Friday, March 23, 2018

What happened to my ME day?

Fridays are supposed to be my new "ME" days . 
Without the responsibility of driving the bus,it is the one day of the traditional work week when I can dedicate my resources to catching up on other business related matters completely uninterrupted.
Notice I used the words supposed to be....
This particular How Am I Doin' Friday began with pain. 
Lots and lots of back pain.
My back pain, which has been improving slowly bit by bit, was about as uncomfortable as it has been in weeks.
Right off the bat, I knew that this day would be a challenge. 
My phone rang at about 6:45 in the morning.
The exterminator who was scheduled to come between 9 and 11 was on his way and would be here shortly.
Moving as quickly as I could, I showered, dressed and made my way to my desk.
At about 7:45 the barking began ,signalling the arrival of said exterminator.
He spent about 15-20 minutes treating the ant problem for the 3rd time this month, which was about half as long as the dogs continued their incessant infernal carrying on.
2 barking dogs + extraordinary back discomfort = headache!
Did I mention that this was supposed to be my "ME" day?
And did I neglect to also mention that I had to accompany Francisco, our other bus driver to motor vehicle as his licensed driver. 
Don't ask....it's a long and mostly unimportant story.. The long and short of this meant I had to leave the house by 11:30 and did not get back until almost 4.
Today is Friday.
Friday night?
Correct!
 Shabbat dinner!
So at 4 I started slicing and dicing, cutting and prepping all that was to be needed for tonight's meal.
What's the old expression about the best laid plans?
I did manage to spend about an hour at the end of my ME day to at least clear the decks with the hopes of a fresh start in the morning.
With the upcoming short work week
(Passover begins Friday night with the first Seder)
I am hoping that tomorrow will be a super productive day .
It would go a long way towards lifting my spirits before the Yom Tov!
Shabbat Shalom!

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