I
was on my computer Tuesday morning when I received a call from one of the
schools. It was 8:35 and the shift
started at 9:00. It was for the school
that is farthest away, but I thought I could be there on time. At that point I didn’t know if I’d be working
with the elementary or middle school age children. I wish it had been the older kids instead of
the younger ones.
I
was over my sore throat but still had that darn dry cough, and because I was
using my voice all day (except for recess) my cough became stronger and my
throat started hurting again. I did not
work yesterday.
The
RS presidency meets once a week.
Initially they met on Monday but had changed it to Wednesday to accommodate
me. I don’t particularly enjoy working
on Wednesdays as it is the short day and school lets out at the same time I get
off. I’d rather not deal with school
traffic – which I don’t on any other day.
If I know there is not going to be a meeting, I can accept an
assignment.
After
the meeting, Roland and I drove up to Roseburg to see the movie “Ad Astra” –
what a waste. I really liked “Space
Cowboys” made almost 20 years before the release of “Ad Astra”. Did not care for “Ad Astra” at all. For one thing, the light fading in and out on
the screen bothered my eyes. Sitting for
more than one hour and twenty minutes was killing my behind. I finally got up just to go to the bathroom
and check the snack bar for something that might help my throat. Didn’t find anything, but it was worth a
shot.
Then
I heard my stomach growl. I was
hungry. I wanted real food – not candy
or popcorn. They sold hot dogs for
5.50. 5.50! Flip! I would have gone elsewhere, but none
of the nearby locations sell any kind of food.
There was a half hour left until the movie let out. I ordered a hot dog. It took 15 minutes just to make the dang
thing. Can you imagine? Good thing there
were no other patrons standing in line – well, there was no line. I was it.
Everyone else was in the theater.
I
can’t believe everybody sat through it.
I didn’t hear anyone say it was good or they liked it. I had only seen one other person leave before
it ended. Roland didn’t like it. He should have left sooner and come out and
found me.
Today
I am going to the coast with a friend. I
am not even going to bother looking for work today. I told Roland that I would, but I don’t want
my throat to start aching again. I think
being closer to the ocean today may assist in my healing. Let us hope so anyway.
Sorry
for the non-exciting post.