Scattered Thoughts

Although I'm only on this trip to help with the driving from VA to PA, yesterday I ended up running errands for this job. That was very frustrating for me. I had planned my day to pick up a couple of things for myself & get back to the hotel so I could work on crochet socks to FedEx for Jean. I thought I'd be back at the hotel by noon or 1 PM (I was willing to work in a corner & be taken back during their lunch break). Well, that didn't happen! "When you get back, can you run [client for a dif. event] to get a Rx?" So, while I'm sitting in the car waiting for her to get the Rx filled, I get a call, "I need you to go to Radio Shack for ..." But, of course, I didn't get the right thing, so I had to go BACK to exchange it. Then, "[crew] need you to pick up ..." so I had to go BACK out to get stuff, but it took two stores to find it.

As I was driving back, I called & asked if I could be taken to the hotel. It was just after 4 PM by now, & I was told they would be leaving to go to the hotel by 5 PM. At 5 PM, I decided to sit in the car while the rest of the crew was being rounded up. As I sat, I called FedEx & scheduled the pick up. At least I'd been able to snatch enough time during the day to get 1 pair of socks done (had 2 already done, but didn't like one pair & wanted to change them -- didn't happen!). We left for the hotel about 5:20 PM! Totally frustrated!

I had called the hotel & someone at the front desk had the FedEx materials ready for me when I walked in. It took a couple of min. to put it all together, but it was finally ready to go.

As I was walking to the elevator to take Cali out (she had been in her kennel all day, so she was dancing to get out in the yard), Joe called to say a notice was being sent home stating he's failing algebra (no surprise there -- I had trouble with that too!) and lang. arts. We talked a while & are developing a plan.

Dave showered & changed, then they all left for an opening event. I ate a bite, had a glass (or so) of wine, took a HOT bath & crashed.

After all the driving & walking, my right ankle & thigh really hurt! The thigh muscles are knotted up & sore. I had Dave rub it a bit when he got back & almost screamed! I have to get it rested so I can drive on Thurs. to PA.

But first, I have to get the lyrics ready for the next event. Yeah, and I'm not working that job either.