As Scarlet in Gone With the Wind stated, I'll think about that tomorrow! And the song lyrics, Oh Let's Forget About Tomorrow, for Tomorrow Never Comes....
It's been a stress filled week for me and Bud...
First, my nephew of 53 had a heart attack at work. He's okay now, had a stent placed in one clogged artery. That's way too young. Then, I had an appointment with my cardiologist. The staff always reminds me to get there 15 minutes early to check in, pay the co-pay and WAIT. I got in the examining room and waited for the doctor, and waited and waited. OVER two hours!!! By the time I got home I had been gone for nearly 3 hours. To ease my stress, I demanded my check at the cashier/reception desk, and told them "I may not work outside the home any more, but MY time is just as valuable as the doctor's time." I left without seeing him, and I'm glad I did. Thing is I am now debating whether to seek a new cardiologist? More stress!!!!!
A Tension breaker? Kinda Sorta. Read on:
Remember the jigsaw puzzle of Alice in Wonderland's Tea Party we started working on a few weeks ago? Well, we had the outer pieces collected and finished the outline to begin working on the center pieces to complete it. Before the 2nd day was over, we threw it out!!! It was a mess. First off, the puzzle pieces were cut identically! Second, the puzzle cutter musta had the saw that was too big for the cardboard 'cause the pieces would NOT stay together...loose as a goose comes to mind. Each time we'd add a piece the puzzle frame would fall apart. We considered taping the outer rim, but just gave up. Axing it was the best move. Then, while at the HEB super center [Texas-owned store], I bought another! A 21 inch by 21 inch Sugar Skull. It helped release some heavy feelings during the time we worked on it. It took us a week to finish and it's so artsy, I want to frame it and use it for our mantle during Halloween/Day of the Dead!
It's been a stress filled week for me and Bud...
First, my nephew of 53 had a heart attack at work. He's okay now, had a stent placed in one clogged artery. That's way too young. Then, I had an appointment with my cardiologist. The staff always reminds me to get there 15 minutes early to check in, pay the co-pay and WAIT. I got in the examining room and waited for the doctor, and waited and waited. OVER two hours!!! By the time I got home I had been gone for nearly 3 hours. To ease my stress, I demanded my check at the cashier/reception desk, and told them "I may not work outside the home any more, but MY time is just as valuable as the doctor's time." I left without seeing him, and I'm glad I did. Thing is I am now debating whether to seek a new cardiologist? More stress!!!!!
A Tension breaker? Kinda Sorta. Read on:
Remember the jigsaw puzzle of Alice in Wonderland's Tea Party we started working on a few weeks ago? Well, we had the outer pieces collected and finished the outline to begin working on the center pieces to complete it. Before the 2nd day was over, we threw it out!!! It was a mess. First off, the puzzle pieces were cut identically! Second, the puzzle cutter musta had the saw that was too big for the cardboard 'cause the pieces would NOT stay together...loose as a goose comes to mind. Each time we'd add a piece the puzzle frame would fall apart. We considered taping the outer rim, but just gave up. Axing it was the best move. Then, while at the HEB super center [Texas-owned store], I bought another! A 21 inch by 21 inch Sugar Skull. It helped release some heavy feelings during the time we worked on it. It took us a week to finish and it's so artsy, I want to frame it and use it for our mantle during Halloween/Day of the Dead!
The artist, Theeanya McCardle, has many works plus some great whimsical [animals, birds, abstract, and more] adult coloring books. Check it out sometime with the link I provided.
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More Stress!
Our fence contractor and his hired help finally put the finishing 'touches' on our new 7 foot privacy fence...meaning the gate and hardware! This was a huge stress magnate! You see, we signed the work order in early September...knowing that nearly half of the city's residents lost their fences due to the hurricane in August, we'd be on a waiting list and we knew about the lumber shortage to boot. We were willing to wait our turn. By mid October, the men showed up and removed the old fencing and hauled only a PARTIAL load...leaving all the other debris sitting on our lawn [killing the grass by the day], and it was way too heavy for us to lift it up and get it all off the ground. It was strewn everywhere.. Then, they came back, leaving the rest of the debris lying around, but put in all the fence posts. Of course, then there is a waiting time for the cement and posts to cure and dry. About a week later, they started putting on the wooden slats and surprisingly, quit after about an hour.
Three weeks later, still no more work was done until I called [after both Bud and I called and left dozens of messages]. My last call on Friday of last week, I voiced my intentions...with a threat of filing a formal complaint with the BBB, the Troubleshooters [a community consumer advocate] AND the state of Texas Attorney General. We gave them an ultimatum!! Either have the fence, gate, debris picked up and hauled away, and neighbors' fencing tie-ins complete by November 22nd, or the papers will be filed. They had it done within two days, and the entire job to finish took less than two hours!! But why, I ask?!! Why not finish ONE job before moving and starting a new one? They have incomplete work all over town.
On our set deadline for completion without getting written up and complaint filed...it took only two guys, but it's now DONE! Three days short of three months after hurricane Harvey! Now, OUR work is just beginning...we have to re-landscape a LOT!!! From turf, to plants and timbers and more bark mulch. Maybe by NEXT hurricane season, Bud and I will be done. For now, I'm glad it's done, and we once again have our back yard to ourselves; private!! No neighborhood dogs pooping and digging in our flower beds and on the lawn; peace of mind with more security...etc.
Or, ironically, Anni[e] singing:
"The sun'll come out tomorrow
Bet your bottom dollar
That tomorrow there'll be sun!
When you say to yourself, it can't get worse....hmmmm, think again..