Today started out pretty good. I went to STARBUCKS for my morning coffee, but the line was really long and I was afraid to be late, so I just got on I-5 North and headed to Del Mar. Then, I remembered that I am due for a free latte at the coffee cart at work. Each person has a card that’s kept in a rolodex on the counter and every time you buy a coffee they stamp it, and every time you buy 10 coffees the next one is free!
So, I parked the car and got my decaf mocha latte on my way up to the office. I had a great morning, got a lot done, and accomplished everything I set out to do. All was going well. Then, my phone rang at work and it was Eric telling me he lost his job. Today was his one month anniversary in NY and Thursday would have been exactly 4 weeks he was working.
This was bad news, but the worst is that he is moving into the apartment tomorrow! He told me he didn’t want to move into the apartment, because he heard a thousand steamfitters were laid off and he is afraid he won’t be able to get another job.
I told him if he really wanted to stay at Susan’s he should stay, but he wanted to know what I thought he should do, and I said I thought he should move into the apartment. I think it’s important that he have his own space, and some privacy. If he had his own room at Susan’s it wouldn’t be so bad, but he is sleeping on the couch and still had all his stuff in boxes! I told him I thought it would be great for him to have his things unpacked, and to have his own place.
So, with trepidation, he’s going forward with the move tomorrow. I also think that knowing he’s paying rent will motivate him to try to find work. I know it may be hard – it may be impossible – but I’m hoping he’ll really try.
In any event, he didn’t sign a lease – it’s a month-to-month apartment – so he doesn’t have to stay there if he can’t find work in a month or so.
I told him not to let this get him down. He’s been doing so well. I know he went to NY mainly because he wanted to go back to work, but the economy is such a mess right now, SO many people are losing their jobs. Construction is always the first to suffer, because when money gets tight people stop building.
Anyway, I am going to keep my fingers crossed (as I so often do) that he finds work again soon. I just have to believe it will all work out for the best – no matter what happens.
The rest of the afternoon flew by in a daze. I was worried about Eric, and busy with several projects. I didn’t have to go upstairs to train today, which was really a relief. I don’t know if and when I have to go back, but I’ll just wait until they ask me, rather than asking them.
We’ve had a problem with the temperature in HR. It’s always really cold in there. I mean it’s FREEZING. When people walk through the door they always mention it, and we complain all the time, because it’s constant. We have started to complain to the maintenance and facilities people and they finally were able to do something this afternoon. After weeks of typing with icy fingers and sitting with frozen toes, it felt normal in the department. We were euphoric! I just hope it lasts!
When I got home from work I had a Fed Ex envelope from the RV titling company with papers for me and the buyer (who is coming on the 25th) to sign. I had overnighted the title and they received it today. I got the papers, which required my signature twice and my driver’s license number. Now, I have to hold it for the buyer and get him to sign and take the papers when he comes.
This process is really long and tedious, but it all seems to be going along smoothly now, so we’ll just see what happens these last 2 weeks!
I took a fast nap (an hour) and then changed to go to my yoga class. I signed up for 10 classes and paid in advance, so I’m committed! I really enjoyed it again tonight, and she didn’t do the hands on head thing that hurt my neck last week. I wouldn’t have done it anyway, but I’m glad I didn’t have to avoid it.
She’s really a great teacher and the things she says all during the hour are inspirational, comforting, and educational. It’s a wonderful class and I’m glad I found it!
When I got home I made myself a veggie latke with some cheese and that’s all I ate for dinner. I watched DANCING WITH THE STARS, which I really enjoyed. They had the kids competition tonight, and the two couples were both under 12! They were so amazing. I get such a kick out of watching them.
My mom called me at 9:30pm, which is 12:30pm Florida time. She’s always been a night owl (as am I!). She’s so sweet and comforting, and she supports me so beautifully. I couldn’t ask for a more caring, beautiful, and loving mother. I’m so lucky to have her and I appreciate her more and more as time goes on.
I thought she would be so worried and nervous about me being here in San Diego by myself, but she tells me she doesn’t worry about me, because she knows I can take care of myself. She just wants me and Eric to be together again, and be happy, and have a wonderful life together. That’s all I want, too.