It's been one hell of a year
Mar. 12th, 2021 07:56 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
piploverHey all, long time no see.
The past year and change has been wild, hasn't it? And I mean that in the "May you live in interesting times," kind of way.
A year ago exactly, my company sent us all to work from home. It was lonely, but I still had employment and roof over my head, so I couldn't complain.
In June, my water pipes burst. Yes, all of them. I had to have the entire house re-piped, and insurance didn't cover a dime. $8000 later, and at least I have all new pipes.
Then in October, my boss informed us that he had sold the company to a different company, and we were only guaranteed 6 months employment.
I had my very first flat tire on the highway in October, then in November I had to go the ER for the first time in my life.
Two days ago, almost 6 months exactly since my boss sold the company, I was let go. I didn't fit their vision going forward, they said.
And today, I found out I have to have a hysterectomy. It's scheduled for March 31st.
Not to mention the world wide pandemic, a president who was worse than useless, and an attempted coup on my nation's capitol.
Whew, what a time we live in!
On the other hand, I have new tires on my car, new pipes in my house, and after March 31st I won't have to worry about periods. We have a new president who I think truly has the good of the country at heart, and a vaccine that is becoming more and more available.
I don't think enough people yelled Jumanji on New Year's Eve, but I'm still holding out hope for this year.
I miss my friends. I'm lonely and scared and worried for my future. But I have my family and friends, and I know I'm loved.
I love you all.
I hope you are well.
I hope you are happy.
I hope that, when everything calms down and the world wobbles back to its equilibrium, you are engulfed in the biggest hugs of your lives. Above all, I hope you know that you aren't alone, and we will get this craziness together.
*Hugs*
The past year and change has been wild, hasn't it? And I mean that in the "May you live in interesting times," kind of way.
A year ago exactly, my company sent us all to work from home. It was lonely, but I still had employment and roof over my head, so I couldn't complain.
In June, my water pipes burst. Yes, all of them. I had to have the entire house re-piped, and insurance didn't cover a dime. $8000 later, and at least I have all new pipes.
Then in October, my boss informed us that he had sold the company to a different company, and we were only guaranteed 6 months employment.
I had my very first flat tire on the highway in October, then in November I had to go the ER for the first time in my life.
Two days ago, almost 6 months exactly since my boss sold the company, I was let go. I didn't fit their vision going forward, they said.
And today, I found out I have to have a hysterectomy. It's scheduled for March 31st.
Not to mention the world wide pandemic, a president who was worse than useless, and an attempted coup on my nation's capitol.
Whew, what a time we live in!
On the other hand, I have new tires on my car, new pipes in my house, and after March 31st I won't have to worry about periods. We have a new president who I think truly has the good of the country at heart, and a vaccine that is becoming more and more available.
I don't think enough people yelled Jumanji on New Year's Eve, but I'm still holding out hope for this year.
I miss my friends. I'm lonely and scared and worried for my future. But I have my family and friends, and I know I'm loved.
I love you all.
I hope you are well.
I hope you are happy.
I hope that, when everything calms down and the world wobbles back to its equilibrium, you are engulfed in the biggest hugs of your lives. Above all, I hope you know that you aren't alone, and we will get this craziness together.
*Hugs*
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Date: 2021-03-13 12:11 pm (UTC)I'm putting your March 31st surgery on my calendar. There will be extra loves surrounding you.
Your pipes expense this year sounds like my unexpected basement expense. But $5300.00 later, I hopefully will never again have to sweep INCHES of water off the floor every time it rains. I sure hated to part with that money, though. *sighs and tight hugs*
♥ ♥ ♥
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Date: 2021-03-13 03:06 pm (UTC)Thank you for the love and prayers!
Things have to get better soon, right?
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Date: 2021-03-13 02:50 pm (UTC)I hope that surgery is as easy for you as it was for me, I wished I’d done it years ago. Check back in and let us know when you’re feeling a bit recovered!
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Date: 2021-03-13 03:07 pm (UTC)I hope it goes well, too!
I'll check back in once I'm back on my feet.