Missy

It's that time of the year again.  As in, could you look at my chart for the upcoming year?  You should have all of my info.

With two jobs, I am busy, busy, busy.  Unfortunately, my health isn't always up to par -- two major issues sesm to be my blood pressure and my indigestion.  Then again, my sleep patterns aren't the same - I work nights sometimes and days sometimes.  I am really working on just slowing down and trying to not only watch what I eat but just relax.

Unfortunately, because my sleep patterns have been left by the wayside, I can't always remember my dreams.  I did have one last week about a huge tick -- maybe I'm thinking that my 2 jobs are sucking the life out of me <g>.  I had the other dream a few weeks ago -- I entered into an apartment that someone was renting from me and I just remember the windows were huge.  I'm standing in the living thinking that I can literally see everything.

Only other news to report is that Albert got a second part-time job working a brand new martini cigar bar.  He is now talking about not only going back to school (key word is "talking") but actually driving and getting a car.  However, one of Albert's passions is a good cigar.  The sommelier at the cigar martini bar he's working at (yea, I had to look that word "sommelier" up to) is certified in what wines go with what cigars so Albie has been talking with him about getting certified in that and going into bartending/working with wines, etc.  Everyone I've talked to has said this particular field makes alot of $$$ -- he's now considering that as a career field as well.  The important thing is that he's considering something.  Now all we need to do is act on it.

How's your situation with the bank and your house going?

Barbara

>>You don't know if you've been back to the restaurant?  I've been wondering about that each Friday   ;-)
No, sadly, I haven't been back.  I'm just grateful for the few dreams I do tend to remember.  And, like you, I miss my reoccuring ones.

And, actually Albert's new second part-time job is turning into bigger better things.  The Executive Chef is now talking about bringing Albert into the kitchen to learn to do some fancy cooking and the Head Bartender is trying to get Albert behind the bar doing a little alcohol mixing.  Since he was hired to be just a dishwasher, this would be a huge plus.  Then again, the restaurant's Manager is impressed that Albert is the only one who can actually get the dishes clean -- so he's now been ordained as "the only person allowed to clean the dishes."  And, since the Head Dishwasher no longer works there, that's an opening for him.  What was just a second part-time job is now turning into a full blown full-time job -- and the restaurant only officially opened up last Wednesday.  I've been telling him he needs to get his work schedule between the two jobs straightened out  --- otherwise, he'll literally be working 7 days a week with no break.

Glad to hear that you're still in the "waiting" stages with the bank !!

Barbara

>>Wow, Albert's really fallen into a deal there, hasn't  he!
Ordinarily, I would have to agree with you.  Unfortunately, they fired him yesterday when he walked into work . . . yea, I know, I had the same reaction when I found out too.  The "how is it possible for them to tell you all those things they told you last week only to fire you ?" reaction.  Apparently, all they told him is that they hired too many people.  Sounds like somebody doesn't know about operating costs and new businesses and scheduling.  Oh well  . . . it was a good experience while it lasted and he enjoyed it while he was there.  I'm just disappointed that he just didn't get treated better.

Alot of what you're saying about my upcoming year is stuff that I've been trying to work on for sometime.  Changes in my work / career area ?  Hmm, again, that's an issue I've been struggling with for quite awhile.  I tend to tie alot of who I am with what I do and I have a difficult separating myself from that.  I haven't always gone where I think I really need to be.

>>Unfortunately, if you weren't in a particularly supportive environment growing up,

Nope, sorry, I wasn't.  My mother was  bipolar who didn't take her meds on a regular basis and my father travelled alot on business while I was growing up.  In fact, I really don't have any clear memories of my mother.  I do, on the other hand.  have alot of good memories of Dad but, unfortunately, he wasn't very good at verbalizing.   In fact, the 27th of this month marks the 5th year of his passing.  Mom passed away shortly after Albert was born.   I have always thought I have a lack of confidence <sighs> even though I've had many people amazed I've gone through what I've gone through on my own.

>>You can begin to reclaim your legacy and true belongings (all that furniture under covers?).

It's odd that you mentioned that <s> . . . because I was remembering that dream with that neverending closet with all those antiques in it.  When I moved recently, I literally just took all my clothes, books, and animals.  Everything else just wasn't important to me.  I've never had anything that literally had my imprint on it. 

>>There's also a good chance of a new relationship this upcoming year.  That might happen around Christmas time, or just after the New Year  :-)

Bah Humbug !! I'm not in the mood -- new relationships always mean (at least to me) that I'll be graded on my domestic skills (cleaning, cooking,etc). Not only that, but I'll have to start worrying on how I look when I leave the house in the morning, which is way too much trouble for me in my old age.  I'm perfectly happy being by myself.  I'll wrap him up and send him your way, Missy . . . kinda like a belated Yule present, ok?

Missy

Humpf, well, my sorry butt just got fired today from my full-time position.  I wasn't expecting it. And it was over something very very stupid too.

Any mention in that chart of mine that indicates going back to school ? I've been considering it for awhile.

And, actually, you're right ( as always ).  If you were to look at my resume, you would see that I've been wandering from one job to the next .  So, yeah, my being fired today is what I would like to call a good thwack in the head.

Barbara

>>Can you do it??

I am realizing that I've been uncertain about my work/career goals for sometime.  So, your question, "Can I do it?" -- I'm looking into.  And, maybe that's the pop in the head I need.   Obviously, I'll need financial aid .  I had once said I didn't want to go back to school until Albert had a shot at school -- I didn't think it was fair for me to do that to him.

The decision I need to make is which career do I choose.  I have a list of about 4 to 5 choices to choose from.  And that's where my uncertainty (fear) comes into play.  All those nagging questions -- what if I make the wrong decision, what if I can't find a job after I get out of school, etc.