Howdy from this beautiful, gorgeous, warm, and sunny Wednesday in Los Angeles. The skies are crystalline blue and the mountains are green. A wonderful day to be alive and I am thankful for so many things even though it is a worrisome time to say the least.
I am not a worrier by nature, but I think I would have to be comatose not to be concerned with the tough times all around us. Three of my friends and neighbors are out of work with uncertain prospects. I'm concerned about my job of almost 8 years and the renewal of a contract on which it hinges. It's outside of my control and despite my hard work and stellar performance, there's nothing I can do which totally sucks. I really love what I do and do not relish the thought of finding a new job. My husband is encouraging and supportive so that eases a lot of the burden. I just have to wait and see and it's no fun feeling in limbo. I should know within the next month what's what with work. I would appreciate your prayers, good vibes, and thoughts, Thank you so much!!
Yesterday, I was feeling out of sorts over work and various other things including mountains of laundry to deal with, a garage and pantry that are in serious need of cleaning and organizing, and no time or mental energy to deal with it. I got a serious boost from my blog buddies, Weebles Webblog, Mrs.Spit, and A Very Open Book, when they thanked me for my support. That means so much and I thank them and all the bloggers who stop by or send an email. It's amazing how an acknowledgement and simple Thank you can really make your day.
I am reminded of the fragility of life as I learn about the ski accident and head injury of actress, Natasha Richardson. My heart and prayers goes out to her and her family, especially her two sons.
Well, off to get started on some chores and work for my boss who is on vacation this week. Lucky her, she is whale watching on the islands off the coast of Mexico. I am meeting some girlfriends for lunch this afternoon to celebrate one friend's birthday. I also need to start planning our Spring Break vacation of a visit to San Francisco and Monterey. Thank you for stopping by and letting me vent.
I hope you have a Wonderful Wednesday and please let me know whatever you are up to too!
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what am i up to? oh, about five-three last i checked! ;)
seriously... hang in there... as you well know, if you can't control it, there's no sense worrying about it... and its always wonderful to see you on my blog :)
If nothing else, perhaps these tough times will remind us that we're all in this together; we are interconnected in so many ways.
Happy Wednesday to you, Martha!
It is beautiful today! It's fairy-tale blue outside my window.
Definitely specifically sending you good vibes ::wiggles fingers::
And for good measure, good vibes to everybody who needs it right now ::wiggles nose::
And since you're on thank yous - thank you for taking an interest in my little blog! Your comments are thoroughly appreciated and I'm completely diggin your blog.
I didn't hear about Natasha Richardson - it really is the month of bad things happening to people.. Unbelievable.
Keep on Keepin' on.
I'm recovering from mourning a St. Pats w/o beer. It's just not the same to stay home on our Ntl Holiday!
It is a weird time right now, isn't it? With so many friends unemployed, a spouse who may become unemployed (mine), and just a general sense of uneasiness in the air.
Thinking of you :)
It WAS a marvelous day here, wasn't it?
It is hard not worry about some things - I keep a running mantra in my head some days to keep the worry demons at bay. I'm sending you all the good vibes I can.
I'm finalizing plans for our spring break and looking forward to a day with a friend tomorrow.
Such a great post. I will pull out the big prayer guns for you and keep you in my thoughts and prayers that your job turns out well. I'm so sorry that you even have to go through that worry. Your patients are so lucky to have someone like you, it would be a loss for a lot of people if you were to leave and go somewhere new. What am I up to today??? Well, it's actually my first day back up in labor and delivery. So until then I've just been in the OR. It was very strange working with the people who took care of me all of those months...kind of awkward, but kind of cool all at the same time. Hope you had a great belated St.Patty's day...and I LOVED the poem. You seriously rock.
Oh Martha! I will keep you and your job in my prayers until you find out what's going to happen.
Whenever you do get the energy to re-org your pantry, can you come do mine? :0)
It's a beautiful day in the Smoky Mountains but I feel as you do I am worried about the future. I am forever thankful that so far I haven't lost my job but we're "temporarily" cut to 4 days. My husband so far is safe...we just pray a whole lot for us and for everyone.
My fingers are crossed for you on the new contract. We try not to worry about our jobs too, but it's so hard when you keep hearing bad news all around.
The whole Natasha Richardson is very upsetting too. I feel so much for her husband and children. It's weird to see someone our age die from something that seems like no big deal. Even my daughter noticed the news, since she knows her from "The Parent Trap".
I hope we both get to keep these jobs that we love! We have been hearing rumors again. Eek!
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