Sep 19
I’m spent…
OK it’s done, well almost…
I hauled boxes around for another day, got some assistance unpacking them, tried to do “regular” work in between.
Rushed after the other employees to get their shit unpacked. Made inventory on what practical stuff still needs to be done around the offices. Cuty my finger open on some of the stuff I moved from one office to another.
Kept some employees from drilling into the walls to hang stuff (I wish that for once they would read the fucking emails I send them about what is allowed and what not). I had a huge argument with one of the employees because apparently if I tell them something is not allowed or cannot be arranged, to them that means that I am on a personal vendetta against them. Never mind that it might just be that I was told we can’t by the medical center’s Power That Be…
I made sure everything was cleaned up, the hallways were cleared, and shit like that as yesterdayafternoon we had the “opening” reception for the new department and well, the Powers That Be were gonna be there (read: the Board of Directors of the medical center) and after spending hundreds of thousands of euros of their money I could hardly show them around at a dirty cluttered floor.
I had two 1 hour meetings somewhere in between all this mess and had to damage control someone else’s ass which took me another hour… and then I realized that that dizzy feeling I had… was because running around and doing all that shit while clearly ill is not a good idea… And that talking all day with hardly any voice is taking it out of me even more… and that forgetting to have lunch isn’t helping either…
And then I passed out on the floor of The Chief’s office…
I FUCKING PASSED OUT!!!
I never pass out. Well, unless it’s nasty icky wound related, which for some odd reason I can’t stand (I can stand watching all kinds of surgery, including on the brain, on TV but for some reason I can’t stand looking at a cut in my finger… sigh)
No worries, I came to right away and was up on my feet even before he came in. But the clear white-as-a-sheet complexion forced me to tell him what had happened anyway… Holy Fucking Shit I am so spent… I actually nearly fell asleep behind my desk twice yesterday…
So I ate something, then hung around for the opening reception. Got a HUGE bouquet of flowers [click it] from The Chief for all the fucking work I have done for over 1.5 year getting this new floor built and everyone (our dept and 9 other depts) moved. Then I went home with The Kid, had dinner, we snuggled up on the couch, and *poof* I fell asleep…
Only to be woken up by a text message from The Chief saying that I was NOT to come into the office today. That he would have me escorted out by security and taken home to rest if I had the nerve to show up… That I should just crash and rest and be sure to consume copious amounts of alcohol while doing so… Well, I guess it’s doctor’s orders…. heh
So I am home for the day. The Kid has the day off school as there’s a Fall Fair going on in the town where he goes to school. So we’ll be taking it slow today. As I write this I am still in bed at almost 8 a.m. and The Kid has fired up his PC and is gaming. We’ll be going to the Fair this p.m. I think… and other than that I am gonna spend this weekend trying to get my body back together…
Don’t worry, I’ll live. I’ll be fine. I am fine. I am just glad this whole fucking move is almost done. There’s some loose ends to be tied up, there’s some last boxes to unpack and then I can finally move on to regular business again. I can’t wait!
You darn workaholics. Sounds like another Dutchie I know. I’m glad the Chief made you stay home today. You need some serious R&R. Take it easy. Just remember, it’s NOT better to burn out then fade away hehehehe. We want you around for a long time Ms Dutchie Bitch.
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I’m glad you got gorgeous flowers and a day off, but I hope there’s a bonus for you sometime soon…
Enjoy your long weekend!
Finns last blog post..Me, If I Were…
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I guess you could say you were “floored”?
OK, that was bad, but a chuckle for me. I hope you feel better soon. Like I said a couple of days before, I need to send you some of my hime made chicken soup. Works for my kids every time!
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AndiMAC: Workaholic smorkaholic, LOL I know I know… but it’s just the way I am. I just feel responsible for all that shit…
Finn: Uh yeah, me too!
Blondefabulous: “floored” um.. yeah, lol
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Seriously… it’s so great that The Chief actually appreciates you and SHOWS you that he does. Good job! Well done! Congrats! How about a pay raise? ;)
Get better soon!!
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Cinkitty: Well, payrises like that in a Dutch goverment institute are impossible. But trust me. He does what he can for me. Hell, he paid my ticket to see The Guy 2 weeks ago! And it’s also very good for my career to be put forward with the board of directors there. That’s why I hung around, LOL
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Geeez woman I told you to take care of yourself or I’d be right over there! I would be right over there is I wasn’t a snotty disgucting mess myself
We’re a great pair huh?
We can check up on each other this weekend
Penelopes last blog post..Viral.
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Penelope: Well, you keep saying that and I keep NOT taking care of myself but I still DON’T hear you ringing my doorbell…
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EEk! Feel better soon!!!
I’m feeling dizzy today… but haven’t figured out why yet. I think I need a nap.
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Poppy: Snuggle up to all the Squishy’s you can find (btw those look awesome to snuggle up to!), including Dawg and have that nap! I think you need it after the stuff moving!
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You can’t win against exhaustion. You can’t burn more energy than your body contains.
Things have to be done but take it easy. If you end up in the hospital that won’t help anything nor anybody. plus we won’t have any new posts to read. Think about that last one!
:)
FroggyWoogies last blog post..Run Red Run
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BEAUTIFUL flowers! But, like Finn said…you SO deserve a bonus, too.
Get better Dutchy…take care of YOU.
Tugs last blog post..Palm
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FroggyWoogie: I know, I know. I will take care of myself, I promise
Tug: Yeah, bonusses don’t come easy in Dutchyland governmental employment… I’ll be good and take care of myself over the weekend
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