Under my Hat

Last day of September... days are passing by, and the only changes I see are subtle ones... still, that's okay.  I have decided that I am going to enjoy the journey to my destination, no matter what road I happen to take. I went back to work today.  I seriously do enjoy my work, but it seems as though no matter how hard I try, there are just those students I will never get through to... same way with people in my everyday world... and by that, I mean online... I don't have everyday world friends.. at least not that I know about. Of course we never know what people think about us behind our back.  Still.. it's not an issue for me.. I am still walking my own path... and doing what is best for me. My daughters are what's best for me.. I know that if I were to ever turn my back on them, I'd never forgive myself.  Still, working for a compromise is a bit more difficult than I thought.  I'm just glad I have someone who completely understand and shares my sentiment. ...

My daughters are still getting over the crud they've had... the youngest seems to be almost back to normal... the oldest... still spitting up phlegm.  So.... it's been awhile since I've made a major effort to help them have a great day.. Today was a rectification of that.  I told my youngest that I would take her to see the new My Little Pony movie when it comes out... I made this promise about 2 months ago.  Unfortunately it's a limited release and we had to drive over 2 1/2 hours to see it... down in Nashville, TN.  My left ear is undergoing the recuperation from infection process, and I couldn't drive very well... so my spouse (the one afraid of driving on interstates and in big cities) drove while I navigated. It wasn't quite as bad as I thought it would be... but still no picnic.  Speaking of food... we ate out twice... as we were gone about 10 hours.. since we wanted to make certain we'd get there on time...   When we got to the theater... I'm thi...

I've racked up so much time off.. that I will not work a full week the rest of the year... and there are several 5 day weekends scheduled.. If I don't take that time off.. I'll lose it. I could donate it to someone else in the government that's sick... and needs surgery or something, but I've seen how most people are... they waste sick days at the drop of a hat... "I have a slight headache.. I think I need to take a sick day...."   ...or "My foot is sore... I need to be off" ...I've witnessed this so much on our center. I've only been working 4 years now directly for the government and I have accumulated 300 sick hours..  unless there are highly unusual circumstances, everyone should have more than enough sick time.  ...I refuse to contribute to a person who might have been burning sick days and is a poor planner for the future.   Well, anyway, I am currently off until Tuesday morning... I didn't want to take all the time at once, be...

So... it's been some time since I blogged again... not really having a lot build up as I'm able to vent on a regular basis.  I have had some completely moronic encounters with my supervisor.  I dislike being lied about... as I'm sure that most everyone does.  It actually wouldn't matter if it didn't affect my performance rating, but as my boss is the one spreading rumors on me.. that's a bit of a problem. She has something on everyone in the department.... except me.. the thing is there is nothing to get on me.  I have an exceptional work ethic. That's why my class is doing awesomely.. and why I'm not all that worried about consequences... I am good at everything I decide to do... and if something needs doing.. most anyone who knows me can call on me and I will make certain it's done.  Does that sound a bit conceited?  Of course, it does... but it IS the truth.  I have always tried to stay within the confines of the truth. I've twisted the truth...