Like I said in the previous post, I applied for social security. I was expecting it to be a long, complicated, unpleasant experience. Working with the US Government, could it be anything else?
Surprise, surprise! After a couple of phone calls this morning to answer a few questions and talking to a very pleasant, helpful government employee, I'm qualified. The checks start at the end of the month.
Amazing!
"very pleasant, helpful government employee" now that's an oxymoron.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Completely unrelated thoughts
I applied for Social Security benefits online the other day. Part of the process required answering questions about disabilities. One of the questions was "Are you blind?". Well since I was reading the question on the computer screen, I'm pretty sure I'm not blind. I'm just thinking that a blind person would probably only answer the question on a computer if a sighted person was reading it to him/her.
A few weeks ago, my home computer developed some serious health problems. It has taken awhile to get it fixed. In the meantime, I realized that I probably spend way too much time at the computer. I've had to find other, more productive ways to fill my time.
I just started a long term on-call assignment. I'm classified as a receptionist. But on this job the phone doesn't ring - AT ALL. My basic duties are making sure the weekly 15 minute department devotional comes off without a hitch, letting people in the security door, collecting money for devotional treats, ordering office supplies and scheduling conference rooms.
In return for these somewhat mundane activities, I get paid $100 a day, plus have unlimited internet access. Since I am also the only female employee in a department full of tech guys, I have an entire restroom with three basins and five stalls for my personal use. And, I'm working in a building a couple of blocks away from Church headquarters. I don't have to wear panty hose and a skirt every day.
I am warming up to the idea of condo living. With spring arriving in a few weeks, it is nice to not have to worry about lawn and garden care or getting the sprinkler system turned on. A condo with good living space, and some amenities sounds pretty good.
I've gone over six months without a microwave. Now I have to decide if purchasing one is a need or a want. I think that my older grandkids would say it's a need. They don't understand how I can function with out one. Well, kiddos, back in the "olden" days, I got along pretty well without one.
An icon in our city and state passed away a week ago. He was the owner of the Utah Jazz, many car dealerships, and numerous other businesses. He also had an extensive collection of Ford Cobras, vintage Mustangs and a vintage red, Ford Falcon convertible. His funeral cortage went past my apartment building last Saturday. It was pretty impresssive. In the lead were several dozen highway patrolmen on motorcycles. Another four patrolmen on motorcycles rode with the hearse. Then his four sons and one daughter followed behind. Each was driving one of this guy's Ford Cobras. The red Ford Falcon followed driven by one of his grandchildren. He was laid to rest in style. His coffin was painted cobalt blue with white racing stripes.
A few weeks ago, my home computer developed some serious health problems. It has taken awhile to get it fixed. In the meantime, I realized that I probably spend way too much time at the computer. I've had to find other, more productive ways to fill my time.
I just started a long term on-call assignment. I'm classified as a receptionist. But on this job the phone doesn't ring - AT ALL. My basic duties are making sure the weekly 15 minute department devotional comes off without a hitch, letting people in the security door, collecting money for devotional treats, ordering office supplies and scheduling conference rooms.
In return for these somewhat mundane activities, I get paid $100 a day, plus have unlimited internet access. Since I am also the only female employee in a department full of tech guys, I have an entire restroom with three basins and five stalls for my personal use. And, I'm working in a building a couple of blocks away from Church headquarters. I don't have to wear panty hose and a skirt every day.
I am warming up to the idea of condo living. With spring arriving in a few weeks, it is nice to not have to worry about lawn and garden care or getting the sprinkler system turned on. A condo with good living space, and some amenities sounds pretty good.
I've gone over six months without a microwave. Now I have to decide if purchasing one is a need or a want. I think that my older grandkids would say it's a need. They don't understand how I can function with out one. Well, kiddos, back in the "olden" days, I got along pretty well without one.
An icon in our city and state passed away a week ago. He was the owner of the Utah Jazz, many car dealerships, and numerous other businesses. He also had an extensive collection of Ford Cobras, vintage Mustangs and a vintage red, Ford Falcon convertible. His funeral cortage went past my apartment building last Saturday. It was pretty impresssive. In the lead were several dozen highway patrolmen on motorcycles. Another four patrolmen on motorcycles rode with the hearse. Then his four sons and one daughter followed behind. Each was driving one of this guy's Ford Cobras. The red Ford Falcon followed driven by one of his grandchildren. He was laid to rest in style. His coffin was painted cobalt blue with white racing stripes.
