I'm trying to take a deep breath and relax today. I just don't handle stress very well.
Work is becoming less fun. Oh what the heck, my boss will never read this. She's too busy. We are down two managers now so basically the pool owner is trying to oversee everything. Problem is, she has 3 other companies she is trying to run. I'm witnessing problems with staff and problems with guests, but there's only so much I am authorized to take care of. Its frustrating for me to see problems I can't solve. Everyone is getting grumpy and that doesn't make for a fun, happy work environment.
I came home and DH reported Yumi threw up. Plus there's no poop in the litter box yet. I thought she was doing better, but apparently we aren't out of the woods yet. This is weighing very heavy on my heart.
I pass a sign on my way to work each night that has inspirational messages posted. "Sunshine all the time, makes a desert." Right now I just feel like sticking out my tongue at that sign. I want Yumi to be better, and I want a job that helps with the bills and brings me joy. Is that too much to ask for? I think not. The desert can be a beautiful place and believe me, I know how to make shade!
Today I'm baking cookies. I can't eat them. I have to bring them to a Letterbox event tomorrow. I'm really hoping it doesn't rain. I need to get out into the woods to de-stress. Its been too long.
DS12 has decided to try blogging. I guess he won't be known as anonymous DS12 much longer. I know blogging is an educational exercise. When you have to teach something to others, (sharing through writing), you have to really know and understand what "it" is you're writing about.
I did ask DS12 to practice his typing with our Garfield typing software. The pure unschooler he is, he said to me, "Why should I when I can type just fine using my method? I know Dad has to look at the keys, and I've seen you make typing errors. I'm doing fine with my own way." Yup. I need to back off! I will forever be "deschooling" myself so I can be an unschooler.
DH types with only his pointer fingers. For a computer design engineer, I can't see how this is possible, but he tells me he mostly uses the mouse. His company actually worked on a mouse you wear on your head. Someday typing itself may become obsolete.
Well, I better get moving. Hope you have a great weekend!
7 comments:
Sorry to hear about your job. It's no fun working where everyone is grumpy.
That's great that ds12 wants a blog. My ds9 wanted to learn how to type so I got Lion King typing. He didn't do very well with it + we stopped. Now he learned how to type from chatting with other kids on Club Penguin. He'll never be a typist but neither am I lol Oh and I use index fingers too.
I hope everthing works out with Yumi. Hopefully letterboxing in the woods will help you destress. Sounds like you really need to commune with nature for a bit.
sorry about the job problems. :o( what do you do?
i hope you have good weather for your event! since i'm just getting to know you i apologize in advance for asking lots of questions, but where do you live? you dont have to be specific, but do you live in a city? getting away to the woods is so good for the soul! :o) i live in the woods on a mountain so i know! :o)
how long have you been homeschooling? have you just switched to unschooling? do you know about john holt? see! lots of questions!!! :o) its great that your son is leading in his learning. and hes right aout keyboarding. it used to be a big deal to type 'correctly' but as technology has advanced some of the older skills arent that big of a deal anymore. and yes, typing will become obsolete. heck its already becoming that!
oh and i know i makes lots of typos, but i type with only my pointer fingers and i CAN type better than i appear to. :o)
Working when you don't have enjoy it is a downer
I learned to type in college. lol.
Sorry to hear the Yumi is still not better. What a worry for you.
I was so happy when I got my invitation to be his Aunt!
I hope there is sunshine for you tomorrow and you I know you will have a great day. I am hoping the best for Yumi, gentle hugs for her. I hope your job gets better, it is miserable when a job is stressful.
Take Care and Have a Great Day Tomorrow
Stick your tongue out at that sign all you want! Here's hoping for LOTS of sunshine coming your way! :)
Hugs about Yumi and work.
LOL about DS12 and typing! My mother wanted me to take typing in high school. I refused as you'd fail for the day if the teacher caught you looking at the keyboard. I didn't want the class dragging down my GPA. As it turns out, I now type with all of my fingers and frequently type without looking at the keyboard (some times not even the screen). And, I type fairly quickly and usually fairly accurately (if not for the sticky keys on my laptop keyboard). I think practice is the answer and by blogging, he'll get that practice. :-)
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