whirlwinds
What a whirlwind of a week I’ve had. Let’s do a short recap: bystander in a very dramatic relationship on Sunday, blood bath on Monday, and transfer on Wednesday.
Drama-
When it comes to daytime soap operas, I’m definitely a fan. However, when it comes to real life drama, I am so not. While having an expensive drink at a very empty and chic place, my friend’s boyfriend rings him up to see what he’s up to. In the middle of my finishing up my pink (yes, pink) dumplings, I was left a lone soldier on the battlefield. How did it play out? Read below:
Boyfriend: Where are you?
Friend: I’m having a drink with my friend.
Boyfriend: I know you are not drinking.
Me: Inappropriately chiming in a hello.
Boyfriend: blah, blah, blah, you drink and we are over.
Friend: blah, blah, what about this and blah what about blah
Me: Hmmm…this drink is pink, the leather (slightly uncomfortable couch) is pink, the walls are pink, the dumplings are pink…way to love the color pink…ouch these shoes are pinching me.
Drama like this is why I dislike relationships. Really…have one more glass of wine and we are through? Come on! Every phone call or text my friend receives is like where are you? Gosh can you be any more distrusting. But whatever…not my relationship.
Blood bath-
According to the president of my company, 60% of our business was lost. The company stock keeps plummeting and so does my 401k. Since business is suffering, 20% of the staff had to be cut back. Monday morning was one of the most upsetting experiences for all of us. People who have been with the company for years had to be let go, I was so devastated. The one good thing that came out of it was that we all went out for a drink afterwards to support our fallen. I’m definitely appreciative that I wasn’t one of the 20% but I’m also on pins and needles now. Who knows when the second or third rounds will commence? Business doesn’t seem to be picking up much. However, I do think that we are being very supportive to the company by doing our best to help out to get more business. This is truly a family and a wonderful experience.
Transfer-
Yup….although I was spared from the killing, I wasn’t spared completely. I’m being transferred to another department. I truly love my department and would totally love to stay here. The other department seems odd and they don’t have free lunch for their meetings. This blows. I’m definitely sad but glad I got that instead of being laid off.
Who knows what will happen next week? Right now the Dow is down 7% and I’m sure so is my 401k. We definitely need changes. I’m stressed to the max and need to relax. I also want to get on with my life wherever that leads me. I’m sad. I’m lost. I’m lonely. I’m scared. Ugh….I’m getting a bad feeling at the pit of my stomach- no it’s not the runs or something. Every time people go in and out of the office or gather around, it totally freaks me out. I want comfort. I want support. I need to do something about my situation.
