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2008-10-27 ... 10:48 p.m.

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Some days just don't go the way you plan

I was so tired last night that I fell asleep at about 9:30, and slept until 6:30 this morning. I was still tired. I had such an enjoyable time this past week that I didn't want to waste it sleeping, and I put so much energy into the days that now I need to replace it. But believe me, I would do it all again. What an adventure it was! My sides still hurt from laughing, and I am still giggling every now and then when something reminds me of the Hunt. People at work think I'm crazy. Heh.

I didn't have to work today until 4PM, so I agreed to run an errand of mercy this morning. I had one appointment I had to keep at 8:30, but then I was free. Or so I thought.

Just after I started on my errand, the Depot of Home called me and asked if I could work at 11:30. Uhhh, no. I would have loved to, but once committed to my errand, I would not cancel. The Depot told me to come in when I could, which was great, even to get an extra 2 hours.

When I got there, they informed me that I could stay until 10 if I wanted, and get a full 8 hours for the day. Woot! I'll take it! So I stayed until 10. I was also given more hours for the rest of the week, to bring me up to 40 hours. I am liking that! Plus I have Sunday off!! That doesn't happen very often at all.

And next week's schedule is just as good, 3 days of 9-5:30, and 11:30-8 for the weekend. I could get used to that!

I spent the first 6 hours of my day out in garden. It was beautiful when I got out there, but within a half hour the wind picked up, and it got cold and kind of misty outside. I was actually wishing I'd brought a jacket or worn a long sleeved shirt! I went into the main store to work when I closed up the garden, so at least I could warm up.

Other than Norma, I was the only female there. I had a good time laughing at with the young men who were also working tonight. It was a good day at work, other than some of the customers who were apparently having a bad Monday. I guess someone has to, huh? Sure glad it wasn't me!

Now I need to read some diaries before hitting the sack. I'm pooped! I have another appointment tomorrow at 10:30. I'm glad this one is a bit later, so I have time to have breakfast before I go.

And just cause all the cool kids are doing it...

Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...

You Are a Doris!

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You are a Doris -- "I must help others."
Dorises are warm, concerned, nurturing, and sensitive to other people's needs.

How to Get Along with Me

* Tell me that you appreciate me. Be specific.

* Share fun times with me.

* Take an interest in my problems, though I will probably try to focus on yours.

* Let me know that I am important and special to you.

* Be gentle if you decide to criticize me.

In Intimate Relationships

* Reassure me that I am interesting to you.

* Reassure me often that you love me.

* Tell me I'm attractive and that you're glad to be seen with me.

What I Like About Being a Doris

* being able to relate easily to people and to make friends

* knowing what people need and being able to make their lives better

* being generous, caring, and warm

* being sensitive to and perceptive about others' feelings

* being enthusiastic and fun-loving, and having a good sense of humor

What's Hard About Being a Doris

* not being able to say no

* having low self-esteem

* feeling drained from overdoing for others

* not doing things I really like to do for myself for fear of being selfish

* criticizing myself for not feeling as loving as I think I should

* being upset that others don't tune in to me as much as I tune in to them

* working so hard to be tactful and considerate that I suppress my real feelings

Dorises as Children Often

* are very sensitive to disapproval and criticism

* try hard to please their parents by being helpful and understanding

* are outwardly compliant

* are popular or try to be popular with other children

* act coy, precocious, or dramatic in order to get attention

* are clowns and jokers (the more extroverted Dorises), or quiet and shy (the more introverted Dorises)

Dorises as Parents

* are good listeners, love their children unconditionally, and are warm and encouraging (or suffer guilt if they aren't)

* are often playful with their children

* wonder: "Am I doing it right?" "Am I giving enough?" "Have I caused irreparable damage?"

* can become fiercely protective

Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz at HelloQuizzy

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6 comments so far

sduckie - 2008-10-28 07:01:37
Well hello, Doris! I'm Marilyn... no surprise there. Looks like you had a great week... welcome back!
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Miss Hiss - 2008-10-28 07:50:25
I'm Joan Crawford, apparently. NO WIRE HANGERS! Love, R xxx
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Erianne - 2008-10-28 10:02:39
I'm Bette Davis...and was very surprised to see that just about all of it fit me.
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Kathy - 2008-10-28 13:29:08
It's about time the Depot of Home recognized you for the wonderful employee that you are and gave you all sorts of extra hours!
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Kathy - 2008-10-28 13:30:17
By the way - it's 26 degrees this morning. Probably same in Wisconsin. Just thought I'd pass on this note to remind you how smart you are and how dumb we all are, still living here!
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Poolie - 2008-10-28 13:58:33
I'm Miss Hepburn, but I'm sure we can still be friends!
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