Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Wednesday, Kim's very good, very bad day


 I was so proud to me, as I made everything ready for taxes and actually was able to complete them in record time.  It was about 3:30 and I took off to get my priority list done.  I was smiling there was sunshine.  The  hearing aid center was closed when I got there.  Oh no problem will just have to add it to tomorrow's list. Run to accountant to find out that the office I sat in for two hours to get an SSI problem solved was not the right office and yes they had to have the actual document and no they could not download it for me.  They could not use last years totals although they are the same they had to have new 1099.  

No problem I will run to the correct SSI office and see if I can obtain copies.  Office was closed.  Now it is dinner time and I need to run home and get something made for hubs. I was able to drop things off at goodwill and pick up a prescription so all was not lost, but the trip to Joaans for needed zippers and fabric would have to wait until later in the evening.

Since I would be going with Li sis, I would just run over to Joanns after we go to our appointment.  Lil sis and I make a run to Jo anns and it is now closing at 8:00 instead of 9:00. So no payment to Hearing aid center, taxes no resolved, no zippers that I need for this morning.  That is okay I can just get up earlier than usual and get these things done. Plus the taxes are done, big load off.  I also was able to transplant seedlings last night.


Three kinds of lettuces. These poor little things are in shock but should recover in a few days. I also transplanted some herb seeds.


I transplanted several pumpkins and squashes.  These will be planted in large pots this year.  Because we had such a hard time last year with a squash bed infestation, we are going to plant these away from the garden and isolate them from each other.


Cucumbers, were also transplanted.  See how many more lettuces I have?  If I have any holes in the other tray later in the week I will replace.  I get these seeds 4/1 well now $1.25 so throwing away what I don't use is not a problem and actually I will feed whatever seedlings I don't transplant to the chickens for a treat. I also have Lil sis and friends who will take what I don't grow.

I did not transplant the beans or the sun flowers as I will put those right in the ground in a few weeks.

So even though I had to take off this morning to get my list from yesterday completed, I still felt like I had the two most pressing things done. 

Headed out to SSI office first thing this morning, only to find the door would not open.  Again Kim moving too fast and not paying attention, you have to call an 800 number for appointments.  That is okay I will just call right now and see if they can get me in.  Well I had forgotten my cell phone.  Again Kim running like a chicken with her head cut off.  No problem I will run down to hearing aid office and pay bill and use their phone.

Used the hearing aid phone, was on hold off and on with several hoops and phone trees to jump through.  After 3 attempts to get through a busy signal, I finally thought I would be connected and but alas, they were not taking calls at this time. Now I am getting a little aggravated. I have to have forms in by tomorrow or I get charged double by accountant, as she goes into overdrive season.  This is totally my fault. I have procrastinated and put this off.  I am disgusted with myself.  But no self loathing, get to Joanns and get the stuff you need to complete today's work. I headed for Joanns, with no cell phone I cannot upload coupon so I pay $1.74 more for a zipper than I should have to.  Aggravation!!!!!

Now I am home and back on the line with SSI.  I get through!!!! They can allow me to come down for a print out but I can not have hubs.  He has to come in personally and he is sitting Oliver until 4. Also Hubs will have to have me with or at least talking for him, this is far to complex for him with his hearing issues.  But they can mail them and they should arrive by Friday, too late for accountant. I put SSI on standby and called accountants office, they said as they have the right totals the taxes can be done and all I have to do is bring in forms to be stapled to taxes and I would not be penalized. Deep breath in and I go back and tell SSI to mail forms.

Sometimes things that seem so easy, just are not.  One can begin to feel like there is a dark cloud following you.  But I refused to let it get to me.  I am moving on. Sunshine remember? 

After a light lunch of sourcream and cheese potato chips, and three girl scout cookies ( shh listen?  Can you hear Sissie screaming?) I can finally start my day.

I was very impressed by the different ways people prioritize and I got some great ideas.  I am going to try new strategies.  Now will the Kim lame brain snafu's be eliminated?  Not likely but I am better than I was a year ago.  Progress is progress.

Dinner tonight will be either split pea or lentil soup, as I have frozen ham out from the freezer and those two legumes cook up fast.  I also have a half a box of chicken broth that needs to be used up in the fridge.  I can use the rest of the ham in a quiche later this week.

