So, I survived the first half of hell week at work. That's right, 32 hrs in 3 days and many more to go. Things are actually not so awful at work these days. I think the B***hes are realizing that I don't care how they feel about me, or their caddy words whispered behind my back. Maybe they've accepted me into their covenant and things from here on out will be happy-go-lucky. Ha Ha At least the owner is finally appreciating my hard work by giving me good sections. We shall see. I'll keep you informed on the likely chance I pull a "Jerry McGuire" and just flip out on their asses.
Today, being my only day off, was incredibly lively. I wanted to visit my three sisters and their families, at their homes. The idea, however, was far too enthusiastic for the reality of time. After enjoying the company of my grandparents over a wonderful meal, prepared by my grandmother, I drove to my hometown, North Branch, MI. Phone service is scattered due to the fact that there are primarily cornfields, on both sides of the road, with the occasional house or barn breaking up the monotony. This is where my sister, Angie lives with her fiance Al and beautiful daughter Marley. We had a wonderful time, catching up with each other, and discussing her upcoming nuptials. She has worked so hard on EVERY aspect of the wedding, all the way from flower arrangements to little bows on silverware roles. I'm so excited to see how unique and beautiful it's going to be. Miss Marley is so precious. Ang taught her to embrace her creative, uncommon, sparkling personality and I just love listening to her.
Then came the 30 minute drive to Brown City, MI, to see my older sister. More cows and cornfields and then, Oh my goodness!! I'm stuck behind a tractor pulling bails of hay, with the stench of manure everywhere. After following the lead of the other two cars on the road, I arrive at my destination and am greeted by an Amish family in a horse and buggy. I am compelled to laugh out loud because all I can think about is my regular at Meehan's, who would relentlessly make fun of me for going back to Amish country.
Time with my sister Heather and my brother-in-law Melvin is always a pleasure. They are always so wonderfully vocal as we defiantly do not share the same beliefs or interests, but that's what intrigues me so much about them. I feel that everyone can learn from one anther's different points of view. You'll never know what diverse tid bits you can apply to your life, unless you engage in conversation with someone not identical to you. My nephew once asked why I had to have special kabobs made for me without chicken. I explained I was a vegetarian, which means I didn't eat meat. His response was "Not even chicken? Well, that's just unamerican." Yes my nephew was trying to accuse me of being unpatriotic at age 10.
As my short lived day off comes to an end, I will be enjoying the newest addition to my Kindle book collection: 127 Hours by Aron Ralston. BTW I love love love my Kindle and think everyone should purchase one, turn off the TV and start reading. I'm not giving any of the story away, so hopefully this will intrigue you enough to read it. I will just leave you with the opening quote. "Passion: That which I suffer, allow, endure, is done to me." OK, I guess I'll tease you a little more. " ... a choice of route is yours. I cannot advise you which to take, or lead you through it all- you must decide for yourself- but I can tell you the ways of either course..."
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