Good Morning World!

                  

This graphic was screaming to me this morning.  'Me, me, Donna do something with me!'  How could I resist or ignore that?  It was bellowing through my head in the quiet of the morning.  The sun is shining even though it is chilly out.  The sky is a pure crisp blue without a cloud to be found.  I can smell the coffee brewing and hear the grumbles as it 'perks.'  I did turn on the TV this morning, something I don't normally do, and heard the forecast for out west is not pretty.  They are expecting thunderstorms and possible tornado's near Chicago and further west they are saying snow.  No offense folks, but please keep that way!  :)

 

The morning didn't start out as calm.... I had set my alarm to make an assurance call to my son.  His schedule this weekend is 7am to 7pm.  Yesterday he was up and on his way by the time I called.  Today when my alarm went off I casually got out of bed and went to the 'powder room.'  Yes, that is what I am calling it this morning.  As I was washing my hands it dawned on me I hadn't changed my alarm clock.  Shit!  It's 7 not 6!!  I ran to the phone and called.  He picked up his line and was on his way.  Late but on his way.  Damn it!  I'm glad he answered, sort of.  Had he not answered I wouldn't be sure if he was up and at work or sound asleep in bed.  Knowing me, I'd have driven to his house to make sure.  Answering, well it confirmed he was late and that is not a good thing.  In orientation they stressed being late, long lunches/breaks, and calling off.  Not a good thing while on probation.  I could hear in his voice he was upset.  Pissed that the alarm on his phone did not adjust to the time change and scared he would be fired.  I tried to reassure him that wouldn't happen.  They are so short handed and behind they need the workers.  He is not in the habit of being late or taking time off.  He is actually one of the most responsible kids I know, and I am not saying that because he is my son.  I swear!  Anyway, with any luck at all it will be a slap on the wrist and a warning.  Both with which he will take to heart.  Keep your fingers crossed, being late is not a good thing in the first month and they don't know all his work habits just yet.

 

Not much planned for today.  My original plans included going to see Teddy Geiger at a local club later in the day.  Teddy is an up and coming musician.  He could recently be seen in 'Love Monkey.'  I think I may have mentioned in the past he is from Rochester, NY and related to the President of the company I work for.  It seems additional friends and family came in from out of town and tickets were scarce.  I am a firm believer in friend and family being there so I gave up my tickets.  I will surely find something to do with my time :)