Where Have I Been? What's Going On?

YES.... this has been me the past few weeks (you read correctly... weeks). It appears I've been missing (not listening to) the messages the universe has been sending about deceitful and backstabber's at work (after a career of them, you think I'd have a clue about "trusting" people). Anyhoo, there are many issues at play here and I'm confident it's coming to an end VERY soon - thank you, Manea! I am truly blessed by the many TRUE friends and companions I have in my life :).

So all of you are left mystified right now, I bet. In truth, there was no deception to the event at the beginning of the month, it was what I found out after the fact. On the 6th, my position with the NEW company I was working for (that I'd only been at for 2 1/2 months) was eliminated. Apparently, the role wasn't budgeted for the coming year and profits weren't as they had anticipated. It was a shock, yes, but no hurt feels. What DID hurt was finding out after the fact that so called "friends" I had made there bad-mouthed me and talked about me behind my back incessantly! I did make one good friend, thank goodness. I suppose I shouldn't be so trusting of people... but the irony in that is that I desperately need to trust the divine? But that's for another time. NO WORRIES, though! You know, I bounce back very quickly and already have a FANTASTIC prospect for a new job that will start in about 2 weeks (yeah!). It's just a short-term contract, but something is better than nothing and it's more than I was making at Collier, which means I'll actually be able to save/earn back (???) what I HAD saved in the two months I was there... are you confused yet? The head hunter and myself are pretty positive about it and I should know something by the end of next week or beginning of the following - YIPPEE!!!!

Then the other shock came yesterday. I will not dwell on it, think about it or harbor ill will toward people who fear and use others to protect themselves. The outcome is not final as of yet and has just begun, but will be over very soon, I'm assured. "Just in the nick of time", I'm told (reminds me of a scene in Practical Magic when the aunts return...). I'm sorry I leave a shield of mystery surrounding things, but it's necessary for the time being and will be revealed at a later date. BUT, those of you reading this... I do ask ONE thing.... you can help me by remembering and thinking about the wonderful times we've spent together, love, joy, and happiness. The focus is to bring as much loving white light and energy to surround me over the next few days (yeah, tall order... but ya LOVE me, so it's not that tough - ha,ha, ha)!

OK - what else... I have a GREAT tan going, it's INCREDIBLY humid already - in the 90's and 100's - and I'm actually able to spend quality time with my "kids" (the pups) and my OTHER "kids" (my babysitting families). That has been the most rewarding part. I just ADORE these kids so much! Sure, I feel like I missed out a bit on life because I never became a mom, but it also wouldn't have allowed me the opportunity to be part of the lives of these amazing kids! They make me laugh and cry and - yes - give you a few headaches when they fight (sorry mom and dad.... a little late, but better now than never). but, I love them and they love me and I'm really drawing on that over the next few days.

It's weird. Despite what the "evil doers" (sorry, had to quote Bush-lol) do to wreck havoc in your life, there will always be more love to combat it. AND, that's where karma will come into play and back on them... simple enough. I'm proud that I am a good, wholesome person. I do nothing to harm those immediately in my sphere and never will. It's those ugly souls I worry about...

How do you spell relief?

N-E-W J-O-B!

I LOVE my new job! I haven't been this relaxed in QUITE a while! There are a few things I want to tweak (which they'll be open to sine it's one of the reasons they hired me) and the BEST part? My BP has DROPPED! by the end of today it was 131/80 and last night it was 124/79!!! It hasn't been THAT normal in over 3 years! I'd like to think that not just the reduction in my stress level, but also my change in diet has something to do with it :) I can't wait to show the new results to my doctor!

I do miss my co-workers at Jared (the Galleria of Jewelry), though. I'll visit on the weekends if I'm out there, though. But, I feel like I'm back in the saddle with this new job and can't WAIT to really get rolling with it! I'm going to get started with the database of customers (they don't have one yet!) and keep going from there.

With all of these changes, it just means it's time to make more changes. I picked up paint samples yesterday and am going to ask the landlord if it's ok if I paint the living room, dining room, and kitchen (probably my bedroom, too). I really can't stand this drab muted yellow color that's throughout the house. I want vibrant reds, yellows, greens and browns! Maybe even blue, don't know? I'm re-newing the lease, probably for another 2 years, and want to make it "home", especially if I plan to negotiate a rent-to-own option.

And, I'm going to get started with planting in the front yard and blow the leaves in the backyard. Now THAT will be an undertaking!!! It took 2 full days to blow the leaves into three piles in the front yard a couple months ago. I'm sure the backyard will take WEEKS and at that, I'm just going to blow them all to the corner in the back forty.

There's the latest, folks. Hope you're all well. Stay happy and POSITIVE and wonderful things will come your way! MUAH!

BUSY Little Bee!

YEAH! It's almost March! My crocus' are already blooming (along with the daffodils that were here long before I moved in) and I can't WAIT for the tulips to finally bloom! It has been the WEIRDEST winter here, mostly 50's and 60's, and not even enough snow to sneeze at!

I'm steadily on the road to finding a new job and hope something positive will happen by the end of March. It can't be soon enough! I'm about to loose my mind with all of the retail BS! *sigh*.... how I miss corporate and office work! At least I have the kids I babysit to keep me sane (how fun is that... and most parents say children drive them INsane).

The 20-year reunion for our high school is starting to FINALLY come together after a little hurdle and bump in the road. The best part has been re-connecting with everyone after all of these years! I really do miss Harvard so much (or maybe just the people I went to school with). I really can't WAIT for it finally to all get here (and with a new job, I should ACTUALLY be able to go)!

Then, there is the pending "holiday" coming up. For me, it's Ostara, those in the mundane world prefer to celebrate Easter. It's actually going to be a very nice celebration this year. It won't be the first Easter I've spent w/o family, but thank goodness for the family you choose, the friends you bring into your fold. I was speaking with a friend at work today, one I've become very close to, and we're actually going to celebrate it together! A good, old-fashioned, family dinner with all the fixin's (lol). I'm looking forward to actually having a nice dinner party in my home for a change, I'm always at everyone else's. When we spent New Year's together, we had SUCH a good time; I'm really looking forward to doing it again. I invited another friend, but don't know if she, her beau and son will make it.

It's odd.... after my debacles with Xperts and eFilescare (lol), I have been very guarded and hesitant to make friends where I work again, the whole trust factor and all. But, I really would up with a good friend at this company and while at eFile. I truly was blessed with that!

Well, off to bed. There's a brief update for ya! Say some prayers, send some blessings, work a little magic and keep your fingers crossed! Next week should be the start of a new beginning, I hope!