Hello moon_beam. Sunny and cool Sunday greetings to you and your precious Noah. This is my second time trying to post since the last one was apparently "eaten"

I'm still keeping you both in my prayers that his tests come back negative. I'm at him still being on the old time. I too woke up an hour earlier even though I reset the clocks. Tang was wound up like an 8 day clock the whole time I was doing laundry; which was fine with no problems.

I had to go out to Save a Lot after a nap because I had realized yesterday I forgot to hit the RX for my insulin syringes and I only have enough for 8 more days. Knowing I'd have to go out there again next week to get some, and the bank for hopefully my last certified check and I could not go another week w/o litter. So off I went cart in hand. I managed to get a bus home, but getting off the left wheel of the cart got stuck under the platform. The driver tried to help by raising it, but I still ended up tearing the rubber tire clean off the wheel and snapping it apart. Yesterday I dropped one of my plastic freezer mugs and snapped the handle off. I'm starting to think that the universe is making me pay for getting this job, or my Karma is a still not very clean

Not much else happening here. Theresa and Tang are well, having enjoyed balcony time earlier. I hope today is being kind to you and Noah and that you both have a wonderful evening. TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing. Gee whiskers, - - I am so sorry about your freezer mug and your grocery cart. I can sooo relate to your mishaps. The saying goes that "things come in threes" - - well, hopefully your mishaps have now added up - - counting in what happened to your umbrella. I think these mishaps would have happened even without your new job -- the good news is that you DO have a job!!! Eventually you will be able to get a new umbrella, and a new grocery cart. If the freezer mug still works without the handle getting a new one is optional. And the best news is that you and your precious companions are well and healthy.

And here's hoping that your "mishaps" are now over with.

Once again, Tracy, I hope you and your precious Theresa and little Tang will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious companions. Please know you and your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how things are going for you and your precious companions, and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello moon_beam.

I had not though about the mishaps coming in threes. I hope they are over too. My other (collapsible) umbrella is in fair shape, the mug is still water tight w/o the handle, and the Save a Lot still has plenty of carts (I checked) Just money I was not counting on spending

But, you are right. I DO have a job - and it pays over 100.00/week more than UE after tax. So, it's not all bad. Just little things that add up. I hope you and Noah are well and that you both have a blessed evening. TTFN

TTT

Hi Tom's Dad, Just a quick hello to you and your precious fur children, moon_beam is right, these things often come in threes, Purszival and I wish for only good things for you now, though it sounds like the good luck is already coming with your new job! Give Theresa and Tang their favourite snuggles for me!! Leejaye and Purszi

Hi Tracy,

Happy Sunday Evening to you, Princess Theresa, and Sgt. Tang! I hope there was no storm damage in your neck of the woods Thursday night. No damage in our neighborhood, but lots of leaves from thr neighbors trees and those other little thingies that fall off maple trees.....Anyway I read where there was damage in some parts of the county.

I'm sorry about your mishaps, maybe next week will be better. I won't mention all my mishaps because I might offend the cat lovers here. There are just too many coming around, fighting, walking all over my car, even on the winshield. I have a white car and it looked like it had black polka dots on it. One cat flew in the house today looking for the can food and I had to chase him out. I think I will stick to the dry food, which I have to go to Kroger again tomorrow to get some more, plus some food for us.

Tracy, your job really sounds promising and I hope you continue to like it there. I'm glad your furbabies are doing okay. Give them a special pat for me.....You take care and have a cozy evening with your furbabies......God Bless.....TTFN

LMM

Hi Leejaye. Pleasant Sunday greetings to you and your precious Purszi.

Thanks for stopping by and the well wishes. I hope the "mishaps" are over too. Thanks for the pats for Theresa and Tang. Same for your Purszi TTFN

TTT

Hi LoveMyMickey. Good Sunday greetings to you and your hubby.

No damage here Thursday night other than what that jerk trucker did to me and my umbrella I'm sorry to hear about your feline mishaps I guess word gets around. I hope the one that ran in the house wasn't one of your better behaved regulars. I hope those were isolated incidents too. Don't let it put you of the kind work you do and have done. You are my hero for what you do.

Thanks for stopping by and the well wishes on the job, and for Miss Theresa and Sgt. Tang. I hope the day was kind to you. Blessings to you, hubby, Tabby, Smokey, and of course Angel Mickey. TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in good spirits on this Monday.

Yeah, I know about those "unexpected" expenses - - they always seem to happen at the least opportune time. I'm glad to know you have a "fall back" umbrella to use on those rainy days, and that your freezer mug still works even with the handle missing. Hopefully you will be able to get a replacement grocery cart when they go on sale - - as I know the cart is very helpful to you, as mine is for me.

Noah is doing well today. We have had sunbeams for most of the day which we both thoroughly enjoyed but now the clouds are thickening up as forecasted, although no rain will accompany the clouds as they pass over. Noah's tummy was more in tune with standard time this morning, which was helpful for the both of us. I've been working on a grocery list for tomorrow. I was hoping to be able to wait until Wednesday or Thursday - - to avoid the "senior bargain day" crowds at Kroger, but I will feel better staying close to home with Noah when he gets home from the vet tomorrow evening until I feel confident he is reasonably stable with his insulin, so I will gladly brave the crowds.

