All Is Well

It has been awhile since I've posted.Since starting my new job about five weeks ago, I have been so physically and sometimes emotionally exhausted I can't think straight. I come home at night after being gone nearly twelve hours, two of them from travel, all I want to do is crash....and so I do. I sometimes go to bed before it's completely dark. And that's not good because the seasons are about to change and it's getting dark much earlier! Ugh! But all is well. I'm settling into the job nicely.

Oh No!!

With two very difficult days of work behind me, I came home last night to hear a hissing sound coming from my basement. Upon investigating I discovered my water heater was spewing water on to the basement floor. It looked as though it hadn't been doing it for long, even so there was a mess. And because I was so physically and emotionally tired I began to panic and cry and I called my sister and yelled, "what do I do, what do I do?" She made a couple of phone calls and my brother came over to do what needed to be done. So now I have no hot water. As I said before, I do not handle these types of crisis very well. But when this one was over, for the most part. I loaded up and left the house! I went to the Laundromat, and then went and had myself one of my favorite 'comfort food' sandwiches.....Arby's. Then I went to the grocery store and bought myself a much deserved donut. I had been so excited, I got off work early and was home sooner than normal. But when all was said and done, I didn't get settled in my chair until after seven p.m.

Today is Saturday, I have no hot water at home. But I'm not going to let it concern me. I have water. Lots of people don't. And I have friends who will let me borrow their shower! Hope they don't want me to return it. :-)

Anyone want a kitten? I have three that need a home!

One Thing.....

One thing I miss now that I'm back to working full time......time to myself during the day! I miss my afternoon naps, my errand running, checking Facebook and e-mail and WRITING!!!

Day One

My first day as a full time Nanny. I'm exhausted yet invigorated. The drive home was long and tense as I am coming home in after work traffic. Not used to that. People are maniacs out there. In a hurry to get home. I do the speed limit, they pass me like bats out of heck and still end up setting at the stop light next to me. I will be going to bed before it is dark! :-)

See What a Smile Can Get You

I had such a busy day yesterday that I decided to sleep in this morning. When I got up I decided I needed to take my journal and go to the local Starbucks for a cup of good coffee. After I drained the first cup I went up to get my .55cent refill. The clerk said, "you remind me so much of my mother in law when you smile. You walked in and smiled before you ordered and I thought I was looking at her." We chatted briefly and then she handed me my refill and said, "it's on me." Then she smiled and walked away.

I know it was only fifty five cents, but see what  a smile can get you! I sat back down, thanked the Lord for an extra shot of favor for the day, got a little tear in my eye.....and burned my tongue on the refill! Had to laugh though.

Life is fun.

Be careful what you ask for.........

This morning while I was at breakfast I was reminded of something I heard yesterday...."What's in our heart, comes out of our mouth".

I treated myself to a $4 breakfast at Denny's. The hostess sat me next to a table of "adults" and one young kid, he was probably 12 or 13. Of all the empty tables, the hostess had to set me next to these people. That's what I get for asking God to give me divine appointments!

Most of the conversation between these people was to loud and to personal for public consumption. At least I didn't want to hear it.

This poor kid got harped on so much about one thing and another. He was told he needed to grow up, start taking responsibility and quit being a mommas boy. I could just see the defeat on his face. I thought to myself, "well maybe if momma would stop pulling his head into her visible cleavage that is hanging out for the world to see, he could grow up".

And the language they used toward him and in front of him. I mean come on, who needs to grow up? These were older adults, well dressed, except maybe for momma who for a woman her size needed to be dressed a little more nicely.

Then the kid accidentally knocked over his soda, spilling it on his aunt. What happened was she sat down and he moved to make room for her and over went the glass of ice. Again producing lectures from who I think was his uncle.

I had about had it. I finally looked at them, caught the kids eye and gave him a sympathetic smile. When I did, his face lit up for the first time since I sat down.

I didn't need to say anything ( but boy did I want to ).

Maybe everything the adults were saying to the kid was true. But their tone and actions needed adjusting. You can really catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

Even hours later it is still on my mind and in my heart. I asked God to bless that kid. I should ask Him to bless the adults too with sense. :-)

How To Shop For Free......Book Review of sorts

I checked out this book at the library, "How To Shop For Free" by Kathy Spencer. It is full of "shopping secrets for smart women who love to get something for nothing". That would be me!

I have always been a coupon user. Lately I have started signing up online with all sorts of coupon sites. This book is chocked full of websites not only for coupons but websites of companies who offer freebies and discounts.

However, I do find  this book as with so many others out there on "saving", is geared to the "smart woman" who has a family. I am a Smart Woman, but it's just me so I don't buy in bulk. I guess I could, and then give it away. If I bought in bulk some of it would expire before I used it.

The only problem with printing internet coupons and such is that you use so much ink in your printer! And ink isn't cheap! There should be a webiste to find coupons for ink!

Do you coupon? What sites do you use?