Had trouble finding sleep last night. I had forgotten to change my bedside clock so I was really confused as to what time it was this morning. It helped remind me that time is an illusion and not real. We use time to organize society but the only time we really have is this moment.
Went to Emporia mid-afternoon to work my shift at the Friends of the Library book sale. I went a bit early so I could start filling my bag. By the end of my shift, my bag was full. Today you could get a grocery sack full of books for $10. Tomorrow and Wednesday a bag will be $5 and Thursday morning a bag will be $2. Plenty of good books left.
We were nice and steady but not really busy. I moved books up from the bottom shelf to the upper shelves so they are easier for people to see. Most of the time I sat and people watched.
There was a mother, dad and three kids under 5 that came in. Dad tried to handle the two older ones and mom had the littlest one. Dad gave up and took the oldest and youngest to the car so mom could fill her bag. I ending up entertaining the kiddo as mom was pretty focused on books. He was a typical three-year-old full of energy. I got some books and we read books together. He ended up sitting in my lap for a bit. Cute kiddo and it was fun to play with him for a short while. That mom has her hands full with the three of them.
Stopped at Walmart and picked up my grocery order when my shift was over at the library. They were out of turkey size cooking bags. Sometimes I have to scratch my head and wonder how they let that happen.
Had a couple of interesting phone calls with my window company. Two weeks ago I called the scheduling manager to get an update. I left a message and he didn’t call me back. Last week I called and left another message and still didn’t hear from him. I called the salesman Thursday and I hadn’t heard back from him.
When I called today I asked for the owner of the business. The lady that answers the phone said he was out of the office but I could leave a message. I told her I was tired of leaving messages as no one calls me back.
She got on the case and within 10 minutes my salesman called me. Shortly after that I had a conversation with the scheduling manager. They had told me the week I got home from my trip the end of September that the windows were due in anytime and then they needed two weeks to get them ready to install. We agreed that they would be here by November 1 to install unless I heard back from them. I told them I needed to coordinate with the EFIS guy so I needed to know when they were coming and they agreed to call to update me. No one has contacted me to tell me any different. I had expected them to show up last week and had the EFIS guy scheduled to come the 10th.
Found out today they won’t be here until the week after Thanksgiving. That means the EFIS guy is delayed until December. He can only work if the temperature is above 40 for 24 hours before and all during the time that he does the work.
I was really angry when I talked to the two guys. I told them their lack of communication was unacceptable and I had expected better from them. They both promised to do better. We shall see.
I’m really worried that the EFIS repair will get delayed until spring time now. They have to cut the EFIS to install the windows which means moisture can get in until it gets repaired. Wondering if I should delay the install of the windows until spring too. Dang it anyways. I hate situations like this. Wish Kansas weather was a bit more predictable. Any construction experts reading this that can offer me some advice as to what to do?
Tomorrow I have to go back to town so I can watch Ellexia cheer. I need to remember to go vote before I to to Emporia. There isn’t much on the ballet this year but I hate to miss voting. Most of the positions don’t have any competition so there won’t be much suspense about who wins and there isn’t much motivation to vote.
The lady from the KU med center research program is to call me at 2:00 tomorrow. Hoping I get accepted and we get the next step scheduled. This has been a long process to get this program started.
The rest of the week is free and clear. Ellexia is cheering again Thursday night if I decide to go in again to see her. I offered to let her and her best friend come home with me after the game and spend the night. They don’t have school Friday. Haven’t heard if they have accepted my offer. I miss having the kiddos here.
Felt good to be in service this afternoon. I need to find a regular volunteer opportunity to do. I enjoy giving back to my community in ways when I am not in charge of anything.
My anxiety level seems to have dropped since I figured out what was behind it. I investigated and I can’t do anything about the situation unless something happens. Even knowing that, I have felt my anxiety lessening. It sure helped to identify what was causing it and step into allowing that. It may flare back up as the time gets closer but for now it is better and I will take that.
Grateful for a fun three-year-old today, grateful for this beautiful fall day with an absolutely breathtaking sunset tonight, and grateful for what sleep I did get.