I hope today is treating you kindly at work, my friend, and that your travels home will be safe and expedient so that you and your precious Theresa and little Tang can have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious companions. Please know you and your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how things are going for you and your precious companions, and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi Tracy,

I hope you had a good day at work and traveling. Things are good here tonight. I'm retraining the cats, I just bought dry food today. When Smokey met me at the door this evening I went on out with the container of dry food. He ate and so did a couple of others....Smokey was the one that ran in the house yesterday when hubby was taking their food out. But he was wild running like crazy in every room, probably scared. After he went back out and was eating, I rubbed him on the back and he was okay........Thank you for the compliment, and we will never stop feeding the kitties and what ever else comes around at night.

Have a cozy evening with your sweet furbabies. May God Bless you all....TTFN...

Hello moon_beam. Monday greetings to you and You precious Noah.

Know that you both are in mine, Theresa, and Tang's thoughts and prayers. You will get the hang of it in no time. I know it feels daunting now, but I hardly give it second thought these days. The injections, I mean. I always worry about his health.

The carts are about 16.00 and never go on sale. I called the ASPCA and suspended my 10.00/month gift for another 3 months to help offset that (sigh)

I'm glad Noah is enjoying some sunbeams today. I certainly know how you feel about wanting to keep close to him at the vet's. That's why I always make appointments now rather than drop off - with Banfield they want to keep them all day w/o an appointment I hope your vet is able to give you good tips and put both you and Noah at ease.

Work was fine. I was supposed to get going on the paper and international invoices, but the lead was swamped. So, I kept on with the electronic exceptions; I figure I knocked out about 50 or 60 today. It feels weird to just sit there quietly in my cubicle chugging away with no calls, emailing any invoices I had questions about to the lead as she was too busy to stop and answer and show me the research tool. I know it's what I wanted, I just hope they don't forget about be come time for hiring

Theresa and Tang are well after their evening care. I hope today was kind to you and Noah and that you both have a very pleasant evening. TTFN

TTT

Hi LoveMyMickey

Thanks for stopping by and the well wishes for the job, Miss Theresa and Sgt. Tang. Sorry to hear Smokey gave you such a start Maybe he was seeing what it would be like to have a forever home? In any case, I'm glad you and hubby got it straitened out.

Hope you both have a great evening as well as your regular critters. TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, cloudy, chilly Tuesday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in good spirits. It is always a blessing sharing your news that you and your precious fur tribe are doing well.

I'm glad things are continuing to do okay for you with your new job. I imagine it is a big adjustment "pushing paper" instead of doing calls. I hope it doesn't become boring for you. And more importantly - - that you WILL be an official employee come the Christmas / New Year holidays. You deserve this stability, Tracy. Please let us know how things go.

I hope you will still be able to manage with your "broken" cart until you are able to purchase a new one, my frieind (duct tape works wonders sometimes). I'm so sorry that your cart go snarled on the bus - - of the three mishaps you had this one with your cart was the most "revolting development".

Noah is with the veterinary staff. I should be able to pick him up anytime after 4 p.m.. I have done grocery shopping, and have set up a table to do his "ministrations" as needed. It's an adjustable height grooming table with a leash attachment and a non-slip rubber coated surface that I purchased several years ago for use with my beloved Oslo - - which has come in handy for many different uses over the years since he joined the angels. I know this is going to be an adjustment for the both of us - - and I'm hoping the table will give him a sense of security and offer me a more "controlled" setting for me to properly give him his shots. Still need to get the gates set up at the bottom of the basement steps and have them already in place when I get him home.

I thank you soooo much for your support and encouragement, Tracy - - it really does mean a lot to me.

I hope today is treating you kindly at work, my friend, and that your travels home will be safe and expedient so that you and your precious Theresa and little Tang can have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious companions. Please know you and your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how things are going for you and your precious companions, and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Lost job. Nobody told me we can't check personal e-mail at work. Neither Randstad or AIG will claim any responsibility on that. Ironically, I was trying to send an email to Randstad because their self serve portal was bloacked (also not allowed, and I was not told)

Just shoot me now and get it over with

Hi, Tracy, what a SHOCK!!! My friend, I am soooooo sorry. Usually the supervisor gives a "warning" first - - this is such a minor "infraction". This is really so unfair. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Tracy, that you will be able to get your UE benefits quickly - - and get another job. Please let us know how things go, my friend.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you moon_beam.

I'm still in shock. Doing some digging I think I know what happened. When I got my computer installed, I was instructed by multiple team members to download Google Chrome. Somehow after doing this, I got logged into my account and when I went to type in my browser my history from my account populated when the lead was watching (who sternly frowned) I didn't go to any of those sites (some I didn't go to at home either, but Google saves everything I found out - even the mistakes in the search engine) and deleted my info off the browser immediately. The supervisor would only say that "many long time team members say they saw you visiting inappropriate sites" This isn't true of course (I'm not that stupid) But, I guess now I know why I was getting a bit of the cold shoulder from some folks.

