The Good and The Not-S0-Good

[cabenson]

It appears that I do not have to worry about being a kept woman after all. I was just offered a position at a local hospital and hope to start near the end of April. It is a customer service position which means no more killing my back with bio-hoods and microscopes and NO MORE STIRRING STRANGERS POO! It's a 70% position which means 3 evenings one week, four the next and a rotating Saturday, but I believe that is day shift. The 2nd shift differential makes up for the small cut in pay and hours, so I'll basically be making what I'm making now. And I can look for other positions 6-12 months after I start. And I'll be working with one of my closest friends..at least until they move my new department across the street. AND..only 9 more days till I say goodbye to Teh HellLab.


My grandfather passed away Sunday evening. This would be Daddy #3's father, my paternal biological grandfather. I wish I could say I felt sad at his passing, but the truth is I only met the man once and he was never told I was his first grandchild. I believe what I feel is regret at not being given the opportunity to know him as his other grandchildren, my half-brother and sister, knew him. Mom says that I look more like him than any other member of either family. Anyway, Daddy #3 was able to get up here from Texas before his dad passed and the rest of the family will be arriving tomorrow. Funeral is on Thursday and we'll drive over for the calling hours tomorrow.

Daddy #3 was concerned about how I would react to NOT being included in the obituary. Daddy #1's family still lives in the area and they didn't want me to have to explain why I was listed as Old Tom's grandchild. I agree with the decision. All I ever wanted was to know where I came from. Now I do, and that's enough for me.

Won't be around much the next few days. Be good or there will be spankings for everyone...or not ;)

Comments

[bluepoet.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. I'm glad you feel some sense of okay-ness with the situation as it is.

Congrats on the job offer! The Hell Lab can kiss off!

[maroukian.livejournal.com]

CB- I am so happy for you about your new job, I can't stand it!
Congratulations! Working with the GP (gen public) will be hell... but oh! I am *so* looking forward to the stories! (within all the requisite HIPPA parameters, of course, dear.)

On the other note, I am sorry to hear about your Grandfather. I read what you had to say about it, but it is still a possibly difficult situation for you. My thoughts are with you and SG.

[eclecticfan.livejournal.com]

congrats on the job

**happy dance**

sorry to hear about granddad #3ish

**send good thoughts**

[koffeejunkee.livejournal.com]

Horray for no more people poop. I'm glad you don't have to worry over job stuff anymore. :)
Sorry about your grandfather. ::hug::

[lietya.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the job offer! What lovely timing.

I'm very sorry to hear about your grandfather, but glad that you're all right with the situation.

[ki-finn.livejournal.com]

Often times I find knowing the truth within ourselves is the most rewarding, even though it means giving up on singing the truth from ther rooftops, which though rewarding can cause a sore throat.

Conggrats on the job.

(forgive any lack of coherency, the pain pills make me loopy)

[charliesmum.livejournal.com]

Yay job offer!

[mikee-pm.livejournal.com]

congrats on the job. sounds promising.

and my condolences.

[stephbrandes.livejournal.com]

Sorry about your grandfather. I'd give you mine but he is a drunk and a pervert.

Can I hold you to the spankings? I've been a very bad girl. Ask Mariska....she will confirm.

[theholyinnocent.livejournal.com]

Wow, truly a mixed bag today. I'm very sorry about your grandfather. The most important thing is that you did find out where you came from, & got all those questions answered. The acknowledgment of an obituary means little in the grand scheme of things--you know, and you're satisfied with that.

But I'm very happy to hear about the job offer! That's great. I knew you'd find something quickly (and not just 'cause Mrs. CB was threatening to pimp you out).

[armature.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. On an extrememly different note, I burst out laughing in other parts of your entry (strangers' poo--hi I'm 10) . Great icon, btw.