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Wow--a place where I can vent??

I know we have all had days like this, but I'm pretty ticked off. I usually let it go right away, but maybe it's the weeks of aggravation building up. Writing it down (hence part of the pen thing) always helps me let it go and crytallize what I'm feeling and thinking. I don't want to put it in my journal, because I want to let it go, and not be a part of my forever yesterdays.

Ok, my sister got engaged a few weeks ago. This is a good thing, and he's great guy, and I approve 100%. Even if he is currently unemployed (he was an engineer at a chemical plant that just closed down, and this is the first time in his life he has been unemployed, so it's not like he is a bum) and has kids--not living with him-- from his only previous marriage, which ended over 10 years ago. They are both in their early 40s. However, someone very close to us (same social circle, the husband of a friend) really ripped her about it, because she didn't ask his PERMISSION to get involved with him. He wants to control everything, including her personal life. She finally cut ties with him, but I (long story) can't do that just yet. It hurt to have a "friend" do that, but it's probably a good thing to see his true colors. He does not try to control me, but I am just deeply grieved over the pain he has caused her, and I will probably leave the social circle--and my friends there--at some time in the future should there be anymore conflict. One source of aggravation.

Second, I am about over the way I am being treated at work. The acting manager has always spoken harshly to me, and I was in charge yesterday, and I got ripped several times. Slashed verbally. Others at work have noticed how she treats me, so it's not just my perception. I was so angry when I came home yesterday, I was thinking about another job. Problem is a)the economy, b)I have 17 years there, and c) I really like my job when I am not in charge. I don't even mind being in charge, as long as she is not there. I can deal with all the other stupid stuff that happens. I have decided I will just have to put my foot down and not be in charge anymore, not even as a favor to anyone.

Ok, I am done venting. I am also in grad school, and have about 2 more years there. I have to go write a paper, due today. It's a little one, but it just got assigned. More stress.

I think I'll go look at pens online when I'm done...find someone to tune up some of these old Shaeffers I have, or maybe look around for a Duofold or Pelikan. I can't get into shoes--I like pens!! (Does that still count as retail therapy?)


Thanks for listening--I feel better now.