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Friday the 13th

Ok, so, I have a plant that has been in my possession since 1984. That’s a long time and it is a very hardy plant, thank goodness, because the plant itself represents something that happened in my life that I would never wish on any parent.

It is a plant that was sent to my son’s, Michael, funeral, I have kept it all of these years. More importantly, I have kept it alive all of these years. Through the many moves, two across country, and through all of my forgetfulness in watering it.

I have even given other people plants from cuttings from this thing. I have given all of my children one, one survived and two died, the plants, not the children. So now I am in the process of replacing the two that died, once again, plant, not children.

The plant represents Michael to me, silly, I know, but it does and I hope it lasts until I join him.

Today is Friday the 13th, which is a special day in my family, not this day particularly, but Friday the 13th’s in general. My parents were married on a Friday the 13th and were married 59 years when my dad passed. So we celebrate all Friday the 13th’s that come our way. It is a good luck day for us, not that I believe in luck, I don’t, I believe in blessings.

There are certain things I am blessed with right now, amazing children, amazing daughter-in-laws, amazing granddaughter, amazing bonus grandchildren, amazing extended family and amazing friends. I don’t need luck, I have Jesus and God and the Holy Spirit, let’s just round that out with the trinity.

As we go through this uncertain time in our history I pray everyone takes the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families. I still say stop stocking up on toilet paper, I am seeing way too many posts where people who actually need it can’t find it. And on garage sale pages on facebook, way too many people selling it for inflated prices. I stand by my statement that this is the exact reason we can’t know about the aliens. It’s the people that are stockpiling every day items that we all use. Let’s face it, we ALL use toilet paper, and if you have not been using it before now, well, I hope I don’t personally know you.

And stop stockpiling hand sanitizer, those who need it, once again, our vulnerable people, elderly, people who have chronic conditions or medical conditions who cannot afford to catch anything, need these items. Stop taking all of the rubbing alcohol, there are people with children who get scrapes and cuts who need this item.

I completely stand by my statement, it is sheer insanity for the majority of the population to lose their collective minds. Cancelling school? Cancelling major events? Cancelling in country travel? It is insane when you think about how many people the actual flu kills and how many people get that.

Let me ask you this, how many were concerned about the flu? Pneumonia? Bronchitis? You all should have been taking certain precautions way before now. I do know a person that has been taking precautions with these things before now. But in all honesty I haven’t seen any posts from anyone regarding these things before this current health scare. No one talking about how everyone in the office has the flu, or something similar, the exception of me. I still need to find patient zero that got me sick last month. Especially considering it was right before my birthday, and yes, I wash my hands religiously. I am always wiping down my work space with Clorox wipes, that I supply myself. When someone one coughs I have been known to spay lysol.

I will say I have a really hearty health system, it is pretty rare for me to get sick, when I do, I am a baby. But I am a baby at home, alone, with the cat and dog, no one to witness my whining and complaining.

I shall continue to wash my hands and use my Clorox wipes and go out in public. Today I have plans to go to the beauty salon and have my hair done, I may go get a pedicure as well.

I refuse to allow this thing to keep me from spending money in my community. I have a feeling these places will need it if this thing continues for any length of time.

