Decided to take two days off from blogging. It usually safe to talk about weather. One can't do anything about it. But climate change, we can do our part.
This last week at work it been stressful. As you know Liz son Dave got killed. Liz and Regis are related. there ex in laws. Regis was married to Liz sister. I never meant Liz sister. But Regis is having a crisis over communication with his son, Kass. Although Kass and Regis was texting and I didn't read the text. Best I gather Bart told his dad where the bear shits. Regis took it as threat. And his therapist read the text and it could come across as put each on offence and defense. Plus he cut him self the other day. His therapist knows about it. He was trying to let out endorphins. At times I feel like I get pulled in between the two of them. Once I retire I suggest they get separate personal care givers.
Since I work it seems like a lot of things just don't get done. I clear off table. Hopefully, well I shouldn't just hope. Like keeping the clean table. Not cluttered one. I still need to put on Christmas table cloth.
I been putting up my snow people collection. I got my winter and or yule altar up. Thinking about the 15th or so I will put up the tree. Each year I purchase a few new ornaments.
Well I got Granddaughter toys all bought. Some still need to come. They all should be here before the 17th. Depends when they come. I hope I can take them to the postal place and ship them off to Medford the following day or the day after.. My other grandchildren lives in Spokane. I still need to find pajamas for oldest and youngest grandchildren. And 2 more books. The three oldest ones is getting wands. My youngest isn't 1 yet. The adults gifts, which will be my sons, their wife and in-laws. I will just donate money to non profit. I have a few friends I buy for and money being tight I had to cut my shopping list. My clients won't be getting gifts.
It could be taken care of earlier. But applied for energy and water assistance. One thing they want is copy of bill, for account numbers. It seems like I could just copy the numbers down and give it to them. Well the bills end up being late. Did get them paid. Plus paid the property tax today. I called up and ask for a Christmas food box, which can be pick up the 22nd. My last 6 week of work. Hours been down and so has my pay check. We usually do fine. But we been squeeze when it comes to money. See also to cover the bills we had to pull out of savings. Thankful for savings.
Today Artist is VIKTOR VASNETSOV and I think I will be playing with this blogger template. Sunday I will be changing it.
Coffee is on and Stay Safe
I like that ornament with the candles that make the tp spin around, I used to have a similar one, but don't even know where it is now. My mum always had one out for Christmas too. i think separate carers for Liz and Regis is a good idea.
ReplyDeleteYou appreciate art.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you cope with Liz and Regis.
ReplyDeleteWe've stopped buying gifts for adults at Christmas. It was just becoming too hard.
We have stopped exchanging Christmas gifts because it only benefits the stores. You have a tough job.
ReplyDeleteLovely art, have a great weekend! Valerie
ReplyDeleteDealing with other peoples dramas is so exhausting. I’m sorry your in the middle of it all
ReplyDeleteI make lots of my Christmas gifts. I have my swim friends and my craft group so I start early in the year and just add to a big basket I have that I call my gift basket
I just make things and add to it then whenever I need gifts for Christmas, or birthdays or anything reqlly I look and see what’s available
Your blog became complicated ! I didn't find your post first. I haven't done anything for Christmas, don't even know if we can celebrate !
ReplyDelete...I like your Christmas carousel.
ReplyDeleteIt can’t be easy to deal with the drama in the lives of your clients when you have your own issues, as we all do.
ReplyDeleteAre you the same Dora that I once knew? You sound different.
ReplyDeleteI don't buy many gifts for Christmas, like Nancy said it benefits the stores and most of the things bought are not used or wanted, really. I buy a few small things. Everything is so expensive now.
ReplyDeleteWe had a big snow storm yesterday. It is certainly looking like Christmas now. We got about a ' of snow. I did get all my Christmas shopping done. I buy for those close to me. Glad you have all your shopping done as that can be very stressful. Getting caught in the drama of your coworkers clients It's very stressful it will be good when you can retire.
ReplyDeleteI used to have a carousel like that.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend Dora.
We don't do adult gifts anymore. No one needs anything.
ReplyDeleteOnce you retire the stress from Regis and Liz will be gone. I'm sure your Christmas Tree will be pretty!
ReplyDeleteI think Christmas is overrated and has become an obligation many feel stressed by. Giving gifts can make some of us feel under huge pressure. Religion seems to have got put on the back burner in favour of commercialised hype - I am not religious, I am spiritual and think giving kindness, sharing what you have and making folk welcome in your home - within covid guidelines of course, is the best thing. I hope you will have everything you need and won't have to worry about money, paying bills and managing. I would like to see your Altar, my mother always had one, she put lots of candles, fruits that were dusted with sugar, pastel coloured almonds, sugar mice (for me, those pale pink mice made from moulded sugar with string tails), holly and ivy, all on a beautiful white cloth.
ReplyDeleteThat would be tough.
ReplyDeleteHow much more we could all get done if we didn't have to go to pesky work ;)
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