yes it's true that D's work has cut his hours, of course amounting to less money in our pockets. this is sickening, could there be an upside? the times right now are so tough for so many, it's hard to not be gloomy about this. the positive? D will be home a bit more, which will be fun, D has a million plans hatched to hustle cash, we can see how charming really frugal living can be and at least he has a job!
little things have been getting me down. the canceled playdate that was meant to provide me with a nice diversion on a day when D was out of town. canceled at the last minute! i tried my hardest to make the best of the morning. so, henny and i made a cake! but guess what, the cake didn't want to come out of it's pan and it was in about 5 pieces. i pressed on and we ate every bite of that damn ugly cake. being positive!
yesterday my grandmother was admitted to a nursing home, where she will live for the rest of her life. she is ok with the decision, which is good, but it's just so sad. imagine you work all of your life, just to end up with shitty health, a roommate, cafeteria food and bingo, if you're lucky. to look on the bright side? she will have good care, which she needs and my parents will be able to finally breathe knowing that they are not responsible for every bite of food, pill and decision. still, it's kind of a wash.
that's the thing with this week. it's like all of the positives and the bright sides are just as pale and depressing as the actual downers. it's like the glass that is either half full or half empty, depending of your view, is really just half. nothing more.
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the glass that is either half full or half empty, depending of your view, is really just half.
Or, another way to look at it, the glass is too big. We live in the US of A where even the homeless have a good life compared to 90% of the world outside the "land of opportunity". Most people live beyond their means on credit, a good many paycheck to paycheck, many are on public assistance or social security benefits and some are incredibly wealthy. But if you can find change - even if it is just pennies - in a bowl, in your couch cushions or stored in your car console saved for parking meters then you are RICH beyond the wildest dreams of those people that have never imagined having internet access, owning an automobile or shopping at supermarkets.
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