I got to work and the crazies were more crazy than normal. Maybe not crazy but whiny. These grown people whine more than children some times. The phone rang non stop...I just wasn't in the mood.
Then I get a phone call from my mom. She had heard a rattling in her furnace for awhile now, possibly 6 months. The plumber came to check it out and found a crack in her furnace. That means carbon monoxide. When he checked the levels they were deadly. He saved her life. She hasn't been feeling great lately but blamed it on other things. I mean who thinks carbon monoxide poisoning when they don't feel good? Nobody that's who. People are more likely to suspect ebola these days. My poor mom. She also had to buy a new furnace...ouch.
Then I get a phone call from the principal at Marcus' school. I won't get into details but he was put in in school suspension. Anybody know what to do with an 11 year old that can't stop getting in trouble? I'm contemplating beating him but people might frown upon that.
So I came home and lost myself in a lot of wine with my best friend. I'm really thankful she lives here. It brightens my days.
This morning I didn't have to work, kind of a rare weekday off. I dropped the kids off and went and voted! So glad I made time to do that.
Then Marcus had a presentation at school and what luck that I was off to go watch it! All the kids made a power point presentation on their own individual computers and the parents got to walk around and watch them all. School has sure come a long way.
From there I went to the gym. Yes I am giving you a play by play of my day but I promise there is a point. I have gone to the gym 4 of the last 5 days and LOVE it. I forget how much energy I have when I workout.
I then went to Target. We all love us some Target right? Everything I needed to buy was on sale, so great! I had signed up for the debit red card. You get the 5% without having to sign up for a credit card, check check check it out!
Then I went to lunch with my best friend, to the post office, library and picked up Marcus from school. When we came home Marcus raked leaves and I started sanding a cabinet I want to put it my living room. I also food prepped, cleaned and decluttered my niece's room. (she moved out) I was a busy girl and so sore.
My boyfriend stopped by as a surprise just to give me a hug and a kiss.
I took a bath with a book and a glass of wine and the Ray Lamontagne Pandora station. It was the best. Then this song came on...
All I could do was smile. Most people associate this song with a bad day, today (Tuesday) I associated it with a great day. It was just the reminder I needed that no matter how may bad days I have, there will always be more good. Thank goodness for the little reminders sometimes. I know I some times ignore them but today I had to smile and remember what this life is all about.
What do you have to be thankful for today?
I associate that song with both good and bad days...and we will have both! I'm glad your bad day like this segued into a good day like this the next day.
ReplyDeleteSo glad your Mom found that out now and can get it fixed!
Holy cow, you're mom is really lucky. It's a good thing she called someone when she did.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I feel it's easier to dwell on our bad days than see the light that shines on our good days. So glad you found a reason to smile!!
It’s hard to imagine what would’ve happened if your mother didn’t find out about it. Carbon monoxide can be a silent killer, especially if you get exposed to it for long periods of time. Thankfully, that wasn’t been the case.
ReplyDeleteTommy Hopkins @ AccuTemp
Thank goodness you have been able to spot the crack on your mother's furnace. It's one of those things that you shouldn't let pass, but have to patch up immediately. Who knows how that one simple crack could accumulate and accelerate, right? In any way, I think it's all good that the the matter has been dealt with immediately and accordingly. Thanks for sharing that, Analisa! All the best to you!
ReplyDeleteShelley Coday @ C & C Heating & Air Conditioning
It's good that your immediately mom found out about the crack on your furnace. It could've affected all of you in a bad way, if it was left undiscovered. It was also a good thing that she called responsible and reliable people to fix the problem, as soon as possible. Thanks for sharing that, Analisa! All the best to your family!
ReplyDeleteRosa Nelson @ HVAC Services Philadelphia