In Today's Episode: A Rock and a Hard Place Come Together

(or There's Never Any Aliens Around When You Really Need One!)

August 23, 2010 - 21:22

A month, Sandee? Has it been so long? Times flies when you are working hard, I guess ...

I have not forgotten any of you, and have been writing in my head again as it is all that I have had time for lately. I've been working two part time jobs - which has been leading to very, very long weeks for me because the only cap on my work days has been who has me that day. This month, I had two days off. TWO! *faint* On top of that, I agreed to be secretary for the pipe band, so that's more work ... but I like it.

Roomie leaves at the end of the week. Second job peters out next month ... leaving me more time, but less cash. I don't know what will happen with my hours at the first job. I'm stressing ... and I still haven't received my income tax. I'd really like to get rid of the storage fee ... especially as I've been having issues with them. I just don't want to have another winter like I did last year. I can't afford to do that. If that's the position that I'm going to be in, then I may as well pack everything up and go back to Alberta.

But I can't do that either. My dad, Albert, finally made the transplant list. He's at the top, so it should be soon, but his current heart won't function anymore without the medical drip. Even with the heart pump he had installed last fall. This means that I can't leave my mother unsupported during this time. (Although with the stupid ferry schedule, my brother could fly in from Alberta and still get there before me!) She's been given a recovery suite right across the lane from the hospital to wait for the operation and for the recovery after. This means that I have their cat and dog again. Yes, Simon and Ripley have returned. Neither are thrilled, although Ripley has been adapting a bit better than Simon. BOTH have been ruining my new couch. Ask me if I mind.

Anyway, I can't move with them. I would have trouble finding another place here on the island that would allow three pets, never mind trying to get a place in Alberta. No, I have to duke it out here. I'm hoping that my landlord will renegotiate rent. Meanwhile, I'm spreading the word that I need a roomie. *sigh* Don't WANT one, but needs must when the devil drives, I guess.

Despite the sad future lack of funds, I will be relieved when the second job ends ... the stress was spilling over into everything. I've got knots in my shoulders that have been playing merry havoc with the rest of my body. Can't turn my head, my left arm is sore and I have trouble using it. All the standing/walking on cement has been killing my ankles. my right side is getting sore from compensating for my left. Even my teeth hurt ... which means I'm clenching again. And I'm sucking back the Barq's at a rapid pace ... but I don't mind that part. ;)

Jade is still playing me along ... but I'm getting ready to put my foot down. Green Man is still cheering me on from the more northerly west coastline. Strange how his getting angry with Jade affects me a bit more than my other friends. Will have to think about that.

Anyhow ... you are not abandoned, friends and readers ... I have merely, temporarily, lost time ... but not yet my sanity. ;) Until next time ...

Sweet Dreams!