My job for this week is to paint the hallway and call people about the �reception� that�s happening in a few weeks. I painted the first coat on the hallway last night and knocked off a bunch of people on my calling list. I find keeping my self busy is a sure way to make the week go by a little faster.
The one question I�m really getting tired of getting is, �What made you decide to open an insurance agency?� I started replying, �Well, it�s better then buying beach front property in Kansas.� Or, �Mike and I were looking for change�.I wanted a puppy.� My favorite, �I�m tired of working for the man. I want to BECOME the Man (insert maniacal laughter).�
Today I answered the telephone with, �Dominoes!�
I have a staff meeting in a couple of hours. Nap time.
I think my enthusiasm for this job has run its course. One week and 2 � days. Then I can start gardening! And Cleaning!!! And baking cookies!!! And studying Property and Casualty!!!
My �surprise� going away party has turned into an ice cream and cake party. So one less thing for me to worry about�. What else�. I miss my Schmoopie.
I don�t know if I like the blue hallway�.but I�ll give it another coat and see if it grows on me. It has two days to impress me or it dies.
*** Conversation with Mike on Sunday: �In about a year, we�ll be able to afford to get you a new car. Anything you want.� I thought for a moment, �I want a Toyota. You know the cute little one that looks like a frog�you know. In that commercial.� �You mean a Yaris?� �Yeah.� �Do you know what I want?� �What?� �A Saturn.� �Hmm�not a Mercedes? Not some kind of posh little sports car?� �Nope. I want a Saturn.� We sat in silence for a moment. �Is it bad that we�re not very materialistic?� �I don�t think so.