Monday, February 23, 2009
I'd like to thank....
Mother Nature for giving us a hint of spring. Winter could just possibly be behind us.
My oldest son for his connections at PC Laptop. He saved us a couple of hundred dollars on a computer repair.
My body for not totally failing me when I went cross country and downhill skiing last week. I only ended up on my backside five times.
And finally, I'd like to thank President Obama for being a man of his word. He told us that he was going to raise taxes on the upper income citizens and raise the Capitol Gains tax rate. That is just what he's proposing. Thanks, Mr. President. I can't wait to see how this affects my husband's business and income.
My oldest son for his connections at PC Laptop. He saved us a couple of hundred dollars on a computer repair.
My body for not totally failing me when I went cross country and downhill skiing last week. I only ended up on my backside five times.
And finally, I'd like to thank President Obama for being a man of his word. He told us that he was going to raise taxes on the upper income citizens and raise the Capitol Gains tax rate. That is just what he's proposing. Thanks, Mr. President. I can't wait to see how this affects my husband's business and income.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
So this is how it will be.
I've been getting a little taste of what it will be like when the husband really retires. For the past few weeks, he's been in a fake retirement mode. It started while I was working temp jobs in November and December.
Since I was gone all day working, he got in the habit of working at home. When things slowed down in his business between Christmas and New Years, he played more than he worked. None of this was a problem for me because, like I said, I was gone all day.
But now, two weeks into January, he is still in the work from home mode. I'm not used to having him around during the day. It kind of throws off my routine. I like my space during the day and having him, shall we say, under foot, most of the day is a little problematic.
I mean, he commandeers the computer for most of the day. How I am suppose to play Mah Jong, surf the net or constantly check my email?? If he's not on the computer, then he's on his phone and he doesn't like background noise when his on the phone so there's no TV. I guess that's because he's trying to fool people into thinking he's at his office and not sitting around in his underwear. It's a good thing we don't have a web cam. Well, he really isn't in his underwear.
Then there are the times when he's bored. He wants me to go skiing with him, go to a movie, go to the Apple Store, go to Barnes and Noble, go check out the skis and jackets at REI, go for a walk, go here, go there. You know, buddy, sometimes a woman just wants time to herself.
I guess I wouldn't mind the present working arrangement if we were living in a place that was bigger than 1300 sq ft. At least, I'd have a place to hide if I needed.
But, I guess I shouldn't complain. He could want to go on my errands with me or not want to be with me at all. I just need how to figure out how I'm going to get my computer time. Maybe I should set up a schedule.
Since I was gone all day working, he got in the habit of working at home. When things slowed down in his business between Christmas and New Years, he played more than he worked. None of this was a problem for me because, like I said, I was gone all day.
But now, two weeks into January, he is still in the work from home mode. I'm not used to having him around during the day. It kind of throws off my routine. I like my space during the day and having him, shall we say, under foot, most of the day is a little problematic.
I mean, he commandeers the computer for most of the day. How I am suppose to play Mah Jong, surf the net or constantly check my email?? If he's not on the computer, then he's on his phone and he doesn't like background noise when his on the phone so there's no TV. I guess that's because he's trying to fool people into thinking he's at his office and not sitting around in his underwear. It's a good thing we don't have a web cam. Well, he really isn't in his underwear.
Then there are the times when he's bored. He wants me to go skiing with him, go to a movie, go to the Apple Store, go to Barnes and Noble, go check out the skis and jackets at REI, go for a walk, go here, go there. You know, buddy, sometimes a woman just wants time to herself.
I guess I wouldn't mind the present working arrangement if we were living in a place that was bigger than 1300 sq ft. At least, I'd have a place to hide if I needed.
But, I guess I shouldn't complain. He could want to go on my errands with me or not want to be with me at all. I just need how to figure out how I'm going to get my computer time. Maybe I should set up a schedule.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Just a little mistake
I just opened up the KSL.com website. The site has a little weather blurb at the top with the current temperature. According to the website, it's 104 degrees right now!! If that's correct, why is my furnace going full blast and 8" of snow on the ground?
Blue skies smiling at me
After two days of steady snow, the sun is out and skies are blue. Now if it were only 45 degrees warmer, husband and I would be on the motorcycle and outta here!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Question of the day
I've been working in Public Affairs for the Church. It's been rather quiet with only a few random, whacky phones. But one I got today was a real head scratcher. The caller wanted to know when Christ's birthday was i.e.: month, year.???
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