I just wanted a nice "paper pushing" (as you put it) job. This is so unfair. I worked hard and don't feel like I did anything wrong Why do these things keep happening to me?

Tom's Dad, I am very sorry that you lost your job over such a petty thing. I agree with moon_beam that they could have given you a "warning" and let it go at that. It really is unfair. I found this link on how to get rid of your Google history so it doesn't pop up in a situation like this. I know it's too late now, but I guess it's good to know for your next job:


http://websearch.about.com/od/focusongoogl...le-searches.htm

I'm surprised they use Google Chrome. Most companies just use IE, and I guess you wouldn't have had a problem there. Maybe you could call their HR department and explain and maybe try to get your job back? It's worth a try.

DannysMom, Thanks for the condolences.

I already did all that after I realized what had happened. As for talking to HR, I already did as close to that as I can by explaining the situation to my Randstad rep. He agreed it was stupid, but also refused to intercede.

The company does use IE. But several team members said I need to get Google Chrome, as most of them use it. As did the other lead I had sat with. I had no reason to be suspicious. Such a stupid thing to get tripped up on as I was (ironically) just trying to do what I was told, and maybe make my job easier. That's what I get for thinking

Hi, Tracy, trying to be sunny greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. You and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of great difficulty.

Tracy, once again I am totally shocked at the events that led to your dismissal from AIG. My heart is aching for you. Your supervisor and HR should have given you the benefit of the doubt on this - - knowing how fickle computer technology can be. I hope AIG will not stand in your way of eligibility for UE benefits while you seek employment.

The question you ask is a universal one: "why do bad things continue to happen?" The only answer I can say is that our society's values have significantly changed since the "technolgy" boom - - and, in my opinion, not for the better. From my own observations there is more intolerance for the "old school" values and a feeling that anyone who doesn't "fit in" with the "new wave" is expendable. Employers are once again legally being allowed to basically "own" company employees - - controlling what they do, what they say, to whom they say it, and "profiling" employees to determine if they "fit in" to the company mentality or not. And if not, then they can either legally make their lives miserable while they stay on the job or dismiss them outright without cause.

Sadly, my friend, you are among many, many others who are experiencing the "new wave" of social and employment philosophy, and I truly am very sorry. There wasn't much I could do to change my own circumstances with my previous employer no matter what I did or how hard I tried, so I do understand a great deal about what you are going through. In this "technology" age it isn't enough to be a reliable employee - - you now need to "play the game" - - whatever that may be at any given point in time. I'm not good at playing games - - which is why I, too, have emotionally and socially felt the "sting of the whip" many times in my life.

The only thing I can say is - - please do not give up. Your precious Theresa and little Tang need you - - they need your love and care. And each of us here DO care about you and your precious companions.

My friend, I do hope and pray that today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, that you will find the inner strength and courage to endure through this newest challenge of finding a new employer, and that you and your precious companions will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Sir Thomas' sweet Living Spirit to comfort you. And I thank you and your precious Theresa and little Tang for the blessing of your friendship.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello moon_beam. But there is no sunny here literally or figuratively. But my best to you and your Precious Noah. I hope he is doing well now home from the vet.

I totally understand what you are saying about the "new wave" of social and employment philosophy. And not just from management either. I started to post about it yesterday, but decided not to. But, as I posted before, that place was very cliquish from the start (clamoring over the other guy and either ignoring or being frosty to me) It occurs to me it may not have been the lead looking over my shoulder seeing my browsing history coming up when I typed a single character. But the person whose desk I took over after the shuffle. She was clearly unhappy about it and her new duties, and didn't even try to hide it. She was always "hovering" around my cube and asking how I'm doing. Also the supervisor said something about the person who "told" on me as being a team member of many years. This person was on the intranet site as having completed 8 years of service. Not hard to put 2 and 2 together on that, huh? And there was no way she could have "seen" anything, since I never went to anything other than my personal email.

I don't know. In either scenario it feels like they were looking for a way to get rid of me. All, I was trying to do was a good job. Sure I tried to engage them in conversation, i.e. "play the game", but they always shot me down. So I just figured I'd keep my mind on doing the job. Ironic considering what they accused me of. Get this, Randstad sent out an email today about internet usage at AIG. That would have been more helpful 2 weeks ago, don't you think? Great, I get to be guinea pig. I responded that I would have appreciated advance notice and that I did NOT actively visit any questionable web sites outside email and my attempt at Randstad's portal. Talk about fixing the barn doors after the horses come home.

I had to visit the UE office this morning anyway as it was time for the 6 week review. I went to the one by me right when they opened and was out in about 15-20 minutes. I should be good to start claiming again Sunday, and I can do the next one online. You are right about Theresa and Tang needing me. And believe me, that's all that's keeping me going most days. Sure, I had 2 weeks of having more than that, but it's been brutally ripped away.

