Another stressful week here in Gayberry DE. Early in the week it was revealed that the job #1 store is due to close on Sept. 30th. The Center owners refuse to renew our lease, so we're out after 12 years. Not that there are companies beating down the door to lease space from these idiots, either. So, they're actually shooting themselves in the foot big time.It's anybody's guess what will happen after Sept. 30th. The boss is said to be looking for another location, but we shall see if that pans out. I will hold off on job hunting for another week or so in case something positive comes through and we four employees are not left without an income. Still, there is job #2 and plenty of people around here are without even that partial income. Note to self: Count blessings.
The heat and humidity have been horrid this week too. By Friday the heat index had reached 112 degrees F. The still air was thick and almost chewable making it hard to breathe. Fortunately, the boss at job #2 chose to keep the AC on rather than open the semi outdoor dining glass doors and we all breathed a sigh of relief. The shifts there go quickly and the customers, for the most part, are a delight.
A friend from New Jersey is spending some quality time at her place nearby and called to suggest dinner plans. I suggested we meet after my shift at job #2 last evening. We enjoyed two Bombay Sapphine martinis at the bar as I was teased unmercifully by Bartenders and servers alike, before deciding to stay for dinner. The special was Alaskan King Crab legs - which happens to be one of our favourites, anyway. We spent a few hours catching up on the happenings of the past 4 months and confided in one another about one of two pressing issues that will require decision making in the near future. With our mouths and tummies happy and the shared laughter (not to mention those martinis) we ended the evening relaxed and drained from the hectic events of the week.
I slept like a baby last night until rudely awakened at 4 am by outrageous lightning strikes and heavy rains, but no accompanying thunder. Which seemed very strange. I sat on the sofa watching the lightning wondering how far away the strike might be that there was no thunder. The show lasted a half hour and as quickly as it began, it ended, the rain disappeared, too.
Today is a work-at-home day. Since I was up early anyway, after a coffee and light breakfast, I got to work editing and formatting a local bi-weekly LGBT newsletter for their website. With everyone gearing up for the 22nd annual Sundance celebration on Labor Day weekend, (a fundraiser for AIDS research and the local LGBT Community Center project) it took a week to get the disc. The time sensitive info would be outdated if it wasn't put up soon. Working since 6 am I've just finished and taking a break to clear my head (HA!) before returning to the pages to proof then upload the completed issue.
Following that, it's time for a festive Sazerac cocktail and supper.
Begin the cycle all over again tomorrow. Seriously, last evening with Elizabeth reminded me of the life I ought to be living, though no matter what forward step I take, there are always two backward.
And so it goes.
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And yet you have written another very interesting and well written blog posting of the ongoing drama of your life. Your journey is always fascinating. I'm telling you, you should put all this together and publish a book. It would be as good or better than most of the books that are out there on the market today. I definitely would put out bucks to read your story.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were able to spend time with your old friend and talk over your situation. The really good thing that has come out of your upheaval and experiences of the past three years is that you are now finding out who your real friends are. Interesting isn't it? (Here comes the cliché) "Been there, done that." I am so much wiser these days because of my own personal traumatic experiences. And to think I would never have known who my real friends were if I had not endured the seismic shift in my life of the past ten years.
You may be taking a step or two back now but rest assured that you will come out ahead in the long run. Your future life may not be the one you expected or planned but I think you will find that you will find happiness. There is a Plan for each one of us. Sometimes it's not easy but it is always interesting. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, the readers of your blog.
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With good wishes that Job#1 finds a convenient and profitable relocation.
ReplyDeleteKudos to your other boss for keeping you all indoors with AC this week. That was a stinker all week!