Off on vacation

We are heading to meet our Missouri friends at the State Park, so more blather after Labor Day! Ciao!

Work ethic

In early afternoon, I decided to take a break. I had worked all day cleaning roses, waiting on customers. While on break, I heard the phone ring several times. One of the sales associate was showing her mother around the store at the time. When I came back from break, a designer was telling us that we needed to get the phone. Already aggravated BEFORE I came up because no one was getting the phone, I told her that I answered the phone all morning and that I was heading out to the store to buy fruit and gourmet for a gift basket. I felt her criticism unfair.

Back online

My daughter was helping her dad by trimming the hedge. ZZZZZT! The cable got between the trimmer blades. No TV, internet or phone for a day and a half. I loved it--so peaceful! Guess who I heard from? Online friend. Isn't that bizarre? Sent a quick email back so said friend wouldn't think I was in a snit. We're wondering if the hurricane will affect our daughter's flight on Sunday. All systems go for our trip north. Management has hired a new sales associate and is inviting my HKD friend to apply.

End of discussion

As my husband and I were "discussing" when the new cabana would arrive (him saying 1-3 weeks and me saying 5-7 business days), we heard a knock on the door, and the cabana was delivered. Still haven't seen it because my husband is afraid that once we take it out of the pouch, it will not be vacuum packed anymore and will not go back in. I am now working on the set up in the cabana--a cot to hold the suitcases/backpacks etc and a table/work area for cooking. I have made a long list of things to do before the trip.

I kept myself busy at work moving flowers into the display case. It took most of the day. I took the bus home and as I was crossing the light on green, a big utility truck made a turn and nearly ran me over.

In Process

Last night we ordered a cabana that attaches to the pop up. It is a "dometic cabana awning." It looks cool and will provide extra storage space and a guest room. The guest room will have electricity and heat if we bring along a room heater. It will provide relief from the winged vampires which are extremely bothersome this year.
I am very excited about the cabana!

I am "in process." The key word is "process." I am dealing with many losses. I heard that after the loss of his mother, my cousin has become a recluse. I understand how this happened. He became introspective. I am attempting to realize and internalize the best options to feel better. On the positive side, I enjoy my job at the floral shop and my coworkers (even if they do drive me to distraction). I zumba dance every Friday. Though I like HKD, I managed to take a nap during my class time last night. Not a good thing, and not something I want to continue. I do want to begin eating healthy foods and exercise, (sounds boring I know). I am keeping my eyes open for new experiences and opportunities.

This morning, my husband told me that our house has a ghost. Apparently the grandfather clock had stopped and then began to chime several minutes later. Perhaps it does. Things disappear and are never found.

"No good deed goes unpunished"

Our delivery man had gone home for the day. I got a call for a plant delivery to the funeral home and thought that I could take it over after work. I did some research, finding out where to drop it off. However when my friend and I arrived, we couldn't find the proper door. The director made it very clear that she was busy and didn't have time for me even though she offered to take the plant. My friend had driven me to the funeral home so the plant would have ample room. I closed her door too hard since I'm used to slamming our van doors.

Summer reading

I enjoy sitting in my lounge chair on the deck and reading a good book. I finished "She's Come Undone," by Wally Lamb and Pursuit by Karen Robards. Robard's book is a page turner, but I was disappointed with the premise of the book. I read the why and thought, "Really? That's it! How disappointing!" "She's Come Undone" is not a happy book, but it takes place from 1952-1985, so the music, toys, events etc. were familiar. I lived through that time period. Now summer is winding down and I have decided to read less and experience more. I am going to try new things and reach out.

Yesterday was a very sad day. My son's 11 year old chinchilla passed away. I remember him hopping on my son's shoulder, nibbling on papers, eating raisins as a special treat. We laid him to rest in the poppy garden with stones and small logs to mark the spot.

A bad virus is going around at the store. My coworker was alone 'til I came in and then I worked by myself 'til close, because two people were home sick. I am trying to avoid getting sick by washing my hands.