Re: Re: Hassles At Work
  By: Nancy Backus to Damon A. Getsman on Tue May 19 2015 20:04:52

 DAG>> Yeah I've done a couple of shifts at Free Geek here, which kind of
 NB> That sounds like a good fit.  :)

  I actually got sick when I had the last one set up that I was going to go to,
unfortunately.  However they're always looking for more people that they've
already certified to fill shifts, so I'll be trying to see if I can get in
another slot on Monday.  Right now I'm also thinking that I might _finally_ be
able to afford Aikido for myself (and possibly even my son, though he's already
in Tae Kwon Do) come this next paycheck, which should be Tuesday or Wednesday. 
Needless to say I'm really pumped at starting to have some different options
available for socialization where I've really had nothing but the volunteering
or food hell places before.

 NB> Those can have a focus that isn't necessarily what you need... although
 NB> that might be a possibility for socializing if you thought your input
 NB> might be helpful to others, even if you don't think you really need it.

  Yeah I could tell that the VA groups weren't for me even before I met the
members of the group.  I could tell by the person that was giving the
introduction and the way that she was treating the people that were there that
I was really far out of my element.  Perhaps you're right, though.  The last
time that I was in a place with lots of groups I spent about a half a day
making sure that I'd dealt with my losses as best I could, and the rest of the
time it helped me more than anything to be able to sit down and help some of
the other people work through there problems.  I'm not trying to steal crap
from Patch Adams here, it's just kind of how it worked out, if you remember his
scene in the psych ward and all.

 NB> True...  the dynamic changes some when one HAS to keep the job... vs
 NB> when one can walk and find something better...

  Right now I wouldn't throw away what I've got for anything.  It's allowing me
a degree of freedom that I never thought I'd have and there's finally been
enough of a ramp up in hours that I'm able to get in enough work to do well. 
Not too much of it, though.  I never thought I'd find that mix.  Plus I'm
starting to get good at it again, which is really nice.  I don't like having to
ask somebody about every little step every time.  Autonomy and the confidence
in the actions that one is taking is always a good thing.  It is quite a bit
like riding a bike.  ;)

 NB> Or the Sinatra song... high apple-pie in the Sky-y-y-y hopes   
 NB> Whoops there goes another rubbertree plant... ;)   Things should work
 NB> out just fine... :)

  I'm starting to feel that way, finally.  Even got some ideas together on how
to bring my credit up some points within the next couple of months here, and
get my cat the operation that he needs at the same time.  :)
  Best wishes.

  -D
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