I hope today is treating you and Noah kindly today. I thank you for your continued friendship. I hope you and Noah have a very pleasant evening. TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing. I am soooo glad to know you were able to obtain a POSITIVE outcome with your visit at the UE office, and that you will receive UE benefits by Sunday. Please let us know how things go for you.

Yeah, I agree with you about receiving the AIG policy guidelines at this point in time. Perhaps you can add this to your "checklist" to inquire about policies ahead of time - - or at the time of hire - - so that you will know what to expect. I hope you will be able to find a more POSITIVE employment atmosphere this next time around, my friend - - at least one that is not quite so obviously hostile. Please let us know how things go for you, my friend.

Once again, my friend, I do hope and pray that today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, that you will find the inner strength and courage to endure through this newest challenge of finding a new employer, and that you and your precious companions will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Sir Thomas' sweet Living Spirit to comfort you. And I thank you and your precious Theresa and little Tang for the blessing of your friendship.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello moon_beam. Rainy greetings to you and your precious Noah. I hope you are both well.

Yeah, I sensed a certain amount of hostility from the beginning, but I pushed it aside as I really wanted this job to work out. The tasks were up my alley, the commute wasn't bad and it was a good schedule. I figured if I minded my own business and did my work, I'd be OK. I guess that was too much to ask for At least with Insight, I saw it coming. And while I was upset at the loss of income, the loss of the job in general had nowhere near the emotional impact this did.

I appreciate your optimism about finding a more positive experience the next time. But I'm having a hard time being optimistic right now. Just when the wrongs of the last 3 years seem to have been righted, the wound is brutally ripped wide open again. Sometimes I wonder about the nature of God and the Universe at large. They say these things happen for a reason. What reason? If it happened because something better is around the bend I need to be available for, then why did I get the job in the first place? I suppose I can look at it as a sort of financial boost in the short term, but that's really reaching.

Theresa and Tang are well, and providing me their own brand of comfort and consolation. I hope today is being kind to you and Noah and that you both have a very blissful evening. TTFN

TTT

Tom's Dad, it really stinks how you were treated there. From what you are saying it sounds like the lady who kept looking over your shoulder was miffed that you got her desk and was trying to find a reason to get you "gone" so she could have it back. I was in a similar situation once, a long time ago, and I quit to escape the constant mobbing from the co-workers. But I did have a job lined up already so I would have quit anyway. I think it's safe to say that you can drive yourself crazy looking for answers as to "why did this happen?" Bad things happen to all of us at one time or another, and nobody really is immune to suffering in this world. Instead of looking back and looking for answers, try to look forward and into the future. That will keep your spirits up. Just keep looking and applying for jobs. I know you will find something better soon. I think moon_beam gave you some good advice when she mentioned you should familiarize yourself with an employer's Internet policy. Most companies do not even allow you to login into Yahoo or other email accounts and have policies on sending personal emails from work and surfing the Net for personal reasons.

It's sad that the place you worked in was so cliquish, but a lot of places are like that. Newcomers are treated with a bit of disdain, and you kinda have to try hard to fit in or keep a low profile. Of course in your case that didn't help as that lady really had it in for you and wanted "her" desk back. Sometimes you run into people like that. Keep your chin up, things will get better. It may not feel like they will, but just keep telling yourself they will.

Hello DannysMom.

I know looking back does not help, but it's hard not to sometimes. I made a rookie mistake that was compounded by the hostility toward the "new guy" by a few petty individuals. Looking forward is all I can do. But nobody ever said that would be easy. Thanks for the encouragement. I hope you and your girls are well.

TTT

Hi, Tracy, cloudy Thursday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

I hope your job search is beginning to show some promising results. Will Randstad be among the recruiters helping you with referrals? Please let us know how things are going.

My friend, I do so understand your disappointment about how things went at AIG. What seemed so promising turned into a royal nightmare - - how well I know how THAT feels!!! I think it is good you are looking at what happened from the perspective you share with us: "I suppose I can look at it as a sort of financial boost in the short term . . ." - - It was better than having to take out an advance against a credit card, etc.. And hopefully you will have another job quickly.

Life here is quiet today which is very helpful for both my precious Noah and me. The sun is struggling to make an appearance through the clouds but once in awhile a sunbeam briefly appears. My precious Noah is doing well. The PBS station has a nature program on which he always enjoys watching with me.

I do hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello moon_beam. Sunny but cool Thursday greetings to you and your precious Noah. Hope you are both well.

My job search isn't turning up very much. Randstad isn't doing diddly for me, but I suppose that's to be expected. They probably want to distance themselves from me. I guess it makes it easier for them to "forget" this was as much their responsibility as mine.

Not much happening here either. I suppose I'll have to drag myself to Kroger tomorrow to get insulin syringes and my RX. I don't have much else to say about how I am doing other than what I have already said. Perhaps my life will be a struggle just to survive for as long as I have left on this miserable ball of mud. Maybe I was never meant to be even content.

Theresa and Tang are well. It's a bit iffy on the temperature for balcony time, but I will see if they want any. I hope today is being kind to you and Noah and that you have a good evening.

