Anniversary of my Emancipation

 Today, October 20th, 2010 is the 10 year anniversary of my emancipation from Hell.  That being a job of 16 years.  At the time I thought it the end of the world.  My daughter on the other hand cheered.   I had been working 5 days a week, 9 to 10 hours a day and coming in as well on a Sunday to clean up email and get ready for the week - about a 60 hour week.  (not getting paid for that Sunday tho).    

But I'm not going to rehash that story - it's in a previous blog if interested.  What I will reiterate is the advice I gave back then that bears repeating.  

“How many people out there are working in jobs that they like but with people/for people that don't appreciate what you do?  How many people are working 50-60 hours a week and not getting so much as a thank you?  Do you work someplace where if you don't eat lunch in the lunchroom you are the topic at lunch?  Do you work with someone whose head is so far up the manager’s ass they see thru one set of eyes?  Are you part of the "in" crowd?   How many of you have heard how Lucky you are to have a job? 

Well listen up.....if that's the kind of job you have you are not so lucky.  Lucky is getting the hell out!

You've heard the old cliché - when one door closes another one opens - and even if it doesn't open right away, it does open.  And I can honestly say the air on this side of the door is so much fresher!

Yep - 10 years later and I hardly ever need Tylenol and I know who my friends are.

Dog Adoption

I thought I would be blogging earlier this year since I adopted a new dog on February 8^th.   It had been 3 years since Gaston passed so it was time.   I happened upon a rescue site called “Day Before The Rainbow Rescue” after I saw a photo online of Bandit.  I filled out a very thorough adoption application and figured I wouldn’t hear anything again (since that’s what happened over the prior months with local rescues).  I applied on 1/31, was accepted on 2/2 and had a new dog in my lap 2/8.

First I’d like to say that “Day Before The Rainbow Rescue” was a joy to deal with.  I was especially pleased that in addition to his neutering, shots and micro-chipping, the adoption fee covered his transportation up to Delaware where I picked him up. (When I had checked with local shelters about adoption I was informed that the fee only covered the neutering, shots and micro chipping and that I would have to come pick up the animal with a crate.)     

The ladies from Day Before The Rainbow Rescue were also eager to answer all my questions and kept In touch to make sure we both were settled!  And the driver who transported the pets was professional and friendly as well.

I guess I’m just saying if you’re looking to adopt, please add Day Before The Rainbow Rescue to your list to check out!

Meet Bandit!