Ok, I like to think I am a pretty optimistic person, but enough already! First things first, it's my lovely husbands 41st birthday today, and my first order of the day was to make him a card and I wrote him a poem. Got him coffee in bed and gave him his gift and card. Doing cake tomorrow with the kids, so that is it for the birthday today.So my mom is in the hospital still, with her COPD and I decided that I was going to clean her place, get rid of all the dust from under the bed and such. My daughter Racheal and I did that today. Took us a few hours, for such a small place,that is quite long for 2 people, but we pulled all the furniture out and all the cushions off the sofa and chairs, it was pretty dirty for a place that gets cleaned once a week. We never know what to get her for her birthday, so that will be her birthday present. So that is fine, did that, then we planned to go to the hall where Racheal is getting married, since there was a wedding there today, we wanted to see how the people set up and finalize the plans for the hall and decorations. Did that. I had Sams car due to the fact my brakes were still being worked on. So, since I could not find the receipt for Sam's laptop I spilled pop inside, and it needed to be serviced, I took it to Future shop. I had to get a receipt looked up a different time and they were able to do it if they had the credit card and date purchased. There was a laptop there that I had hoped to purchase as well. I use a netbook and it doesn't have all the functionality of a laptop, and I am finding it challenging so I saw this deal and thought, YES finally. So after I waited in line for a bit, they re-directed me to customer service, where a young lady who did not seem to fancy the idea of having to dig up a customer receipt, greeted me with a sour face and no eye contact. She said "in a few minutes" and proceeded to do inventory and walk outside to get a cart to put near her inventory. I waited patiently for about 10 minutes and she got to me. She searched and the stores computers were down, not today was the answer. So then she said they wouldn't even hold the computer in the store while they searched for it tomorrow. I would have to drive back down to the south end to go through this again. I couldn't understand why any of this was a problem. Even though it's only 3 months old, I know that warrantly doesn't not cover me spilling pop in it, so I am fully prepared to pay for it to be serviced. However nothing is as easy as it should be. Finally the technical "manager" said that is was no problem to store the computer and ship it out when they found the bill. YES! Go on the hunt for the laptop and of course it's sold out everywhere in the GTA. Onward and upward. Decide I'm going to stop at Value village to see if they have any scrubs for cleaning. I have 1 pair of pants Racheal gave me, and I have to wash them when I've done a house, and it's such a waste to wash 1 pair of pants! So I pull into my spot, lots of room on either side of the car...Sams car. All of a sudden WHACK, a door slams into the drivers door. I couldn't believe it, since there was so much room, I am even surprised that it reached. A 2 door yellow sporty car. I open the door and a girl about 19 or 20, won't make eye contact(look at peopleL) I asked her, did it leave any marks?She says, there is a bit there. So I looked at it, and a yellow smudge and I didn't really see any dent. I was very surprised since it was such a WHACK. ARE YOUR KIDDING ME SUPER MOON? She doesn't say "sorry"..and sure didn't seem sorry. I said "It doesn't look too bad, I think it can be polished out, it's my daughters car, and her dad has a collison centre, so I'm sure it can be buffed out, but I should probably get your name and number just in case". She mutters, "well I have to wait for HER to get out". Some older woman they had put in the back of the car (young guy looking pissed driving), so I said," of course, I didn't see her with the dark windows". Then she doesn't have a pen, then she doesn't have any paper. Never does show any remorse or apologize. I know it's my "expectations", but I am sorry, I do expect people to attempt to be courteous to each other. I never lost my temper with her, and before she gave me her number I thought, she's probably young and now worried about what she has done, so I reassured her again, that she should not worry, I'm sure it's nothing.