TTT

Hi Tracy,

I just want to say how sorry I am about your job. They sound like a bunch of high school kids with their cliques. I remember those days. Anyway you'll always be in my prayers for things to get better for you.

Same ole, same ole, here. Training the cats just to eat dry food is going well. Tabby and Smokey are eagerly waiting breakfast every morning. Smokey climbs up on the window sill over the kitchen window and watches for me to open the curtains. This morning I sneezed real loud and he took off. He went around to the carport and ate his breakfast. There's a Tabby#2 and a Whitey (we call him). They come by later because they are scared.

Well Tracy, all I can say is hang in there and maybe, just maybe, everything will get better for you. Give Sgt. Tang and Princess Theresa a special pat for me. Always thinking of Sir Tom too.....May God Bless you all!....TTFN

LMM

Hello LoveMyMickey

Um, maybe, just maybe things will get better? That almost sounds I like I'm getting what I deserve. True, perhaps, but still a bit harsh

Glad that Smokey, Tabby, and the others who now come by to partake of your kindness are doing well. It's always a pleasure to hear how the waifs in your care are doing. Hope you are doing well too. Peace and blessings.

TTT

Hi, Tracy, sunny chilly Friday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

Hope you were able to make your errand run to Kroger today to get med supplies. I'm sorry you are not receiving job assistance from Randstad at the moment. Is there a different rep you could work with? I hope and pray you will begin to get some good leads on jobs quickly, my friend. Please let us know how things are going.

Worked on financials today while Noah enjoyed the sunbeams on his bathroom window perch. It is hunting season and some idiot is outside doing target practice. I really am not fond of hunting season.
Not much else happening here today.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello moon_beam. Sunny and cool greetings to you and your precious Noah.

I put off the Kroger trip until tomorrow. I just went to the bank by me for the certified check for the rent, quarters for laundry (back to half loads again <sigh>) and to the Dollar Tree for a few items. I had to go all the way back to the bank when I realized they made it out TO me and FROM the apartments I'm not even going to try an understand that.

Sorry to hear you had to put up with idiot hunters trying to prove how "manly" they are. I can't stand them. My spin on the second amendment is "The Right to Arm Bears"

I was advised by the Phoenix Randstad office to reach out to a local office, and I may do that. But, I did a check of availabilities for the local offices on the main web site, and to say pickings are thin is an understatement. I'm so off balance now after getting back to work and then thrust back into this again so soon. I don't know how to feel or how to proceed sometimes, it's kind of scary

Theresa and Tang are well. It was still too cold for them to want any balcony time today. I hope today has been kind to you and Noah and that you both have a very pleasant evening. TTFN

TTT

I'm so sorry Tracy, I did not mean for that to sound the way you took it. I just meant things are so uncertain in this old world that maybe things will get better and I pray that they will. I have never been good with words like other posters here and again I am sorry.

Thanks for being a friend....

LMM

That's OK LoveMyMickey.

I guess I took it the wrong way. You're right, of course, things are uncertain in this world anymore. I appreciate the sentiments in the spirit in which you meant them. Give a pat to your kitties for me. By best to you, hubby, and Angel Mickey.

TTT

Hello Tom's Dad, and happy Caturday to you, Tang, and Theresa. I hope your two fur kids are well. They probably enjoy having you home again. Things WILL get better. You didn't deserve to lose this job, but I truly believe there is something better out there for you. If we are looking for the good and positive things we will find them. We can either let our circumstances get us down or rise above them and keep on trucking. Have you tried LinkedIn? How about former co-workers or friends? Maybe they know who's hiring or maybe they have some connections. I know this is a setback for you, but please don't let it get you down. You need to keep your spirits up for your job search. Things WILL get better.

It is cold here today and so I won't be opening any windows here. Shelley wanted to go out on the balcony, but there is no way I'm opening that door and letting all the cold air in! Mindy is content sitting by the window and observing what goes on in the neighborhood.

Hi, Tracy, was sunny now cloudy chilly Caturday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

It seems that WHATEVER we do we ALWAYS have to keep a check on what OTHERS do - - such as your bank making the first certified check out wrong. I hope they did not charge you extra for the RIGHT check. Hope your errand to Kroger today went smoothly.

I can perfectly understand your feeling off balance - - not knowing what direction to take - - almost feeling with a certainty that whatever you do will be "wrong" somehow. I have been there so many times, my friend. What happened to you with AIG is a real "self-confidence" buster. But it is really important that you try EVERYTHING and ANYTHING now to find another job - - for you truly have nothing to lose. And please know each of us here are on YOUR side.

Noah seems to be doing well - - still adjusting to the "new normal". The new "projected" forecast is that the brunt of the storm for this coming Tuesday night into Wednesday will be more south and east of the homestead, so Noah and I may only see some snow flakes, perhaps some snow showers as the storm passes through. But as all weather forecasters do - - they hedge their bets and are advising local viewers to keep a check on the newest forecasts - - as things can change.

