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Deadbug · 06-25-2012, 01:22 PM

Msyork,

The swamp thing is still an ongoing saga. Hopefully we'll have resolution this Wednesday or Thursday with the installation of a new unit. The contractor's secretary called me Friday to tell me they'd be calling me. I admit, without air conditioning of any sort, I've been a bit snarky lately. So I'm on the phone with her confirming the idea that she's essentially calling me to tell me she'll be calling me. The answer was yes. "And that's your whole job?" I asked. "Yes" was the response from the apparently young voice. "Hmm... I think I'm in the wrong business. So you're saying you get to sit in a climate controlled room, call people to say you'll be calling and get a paycheck?" "Yes." She replied with a laugh. "I guess that really is what I do."

In the meantime, we've been battling through 100 degree temps in a house that can't be cooled. It was 89 degrees inside last night. Such a situation spawned probably the most epic family feud over who gets to sleep with the fan. After listening to the various reasons and excuses, it all boiled down to, I pay the mortgage. It's mine. Realizing that battling with me was much the same as poking a lion with a stick, they recanted their request and all piled up in the basement guest room where life was a little more bearable.

Lynzy,

Not a writer by any means. Just an average girl with a slightly different view on life. I'm an interior designer. Nothing glamorous, but certainly is diverse. My eyes are failing and I've considered lasik, but at this point, I'm fairly convinced I've seen it all and even find myself wishing there were things I could 'unsee'. I learned a long time ago that getting upset over things that are simply out of your control are a waste of energy that's best invested in those that you can change. Happiness is a journey. It's not a destination. By approaching chaos calmly, often times you can find the raw humor in it. I tend to focus on that. There are 3 men in my life, who, are apparently, close in mentality. 2 sons that are 7 and 8 and then there's dh. If I didn't laugh, I'd cry a lot. Tears are heartbreaking. Anger is exhausting. But laughter frees your spirit.

Sleeping in a tent is one thing. Sleeping in a tent as wild, hungry animals encircle your fortress is another. To me, roughing it is when I lose signal with AT&T and can't look up something on the web while standing in the mall!

Which brings forth the endless question of "how on earth did we get along without our creature comforts technology has given us?"

06-25-2012, 01:22 PM	#20
Deadbug Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 452	Msyork, The swamp thing is still an ongoing saga. Hopefully we'll have resolution this Wednesday or Thursday with the installation of a new unit. The contractor's secretary called me Friday to tell me they'd be calling me. I admit, without air conditioning of any sort, I've been a bit snarky lately. So I'm on the phone with her confirming the idea that she's essentially calling me to tell me she'll be calling me. The answer was yes. "And that's your whole job?" I asked. "Yes" was the response from the apparently young voice. "Hmm... I think I'm in the wrong business. So you're saying you get to sit in a climate controlled room, call people to say you'll be calling and get a paycheck?" "Yes." She replied with a laugh. "I guess that really is what I do." In the meantime, we've been battling through 100 degree temps in a house that can't be cooled. It was 89 degrees inside last night. Such a situation spawned probably the most epic family feud over who gets to sleep with the fan. After listening to the various reasons and excuses, it all boiled down to, I pay the mortgage. It's mine. Realizing that battling with me was much the same as poking a lion with a stick, they recanted their request and all piled up in the basement guest room where life was a little more bearable. Lynzy, Not a writer by any means. Just an average girl with a slightly different view on life. I'm an interior designer. Nothing glamorous, but certainly is diverse. My eyes are failing and I've considered lasik, but at this point, I'm fairly convinced I've seen it all and even find myself wishing there were things I could 'unsee'. I learned a long time ago that getting upset over things that are simply out of your control are a waste of energy that's best invested in those that you can change. Happiness is a journey. It's not a destination. By approaching chaos calmly, often times you can find the raw humor in it. I tend to focus on that. There are 3 men in my life, who, are apparently, close in mentality. 2 sons that are 7 and 8 and then there's dh. If I didn't laugh, I'd cry a lot. Tears are heartbreaking. Anger is exhausting. But laughter frees your spirit. Sleeping in a tent is one thing. Sleeping in a tent as wild, hungry animals encircle your fortress is another. To me, roughing it is when I lose signal with AT&T and can't look up something on the web while standing in the mall! Which brings forth the endless question of "how on earth did we get along without our creature comforts technology has given us?" __________________ Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. Gina and the gang!