Now I have to hit the shop and get a few things done.  I will likely sew into the night to play catch up but again that is okay.  The laundry still needs to be folded, the ironing awaits a later date. It will all get done. Lil sis will color my hair closer to the wedding, we set an evening, so that is figured out. I contacted missionaries and they are coming on Saturday morning to empty all my flowers boxes and refill with new soil so they are ready for planting. I

just for today:

1. get SSI figured out

2. go to jo anns

3. pay hearing aids

4. get doctors pants delivered

5. figure out dinner

6. call specialists office for appointment

7. check grocery adds

8. rip and wedding dress and get ready for a fitting

9. rip a wedding dress and get ready for a fitting

10. hem and alter a pron dress.

11. alter a prom dress

12. alter a bridesmaid dress

That's it for today folks!

Have a great and productive day staying positive while you are in the negative.  

Kim


18 comments:

  1. My goodness you had a very rough day. I hope that the next days run more smoothly for you.

    God bless.

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    1. Certainly aggravating, but I laughed and smiled through most of it. Just a comedy of errors.

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  2. There have been days I have driven from one disaster to another, coming home exhausted with nothing of note accomplished. It seems you do, too. At least you got it all figured out.

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    1. Well, I think we all have days like that. I hope you are feeling better!

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  3. You are doing brilliantly. Don't let the b******s grind you down!
    J.P. in the U.K.

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  4. Oh my that sounds like a stressful day. Hope today is smoother.

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  5. I commend you on your ability to hang onto your sanity as you move from one aggravation to the next. I have no patience and I would be pulling out my hair or eating a gallon of ice cream halfway through it.

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    1. Well the ice cream was certainly though of. But as I live with a man that has some dementia issues and I ran a studio with over 120 students for years, rolling with the insane is a habit by now. Not that I like it.

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  6. I hate days like this, but I love your positive attitude!

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    1. Well it is either positive or more meds and they just don't make enough for my problems!!!!:)

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  7. I'm exhausted reading. Cel phones now are essential as it seems nothing can be done smoothly without one in hand. I hate knowing I have coupons and not using them.

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    1. That is a problem for me also, but I try not to let it eat into my brain by saying, even if I use that coupon, I still have to spend money to use it. That helps a little.

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  8. Some days are just frustrating like that, aren't they?? Bureaucracy drives me insane, especially when it doesn't actually help! I'm so glad you got your form resolved, Kim. As I don't have a cell phone (really!), it aggravates me that there is so much preferential treatment for them (coupons, etc.).

    I booked a limo the other day (for an upcoming surprise birthday), and bonded with the agent whose dog was barking in the background. We exchanged stories about pets getting in the way and found out we both loved "The Princess Bride" (movie) and were quoting lines back and forth. That little bond meant I got a fancier limo and she even added some extras for us! It felt good, knowing that I was likely her best customer of the day (vs. brides, grads, etc.), AND that my calm and sunny demeanour had gotten me something good in return.

    Hang in there, Kim! I love dyeing my hair, ha ha!

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    1. We area princess bride family. We can all quote the movie. By the way have you read the book? it is wonderful. SO much was left out of the movie. My eldest daughter's wedding dress was a duplicate of the Princess brides wedding dress. I cost $500 for the crystals, silver Real) beads and earls that where hand embroidered all over it. I worked for weeks on that dress. She was practicing law and I kept going to her office to try the pieces on her.
      I do believe a good attitude gets you perks. Hubs hearing aids were $3000.00 and I did not want to borrow the money or take it out of long term savings, so I kindly asked if they would take cash payments and they said yes. No interest! Also when I have computer problems, I just call my guru and he logs in and we fix it and then I bring him a treat. Like a starbucks, or cookies. Whatever he is craving. I never ger charged. People love, love. Your hair is so cute, you are much braver than I. I actually went grey very early/ Like in my teens, I had a white streak when I was 21, my husband called me Morticia. So totally grey by 30. But I just color it so I don't look old. I am actually tempted to let it go grey now. We will see.

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  9. What a positive attitude! Hope next days run smoothly

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  10. I don't know if this will help. I have the top drawer of the file cabinet (actually in the front room under the tv table) that we put ALL that goes to taxes in it so I don't run around like crazy for it. Hubby puts his business stuff in a card board box that sits under his desk. NO files just tossed in.

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