I'm so glad to know your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing well, my friend. I know having your precious companions with you is a source of great comfort and encouragement.

Got the security updates and scans done on the desk top and answered some e-mails. Still have a trek to the mailbox to make after awhile. I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello DannysMom. Caturday greetings to you, your precious Mindy and Shelley.

No, I didn't deserve to lose that job. But it seems at least one or more persons were gunning for me from the start. And I don't know if I should have kept my mouth shut rather than trying to be sociable and fit in, or if it would have made any difference at all. I probably should have known with certain females clamoring about hiring some males for a change that at least one or two "hens" (i.e. Queen Bees) would perceive me as threat. What does it take to get through to people like that that I am NOT interested in their internal politics. I just want to keep my head down and do a good job and go home at the end of the day?

Yes, Theresa and Tang (who are well by the way) enjoy having me home. But in grand scheme of things, this is not a good thing. I am already registered on Linkedin. I have had one former recruiter reach out to me but with no success in finding me anything. And one other stranger who was a bit vague on his "looking for partners for a new business venture" That one struck me as suspicious. I also reached out to my friends on Facebook, with one response from a former co-worker about them hiring at the local newspaper where she is working now. I went online and applied - even used her as a reference. Nothing.

I appreciate your sentiments, but it's hard to keep one's spirits up when one is constantly either being ignored, or slapped around. I haven't led a perfect life by any stretch, but I don't see what I have done so bad to deserve all this.

In any case, I do appreciate you stopping by and your words of encouragement. I hope you and your girls are well, and that you all have a wonderful evening. TTFN

TTT

Hello moon_beam. Caturday greetings to you and your precious Noah.

Yes, that was fun walking all the way back to the bank to get the check corrected. No, they didn't charge me because I get them free anyway. The young lady that did it wrong seemed to feel bad about it and was trying to fix it even though she wasn't the one currently waiting on me.

My trip to Kroger (and the library) took almost 3 hours. The people at the Kroger RX could not seem to grasp the concept that one does not need a RX for syringes for a cat and that all I have to do is sign the book. Once they got that figured out, they couldn't figure out what to charge me. Apparently the idea of scanning the box then dividing by how many I was getting didn't occur to them for about 5 minutes. When all this was done and I dropped off my due books at the library, I missed the bus I was aiming for and had to wait another 45 minutes. All that nonsense from the Kroger employees, and I can't find a job?

I do hope the storms miss you and Noah so that you are not impeded for his vet appointment; I'm glad to hear he is coping well. Theresa and Tang are well, as I hope you and Noah are too. Hoping you both have a very blissful evening. TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, Monday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in good spirits.

It has been a very busy time here the last couple of days which is why I haven't been able to be here - - but am taking a "time out" at the moment until things get busy again later on.

I'm so sorry the Kroger folks were "clueless" about how to fill your meds and little Tang's syringes. The good news is that you eventually did get checked out and back home to your precious companions. I hope you and your precious Theresa and little Tang had a good day yesterday - - and that your laundry time went smoothly.

The latest weather news is that the storm forecasted for tomorrow has been significantly reduced in intensity, but instead of Noah going to the vet tomorrow he is at the vet today with follow up and glucose monitoring. I'm glad I was able to take him in today so that we can miss traveling in the "whatever" weather that happens tomorrow. I am waiting to hear from the vet as I'm writing to you, but if I don't hear anything in the next hour or so I will call. Mondays are so chaotic at the vet hospital.

Laundry is done - - for now, and am trying to get caught up on answering some e-mails.

I'm wondering how things are going with your job search, my friend. It seems there was a brief "open window" of job hiring the last of October, but from what I see on the news that window has now narrowed - - again. I am soooo sorry you are once again caught in the squeeze, my friend. Please let us know how things are going.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello moon_beam. Monday greetings to you and your precious Noah. I hope he is still doing better under the vet's care.

The job search seems to have hit a bit of a dead end. Even Career Builder has nothing new that I have not posted on It's a good thing UE only requires one attempt a week. So, perhaps you are right that the surge ended at the end of October. I asked my former Republic co-workers (on Facebook) to see if they are doing the tax thing again this year, but no help there so far.

I'm glad the storms will seem to pass you by even though it's no longer an issue. I do hope you are able to bring your precious boy home today and that he continues to do well.

Theresa and Tang are both well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Noah and I hope you both have a peaceful evening. TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, cloudy chilly Tuesday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in reasonably good spirits. It is always a blessing sharing your news and how your precious girl and little boy are doing.

Hopefully this current job "dry spell" will ease quickly so that you will be able to acquire employment very soon. Please let us know how things go.

I'm wondering if you got anything from the snow event that has been marching east. As the system passes overhead we may get some snow flakes dancing in the air but not enough to even cause a "dusting" accumulation on the ground. The temperature is steadily dropping now as the Arctic air is making its way through the area through tomorrow. The good news is that the temps are supposed to rebound back into the 50's by Thursday and through the weekend.

