Thinking January 2 2021

 

Just quietly thinking things through on this Saturday morning. A lot of things happening.  Sometimes its best to blog instead of talking things through with others. So much stuff happening with the pandemic. Its sensory overload. Good to know about rates, we have to hear about incidents so that folks can make the right decisions in life.

Niece 

I am concerned about my niece. Her mom / my sister passed in 2020.  My niece and I were fairly close as we made arrangements. She would come over for fish fries, have cocktails and chat. But things changed as Fall approached.  I suspected risky behaviors during a pandemic. I told her, if she and her dad were at risk, I could just drop off food.  She said, "Drop off food."  I appreciated the honesty.

We stayed in touch for Thanksgiving.  She came to my car to pick up food trays.  The same approach for Christmas.  BUT, I stopped hearing from her when New Year approached.  Yesterday, she told me she was in Florida and got into a fight with her rotten cousin.  I saw the photos.  I suspected she was there as I saw the photos on Instagram.  No one with mask in a very infected Florida.  I am so disappointed in her for putting her father at risk who she lives with.   They both make poor decisions.

That disappointing disclosure really made me sad. Everyone knows that I am a COVID COP of sorts. I strongly believe and support public safety guidelines.  For her to have flown to Florida to be with a demonic cousin who never masks, just really upset me to no ends. I just have to chalk is up and say... That's Life. What a sad life.  She is an adult and knows better.  I more than likely will never see her again.  I just simply cannot place myself at risk.  

I am so sad.

Work

I am semi-retired, but will fully retire in 2021.  I was not given a contract to teach this month. Its okay.  I am an adjunct so nothing is guaranteed.  The new dean does not like me. Whatever.  The school is lousy and on probation.  

My other job is 6 hours a week... and remote.  I have been extremely successful with every assignment.  But, my boss scolds me beyond my comfort. I don't play that.  She is now trying to micro-manage me.  I won't go into details.  My orientation was lousy.  I meet with boss in a few weeks.  Will give notification that day.  Work out a transition out.  I don't need any stressors from a 6 hour a week gig.

Social Media

I am currently in Facebook Jail.  Need I say more?  LOL!