Every day can be an interesting day…

Work itself was interesting. We were expecing some people from the Home Office at my facility, so I got put under a lot of stress for nothing.

Then, I get home and pick up the package that’s waiting for me. It’s the puzzle Christine ordered for me for Christmas, finally here. Cool, right? Then, Christine comes home. All piss and vinegar over being called insecure months ago and showing me the dictionary definition of insecure. Without even saying “hello, how are you”! This of course led to a huge argument. We almost couldn’t find the time for me to open the package. I made a video of it, of course, for the 365 project. I love what she got for me; a FlowerMinx puzzle! I, of course, thanked her heavily for it. Now, we’re civil again. This up and down is really wearing on me!

Then, I had to go for a walk to sort out my feelings for my marriage and relationship. I prayed heavily and talked to a friend, just to make sense of what I was thinking. Some of what’s being pointed out to me in our relationship is not good at all. It needs to change. Christine is holding on to too much anger and it has to stop. It’s poisoning her. I think God is trying to get my attention.

Whew! I don’t usually vent in my own blog. But these are my feelings on the matter. Take them or leave them. Oh, the puzzle? I love it! I can’t wait to do a live solve on my favorite social site.

Cheers!

Today started off as a good Sunday. I made one of my usual breakfasts, with one difference. And I thanked a great online friend for that. Unfortunately, Christine had to chime in her thoughts, the outspoken one that she is. This sparked the rest of my day into bad feelings. Later today, I had a conversation with her about having much more tact over the Internet and personal message me if there’s any issues she has with what I write. No need to drag others down with what you have a problem with, right? I think she took it well, but now I’m outside on my favorite path writing this, because I have conflicting thoughts over our relationship. Her ways of holding on to bad feelings and anger is pushing me away.

The rest of my time in between? Just the usual stuff. With my head in a fog with confusion and uncertainty. And probably lack of more caffeine. :/

This is going to be a half Dailybooth-half blog entry…

I had a good day at work today… If you don’t count the fact that I overslept and was FIVE hours late!! Because of this, my whole day is screwed up and I’ll have to play catch-up online. Still, I can’t complain too much. Work was good, management understanding of me and I had some help today. I count my blessings wherever I can!

After work, getting home much later than I’d like, I did some pretty quick time on Dailybooth, did a quick video for my 365 project and had a mind to take a walk and practice some night photography. I didn’t do too bad, but I really should have brought the tripod with me. I tried eliminating camera shake as much as possible, but it’s hard to fight your own body’s reflexive movements. You can see the pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisw357/sets/72157623053557721/

When that was done, dinner and a couple of episodes of Sanctuary consumed the rest of the night. =)

Cheers!

So… the worst that happened today. Putting it nicely, I was talked to about taking long breaks and lunches. Not a good thing to do, I grant you. Of course, I was taking them five to ten minutes over, not hour long ones. The management expressed concern that I felt overwhelmed. I told them of course I feel overwhelmed! Getting all the Christmas junk back, dealing with all sorts of stupid returns on top of trying to get to my other duties? They knew I needed a part timer for help and they’ve done nothing! Grrr! So, I didn’t get written up, but that’s the next step, so I’d better keep track of my time more closely. At least they know what situation they’ve helped to create.

Otherwise, I’m doing good. The rest of my job is going well, saving my store’s butts in damages and chargebacks. Not much in the way of personal drama at home, thank God! Just had a quiet afternoon, taking pictures, catching up on Dailybooth… which I almost have down to a science, except for its failwhaling! =P And a good 45 minute nap.

Now to post this and order our now-usual-for-like-five-fridays-in-a-row Chinese take-out! Definitely a beer, too, for the bad I got today. Cheers!

Well, another day off and I did a lot of relaxing things.

I slept in until 7:30. Saw the moon in the morning sky and took a really good picture of it. I had a really good breakfast from the package my parents mailed to me! Yay for waffles and bacon, with blueberry syrup! I went out and got postcards for another Dailybooth.com postcard exchange. I finally got the chance to sit (or stand?) and play on the Wii. I took more photos outside and uploaded them to Flickr. And I helped one of my best friends, with help from her boyfriend, out with her video problem.

Then Christine came home. We had a small argument that got me depressed, but we worked it out and we’re fine. Took me a little longer to get out of the depression, but I did it! I’m writing and relaxing after catching up on DB and uploading pictures to Flickr, and she’s exercising. Things are going better for us with counseling and we’re communicating better.

All in all, a pretty decent day. Not the best, but certainly not the worst! Let’s hope things continue to get better, shall we? =)