2nd Presidential Debates

I had to work the eve of the debates and even though I visually saw them on the restaurant TV's, I couldn't listen. Now, I'm streaming them and viewing at my REAL job. Wow! who does Chris Christie think he is? No one wants to use him as a vessel to "fix" this country. He can't even fix traffic problems in New Jersey. Not only that, he would be a more laws on the books and more dollars spent for programs this country doesn't need. We need to cut more than half of the laws that our nation has.

The Last Senior

I have anticipated this year for a very long time. Devan is a Senior and will be graduating High School in May of 2016. The last child, last year of public school. I feel very blessed that my children, although very different from my schooling, didn't have to succumb to the way public education has turned. Common Core, rebuking History and teaching a skewed view. Once again, I will start my life over, as a single woman with grown children. I've had dependents to take care of for 25-26 years. I won't know what to do with myself. As far as a new home, I want to go back to my home state. Jobs aren't as prevalent as they are in Nashville, TN., but it's still home. I made it work for 23 years, I'll make it work again. I will miss my children greatly, but I cannot stay here with no family. My grown children have their own lives and my Mother is becoming older and needs help. I hope mine is welcomed.

Verizon, February 1, 2016....We're done!!

Busy day at work, but happened to start up a chat session with a Verizon Rep. I've been having a multitude of problems with mine and my children's phones. I've had two tear up on my and two refurbished phones sent to replace the new one. Anyway, long story and not worth getting into AGAIN. Today I started a chat session and when the Rep wouldn't give me any credible discount, refund or plausible answer as to why my bill is so high, I began to recant my tale of disgruntled customer and wanting to speak with a supervisor, etc., etc. The chat abruptly ended!! So, I go back on the site and start a second chat, copy and paste the original chat into the box and hit enter. Low and behold, a SECOND Rep ignores me. Chat ends. I do this for a third and final time to no avail. I'm FED UP. Tired of being screwed by these Multi-Billion dollar companies who don't give a damned about their customer base. The third chat representative got a copied and pasted commercial of Sprint's deal. HAHA. I'm done!

It's gonna hurt...

Mother's rant of the day: My 20-year-old, who has grown up watching me struggle and work hard for the very little I have is out of a job, car broken down, and owes me money. This is NOT how I reared my children. They all know that they must work for anything they get in this life, and today that's harder than ever. I cannot support another person, especially a grown woman who had the whole world before her, after high school. She refused to buckle down and go to college. She moved out for three weeks, costing her thousands of dollars, and now, her paid for car is broken down. She's quit paying jobs and has no idea what kind of a whole she's put herself in. I am working very had to keep mine and my 17-year-old son's heads above water, for fear of drowning. It's the toughest it's ever been. Prayers appreciated as I'm in constant prayer myself.

SNAP out of it!!!

Too many Americans on Food Stamps: 45.7 million people are on Food Stamps. Enough is enough.

Horror, Honor, Humility, Home...... Hattiesburg.

All over this great nation we are witnessing tragic acts of violence against one another and against authority. Well, this past week, my hometown was subject to such nightmares. Two Hattiesburg Police Officers were shot and killed during a routine traffic stop. Since this tragic occurrence, I've not read and seen what love this community has, but also have witnessed the selfless acts of Patriotism the rest of this country has shown for the two. 30 years ago was the last time a Police Officer was shot from my hometown, and I remember it well. Let's hope and pray that this will be the last time we see such a tragic loss. Please pray for Hattiesburg Mississippi, the greatest town I've ever known.

Patience grows dim. I'm getting old!

Today, just like yesterday, thoughts drift to larger-than-life questions. Am I where I'm supposed to be? Am I doing what God intends for me to do? If I'm not helping someone, why are they in my life? Too many mysteries at this time. Love grows out of the rubble that once was my hope, trust and yes, endearment. Now to figure out if I can bare being in love with another man who doesn't have his priorities in order. One day....

Wise Words

Proverbs 11:29-31 29) those who bring trouble to their families inherit the wind. the fool will be a servant to the wise. 30) The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life: a wise person wins friends. 31) If the righteous are rewarded here on earth, what will happen to wicked sinners?

Working with some women is IMPOSSIBLE!

Being a 45-year old woman myself, I have chosen and born into women surrounding me.

My office consists of mostly men, and for the past four years, I haven't had any problem with co-workers, until now. We have more women in the office. 

One woman who works in our office is a mealy-mouthed baby about the majority of issues that most of us face in life.  It's sad. I don't ask for anything, but this out-of-touch person doesn't want Lysol to be sprayed in a woman's restroom. She is one of those tree-hugging sweeties defending her right to not inhale CFC's, and can't understand that Lysol is both a disinfectant and deodorizer. Whatever.   Approximately 10 years my junior, I don't think "life" has affected her. 

Regardless, I'm highly allergic to Citric Acid, Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruit, etc. and can't even tolerate the smell (She knows this!).  My throat closes up, I can't breathe.... you get the picture. Anyway, she goes and buys ORANGE scented deodorizer for the company women's restroom and sprays it JUST TO SPRAY IT, I guess. 

I've asked nicely for months because I can't even go to the restroom while working because of this immature person. She continues to flower the office restroom with citrus spray, even went and bought $50.00 of it and tried to expense it. How stupid and juvenile do you have to be?

We ALL need jobs, and we ALL need to work together, accommodating each other (at least respecting the others wishes). She even CC'd our HR director on an RE: email to me. 

WOMEN!

Give me an office full of men and you'll have absolutely NO complaints! Women are petty and devious. 

That's my rant for today.

Important words

Wisdom from God:

Proverbs 11:29-31

29 Those who bring trouble on their families inherit the wind.
    The fool will be a servant to the wise.

30 The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life;
    a wise person wins friends.

31 If the righteous are rewarded here on earth,
    what will happen to wicked sinners?

My mind spins constantly. Sometimes it would be nice to have a blank brain. No thoughts, no worries and no ideas!

Today has been interesting. I've learned some new essentials about myself, and I'm relying on hope and fate right now. Prayer has been the quintessential part of my life, as I rely on no being.

I miss home and my family. Tennessee is an amazing state, but it's just not my home. I'm missing Mississippi now more than ever. Hopefully, I'll be able to get back soon.

I miss the person I love. Seems like we've not seen each other in months but it's only been weeks.
Plans for a week-long visit very soon.

These Days....

Well, it's years after my first entry and I'm going to stay attentive. 

There are so many things to write about but I want to focus on my house.

Darrah graduated from High School back in 2013, and has been working part time since.

She moved out for a couple of months, but immediately moved back home. She's supposed to return to college in the fall of this yer (I'm praying). 

Devan is a Junior, and getting him to pass his classes is like pulling teeth or herding cats. It's rough.

He has a job now. He works at Zaxby's on Hwy 100, and seems to like it just fine. I'll like it when he saves enough money for a car, so I don't have to get him to and from work. it was a simpler time when I was working and had my first car. 

I hear from my Andrew occasionally. He's got a new job at the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro. Seems to be the comedic "Mr. Wizard" of the place. 

Greg and I are continuing to see each other. It's getting harder and harder to stay away from each other. I hope our future together will be bright. I know we both want to live in Pensacola. That's a plus! 

At the end of the day, my mind is a bit more receptive to writing. 

Until then...