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Friday the 13th

Today is Friday the 13th, I LOVE Friday the 13th days, it’s a good luck day in my family. So, to my children, I say enjoy today! It’s our day.
Today is the official end of training class, yesterday was our big test, pass or fail, if one failed they would be out on the street as there is nowhere for us to go. I am incredibly happy to report all 27 of us passed the test. Today is one more module to go over, then we will be upstairs setting up our desks, making sure our computers and phones work.
I saw my desk yesterday, I will be bringing Clorox wipes today, it was, well, gross, is the only word. The former occupant left two rolls of toilet paper and two cough drop bags filled with bottle tops. It was odd to say the least, and it was so dusty I started sneezing right away.
As I walked the length of the building I saw so many familiar faces, not only from my last position, but also from all over the company. It was like a big homecoming, we are, for the most part, well received.
Some are not happy about the seniority we bring, one of us is literally number one, I myself am number 5. It feels good to be that high up in seniority, this is a company that bases everything on it, so to be that high up is nice. When I first started, off the street, I was on the bottom; some of those women had 35 years seniority. This feels good.
My only sadness is I won’t be going to the family reunion today, it will have to be tomorrow. I will miss the Turner Falls excursion and lose a day of visiting with my cousins that makes me sad. Happy to be employed, sad to miss a day of visiting, however, it all works out in the end. That’s what my grandma used to say, and man she was right.
I hope Patrick goes, I find myself really missing him, he was my favorite boy cousin growing up. He looks just like grandpa, it’s really incredible to see him, he has grown into a man our grandparents would be proud of.
I also cannot wait to see Cindy and Paula; they are two of my favorite girl cousins. Cindy first, sorry Paula, she was closer in age to me and we are so alike. They are all so awesome and I love talking to them. There are way too many to name singularly, let’s just say I love them all. I missed them so much, at times I didn’t know whom I was missing, I just knew they were missing.
Off I go, to enjoy my last day in the classroom, I hope you all have a fantastic day!

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Friday the 13th

Yesterday morning I had the scariest experience I have had in a long time at work, I came in, was putting my things down and I heard a noise behind me. I turn, I look down, there it is, a giant hissing water bug, it starts running toward me. I do the only thing I can do, I scream, I kick at it and knock it back to my coworkers desk, it flips several times. Then when the thing gets its bearings, its wings go out, and it hisses and runs at me, I scream again and this time, yes, this time folks I take its life. I had no other option, it was attacking, it was in self defense. The thing was three inches long and one inch in diameter.
I would like to take this time to point out this is what happens when there is no winter, we have massive bugs. I am fine, a little traumatized, but fine. However due to my experiences and the week I have had, I deserve a treat and have a Starbucks. I am still angry with them, but I can’t quit them, I got nowhere else to go. Not really, I have options, just couldn’t resist the Officer and a Gentleman reference.
Well, last night was Dean Cain’s episode of the Choice, in case you are wondering I did not watch I am still so angry with him. I know this disagreement we have had will pass, he is still number one on my list, however, with this latest stunt, Chris Hemsworth is creeping up on you Dean. Unless you can quickly redeem yourself, you may find yourself replaced on my infamous list.
Yesterday was Alex’s birthday, I cannot believe my youngest child is 21 years old; it doesn’t seem that long ago when he was waking up in his crib full of sunshine and goodness. I love you son, you are one of the top three best things that ever happened to me.
Today is Friday the 13th that has always been a good luck day in my family; everyone should have a good luck day. Find one and adopt it, this one is mine; I will share if you want it though. I hope everyone has a great day, a fantastic weekend, and a great month.

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15 Years with one Company

Today is not only Friday, it is Friday the 13th, a good luck day in my family, so Happy Day to everyone! I know today is going to be great, I have a voice today and am looking forward to sweating after work at the gym. Not. I hate to sweat but I know in order to move forward in my quest to perfection it is a necessity, so sweat I shall.
I got my 15 year anniversary present this week, 15 years with one company, not the same job mind you but the same company. I am pretty proud of that, I accomplished it by working, not by showing up and managing to not get fired, as one person believes. I started out as a clerk to a 2nd line, I loved that job, I met my BBFF (that is boy best friend forever in case you are confused) I met my friend Carol and my friend Shanon there. I moved from there to become a Service Rep working with major accounts, researching claims and finding where they owed us money, that job was sadly yanked away from me and I went to pay phones, the only job I truly hated in this company, not because of the work but because of the lack of it. I moved from there back to majors only this time processing orders for T1’s, voice grade and digital service, a job that was challenging, loved it. Then I learned it, became bored and moved to my current position in Technical Support. I love my job, I love helping people and learning new things and this is an ever-changing world, I also am very fond of my coworkers. I don’t know where the path will lead from here career wise, but I await the challenges and learning experiences I will surely encounter along the way.
I hope everyone has a great Friday the 13th, and goes out and makes their own luck and clears their path in life.