Holiday Time @ MindSay 
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And here I sit during day one of my holiday in a land so very far away. Funny it is that I am the only one of the group who does not wish to do things that can be done at home. I wish to go out and experience all that this land has to offer, I wish to do something beyond the ordinary and I am alone in this opinion, I suppose that I am an unconventional thinker in this regard for I do not wish to have the familiarity of the ordinary, I wish to strike out on my own and live on the edge of danger, I wish to be non-traditional in my holiday experiences, and I do not wish to smell of chorine for the rest of my stay. And such is day one...
And through it all I have again lived through the agony of hurry up and wait. Being that this was a package deal (airfare, accommodations, food, etc.), it is hard to believe that arriving at the resort (all part of the package) with the transportation provided, that one would have to wait at first two hours and then three until the room was ready for human occupation. One would assume (si, I know what assume stands for) that because the resort had done everything for us that there would be no need to carry carry-on luggage around for two to three hours. Yes, it could have been secured and we could have gone about on our merry ways, but that is not the point of this. It would have been oh-so groovy to relax for a few moments or change one's clothing, but this comfort must be waited for...
And this brings me to what has been on my mind since I first heard it on the radio - a higher percentage of people would rather have more free time than have more money. And I would second that line of thought. I would rather have more time to do the things that I enjoy or the time to do nothing at all if I so desire than have money for time cannot be bought or sold or traded on the New York Stock Exchange...
Though I have to add that if it is my money that is being spent for my relaxation than I must say that I greatly prefer not to have my time wasted by those to whom I have paid a great deal of money for the privilege of spending time at their resort. I suppose that those in the Land of the Giant Mice do not care in the least that I feel the way I do for they have already made their money so they shall eat all the cheese they please, and I shall just sit and document the entire thing so that future generations will understand that they are no alone in their despair when they musty hurry up and wait even if they paid for the ordeal well in advance...
This is the Word of the AntiCrust...
Praise be ye who Read the Word for ye are Blessed amongst humans...
I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but ... sometimes I get overwhelmed. Any of you who have been here for some time may have seen evidence of this in the past. Like many people, I go along for weeks, sometimes months on a relatively even temper ... then the bottom drops out (or appears to). In actuality, it is usually that I'm just tired.
Well ... I've made it to finals week. Papers are all done and turned in ... The one class I do not have a final, I ended with a 109% 
. That was dramatic lit - the class for which I used the info about gender roles. Anyway ... classes are fine. All my profs what me to use them for references! HAH!
Which brings me to the overwhelmed part ... as always ... MONEY! (I thank God daily, believe me, that our "issue" is not health, or addiction, or any of the other horrible difficulties some of you deal with) Nevertheless, it is exhausting to live constantly from shut-off notice to shut-off notice.
This week, I was stressing about how to pay our auto insurance. Even with the help of my son and daughter, we couldn't scrape up enough. We were $16 short. (Now, I know some of you deal in the thousands or more, but the principles are the same regardless of the number of zero's.) Last night, while at work (delivering pizzas!), I kinda broke down ... crying in frustration. We lived for 3 years without a car and that is horrible where we live. It's more than a mile to any bus line. Anyway, to try to make a longer story shorter ... (HA!) When I got home from work, I decided it must be time to count the change jar. I started it when I started deliveding pizzas in August. Every night, I threw my change in there ... all of it. So, I counted it ... most of it. Without the pennies, there was over $26. This morning I received an unexpected check from the county for $20 ... AND a letter from the insurance I was struggling to pay. They re-figured our payments! It not only went down, but it doesn't have to be there till 12-22!
I don't know why I doubt. Never, ever, ever, ever has the bottom actually fallen through ... it only looks like it will ... but then (in my understanding) God comes through ... somehow. I wonder how many others, particularly single/divorced women struggle alone ...
Since we are officially in the "holiday" season, I encourage you blessed Mindayers to be mindful of those with less. It is a hard time to be alone with traditional thoughts of family et al. It's a hard time for those who have lost loved ones recently (whatever recently means). It is also a difficult time to struggle financially. Kids are kids and want ... holiday gifts. It's natural. Help if you can ... :)
~ B
Family time was not always fun stuff,
Next week I was thinking of making flan, (the spanish egg custard desert with caramel drizzling on top). why flan? esp being someone that hardly ever cooks. let's see how well I do.
I did a bad thing last week. i missed my support group meeting b/c of my absent mindedness basically. When I called at the time of the meeting to say I couldn't make it, there was only one group member that made it that night and they couldn't do group without me. I found out she had to give up something to come that night and for nothing..... she was nice about it, but then during the session of course we're encouraged to talk things out. well she was somewhat upset because it seems to be a recurring theme. that she gets "forgotten". the next day after I stood her up, someone promised her flan, her favorite. and told her to come by his work that day to pick it up. She called when she got there, and no guy, no flan.
2 months left of being chained to my job. job searching is sounding kinda bleak lately from what I've heard, but somethings gotta give......today I think I steamed a few brain cells as I was hopping mad, the place has way too much politics and backstabbing for my taste. I hope it's not this bad the next place I go to work.
1 week till i go to Corfu ,, i have my bleugh points about going , if my dad expects me to go birdwatcihng with him for many hours , i will hate it , i do not have anything against birdwatchers, i am one , but i go on holiday for the sun and pool , and shat like that oright , not birds, yes 2 days of my holiday on birds , i will enjoy the rest me time ^_^ , hopefully ..... Ok as i am going to Corfu , and im getting a 'better' figure , im going to wear my bikini tops every wear ^_^ ,, with a skirt of cause ... ok ermmm ,, what else ... oo last night ,, from about 7 , i was on the phone to Andy <3 till 10 ^_^ , and of cause it was a mixed talk with , Andy and Teddy ,, Teddy is Andy's soon to be Step-Brother , He is mad ^_^ , but he's lovely ,, Everytime me and Andy were tatlking he was like ' Ask Grace .... ' it was funny ,, but as me and andy are we didnt mind , and just talked as it was normal , Teddy , well his name is Edward [ i think , cant remember ] but he hates the name so everyone calls him Ted , but im the only person allowed to call him Teddy ^_^ i felt special , lol ,, I tottaly am in Love with Andy now , seriously , he means the world to me , he is Uber sweet , caring , loveing .. everything really ^_^ , ive never really felt this close to anyone like this really , i cant go a day with out talking to him ,, but i am today , and when i go on holiday, the only thing on my mind will be Andy ,, but ill survive , i love him ... any ways , thats about it for today ,, ^_^ ,, hope all you lovelys have a great week ^_^ !!
Xxx Grace ♥ Andy xxX
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