Loves Body Glide on my arms, and the double socks. I had such a huge issue with blisters that I taped like mad too.

no marathon advice, but you have my support, Beej.

I decided that this is home day. I didn't even go to the coffee shop this am. I might need to find some caffeine if I am going to do anything.

Got official news that the potential job shift that may have gotten me out of the current work mess is a no go. They want someone local. Frack.

Being ignored to your face, not fun.

Whoot. I've even got an REI discount certificate. Bring on the Body Glide!

Oh my. A friend's husband did a marathon without this good advice and the front of his shirt at the finish line was, well...Yay Body Glide and the sports bra.

Thanks so much for the support. I'm excited and encouraged.

I think I really need a male coach though, so I may have to make some changes in my assignments...but so far, so good.

And about the fundraising? I'm 2/3 there already. Such a blessing.

Oh, Suzi, I'm so sorry. I really really hate job hunt crap. (Me? Bitter? Never.)

Oh Suzi, no!

just remember ( and maybe work needs to be reminded ) that once you graduate the possiblities for new jobs are much greater

Thanks beth. December 3rd is my magic date for school. Then mid-February, 2008 for passing my tuition reimbursement pay back date.

Those dates are looming large in my mind. My direct management is well aware and they are trying to help me. The raise, the attempt to move my office, the suggestions of other work - all are coming from my direct management. Unfortunately they are located in the Boise office and it is the folks I'm working with here that are making life difficult. I'm not counting L in that, though her situation sure throws a monkey wrench in the whole thing (still waiting to here how her chemo went on Friday - no clue if she will be in tomorrow or not).

Someone tap dance nekkid or something. Need distraction.

What I don't understand is why you can't get a temp in for, say, 20 hours per week to help out with L's workload?

L's workload is not much of an issue anymore. I have J trained up in Boise for anything that L can't do. Plus, now that I'm finally caught up, I've been able to shift some things around and I can handle my workload much better now.

I'm more worried about L's health and the pressure being put on her by the folks here. She is not the same person she was pre-chemo. Her memory is shot and she is struggling to keep up - and this is before this new round of chemo. Yet the local folks keep expecting her to pick up where she left off 2 years ago. Ain't happening. Aint' gonna happen. Then I get crap for getting help from my management and crap for training J.

SO sorry. I said I wouldn't fuss any more. I need to win the lottery so I can make this all mute. I guess I'd have to play the lottery to win, eh?