Gosh I miss this place. First week of my new job has left me only time to quickly peruse the board and the exciting news of the Silentlambs march.
My reason for posting presently is that as of Tuesday, I will be without a phone and internet service. For those who know me, you'll remember that I have gone to 'war' with the phone monopoly here and refuse to heed their unbending demands. Since 100.00 isn't enough for them, they will now get whatever I 'feel' like paying. (and no, my bill is not high)
For those who don't know me - I went through a very bad time and during such, this company, MTT Aliant, disconnected me three times in one week, even though I had paid the buggars 200.00. Each time I called I was interrogated Borg style. That started when they merged with Aliant. If that wasn't bad enough, each person I spoke to had no clue as to what was going on (which explains the repeated interrogations) and although each rep said they were putting notes on my account, the next person said no such thing was there. I'd had enough, especially after I'd found out that this was happening all over the place here. Finally I said, "What exactly do YOU want to hear?" to which the rep said, "That a payment of XXX.XX be made on such n such a date", to which I parrotted "Fine, XXX.XX will be made on such n such a date". They can, as of now, bite my tiny hiney
There is competition in town! Eastlink is putting up phone lines in my area as I speak and I will go to them. On Monday I will call to at least set up cable internet and cable tv, and when the lines are a go - I'll get a new number that I'll be emailing to those that already have my info. I will also get a new email addy and I'll just post that here.
Work - It's GREAT! I'll be handling the cellphone info for ATT wireless for USA accounts. It feels so wonderful to be off social assistance. My girls and I basically communicate by notes left by the computer each day. (hey, no sense feeding the dogs three times a day) But I love learning and the people there are very diverse and wonderful. Every Friday we plan to go to the pub nearby. I backed out this past Friday due to a nasty head cold that went through the class like a stadium viral wave. To miss one day of the five week training is to miss one too many. (who sat up all night and dreamed up all the ifs ands ors and buts to the american cellular network?) Geez! [8&>]
After three more weeks I start the transition to night shift, which I am looking forward to. It will be at that time I'll be back here with my family Night shift runs anywhere from 3:30pm - 3:30am. Since I normally fall asleep at dawn, it's perfect.
My brain has been very 'noisy' with all the change in my life. Even postive change brings its own stress. Mom is still doing the head game thing, threatening to take the house from me - but so what. I'll move. (just not now!) lol.
- I miss all of you so very much. For those who went to the march - bravo! I was there in spirit and I thank you for marching for those who could not make it to that history making event.
- For those who were in the area that hurricane Isadore hit - I worried about you and I hope that all are safe and accounted for.
- For those suffering depression, isolation, borganite brain bubbles (the pull to go back), illnesses, loss - I'm thinking of you - and yes, I really do. While I haven't been posting - I have been reading.
Hopefully, I'll have internet service early this week and phone service not long after that.
Love y'all - huge hugs n kisses alla round
Mimilly/Salem