Whack-a-Mole

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Thanks for the gelato tip!

I am trying hard to stay positive - but it is whack-a-mole in every direction. Still stressed over S1’s job loss - and he is very private and does not share much info - gets really pissed off if I ask too many questions - so I have no firm info there - although I think he has this other equally low paying prospect in play. My boss just gave notice on Friday - and I really liked and respected her - and she has really helped me advance into my current position. But no one is supposed to know - so I can’t even ask any questions and I have to go to work tomorrow and just play along until she tells me herself or an official announcement is made. And my father is dying - which is not shocking - he is 84 - I don’t mean he is dying this week - but his heart is failing and there is nothing further that can be done - it’s like watching a wind-up toy slowly wind down.

So - gelato is sounding pretty good. I’m glad I am not a smoker or drinker at this point.

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Have to add a funny story. Last week one day I stopped at the grocery store after work to pick up dinner. It was Monday, which is always a crazy day at work, I was very tired, it was a hot humid day and my whole body felt frizzy and yucky. So, of course I run into a casual acquaintance in the store and I just said hello for a minute - was not in the mood for a longer chat. So, the next evening, she calls me to ask if I am ok, as I just did not look to be myself at the grocery store, in her opinion. Which I guess was nice that she was concerned enough to call, but good to know that I really must have looked like crap!

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rockvillemom, I think we need to send you some gelato by drone. Immediately! :frowning: