Yesterday Afternoon

Well, after I logged off yesterday things got...interesting.

First, I logged out of here and went to pick up the boy. I always have to wait in the gym for him (you have to get there a 1/2 an hour early to get a decent parking spot) and I waited today with one of my friends. She works at a place where they sell ATVs as a finance manager. On the off-chance that there might possibly be work in the office with her, I asked her if the dealership had anything I could do. She said, "Well, I need a finance assistant. I didn't know you were still looking, or I would have called you. I have interviewed seven people and I don't want to hire any of them. Send me a resume tonight."

So there's that.

The next thing that happened was still while I was at school. One of the grandmas that was there to pick up her grandchild raced up to me and said, "I've been looking for you! I have DSL now, and we're going to get it for you, too." She then proceeded to explain to me what I needed to do and say to Verizon on the phone when I call them. Instead of taking the word of the first person I talk to that "no, it's not available", she said ask to speak with either a program manager for DSL or an engineer, which I did. Let me tell you, the 1/2 hour wait on hold to talk to the program manager was worth it. The guy I talked to initiated an engineering assessment of my address with regards to the homes that are about 1/2 a mile from my house or less that have the service. Mr. Program Manager said, "Mrs. Calli, I'm going to do everything I can. If they come back with a 'no' they'll at least tell you why this time. We're going to get you DSL, and get it as soon as possible. As soon as I know the results of the engineering study, you'll know, too." I was pleased with the response. Now I'm just waiting on the email.

Last thing that happened yesterday was I collected my yard sale money. I got a grand (net) total of $189.00. I dunno, is $189.00 enough to justify the blistering sunburn? *sigh* I dunno. But at least I paid a couple of bills with it.