01:01 - 14.07.06
Mummers Dance
I won something! I was talking with the friend who just arrived back from that long stretch in hospital down east. The phone beeped "call waiting" a couple of times, but I ignored it. When we finally said our good-byes I realized that the other caller had left a voicemail. Could I call him back with this prize claim number. Usually those calls are sales pitches for time shares or similar things. One is required to sit through a presentation about something that one has no chance of ever being able to own. It isn't worth the depression for the two night stay in whatever place they choose to put you up. I wasn't going to call back, but then that little voice at the back of my head said "you'll be sorry" if I didn't call back. The people working the phones all sounded really stressed and unhappy. The fellow who had left his name had gone for the day, but a young lady took his call for him. Oh yes you won the "". Huh?
Now I need to admit any time I come across most contests that I am eligible to enter on-line I do so if it doesn't require much time. Can't win if you don't enter. I've never won anything by that route in the ten years I've been doing so, unless one counts those lift tickets back in May. In fact, though, that wasn't entering a contest. That was for activating my online newspaper account for the local subscription I have. The one that had to be used within two days. The one where getting to the ski resort and renting skis would have been necessary. The one where I have never downhill skiied in my life; not that I wouldn't give it a try, but only if I was healthy and fit enough at the time. To me entering a contest means choosing those that are a direct benefit to you. When I choose to enter a contest I make certain it is something I can use too. For example, I never enter the make-up giveaways because I don't wear any. No point and why not leave it for someone who wants it and would really enjoy the gift. Besides diamonds are a girl's best friend, not mascara.
The upshot is that I enter a lot of contests and then completely forget about it. When the young lady mentioned the name of the contest I drew a blank. I have no idea what it is I have won. Maybe it's that basket of aromatherapy products, or that movie pass package; maybe it's that trip to the mountains or maybe that trip overseas. Not likely, but until it arrives at my home I have some time to savour the possibility of a multitude of new things. Personally I'm going to assume it's that basket of aromatherapy essences. That way I will be really pleased if it arrives. If it happens to be something else I'll be happy about that too.
My friend and I were trying to work out a time when we could get together. Given we both still have unexpected bouts of fatigue that does prove to be a bit of a challenge. We were going to get together tonight, but it was obvious during her second call that she was way too worn out to do so. Maybe tomorrow or the next day or whatever. In the meantime I have still to do up my invoice for the work I've done for Elections Canada and I also have to check with the people who usually stand as references for me that they can still do so in good conscience. Given that it's summer and Stampede week to boot I am having trouble finding anyone around.
I've talked with my Dad a couple of times this week. An email from one cousin asking when he would be coming to visit her to answer and also to check on his health. Not only is he having some trouble with his feet, but he is also in one of those long queues waiting for the specialist who has the skill and authority to look after his prescriptions. In the meantime he can't walk much and he is feeling very frustrated. I told him about the casting agency because they are looking for a lot of extras this summer. So far most of the calls have been for people to sit as parts of audiences. He could do that for entertainment and get paid at the same time. Boxing and horses. I'll take the horses thank you.
Number three son dropped in for a short visit. He and number one son are both trying to find different jobs searching using my computer. Both are getting responses, but as I've noted before they are from employers who won't recognize that the wages they are offering put their new hires at financial risk. It is not unreasonable to ask for a wage that at least pays the monthly bills and allows enough for rent and food too. That is Maslow's hierarchy of needs ya'll. All I need right now is to figure out how I got the wasp sting. Must have been this morning when half my lower arm seemed to swell up . Good thing I've got antihistamines I guess. Bedtime now and maybe it won't sting so much tomorrow. Sleep Well all.
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