So I took down the info and licence plate number and moved on. I did find 2 sets of scrubs for next to nothing and they washed up just fine. Came home and planned on cleaning my place finally, and it's about 5 by then. I had a message from mom from earlier saying that there was a bed in a neighbouring town,that had a bed available but she wanted to talk to me first. To call her. She doesn't have a phone, so I called the nurses station and she was talking to my brother who lives 4 hours away, so by the time I talked with her she had decided she was going to Bowmanville to get a regular bed(with a T.V. I suspect) However since I'm the only one close enough to drop and see her without a special visit of several hours driving, it sure makes it more challenging for me. I am completely stretched to the limit as it is now, so I just don't see how I'm going to do that one. Instead of a 10-15 minute drive, it's about 30 minutes. She had left me a message about bringing her curling iron and butane refills to her, and I told her that I would bring them Sunday, however between Christians hockey game and the kids coming for cake at 1:00, I just don't see how I'm going to swing it. So I told her I would likely not be over until they release her, since she's coming home in a few days, and I'm going to Toronto Monday. So I arranged for Racheal to take the curling iron since she lives in the same town as the new hospital. So I decided I was attacking this dirt and grime, and low and behold, Racheal ended up with my cleaning caddy, with all of my stuff, and the end of vacumn I needed. Then Sam's not feeling well, and was upset over all the things going wrong this week. I could feel the tears welling up today, started feeling a bit sorry for myself. It feels like so much this week has cropped up, and I know things could be worse for sure, but I am just ready for things to start falling into place with a little more ease. Will put his arms around me and I said " I'm a pretty optimistic person, but enough already". It's good to have someone who cares so much. I went and picked up my cleaning supplies from Racheals car, came home and cleaned, then did homework for about 2 or 3 hours. So it started out good, got a bit rocky in the middle and then ended pretty well. Guess I just need to remember that I have everything I really need, and be grateful. Tomorrow is another day! My quote for today is "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” So I have my health, my family, a roof over my head, food in the pantry, brakes on my car now. With my head full of brains and my shoes full of feet, I'm too smart to go down any-not-so- good street.NIGHTY NIGHT!
So I took down the info and licence plate number and moved on. I did find 2 sets of scrubs for next to nothing and they washed up just fine. Came home and planned on cleaning my place finally, and it's about 5 by then. I had a message from mom from earlier saying that there was a bed in a neighbouring town,that had a bed available but she wanted to talk to me first. To call her. She doesn't have a phone, so I called the nurses station and she was talking to my brother who lives 4 hours away, so by the time I talked with her she had decided she was going to Bowmanville to get a regular bed(with a T.V. I suspect) However since I'm the only one close enough to drop and see her without a special visit of several hours driving, it sure makes it more challenging for me. I am completely stretched to the limit as it is now, so I just don't see how I'm going to do that one. Instead of a 10-15 minute drive, it's about 30 minutes. She had left me a message about bringing her curling iron and butane refills to her, and I told her that I would bring them Sunday, however between Christians hockey game and the kids coming for cake at 1:00, I just don't see how I'm going to swing it. So I told her I would likely not be over until they release her, since she's coming home in a few days, and I'm going to Toronto Monday. So I arranged for Racheal to take the curling iron since she lives in the same town as the new hospital. So I decided I was attacking this dirt and grime, and low and behold, Racheal ended up with my cleaning caddy, with all of my stuff, and the end of vacumn I needed. Then Sam's not feeling well, and was upset over all the things going wrong this week. I could feel the tears welling up today, started feeling a bit sorry for myself. It feels like so much this week has cropped up, and I know things could be worse for sure, but I am just ready for things to start falling into place with a little more ease. Will put his arms around me and I said " I'm a pretty optimistic person, but enough already". It's good to have someone who cares so much. I went and picked up my cleaning supplies from Racheals car, came home and cleaned, then did homework for about 2 or 3 hours. So it started out good, got a bit rocky in the middle and then ended pretty well. Guess I just need to remember that I have everything I really need, and be grateful. Tomorrow is another day! My quote for today is "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” So I have my health, my family, a roof over my head, food in the pantry, brakes on my car now. With my head full of brains and my shoes full of feet, I'm too smart to go down any-not-so- good street.NIGHTY NIGHT!
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Too funny. I said a blessing to the moon and closed those curtains tight. It was my first good sleep. Sometimes things happen in our lives for a reason and I'm glad that you always stay positive and see the bigger picture. Our mother should be thankful to have you looking out for her!
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