Life will be different from now on

I stayed home this morning....and got caught up on sleep....and Bill went down to Killeen; my purpose in staying home is to get some stuff done around here....and to be here when the movers arrive....the sleeping in was just a bonus!  It could be that needing some sleep was part of the reason for my blahs earlier this week.  With all that is going on economy wise, changes in our lives (mil moving in), super busy plus changes at work, not knowing who to vote for, some stuff going on around here....that doesn't directly effect me, but really has me bothered (I'll explain later)......has really been interfering with restful sleep....I get up 2 or 3 times a night....and I'm always having lots of really weird dreams.  I need to remember to take a tylenol pm early enogh so I won't be groggy the next day....but time always seems to get away from me in the evenings........so anyway....Bill left at 5:30 am....I woke at 6:30...saw that it was still dark....crawled back into bed......and slept like a baby until 8:30.
OK....the thing that is bothering me that doesn't directly effect me...is what is going on with the Dallas ISD....I don't know if that kind of stuff makes national news or not....but about a month ago...they realized they had a 64 million dollar short fall in their budget!!!! After a few weeks of investigation....it was 84 million!!!!  One of the things they blamed it on was last year as a way to fix their low preforming schools, they hired more teachers to decrease class sizes.....so some how 300 more teachers got hired than were budgeted for.....so new teachers get around $43,000 around here (give or take a couple thousand).....and math is not my strong suite but even I know (even with benefits) that does not add up to $84 million....after digging and board meeting out the whazoo......about 1100 people from Dallas ISD are losing their jobs....550 of them teachers.  All because of poor financial management of the administration of that school district....and that is upseting.
And now the economy....never mind how much money Bill has lost from his 401K these past 2 weeks.....I'm sure retiring at 62 (for him) is entirely out of the question now.....when that Bill finally passed...did y'all see all the garbage they stuck in it....stuff for nascar! Stuff for rum (I guess pirates need it?)...research for wool....I can't even remeber all of it because I was so disgusted......I know something had to be done....but really....how stupid does congress think we are?.......no wonder they only have an 18% (even lower than the Prez) approval rating.....which brings me to my next issue of stress....
the election....there are things I really like and really dislike about both canidates......knowing what kind of mess congress is in and that both canidates (and one vp canidate) are senators.......really .....really.....really....concerns me.
And yesterday....I wanted to kill a co-worker....we were in a training for this reading intervention program that 5 of our elementary campuses that needed to bring up their reading scores are trying out this year.....so we are basically learning the tools, reports and how it is suppose to work so we can support the teachers who are actually implementing it....so this flaky person who was sort of dumped on technology (not fired because of connections) and workes with the high schools is in this training.....it has nothing to do with any of the teachers she is suppose to be working with....she sits next to me.....talks the intire time....gets lost in the program at every other click of the mouse....can't even put her email in correctly to register.....and if I heard it once....I heard it 17 times about how she had scarlet fever as a child and it affected her hearing...and therefore her reading.....geez...and everytime I helped her out she says I'm so glad I'm next to you, since you are Special Ed.....finally in the afternoon.....after about 6 hours of her driving me nuts....I said...look Sandy,....I'm just learning this too....I don't know why your screen looks different....I don't know how you got there.....maybe you should just watch and listen to the trainer...since none of your campuses have this anyway.....after a few margaritas...I felt much better.
Anyway....I need to get to work around here......I am going to try to catch up on everyone's blogs.....after I get a few chores done.

I agree with you on everything!

WOW, you are sure busy.  Hope the move went well.  We've been hit in the 401(k) and the small stock fund we have.  Luckier than some, I guess because we still have a small stock fund.  I like your point about both candidates for prez and one for VP are senators.  Hadn't thought of that - BTW, I'll be happy to share that point with DH as he's into politics.  It will give him fodder for the next time he goes to the barbershop.

There's a Sandy in every office, every club, or every class I've ever taken.  You are way too nice.  Maybe I'm just too mean!!  If that happens to me, anywhere, I just say I can't help them, ask them to be quiet, tell them to ask the instructor because they get paid to help students, etc.  I've lost what little patience I had as I've gotten older.

Sorry to hear about the school district.  Somebody's head should roll for that mismanagement.  I feel bad for all of those teachers.  Haven't seen it on the national news.  Hope you are not affected.

Go run or go to the gym - you'll feel better.  Best regards!

(((HUGS)))

WOW!  No wonder you can't sleep! You've got a lot on your plate and on your mind!   I hope things get better after your MIL is moved in...that will be one task "completed"!

I'm so sorry about the job losses in your school district...seems it's hitting every industry. 

As far as the politics, although I know who I'm voting for, I think I've lived long enough now to know that no matter which party is in office,  they never deliver on the campaign promises, or can't because of the stinking Congress!  I'll get off my soapbox now!

Thanks for your comments on my blog! (((HUGS)))  I hope this week goes better for you!

:-)

I hope you have a better week!  I know how annoying it can be to have to deal with people that seem to have no concern for what they are doing....and are masters at manipulating others into doing that job for them.  (It's why I'm so glad I get to be a stay at home mom...I have no tolerance or patience for that kind of behavior.  LOL!) 

Take care!  ~K

We have someone like Sandy in our group, too

Hi, My empathy goes out to you! There is a lady at work, named "Nora". (I gave her the nickname, "Ignora" -- not to her face of course!)  This is funny in Boston, because it translates to "Ignore her", As in "Nora?  Ignora!"  They finally moved her cube, but I said, they're not solving the problem, they're just "relocating"! Better them than us, I say.

We're not as patient and understanding on the East Coast.  One time when I was showing her something, she grabbed my arm and said, "Slow DOWN!"; so I responded (after pointedly removing her hand, "Speed UP!"  She was transferred from a different department and a different position; so one time she said, "I'm not a secretary, you know!"  And I said, "Too bad, 'cause that's what we need!"   She wanted to harp on and on about something once, so I said, "I'm sorry; I thought I said, "We're done...?  What part of "Done" don't you understand?  Then, to the tune of "shave and a haircut, 2 bits" I sang, "DONE da-da done-done, done DONE! while making a wiping hands motion.  She raised her eyes to the ceiling, dramatically saying, "GOD HELP ME"! and left.  Can you believe that?  Enough about her.

I sure hope all your worries and aggravations improve soon so you can get more restful sleep!  (Like you, I'm a little nervous about this election and so on, too!)

Cheers and best wishes, (carole)