Hey guys, I guess I just need to blow a little steam off, talk about some things and know someone is listening who isn't directly involved in my life and the things going on around here.
I've been a member here for a long time, will be 7 years in July, and this is still one of the most caring communities online that I have ever seen...I've been a member of several over the years,(not all cat related) but this one is still the best
. Some of you remember that when I first came here we along with my mom and dad owned a shoe store, and in April 2005 (yes, it's been almost five years) my husband and I opened up a bakery/catering service, and we closed the shoe store in July 2006. Last year, Jan 2009, business had slumped enough that I took a second job working part time with Charlie and full time in a flower shop with my parents. Fast forward one more year and we get to my story. The past year has been rough for us, to say the least. We've scraped by with barely enough money to pay the bills....as a matter of fact, my home lights were off during November for a week and a half because we didn't have the money for both it and the bakery bill. Business in January and February is always basement bottom, we know this but this year has been worse than normal. Charlie is considering shutting down and getting out of it, but this is his love, his lifelong dream, and I can't fault him for not wanting to if he can help it.....but it gets to me sometimes, not having the money to take care of everything that needs to be billwise, and so many things weighing on my mind that need to be done around here....the car I'm driving needs new tires and a blower fan for the heater/air conditioning, his van needs two tires, the altenator (sp?) worked on and a paint job before it rusts out....our house has a leak that needs fixing, the air/heat ductwork needs to be fixed/replaced/whatever because its wasting heat and air, my washer and dryer both need fixing, as does my stove (or maybe new stove, not sure)....sigh. I broke my temporary bridge and need to get my permanant one, but don't have the $$ to do that, both of us really need new glasses, him first, I've been and got new ones more recently than him....I guess it's just really bothering me today . And I know that there's no guarantee that he'll find a job even if he does shut down.....
I'm not asking for pity, or even comments....I just really needed to get some things off my chest I guess....and you guys are some of the best!
I've been a member here for a long time, will be 7 years in July, and this is still one of the most caring communities online that I have ever seen...I've been a member of several over the years,(not all cat related) but this one is still the best
I'm not asking for pity, or even comments....I just really needed to get some things off my chest I guess....and you guys are some of the best!