I knew when I got up today, that things were just aligned to
make this a Friday to remember. Boy, I could not have been more accurate if I
had been a talented fortune teller! First off, I couldn’t find my ID badge – as
everyone knows, you can’t even access the bldg. without your ID badge. I had to
park in front of the office and enter the visitor’s door, then reception area,
and finally skulk to my desk. As I sat down, there was my ID card on my desk
smiling back at me. Well, at least it wasn’t lost! Then the “bubble-guts”
started. I am sure that it had something to do with my current mental state
(completely MENTAL) – and the coffee that I drank on an empty stomach this
morning. Glad my workspace was close to the restroom today.
It ended up being a day of many demands, some that related
to my job, and many that did not. Remember when I used to tell you, “Once in IT
(information technology), always in IT?!?!?” Well, it happened again today. I’ve
been struggling with a computer problem for days (almost 2 weeks) – really struggling.
I can’t really do much that I must get done to meet some tight deadlines with
the budget (which is my job – my real job). Finally, after researching online
for a couple of hours, decided to upgrade my Internet Explorer. I knew the
issue was browser plug-ins, but I honestly didn’t even consider that IE9 was
compounding the problem. I quickly installed 10 (which isn’t very quick – took about
45 minutes). Just like magic – all was working again! I would have called it a
good day, until my stomach started up again – just to remind me how horrible my
day began. I struggled through the afternoon, and then around 5 decided it was
time to pack up the work (that I didn’t get done the past 2 weeks), and take it
home with me. Like a talented juggler, I load my files into a plastic file box,
load down my purse with flash drives and “stuff” (including my ID badge, don’t
want to lose that again), and finally place my laptop in my backpack and put
the pack over my shoulder. Finally – the weekend. I then head out to the
parking lot and can’t find my car. Oh yeah, it is parked in front of the office
in the visitor’s parking area. I have to put down all of my things, find my ID
card (to get back into the bldg.), and have someone escort me through the
reception area to the front of the bldg. (because it is late, and all of the
doors are locked). I really could have cried – but I didn’t (yay)! Finally, I
get to my car, access the parking area with my card and load everything in the
car and head out – wow what a week! So glad it’s over and I am headed home.
Wait – not yet! It appears that the gas tank is on empty and
I didn’t even notice. Well, since it is 19 miles home, I should probably stop
and get gas. By this time, it is 5:30 and traffic has picked up quite a bit. I
think all of the lost drivers in the city ended up near my office, as it took
20 minutes to get 5 miles. I finally get to the gas station – and yes, it hit
again – the “bubble-guts”. Was able to control myself, pump $20 of gas, get in
my car and head home. I finally got home at about 6:30 pm and ran to the
bathroom.
I have been nursing my poor stomach now all night long – and
it doesn’t seem to be any better. It shall be a long night I fear! And you aren’t
here to love me, support me, hug me, laugh with me about this day. Yeah, today
was a horrible day! I am finding that when I’m sick – it is the worst! In my
short widowhood period (57 days and counting), this has been the worst day
missing you. I am sure I will cry before it’s over with. I am praying for
pleasant dreams – dreams of days past, our love, our passion – and we are
together! Damn it – I miss you! Why can’t you come back?!?!?!?
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