Oh, David. Oh, Matilda. I wish I could come visit and bring what love I can.

Hi Amy!

Work has decided to change our schedule so instead of being in the office M-T,Th we'll be in the office T-W-Th and WFH M, F. It feels like a non change, really - making a meaningless change so it seems like they are doing something rather than actually trying to make anything better. My department was just gearing up to maybe agitate for less in office time, so my coworkers are irritated. But it doesn't start until "after the holidays" so I am working from home today and I seem to have left my motivation to actually do work at the office. At least I remembered to make coffee.

So much love to you, David.

I'm really struggling today. Dad is still in the hospital and will probably be discharged today, which is good, but his future care is overwhelming. ND's business again has three clients who owe a ton of money and are ghosting him, which means no one has been paid this pay period (wonderful timing with the holidays), and our debts are stressing us both out beyond belief. I know this isn't forever. There are some hopeful things on the horizon for both dad (being willing to consider assisted living finally) and the business (some big contracts lining up for first quarter, which is awesome), but right now, things kind of suck. And I'm so tired of the hospital. ND is going home tonight. I don't know yet for sure when I am.

Not looking for solutions, but I feel like this is one of the places I can just vent this, so thanks.

{{{Pix}}}

Thanks, t. Hugs back. Just because.

{{{Pix}}}

Oh Pix that sounds so hard and shitty. I’m so sorry and I hope your dad is able to move and have a less stressful time for you.

300 stitches is TOO MANY wow.

Susan I can't use myself as an example of someone who didn't go to college and ended up not struggling because of it. I definitely do not recommend the path I've taken in my life.

BUT my cousin ( the pediatrician) has one son who has taken a very winding route in his life. He has severe ADHD and struggled in school and bounced around. One year he went and was camping and hiking out West ,picking up odd jobs and met his wife. He ended up going into the military and finally seems to have a path.

My brother went into the military after high school and then it took him a bit to decide on college and he held a few different jobs and finally got both is BA and his Masters and runs a state park it can be a winding route .

Pix, that is a LOT to deal with. I'm glad for the good parts -- that your dad is being discharged today AND that he's willing to consider assisted living, because that's a big hurdle for a lot of older folks.

Aw man, Kristin, that’s a lot of crap to deal with. I hope things start to improve sooner rather than later.

Remember when we had time to post at work? I can’t believe I got away with posting all day long, basically. Speaking of, I need to get back to work.