Archive of Marcia's Musings October 29-November 4, 2001
Sunday, November 4, 2001
Updated as of 7:21pmMuch Needed R&R
Away from computers and telephones, Brian and I escaped to Downieville, CA this weekend. We stayed at a place called "Sierra Shangri-La". It wasn't long enough but it was a lovely overnight stay-- a kinda practice run for another trip of longer length next year some time.
There will be a trip report as we have, of course, a bunch of pictures but that won't be until tonight or Tuesday-- bear with us, it'll be there.
A pot of homemade chicken & rice soup is on to cook-- have a nice, warming evening yourself!
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Trip report is up!!
Friday, November 2, 2001Week-END
And man do I need it!! This has been a hard week-- let me tell you about it:
Monday and Tuesday were tied up in negotiations with a customer that was very obstinant and thought the world should be handed to them but, then, I told you about that.
Wednesday the negotiation mentioned above but, it was grueling!! I had the attorneys that sit near my area checking on me to make sure my head hadn't exploded with what these people had wanted. We ALL wanted to get the deal done on the call on Wednesday morning so, I missed going to lunch with my co-workers but, it was worth it. The deal was finished and signed and much to my surprise, I was rewarded for the hard work!
I got home from a very strenuous day at work and found out about Grammy-- it was not a good day.
Thursday, however, did not slow things down-- things continued afoot with contracts here and there and questions and whatever. It seems to me that we're busier-- we've got more people in our department but I'm getting more contracts and contract questions from my field people. Granted I support four or five respective areas of the company but, it just seems that we're busier overall.
And today, things continued to be the same. I like being busy so that is a good thing-- remember right before I quit that last company that I was sooooo incredibly bored? I'm not anymore-- not by any stretch of the imagination!!
I am ready for a weekend!!
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Thanks to all of you who have written to express your condolences to Brian and me-- it is deeply appreciated. Again, it makes me more and more grateful for the internet and all of the friends we've "met" over the years: this is some kinda community we have, isn't it?
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This is an early post for me but nonetheless, it is a post-- many things to do like making dinner and crocheting a bit. You have a nice evening, too.
November 1, 2001The reason that I didn't post last night is not because I'm ungrateful to those of you who come by my site-- I ordinarily would've done the "Thanks for coming by cuz my numbers are good again." I didn't post because I couldn't post.
Grammy, as Brian told you this morning, has passed from our lives. I know that I grieve because I miss her-- I know that I grieve because I know Brian, the first grandson, misses her terribly. We grieve because of the selfishness that is within us for losing the person we loved.
Grammy was very special for me-- she was so sweet, exactly what everyone would want a grandmother to be. Always a giving and glowing smile filled with love when you talked with her. When Brian and I picked out my engagement ring, she was the first to see it. My mother-in-law was on holiday in Europe and, for Grammy, it was quite a coup to see the ring before my mother-in-law. I was reading the Huge Book for Grammy-- I didn't get to finish it but I'm contemplating continuing reading it for the author's father and, as I read it on tape, Grammy will still hear it and "know how it ends".
When you marry someone, you marry that person's entire family. I've been very fortunate in that Brian gave me the gift of two parents and three grandparents when we married. His parents are wonderful! Their love and generosity is all-encompassing and deeply appreciated. I am so grateful to have them in my life now. The three grandparents that were given to me are all gone but, they made such a warm, loving and lasting impression on me that I will never ever forget them and, as I always try to remember at times like these: The pain will go away but the memories will last forever.
Goodbye, Grammy, I love you and already miss you so very much.
October 30, 2001Very Rough Day
Out of the 9 hours that I was at work today, approximately 8 were spent on the phone in conference calls with customers. I am extremely stressed and frustrated and tomorrow is another early day. I have to admit, I am in no mood to write anything here and, as a result, I bid you all a nice evening! Hopefully, more as things (and I) unwind.
Monday, October 29, 2001Not a Good Sign
This morning, when I got to work, I fired up my computer, and what happened? Nothing, nada, zip. Well, okay, I am exaggerating a little-- it started up but, when I put in my password, it told me "Login invalid-- account disabled". Excuse me? There wasn't a payroll on Friday so I know I didn't get a pink slip.
I put on my headset to call the "help desk"-- A loosely arranged couple of words that indicate you might actually find someone who knows more about computers than the average Joe. Then again, it happened once-- the Eagles tour in 1994. But, I digress. I put on my headset to call the help desk and, lo and behold-- my headset is dead. Nope, not a good way to start the week . . . at all!
Fishy Stuff
Last week, after going to Weight Watchers and gaining 6-tenths of a pound for no reason (!), I decided we needed to eat more fish-- I really am very picky about fish, for someone who really enjoys catching fish. I will not eat certain types of fish namely, soft textured fish. I like the "meat" of a fish to be firm, almost cow-like in substance. I'm sure that's my problem-- its not generally as firm as beef or chicken which is why I have such an aversion to it. Eating fish is good for your diet and cholesterol levels and is just plain healthy but, if the only kind of fish you like is shellfish, your diet is somewhat limited. I have eaten halibut and haddock and cod and somehow managed stumbled through the "enjoyed" part of it. I don't like Salmon-- fish are supposed to be white, not red.
Last week, Brian bought and cooked Chilean Sea Bass which, while it initially tasted good, did have an excessive amount of "oil" in the texture of the fish which both of us have vetoed for future consumption. Tonight, it was my turn and, I have to say, it was a resounding success. We had "Lemon Halibut" with broccoli and herbed wild ride. Nummy!!! I could have that twice a week and be happy about it-- nothing to stumble over there.
New Friends
Yesterday, Brian's long-time friends, Bonnie & Mark, came over for a visit from Pueblo, Colorado. Mark was trying to talk us into moving there at one point but, as we found out yesterday, there are no good Chinese or Mexican food restaurants so we wouldn't be able to survive for long, I'm sure. We had a wonderful chat before, during and after a late lunch. Of course, I got a few new stories about Brian which is always fun but, more importantly, after all of these years of hearing Brian talk about them, I finally got to meet them!! They are really wonderful people and I hope to see them again soon. Sure, I'd go to Colorado-- as long as it wasn't WINTER!!
Work = Busy
Contracts are progressing-- we're close to closing a couple and still oceans apart on others. I get tired of thinking about it by the time I get home from work, these days, so you'll forgive me if I don't bore you with the details. Suffice it to say, its Monday and I'm exhausted!! ;>) That's a good feeling, ya know?
Crafty Me
The crafts corner of the garage is cluttered as usual-- work is going strong. I tried something new yesterday and hated it so it is going to go away-- permanently now. The point is that I'm still having fun and things are coming out the way I like them so I'll be happy with it for a bit longer.
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On that note, I'm going to go make some more ornaments while my eyes cooperate and don't cross while being open.Do something you enjoy and have a nice evening!
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