Yes, Indeed... I applied for the unemployment a month ago, on-line, as required. That same web site told me how much my payment would be, how much money that could be sent total, BEFORE I logged off. Still no check, although I was told there was a person who would be checking on my departure from the job. I guess it might take a phone call.... and sure, there's lots of people unemployed, but they did file the same day I did. I filed, just in case.... not because I thought I'd be unemployed this long.... I'm glad I did, I probably will get the money just in time for Christmas.
This job is different.... I have my own cubicle, my own phone, my own computer... it's also close to 50 miles one way... but it's a job. My ankles will be protected from the all day wear and tear of standing on my feet for a shift..... I'll just have callouses on my butt.... LOL.
Ahh, the girlfriend does have her insecurities, autophobia and two parents who have been divorced for some time. She opted to live with her Father, who is rarely home, and often too busy with work or often with friends partying. He didn't even take a few hours off for any awards she may have been given or parents night or sport she may have played. Rather lonely, unsupervised girl, and as I type this, and remember the conversation we had.... Oh my...... she was finally voicing her feelings about her own life... wow!
Yeah, just being able to talk about it, I am able to see where it came from. After all, I didn't say anything to hurt her, but was trying to get my point across, the way I felt, but she continued to respond as though I was taking personal shots.
Thank you Snodderly.... at least I see where the whole thing came from.... but it doesn't change what's going on.
As for taking care of myself..... err, well, as best as I can without having insurance or the money needed for the meds to put the RA in remission.... but I have been taking things slow, getting lots of rest, and learning to enjoy the sun being on my face again. It's the best I can do with what I have for now. My ankle has cleared up, caught the flu, still have a bit of gunk in my lungs, but I think everybody is taking 2 or 3 weeks to get the tail ends out. All in all, not too bad, I have survived. :-)
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you.........
