking at lists of numbers, addresses, and being able to categorize and remember numbers and names.

Also, John Gardner, the writer, wrote in one of his books that rural routes can be excellent jobs for writers who need to support themselves. He said once you learn the route (it becomes habit), it frees your mind up to daydream and kind of meditate on your writing. I can see this would work!

venuscat

I would also love that job J ~ in fact, I have enquired here.
I think it would be awesome, and yes, you would be brilliant at it.
And it would be (is, because I did a walking delivery job for ages) peaceful...

And the new thread title is?

Soberpotamus

Oh, almost forgot ... the peace lilies clean the air. I read about them recently. NASA did research on this plant's abilities to clean different kinds of toxins in the air and it ranks as #1 among plants.

I'm really proud of my peace lilies, lol. I am such a nerd.

And it appeals to my germophobic husband, so it was a win all around.

Soberpotamus

Still thinking, V.

And having ice-cream.

Wish I could share. I have six flavors.

venuscat

I must look them up. (the lillies).

And I could do without the ice cream, although Dee should have lots!

Soberpotamus

Dee, I'll share. There's Rocky Road, Belgian Chocolate, Mango, Java Chip, Rum Raisin (but pretty sure no alcohol), and Vanilla, Tangerine & Shortbread.

V, you said you have around 40 plants in your flat, right? I'm sure your air is super clean.

The lily flower feels like an odd texture, almost leathery or rubbery. The leaves are long and dark green, very glossy. It's quite pretty. Very lush.

Soberpotamus

Ok, now I'm going to post the new thread. Guess it will be 'Big Life Changes.'

Dee74

Thanks SP

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Dee74

This thread is done

Soberpotamus has started a new group thread here:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ort-group.html

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Anna

Jennie, the rural route carrier sounds like it would be a fantastic opportunity. It's great you did so well on the test! Yes, I can picture you writing in your head as you deliver the mail.