Friday, January 28, 2011

new beginnings


Em, trying on a Southern Belle costume at Superstore, 2009


I'm currently torn between feeling a sense of relief at work, and worry, because Marianne was dismissed from her duties this past Wednesday. I'm not very worried about her replacement, as much as I worry it'll take Marianne awhile to find another position. To be honest, I think that she's unable to handle a full time job due to her mental instability.

She demonstrates signs of Asperger's, but she has never mentioned anything other than a history of depression. However, her behaviour has already driven off her two brothers and I believe that she sometimes emotionally abuses her mother, and I'm not sure how well she's going to adjust with this latest setback.

Today I'm looking forward to my four day weekend, which began this morning. Just after I accepted my six month contract extension, I requested four days of unpaid leave, which will serve as a mini vacation as well as mental health time. A person needs that in this industry!

Bill and I might go dancing on Saturday, to celebrate my birthday on Monday. Also, I'm really looking forward to three days straight spent with him, because even though we work together, we hardly see each other.

Happy Friday!

4 comments:

  1. I think Marianne leaving will take out a lot of the stress you've been having. ENJOY the long weekend... you really deserve it!

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  2. I'm happy yet sad for you with this Marianne.

    We all hope she lands on her feet. Perhaps this is a wake up call...

    Love,
    Bobby

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  3. Enjoy your time off, Kate, and remember that people have to take care of business eventually.

    Happy Birthday on Monday!

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