Jen is back from Chicago. She got in Tuesday night, and today she’s coming over for Mom Night. At the end of May, she’s going on the Appalachian Trail for a week again. David is definitely not coming for Easter. I hope he’ll be in Florida for a few days when Ryan gets married, and […]
Susan and I spoke at length about my fears about health. I think I told her more about what it does to me than I’ve ever told anyone. She said it comes from me not having anyone understand me or comfort me when I was a child. I told her I felt as if there […]
I’ve finished two full weeks of work. It’s okay, but I’m still working with a team. Donna is great. She seems to be an incredibly nice woman. She’s already looking for ways to get me a Masters degree. I think my money problems are going to be with me for a while. I either need […]
Jen came Wednesday after work to give Fingerpup a bath, but she wasn’t feeling well, so it didn’t get done that day. Her house was cold — she brought a suitcase and planned to stay until Friday morning. But, by Friday, she was still pretty sick. She didn’t even go to work today. She slept […]
Daddy died 16 years ago today. I think maybe I never really knew him. Jen came over tonight. She’s staying here because it’s going in the 20s, and she’s staying tomorrow night, too. I think my job is going to be ok. Gotta figure out the money. Maybe I can try some freelance writing. David […]
Second day at the School Board — better than orientation day. Donna took me to lunch at Sweetwater across the street. She’s very nice and very smart and she cares deeply about the work she does. I have a lot to learn — again. And I have to figure out how to make more money! […]
Tomorrow I start my new job — here goes. Today I had breakfast with Anita, Lunch with Jen and Alicia at Ballyhoo, and went to see Lord of the Rings for the third time with them. It was fun. I also increased the dose of my BP med per Dr. Wang. I need to have […]
I got a job today — with the Alachua County School Board and Americorps. At less than 2/3 of what I was making at Cox. What am I thinking? How the hell am I going to do this financially? I guess I have 2 or 3 choices — a part-time job, a home business (a […]
I’ve been out of work for almost seven months. I think I’m changing, inside, learning better how to deal with life and stress. Maybe. Running out of money again. Even after getting $2338 back from taxes. Owe all my big bills plus $1047 for property tax, $392 for homeowners insurance. All that’s on the table […]
Took Mom back to Dic’s today. House feels all empty again. Jen and I watched the Superbowl there. Had a headache all day — hope it’s allergies and not bp, but my ankle is all swollen. Anyway, the Patriots beat the Rams 20-17, yea!!! What a cool game. Need to talk to Susan about EMDR […]