I try to be a nice person.  I follow rules (mostly) and do what is expected of me.  At work, I always complete tasks I am expected to complete in a timely manner.  I have always been the responsible one.  Sometimes circumstances put me in a position where no matter what I do, only fault is found.  This is the most frustrating position to be in. Especially if you were put in that position deliberately so that you would fail.

At what point does it become impossible to see the bright side?  When does one just hang it up and join the dark side?  The bad guys seem to keep winning while the good guys struggle to keep up.

I have believed for some time now that things tend to work out, eventually.  How you behave will come back to get you.  Karma sets things straight.  Lately, I have had my doubts about this.  I will be doing just fine, being positive and waiting for things to turn out well and boom, self doubt hits.  Followed closely by self pity and a touch of envy.

Things will work out.  I have faith that it will.  The perfect job will come along, hopefully before I'm flat broke.  In the meantime I will kill with kindness and keep my sense of humor.

Invisible

You do not see me come in, nor do you notice when I've left.
Effects of my presence fade away.
Memories do not linger.
In no time it is as if I were not there at all.
Seeing, hearing, feeling.
Lingering.
Forgotten.

Midsummer

Petit chat noir

Hens and Chicks

Formally known as a Houseleek, hens and chicks are a common succulent.  Easy to grow in loose, sandy soil and even on rocks.

They represent love and abundance.

Friday the 13th

Hug a black cat for good luck.

Higher Education

Today I completed the requirements for my Master's Degree in Accounting.  A little paperwork and the Degree will be mailed to me.  Just over two years of hard work completed.

Nature's Glitter

I experienced the most unusual phenomenon this morning.  My office is across the street from the river.  This morning, like a lot of mornings, there was fog on our road.  What was unusual about this morning is that it was around 20 degrees outside (Fahrenheit).  When I got out of my car I noticed sparkles around me.  It was mostly noticeable when looking towards the sun.  The fog was frozen!  It was the most amazing thing.  When I moved to a better position it looked like silver glitter floating all around me.  I tried to get a picture, but it wouldn't come out on a regular phone camera.

Sometimes nature gives you the most unexpected beauty.

Hibernation

I spent the whole weekend inside.  Picked up any necessities on the way home from work Friday afternoon so I did not have to leave the house all weekend.  It has been warm, cozy, and lazy.  I have to go out tomorrow for work, but for the last 48 hours + I remained indoors avoiding weather in the teens.

Paris is always a good idea.

Tough girl

Trois chats

Honey Badger doesn't give a sh..

The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

The Tuesday back to work after a three day weekend always seems like Monday times two.  Going back to work today after a four day weekend was even worse.  There were signs before I even left the house.  I woke up stressing over something ridiculous and fell back to sleep for just a bit before the alarm went off.  Then there were problems with the kid.  Always problems with the kid, 13 is a wonderful age for anything but girls.  Then the cat who can never get enough to eat, wouldn't eat.  For the first time in over a year, he didn't finish his food.  This is the same scaredy cat who hides all the time, so I couldn't even get hold of him to see if there was something obviously wrong.

Work was a lot of not getting what I planned to do done.  An unexpected trip across town.  Random annoyances popping up.

And to top it all off, my bank account is off.  😒


It wasn't all bad, I did get a few things accomplished at work and home.  The cat seems fine, he and one other have shared a cold.  I think he's not quite over it.  Stuffy nose = not wanting to eat.  He did eat eventually, he was just slow at it.

Tomorrow will be better.  Or I will go back to bed.  Either option is a win.  😉

A Few of My Favorite Things

2 Days 3 Hours and 30 Minutes

Fish