I am so glad it is the weekend; but I wish they were 3 days long instead of 2. It seems like as soon as I finally get unwound; it is Sunday night already. Yesterday I caught up on my tv shows for the week that I missed, and got more candles on EBay. I also paid my water, gas, and electric bills (WOOHOO!!), and did a little grocery shopping. I havent been that great the past few days and I am really starting to regret it. My trip home is getting closer and so is my day with Eric. What have I done???
My car is going to get the full treatment today since it is warm and sunny out. No chance of rain until Weds. Black cars are horrible to keep clean because everything just shows up on them. Dirt, dust, pollen, and scratches. But my car is pretty much the closest thing I have to a kid and so I take great care of it. Tried to schedule some usual maintanence for it in June; but Goodyear cant set appointments that far in advance; soooo I have to wait until the week before to schedule. I thought thinking ahead and being organized was supposed to be a GOOD thing? I really am trying to be more responsible now. Makes life less stressful. The only thing left to do now is CLEAN!
Work this past week was awful with all the damn drama going on. I made myself so stressed out; I got a headache. But my health and wellness are more important than whatever crap is tossed at me and I have to just say; "the hell with it" and move on instead of getting my heart involved. I dont consider my passengers as passengers. I consider them a refrigerator. (Huh? what did she say??) Did you ever hear the saying that life is like a refrigerator? Whatever you put into it; is exactly what you get out of it. Well that is the same metaphore that I extend to my passengers. If you are nice to them and treat them with respect; that is exactly what you will get in return (99% of the time.) I usually see benefits tenfold. Many of these people dont have much in their lives and I do what I can to help; even if I break policy to do it. Call me a superhero of sorts. If I see something wrong with the treatment of one of my passengers; I will stand up for them, no matter who it is mistreating them. However; there is approx 1% that I wont lift a finger to help for other reasons. My latest thing is to bring in my huge collection of scented lotions and put them on some of my passengers. They love it. I have a passion with scented lotions and I want to share it with others. I gave a small tube of my favorite scent to a regular rider and she was thrilled. Giving to others gives me joy. My other favorite scent is one that glitters when you are in the sunshine. Ilike to call it Carrie's Princess Potion. There is a direct relationship between how you treat others and how you treat yourself. Although a lot of the time I treat others better than I treat myself. Sure I could go to work and be rude to my passengers or ignore them; but I dont. Some I try not to talk to because they creep me out. But overall, I have had great passengers in all my years on the road. I find it ironic that the ones that I was warned about; never really gave me a problem. I guess it is true what the song says..."You only get what you give." So I provide a safe trip and usually a good laugh or two. Sometimes eight. What society has forgotten is that everyone different has something different to offer. Anyone who is quick to write off elderly people doesnt know what they are missing. Some of them tell the BEST jokes I have ever heard. The ones that make ME blush...I think I have gone way off course with this post....But in any event I do feel better.
I bought Eric a belated X-mas/birthday present. He is a huge UConn Huskies Women's Basketball fan; so I got him 2 Huskies throw pillows for his couch or wherever. It was really weird...Back when we first met I didnt know he was a Huskies fan. I was in WalMart and saw a really cute navy blue Huskies shirt and bought it. I love navy blue. I put it on and went to his house and discovered he was this huge fan. He and I found a nice UConn jersey that he bought a while back and looks very hot in. Just another (in a very long list of) weird coincidences between he and I. So I am sure he will like them. If he doesnt; I'll keep them. I think I will also burn him a cd from my latest ITunes downloads. I can say for sure that the next time I see him that I will be all smiles. But as of right now; I feel like waiting another month. Because once again; food got in the way. When you put junk in your body; that is what you will get out of it. But my overall outlook and attitude on life has changed. I was flipping through channels on Friday and saw a lecture on "Attitudes." Might have well had my name on it. I learned a lot. Attitude is EVERYTHING people. It can make you or break you. I forgot who said it but the quote was something like; "Stop focusing on what you cannot do and focus on what you can do instead." Then again you never know what you can do if you dont at least try. Too often we shut ourselves down before even trying.
"A warrior doesnt give up what he loves; he finds the love in what he does." (From the new film "Peaceful Warrior") Movie trailer below...
YouTube - Movie Trailer- Peaceful Warrior
Now if you will excuse me; there is a pollen covered Corolla S needing a bath and a shine....
