Eppy's Creations

Ah what an adventurous year! Yeah, that's the horrible optimism chirping that rot. Don't know if I'm liking it, but one makes due--you've little choice after all. A bit of changes have happened around my house and well, I'm not one to fancy changes. I once thought I did, but then I grew older and decided I changed my opinion. My husband and I now have new jobs...at the same time. Say what? What do you do when you are so miserable and something/eomeone effects you to the point where you feel physically sick (I'm talking, grab the garbage can I'm going to spew sick), so depressed you can hardly go (and really think of ways to avoid going-not all of them healthy), and that you dread the next day with so much misery you barely sleep? Hmmm, well, everything my dears comes to a boil (metaphorically speaking of course) and if you leave it too long, it either dries up to a horrid little film and burns the pot or you cut it off to make it stop. So that's what happened. I put my foot down and said, ENOUGH! Not nearly as calmly though. I don't like getting angry (the side effects agitate me even further), but when I do the blood pumps so fast and hard through my veins that there is nothing I can't do and no one I can't go through if they are in my way. Granted I feel this way anyways, but it intensifies to a much greater degree when I'm considerably 'torqued off' (to put it in a much more acceptable phrase). I believe you can make things happen if you focus hard enough and believe strong enough...no, you can't make someone go from dying to healthy or move a pencil from the desk--hello, be a bit realistic eh? Though it would be nice, but since I have yet to accomplish or see such feats accomplished, I will stick to my 'down to earth' way of thinking. I mean, you can change your life. It's scary, it's hard, and it may not always work out the exact way you wish...but you find a way to adapt and thus continue on.

Sometimes, you just need to 'jump' in order to get out of a rut or a bad place. Yes, that little 'leap of faith' that you hear about so often, but aren't really sure what it does. Due to unacceptable circumstances at our previous jobs, we left (we worked for the same company) without having another job available to us. I felt that what we suffered for well over a year gave us a 'right'. Don't know if that is the appropriate word, but it'll do. My husband and I gave a two weeks notice, however, I did not complete mine. What? Dear old Christy not do the required thing? Dear old Christy break her 'work ethic'? Hmmm, let's just say that I have a standard and it doesn't just apply to 'my' working quality--it applies to the place of business as well. I have never had to evaluate a business' I've worked for because I have never been treated so below standard in my life. Perhaps I sound snobbish, but I work hard (my previous employers will vouch and so will my medals and evaluations) and give more than 100%. I only expect RESPECT and common courtesy in return. I was raised that work comes first so while I'm there, that is what I do. Perhaps, I am too stiff because of being 'work' minded, but that is what I was programmed with.

I believe in God, I believe in Karma, and I believe in right. My belief's were rewarded. In two days after my leaving (even w/o finishing my notice) I had a job offer. It was a good one. No, not more money. No, further from home for the drive. No, not a higher position. The hours were longer and I do have to work one Saturday a month, but the key to why it was a good one....THE PEOPLE. I work with the type of people I have in the past. No, I didn't know any of them from Adam, but they are 'good' people. They treat me right. They treat me the way I have been taught to treat others and the way that any normal being deserves to be treated--with respect and courtesy. My husband, heard about a job a week later (while still working his two week) and after a three week 'vacation' (for which there was only one week he went unpaid due to having vacation times saved), he too had a position. No, not more money (less even), more of a drive, and he works one weekend a month. The most prized part of his job...he smiles and gets to laugh again. They treat him with respect and actual courtesy and kindness. They treat him like anyone should be treated. I think that in itself is a valuable perk that can't be priced.

Now, don't think for a moment that I am a saint or a demon. Oh no, no, no. I still wish no bodily ill or whatever else to those we left behind. Nah, it's not my way to wish harm. Still, I'm no saint. No, my wish for them is that they receive the same treatment they handed out to us (and a few other victims that left before us in the past--oh yes, we are not the only ones to suffer such foul intentions). To up the 'anty', so to speak, I wish the treatment is handed ten fold. You see, they not only upset my writing flow, my creativity spark, and my mind set--no, they upset something far more valuable...my family. So...karma do your thing!

Now that I've given explanation to my lack of enthusiasm (goodness it's hard for me to admit to being human, but alas, I am cursed to be and a very moody one at that). I will say that I've regained most of my 'self' back that I was quickly losing from that experience. I hope to have a giveaway for Christmas to promote both new books www.eppyscreations.com (to see info on new books). So be on the lookout! I am also working on a trailer for Pell (and if all goes well) I'll do one for 'The One Sock Princess' as well. Book two for Pell is in the works. Ahhhhh, let me say, it's exciting! New items from 'Rare Finds' will be introduced and the 'secret' of Mitsu will be revealed. Blessing to all who read this!

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