life safari 09-26-08

TGIF !!!!!!!

Today, I am grateful and thankful for...

getting the new weight bench set up last night (by the instructions)
(by the instructions) is a new process for me. I laid all parts out first, counted them and made sure all was there, then, went step by step with the guide - It Worked !
a forecast of much cooler weather this weekend. I will need it for the yard work I've got to do
Aleve and a heating pad. my back relies on both at times
Precious. what an awesome cat and a fun roommate
God's Grace
thank YOU

life safari 09-25-08

this picture reminds me of my "magnifying mind." My blog entry two days ago was the culmination of problems that have built up at work. My boss did not err in my paycheck although, he certainly understood why I thought he had. Our company is now holding out about one month's pay. Because we are paid on the 5th and 20th of the month, the divide grows with time. The check was correct - it was the last two weeks of August's pay.
I said a lot of things in anger the other day on my blog.
I have since made my amends to those that were due. Even one that was due me. Peace at any cost has begun to be a good idea to me.

In light of what is happening in the world, my problems seem very small and shallow. This is my "magnifying mind" that blows them up to huge deals. Part of it is selfishness. Part is "it's all about me."
It is a time when discretion and prudence is in order. Also, as my boss pointed out to me, stress causes many illnesses of the body.

I am making new strides to remain calm, look at things from more than one angle(how it affects me) and getting back to those Spiritual activities that help me stay calm and grateful.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

the cooler temperatures
cool days this weekend. I have alot of work to do in the yard
Precious - she is just the coolest cat !
relief from co-worker, Ambesajer, from 5 pm - 7pm. Because of his good attitude I don't have to work 11 hours lately
that Theresa's Galveston house was not destroyed
that a friend from the building across the street from my work shared her news that her ex-husband had shot himself
My heart goes out to you, Jenna and your sons. He is in a better place
God's Grace
thank YOU

life safari 09-22-08

I am so upset regarding my job, boss, *rude co-worker and situations surrounding work that I am absolutely almost out the door. I have worked 89.0 hours the past two weeks and I got paid for 57.5 on this check. Now, my boss has the timecards in his hand to turn into payroll. How does one miss that many hours? 29 of those shorted hours is overtime. When I start getting shorted money on a job, I start looking for other work - my last employer (Good Neighbor Cleaners) still owes me over $ 300.00. Of course, they went "belly-up" due to incompetency, (Debbie).

*Rude is not all this guy is. He's a constant complainer who does not want a solution for any of his complaints. In fact, I have tried to help him solve several of his problems and have gotten kicked in the teeth for my efforts (figuratively). No, as soon as someone steps up to the plate and helps, he starts backing away and keeps people at an arms length. So, just keep whining and suffering ye co-worker. You wore me out. Not to mention talking to me like a dog when you are unable to handle your work load (in your head). I say, a Shrink and some anti-depressants would do you a world of good.

I want to feel grateful but, I hate to say, I dread going to my work. Had my co-worker "gotten the message" about being polite, cordual and professional in his actions and words, it would not be such a drugery. But, since he is allowed to continue his BS, I will dread going to my job.

My goal is to make a radical change-however that looks. And, to find out how in the hell someone can short an employee that many hours in time when they have the hard copy of the timecard in their hand !?!?

No more excuses and no prisoners in Westchase.

life safari 09/21/08

Ike - a NASA photograph.

I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

I, my family and friends lived through this very large and destructive hurricane
Frank and his fellowship today
to have met a woman who is very unselfish with any and everything - Frank's neighbor, Mary
Mary is cooking, supplying ice and care for all in her area - no care for the cost to her. Most unselfish person I have met in a very long time. You ROCK, Mary !!!!
Precious and her wonderful, sweet self
Mass this morning. I have not attended for a few weeks
that I have availability to good medical treatment. I am going to need to seek some out this week
alarms that work and keep me from over-sleeping
although I dread going to work this week, I will go and do my best to make it the best experience that I can
God's Grace and Love
thank YOU