Back 2 Work

     Well, it was back to work after a lovly Easter Holiday weekend.  Having a four-day weekend with Friday and Monday as our days off, sure makes me want to take a longer holiday soon.  However, that will come in due time; just not now.  Today started off quite hectic as I tried to log on to a computer and it kept telling me that I was entering the wrong password.  No, I wasn't!!!  It's the same password I use for everything because I'm too forgetful to have several passwords for different applications at home and at work.  Anyway, if the damn computer says your "wrong," then your "WRONG" -- even if you are right.  Kinda like when we were kids, and no matter what our parents said, they were always right; even if they were wrong (which was often since there was six of us). 

     As I was fighting with my computer -- which was kicking my ass -- I received a call from the emergency duty team informing me of an incedent over the long weekend with one of my clients.  Great, everything I need (client information, phone numbers, names, etc.) is on the damn computer and I have no access to it.  When I went to see a supervisor to ask about what I needed to do next, lo-and-behold, none were around.  GO FIGURE!!!  Anywho, I did what I could over the phone with various agencies, then practically stormed the one supervisor's office to ask for assistance.  Oh wait, I forgot to mention at the beginning, I had to go back to Herne Bay today for a statutory visit with the clients and foster parents; therefore, I had to leave the office by 11:00am for a 1:00pm appointment.  When my supervisor did arrive and learned that I was in this predicament, she discussed with me the procedures which needed to be addressed, then said she would follow-up with this matter while I am in Herne Bay. 

     t was such a beautiful, sunny and warm day to drive to the coast.  The drive was much different than the last one where it was rainy and cold.  I did; however, get to see my black sheep and windmill again.  I statred giggling when I saw them after the conversation I had with Jan.  I was not with her this time, but the memoriy is still fresh in my mind.

     I had a very pleasant chat with my clients and their foster parents for about 2 hours, then I went down to the beach area and walked for a bit.  This was my "lunch time."  Back in the car, I headed for home around 4:00pm and was sweating bullets that I did not hit traffic on the  M25.  Anyone who has ever been to London or England around this area knows quite well to STAY AWAY FROM THE M25 AT RUSH HOUR!!!!  A true nightmare!!!!  As fate would have it, the children are on school holiday for two weeks which made the M25 not as crowded and much tolerable that I thought.  Thank you, Lord Jesus!!!

     When I got home, I was able to work on my new puzzle and read a little before I went to bed.  All-in-all, a good day.  It would have been a GREAT day if it were not for the first two hours at work yesterday morning.  Tomorrow, I am scheduled to take the day off to make up for overtime (toil time)., but I believe I will make it a half day off so I can visit another one of my clients who is much closer to Reading than today.  BTW, tomorrow my new sofa gets delivered to my house.  Also, I am bidding on eBay for antique bedroom furniture, and the price is unbelieveablly low.  I will check to see just haw much I am outbid tomorrow.  Good night everyone.  Catch you all later in the week. 

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I know, this was a fairly boring post today, but much, much needed after last week.  I just need one or two or three of these days to get my head on straight.  Thanks for understanding everyone.

Reflection Sunday - EASTER DAY

     As this past Lenten Season has passed and Our Lord, Jesus Christ has risen from the dead, I have only one this to say say:

HALLELUJEH!!!

    For it is through Christ's death on the cross and ressurection from the tomb that I am able to rejoice in all that I have today and all that will come to me in the future.  As most of you know, it has been a difficult journey so far and an extremely difficult week last week, but today is The NEW DAWN of better days!  Now is the time to rejoice; even in all the troubles, struggles, and difficult times we have had in our pasts, and thank God for bringing His son into this workd to save us.  I consider myself a messanger to Christ's message of love for ALL others -- even those who have hurt us or betrayed us.  For that is what Christ Jesus did; and He wants us to follow in His footsteps.

"If I, your teacher, have washed your feet, then you must go and wash the feet of another.  I have given you a model to follow, so that I have done to you, so you should also do.  Amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any messanger greater than the one who sent [her]."   [John 13:14 - 17]

Fly-tipping = ???

     Okay, whoever CORRECTLY answered this week's trivia question is either very lucky or a Brit (please let me know who got this one).  "Fly-tipping" is the illegal dumping of trash onto roadways, sidewalks and pathways.  I was inspired to write this trivia question after I passed a sign next to dumpers saying "No fly tipping permitted."  So, I'm thinking what the hell is "fly tipping?"  Is this like dumpster diving?  Trash picking?  I dunno . . . I'm just girl from The 'Burgh who now lives in England.  As I was walking with my supervisor to another office to review files, she darted across the street to cross traffic.  That's when I asked her if every here "jaywalks?"  She looked at me like I had three heads with horns growing out of each one.  "Jaywalking!!!"  What the hell is that?"  I looked astonished that she had no clue as to what is jaywalking (walking across the street outside of marked cross-walk or against a traffic signal).  To which I exclaimed, "No wonder so many people get hit by cars over here.  It's legal to run into traffic anywhere you please."  We both started laughing.

     Well, now that you know what fly-tipping is, I will humor those in the US with more little terms which the "English" have decided is part of their language.  Go figure.

nappy       =       diaper
bonnet      =       hood of a car
boot         =       truck of a car
"Bugger!" (slang)    =   "SHIT!"  (not slang)
brilliant    =        great; wonderful
ring me    =       call me
"Hiya"        =     "Hello"
"One off"    =    speical; one time event
someone looks "smart"    =  someone looks "sharp"
waffle      =   to talk on and on about nothing (like most Congressmen)
jacksie!!!    =    asshole!!!
"having kittens"   =   jittery; very anxious

Now, I KNOW that some of these are even new to those former Brits who have been away from this island for a while, but these words and terms are up-to-date.  And, as far as calling those who lived/live in Great britian; those who live in the USA are called "ex-pats" or "ex-patriots"  How's that for "rubbing salt in a wound." 

HMMMMM . . . I wonder if they know that expression here.  Oh well . . . who cares.

Cheers!!!  =   Later Shithead!!!  :-)