This weekend was spent on the road. Saturday I visited my mother. Among other things, we visited our favorite thrift store, and what we found was downright scary.
Unfortunately, the pics I took are still in my cell phone (or wherever pics are stored by Verizon), because Sunday I visited my father in-law. His lady friend went into the hospital last week, and by all accounts he was not handling things well. He hadn't taken his medications on time, nor eaten, etc. So the family has taken turns checking on him. Sunday was my day. Luckily, thanks to BB's visit on Saturday, my father in-law looked alert and in charge again. All his meds are set up for ease of use, he has food in the fridge, and he's back in action. All of this by way of saying I've got some truly frightening pics from the thrift store but they'll have to wait.
In other news, many people are taking the 30 day challenge - no complaining for one month. Is it possible? Sure. Is it probable? What do you think?
I've been thinking about this since posting this morning. I actually rarely complain about work. It's still Dream Job after almost 2 years, isn't that twee? But I tell you, I'm pretty bad about complaining in general. So I am going to take the challenge but apply it to places other than work.
Posted by: pam | March 02, 2009 at 09:08 AM
I must do you share of complaining about work in addition to my own. My dream job is still a mystery to me, it's nice to know that you have found yours. This gives me hope. I'm going to explore the blog and find ways to apply it to my life and work as well.
Posted by: Sue | March 02, 2009 at 09:57 AM
You've got me wondering what a scarey picture at the thrift shop looks like.
Empty shelves?
Mercedes in the parking lot?
Lines out the door?
Posted by: 'mouse | March 02, 2009 at 01:00 PM
If one can't complain en blogge, then where! OMG! Some of the most entertaining blogging is complaining! Anyway I don't think you complain much anyway.
Posted by: Jo | March 02, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Could we possibly get camera pics of your father energetically slapping Stanley Drucker around or dressing up as Ted Nugent and shooting off copious rounds of arrows at the CEO of the Selmer corporation?
(Does it get any worse: obscure clarinet-player jokes acessible only by defrocked advocates of Portugese claasical composers and women who sing multiphonically for fun?)
Posted by: Anthony | March 03, 2009 at 07:08 AM
Decided that a 30 day challenge to keep from complaining would be a waste of time. First of all, when I complain, it's only to myself (or you). Secondly, complaining is my way of talking my way through a problem. Or at least blowing off steam. Usually I either accept the crap or come up with a solution of some sort.
Posted by: pam | March 06, 2009 at 09:51 AM