I am happy to share with you that Noah is doing well. He tried to hide this morning when it was time to make a trek back to the vet for his morning glucose test - - unsuccessfully. But he's a happy camper now that he's back home - - and I am, too. We're just "chillin" today - - not major items on the agenda.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello, moon_beam. Sunny but cold Tuesday greetings.

I'm so very glad to hear your precious boy was able to come home and that you are sharing some quality time together. The snow only gave us a bit of a dusting on the cars, grass and balconies (obviously no balcony time) As I write, it's still only 40 degrees.

Nothing new to report on the job search (sigh) I know I'm supposed to be positive and try to keep my hopes up, but it's so very hard right now

Theresa and Tang are well, but I had a to break up a couple of spats this morning. I really think Tang is just trying to play, but Theresa being a grumpy older gal in the morning these days, is having none of it. Nothing else to report. I hope today has been kind to you and Noah and that you both have a very pleasant evening. TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, sunny chilly Wednesday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

I hope it is warmer at your homestead today so that perhaps your precious Theresa and little Tang can enjoy balcony time -- even if it's just to stick their noses outside to get some fresh air in their lungs for a few minutes. Yeah, I can so relate to your precious Theresa's unenthusiastic response to her brother's playful energy - - particularly first thing in the morning. Like your precious Theresa, I, too, am a bit crochety now upon arising - - it takes me awhile to get my "get up and go" going. I know she so appreciates her loving daddy looking out for her.

Noah is doing well. He played some kitty "ice hockey" for a few minutes this morning with a couple of ice chips I threw on the floor for him. It is sooo good to see him feeling sooooo much better. He appears to be liking his new food as well - - which is a HUGE blessing as well. His regular vet office called a few minutes ago to check on him, and they are pleased as well with how he is doing. Unless anything changes in his status next Tuesday he will go in to have a follow up glucose check.

My friend, I do so understand how defeated and depressed you feel in your quest to find another job. I have been where you are, my friend, - - it is IMPOSSIBLE to continually maintain a "positive outlook" when things look so bleak. Losing a job - - for whatever reason - - has it's own kind of "grief journey" to experience. This is why you have each of us here to offer you encouragement when you cannot sustain it for yourself. You CAN count on us to be here for you. All you can do is the best you can - - apply for the jobs you are interested in. Please let us know how things are going.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello moon_beam. Sunny and very cool Wednesday greetings to you and your precious Noah. I'm glad to hear he is continuing to do better and playing some games again. What was the final verdict on insulin vs. diet?

No, it stayed in the 30s today with a start at 25, so no balcony time. Yes, Theresa may be getting on in years (about 11 I believe) but she will always be my little girl. She and Tang are both doing well. But she did come to me on the sofa looking oh so pitiful as if to say "Daddy, Tang taked my chair" What a pair

Job search is still stuck in neutral (sigh) This week's bigger headache has been getting paid for my UE check I claimed on the phone Sunday. I went all the way to the end and it said it was accepted. I called the IVR Monday and no update. I figured it was because if the holiday. So I called Tuesday and talked to 3 people. The last of which in payment processing that said it was because of the holiday and systems were down for maintenance, but my funds should be in today. Today, no funds no update. So I called again and got a guy in payments who knew nothing about systems being down He said all he could do is manually push it through since it did record I called to request my payment. But, it would be a paper check as what he had to do would not do direct deposit. So, now I have to call tomorrow to make sure the check did indeed process and get mailed. What a mess

I'm hoping today is being kind to you and Noah and that you both have a wonderful evening. TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing.

I'm so sorry your UE check has met with difficulties - - especially at a time when you have enough to deal with. Please let us know how things go.

Noah is strictly on diet control - - no insulin - - which suits me, and Noah, just fine. Noah is already anxiously anticipating his dinner - - which won't be for about another hour.

Evening is coming, and I sincerely hope you and your precious Theresa and little Tang will be able to have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening together. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to knowing how each of you are doing, and to sharing your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello moon_beam.

Glad to hear the diet seems to be working out for your precious Noah. Insulin can be a bit rough on older cats. I hope he continues to to well. You are both in my thoughts and prayers of course.

Yeah, just one more problem with my ongoing UE payment saga. Why do I get the feelings it won't be fixed tomorrow either?

Hope you and Noah are both well. Blessings.

TTT

Hi, Tracy, sunny chilly Thursday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

I do hope you were able to receive confirmation today that your UE benefits are on their way to you. I'm sorry it has to be by check this time instead of direct deposit, but the most important thing is that you get the funds. I also continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers that you will find a job quickly that will provide you financial and employment stability. Please let us know how things go.

I attempted to do the MS security updates on the desk top today, and all went okay except for one update that continues to "fail". I did the recommended trouble-shooting - - and still the update "failed." So I have shut the computer down. Perhaps the next time I turn it on the update will go through okay. If not, then I will call my computer expert to have him come and figure it out. There's always SOMETHING to bring some level of frustration into our lives - - this time for me it is "high technology."

