LozRants

My dad is one of the greatest men in my life. Always a figurehead of the family, always strong. Many lessons in life are learned by watching our parents (and siblings) and seeing how they react to situations. Many years ago, my father had a business deal go bad or "went south". Sometimes things don't work out no matter how much you want them to work. His was property that he just had to walk away from - he realized that enough was enough. No need to throw more money, time and effort into a project that just didn't fit. There is nothing personal in it, it just wasn't going to go the way he wanted it to go.
That was a lesson that comes to me in a daily basis now - my business is "going south" and there is not much I can do. I haven't thrown in the towel yet, but I am sure wiping a lot of sweat with this towel!
It has been a great ride, but for almost 20 months now it has been a downward slide.
Almost time to face the music.
Almost time to wave adios to a good time had by all.
Rant and ride almost over.

My husband's sister, Penny, gave good advice last week. No more Bad Days, ever. She explained that I need to look at them as Bad Moments. Ok. It does help, but sometimes it lasts more as long as an hour or two. And sometimes I can get several Bad Moments in one day.
As long as I look at them as Bad Moments - then I can get by.
Business has been cruddy for over a year now - I mean really bad, but if I only think of it a bit at at time, then it won't be so bad. Bankruptcy, don't think about it and you won't feel bad. Paying the comany bills - go ahead & mail the checks. No money? No problem. Don't think about it and it won't bother you. Car break down? That's ok, you were speeding anyways. Now is the time to sit back & read a book.
I am still finding loopholes in the Bad Moment Biz, but I do feel better.
Rant over.

Carpet is a dirty word in my house. I spent last weekend with my hubby & kids cutting, tearing & removing the remaining carpet in my house. It is only left under the big screen tv and the stairs. Can you say Disgusting?! 30 year old carpet - 2 doggies (3 yrs old) that have peed & defecated whenever we weren't around (to show their displeasure of being left alone).
30 year old carpet and living near the ocean in foggy climate is bad enough - my house was so bad (stinky), I couldn't stand it another moment. yucka. I feel such relief to see the bare concrete floor. It means no more carpet - no more mold - no more stinky paddding - easy care & maintenance. I can live with a messy house until all is done & cleaned. I can live in a disaster zone knowing that the carpet is gone. It is a mess, but I am happy as can be. We did it. We finally did it. I figure that after cleaning and scrubbing, we'll get it sealed & then maybe painted or even glazed, make it look marbled. hmmmm sounds nice & pretty. Fix it yourself & have fun while working. Hmmm. Maybe dad will help. That would be nice.
I am just so happy that it's gone - kinda like the song the munchkins sing... Ding Dong ... The witch is dead.

Ding Dong...The carpets are gone.
Which carpet?
The Dirty Carpet.
Ding Dong...The dirty carpets' are gone.

hehehe

At this rate, I'll have my house completely finished by the time my kids are ready to move me into a retirement home. Oh, well. It is the journey that I am enjoying.

Ding Dong...The carpets are gone.