Vacation Day

So this is an older one (just a month-ish), but I chuckle to myself every time I think of it.

My work you use your vacation or lose it.  So I had a half day left and it was toward the end of the year.  I looked on the calendar to see who all had the day  I wanted off.  I saw "H" written in the calendar.  I didn't know who "H" was (maybe Harper?) so it must not be any office person.

So I write up my request and turn it in requesting half of Christmas Eve off.  I thought it would be nice to get off a little early.  Tom (my boss) looks at me funny.  "If you really want it I'll give you the entire day."

"I only have half a day"

Looks at me funny.  "You do know we're off that day?  It's a Holiday."

"Oh...  so that's who 'H' is!"

LOL

Sometimes I don't know about myself. 

Where has the time gone?

Have you ever written a book?  Part of the reason I haven't been on my blog much is because I have.  I completed my first novel, approx 95,000 words about this time last year.  I am currently waiting on editing to be completed.  Instead of going through a professional editing service (that would cost approx $1250-$4000) a couple friends are assisting me. 

It's taking forever.  I'm so anxious to get it finished.  I wonder if I might have a shot at getting it published.

Mean while, my blog continues to lack because I am currently working on my 2nd and 3rd books.  

One of them is a true account of my divorce.  Obviously from my perspective.  Although I would be interested in the other parties views, that would require me talking to them about it... I'm sure my exhub would give me some feedback as we communicate pretty well for the most part..., I'm not sure about seeking the ex friend.  I know she works with one of my aunts and a cousin, but I have no intent to contact her.

It is actually very hard to write, despite the years gone by.  I'm facing a lot of old demons.  I'm dragging things out of the closet that have been wadded up in a corner for years.  I'm amazed at my strength.  Some things still affect and bother me to this day, but I'm stronger and better than those. 

Honestly, I think my story could help people.  Those who are going through a lot of hurt and pain.  At least that is my intent.

Of course if you're wondering all names and identifying characteristics will be changed to protect those involved.

   

 

burps...

Every time I try to think of something funny that happened nothing comes to mind.  I know crazy things have been happening in my life.  Have I forgotten how it is to laugh at myself?  Gee I hope not! 

So...  the other day my daughter was at the table and the dog was next to her.  She had her face down by his and was snuggling and loving on him when the dog burps.  That's right.  Bandit burped right in her face!  I didn't even know dogs did that!

I asked her what it smelled like and she said she was "breathing out" as he did it.  Yeah right.  Who was ever "breathing out" when someone does something like burp in someones face?  Not that I know a lot of people burping in other people's faces or anything.  

Somebody ate the crabby pill

It wasn't me! 

Today was ridiculously busy at work... Just one thing after another.  It's one of those days I'm sure glad I'm not the bossman.  I won't talk about work though.  Who wants to talk about that anyway?  I'm sure we all get enough of that as it is.

Oh. my. word.  My husband just came in the door with cookies!  Time for me to go...  mmmm

self reflecting

I had to get an email address to someone I hadn't spoken to in literally years.  I knew we corresponded several years ago so I went into my "sent" folder to find the email address.  I've used the same email for 14 years.  I don't think a lot of people in this day and age can say that.  Can you believe I had emails from as far back as 2007?!

So I was reading some and they got me really depressed.  I was one sad little person for a long time.  

On that same note I am just amazed at the person I was, the person I still am, and the person I grew into.    

I think deep down I did (and do) change, but I AM still the same person. 

It kind of upset me that I'm the same person.  The same attitudes, same morals, the same deep seated feelings that drive me.  Sometimes I don't feel very adequate or like I've really grown up that much.  I can't change my innate personality, apparently.

So anyway those are my deep thoughts for tonight.