1. It seems like my work schedule changes every week, which wouldn’t matter if I had been hired for a variable shift and schedule, but I was told that I would be stuck with my schedule for a while and I may as well get used to it. Since May, we have gone from voluntary overtime on Saturdays to mandatory overtime every other Saturday to every Saturday being mandatory to a Tuesday through Saturday schedule with every other Monday being mandatory overtime back to a mandatory six days workweek. Last week, they added another four hours, so Wednesdays are now 12 hours. I love the bigger checks, but it’s become very hard to do anything outside of work.
2. More work griping – we work until 11pm Friday and have to be back in at 6am Saturday. I have a commute of a little over an hour. It’s not worth driving home for about three hours of sleep, so I just sleep in my truck. You have no idea how happy I am to get home Saturday afternoon.
3. Last one that’s work-related. Because of that crazy, ever-changing work schedule, I had to cancel my trip back to Florida for Jude’s fourth birthday party. I know he’s too young for it really to matter and it’s a sure bet that this won’t be the only birthday that I’ll have to miss, but it’s the first and I’m a little heartsick.
4. I’ve grown increasingly weary of people who have nothing better to say than regurgitated bile. Neither Liberals, Conservatives, illegal immigrants, or terrorists will tear this country apart. Hate, bile, and intolerance of eachother’s different backgrounds, cultures, and views will ruin our country and tear it apart. This applies to liberals and conservatives equally.
5. I’ve been so stressed, busy, and slightly disgruntled over things lately that I’ve lost my humor somewhere. I still laugh, but I used to crack more jokes and take life (and myself) a lot less seriously. I need to find that side of myself again.
6. Skip a few, because it’s late, I’m tired, and my life is boring.
10. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m participating in the Gulf Coast Heart Walk this year and I’m hoping to raise some money for the cause. All money goes to the American Heart Association to help fund research and education for the prevention of heart disease and strokes. You can donate online at this link to donate online and I’ll still receive credit for raising the funds. If you would rather write a check to the American Heart Association, and/or don’t want to meet the $25 minimum that is required at that link, contact me via one of the methods on my “About” page and we’ll work out the details. I’m thinking about setting up a Paypal account to accommodate people who prefer that method, so let me know.
You've been a wonderful audience, goodnight.
