New attitude, new thread

[ClingingToHope]

Laying in a hotel in the Chicago burbs. Finally get some extra work at the running race company and it was the longest day ever. We had to be here at 6:45 a.m., meaning we left our town at 5:30 a.m. We didn't get released from work at the race until 8:30 p.m. at night. We didn't get to our hotel until 10 p.m.

My whole body is sore. We kept talking about whether we really wanted to do these anymore. The little league baseball umpiring is more of a time hassle for the $1,800 I made. I have to work 20 games to make up for what I get in one weekend at the running races, but at 43 my body is starting to struggle to keep up for this company. Carry chairs here, unload tables there, put up barricades over there.

Luckily, we were told we didn't have to report to work today until 11:45 a.m. So that means we're just doing cleanup and that's always easier, grab stuff and toss it on the truck.

I will admit that since this company has not used us this year and this might be our last race anyway, my attitude isn't as good. I walk at my pace not their pace. My knees and feet aren't what they used to be. It'll all get done anyway.

D13 got a callback for her latest play yesterday. This time though it was for one of the leads. The cast list will be posted today. I won't be there to celebrate. I was sad about it for a minute, but there's a rotation, I'll have my chances to be with her at other plays. I don't worry about D13 drifting away.

Plus, I'm going to get involved with this play. I haven't been involved for three years and it's become her mom's thing. Well, no more of that. I'll serve on the marketing committee, which isn't all that time consuming. Plus, I'm taking classes now at the college where the plays are performed so I'll be able to sit in on rehearsals.

It'll all be good.