Noah has had another good day - - which is a blessing. Nothing much else going on today - - which suits me just fine.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will be able to have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening together. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to knowing how each of you are doing, and to sharing your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello moon_beam. Sunny and not quite as cool Thursday greetings to you and your precious Noah. I'm so glad to hear he continues to do well on his diet. When do you need to check his numbers again?

Sorry to hear your security updates didn't go so well. They are more trouble than they are worth sometimes, I think. One thing I did get out of the job was one guy gave me what he says is a clean copy of Windows 7 that does not need a key. Personally I think it's just a matter of not doing the auto update and not letting it install the KB97 files, which I already did with the currently installed copy. Still it's nice to have the actual disc.

I called the UE automated system and it said the check was mailed today. Yeah it stinks I'm going to have to make a special trip to the bank, but it was better than having to go into an office with no guarantee that it would have been DD. Thanks again for the well wishes on the job search.

Theresa and Tang are well. Just one small Tang wants to play but Theresa doesn't spat this morning Hoping by tomorrow it's warm enough for balcony time. It's supposed to get to almost 70 by this weekend

I hope today has been kind to you and Noah and that you both have a very peaceful evening. TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, sunny still chilly Friday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

I'm sooooo glad to know your UE check is "in the mail" and hopefully you will receive it either today or tomorrow - - hopefully in time to deposit into your checking account before the bank closes for the weekend. At the very least if you don't get it until tomorrow and can't deposit it until Monday - - for whatever reason - - at least you will be able to deposit it on Monday as it isn't a legal holiday (as this past Monday, 11/11, was).

Noah is taking a nap at the moment as I'm writing to you. He kept me faithful company when I took my shower this morning. From all appearances he seems to be doing well. He returns to his doctor this coming Tuesday, 11/19, for a follow BG test after his breakfast.

My bank statement is ready to print off for the monthly "checkbook balance-a-thon" ritual, so at some point this weekend I will be working on this project. As you know I am always glad when it's done.

Thank you for your insights about the automatic updates. I agree with you that "updates" can cause more problems than what they solve - - or prevent. I'm glad you have been able to install the W7 version on your computer, and hope it will work well for you.

I'm always glad to share your news that your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing well. How is your precious little boy's ear doing these days? Is it still looking good since his surgery?

I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious companions will be able to have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening together. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to knowing how each of you are doing, and to sharing your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello moon_beam. Cool, rainy Friday greetings to you and your precious Noah. I'm glad to hear he continues to do well on his diet. Please let us know how it goes Tuesday.

My UE check was not in the mail today. So, I will get it tomorrow or Monday. I even waited until after the mail came before embarking on errands so as not to waste my time if I could have gone to the bank today. Alas, not to be (sigh)

I attempted repair on my cart with duct tape as you suggested. Since this one is much newer than the other one I tried that with (rubber worn down and cracked all around, where as this was just one clean break) It seemed to hold up under he weight. We will see how it goes.

I hope your project goes well without any surprises or problems. Not much else happening here. Theresa and Tang are both well. I hope today has treated you and Noah kindly and that you both have a pleasant evening. TTFN

TTT

Hello Tom's Dad, and happy Caturday to you, Tang, and Theresa. Maybe Theresa is in a better mood to play with Tang today. We're having nice, mild, fall weather, but not mild enough to open a window for my girls. Shelley snuggled with me on the bed last night and kept me warm. I hope you and your fur kids are having a nice weekend.

Hi, Tracy, cloudy dampish Caturday greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious companions doing well and in reasonably good spirits.

I'm sorry you did not receive your UE check yesterday. I know each day that you don't have it is a day of concern for you. I am hoping you will receive it in today's mail - - so that at the very lastest you can have it in hand to deposit on Monday. Please let us know how things go.

I hope your "MacGyver" repairs on your grocery cart will work, my friend. I truly am very sorry this happened. If it's any consolation to you I recently had to do a similar "MacGyver" repair to my shower door. Please let us know how the duct tape repairs work.

I will need to transfer some funds from my "emergency funds" to my checking account to cover Noah's medical care, and then the checkbook will be "balanced" again. Had I known that the ER vet accepted CareCredit I would have put his ER treatment on that credit card - - which would have helped. But I am thankful I have some "emergency" funds to help cover his recent medical needs. He is continuing to do well, for which I am very thankful.

It is calm here today - - gloomy - - no sunbeams for my precious Noah to enjoy. But despite the gloomy weather outside, he is enjoying the comforts of his home and engaging in his normal activities - - which is a blessing.

As always, my friend, I hope today is treating you and your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, and that you and your precious companions will be able to have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening together. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to knowing how each of you are doing, and to sharing your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas. And please know you are continually in my thoughts and prayers that you will find another job very soon - - please let us know how this is going for you.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi DannysMom, and Happy Caturday to you, Miss Mindy and Shelley.

No, Theresa was not up for any antics this morning. But neither was Tang, as it turns out. Must be the "chillin" Caturday vibe. That's pretty much how it's been around here. Not too cool, but very gloomy; might see some rain later. I hope today has been kind to you and your precious girls and that you all have a wonderful evening. TTFN

TTT