Last hour

and I am officially retired. I have been given assurances by people who make a lot more money than me that if I need a job I have one, I feel much better given the current state of unknowingness going on.

Not sure if that is even a word.

I am so happy!

Not making any more plans

Every plan I make falls through, so I give up.

1 day to retirement and we find out that Chase bought WAMU.

There is already a Chase branch in hubby's parking lot next to WAMU.

Uh oh

All you need is love

2 days till I am unemployed

Already homeless

And our 1 source of income works for WAMU



Add sense is mocking me with their hurricane damage add.

Working during the hurricane

Slowly but surely people are getting their power back and have shared their pictures of our work environment during the hurricane. I was awake for 48 hours, no naps just lots of caffeine, and I worked a 25 hour shift. We were delirious and slap happy to say the least (must also add annoyed, excited, hungry, cranky, and angry).. the seven dwarfs were all in attendance.


Bus ride to the hotel after working 25 hours.


Close quarters, no personal space!


Where we watched the hurricane without getting wet.


The picture isn't blurry, we were after the sleep deprivation

My house after Ike

Homeless

Sub was kind enough to take us in. He has power and we were able to finally do our laundry last night... SCORE!! We are extremely grateful to have such kind friends and family to help us out during our homeless stint.

Little A was crying last night that she wanted to go home, all I could do was hold her.

5 days of work left, yes even in the midst of Ike induced fatigue I am still counting down.

Stay safe, Stay dry, and for those without power I hope it comes on soon!

edit....... alright, f-it it's my blog and I am tired of being nice, the ungrateful b**** emerges eventually. Nice is running rampant in Houston and I think it has made me edgy. 2-3 other people in my office, besides myself, also have been unable to return home due to house damage. We are having to sit here and hear stories about food grilling block parties, neighborhood get-togethers etc.

People are whining and complaining about not having electricity, not being able to do this do that blah blah blah. Personally I really wish that no electricity was my biggest issue right now. I would happily trade with someone. No, we did not get hurt, yes I am grateful for that... but I am still pissed about not being able to go home. Annoyed that I have lost my VERY comfortable bed and have been put at the mercy of hotels and friends for a place to sleep, shower, and try to maintain a normal routine for my child.

Awe, the kids are driving you crazy b/c your babysitter (the tv) doesn't work right now?? Mine is crying in my arms that she wants to go home and I am tryin to muster a sympathetic face for the poor power outters. GO READ A BOOK.

OK, rant over, smile back.

Scratch that, rant on. I logged into FEMA's website to check the status of our claim that I made to try and get some assistance for our current homeless state... now keep in mind that I spoke with the insurance company (renters insurance) and they are not going to be out to assess the damage until next week.

Denied-FEMA has determined that you have insurance on your home and FEMA cannot provide assistance where there is adequate insurance coverage. Please provide a copy of your insurance settlement or denial letter in order to be considered for further assistance.

ASSCLOWNS

After Ike

It is a different city.

No power, no street lights, you can actually see the stars.

We are all fine, homeless but fine. Had a tree go into the roof, which caused the house to flood. My bedroom is currently covered in pink fluffy insulation. Well its all wet and not really fluffy right now, still it looks like cotton candy.

The storm itself was pretty amazing. The bunker we were located at created a few good spots where we could go outside and watch. We were in the same place that Fema, Harris county emergency Manag., and the Houston Chronicle were. It was really pretty cool, exhausting but interesting.

I am tired, sore from hauling trees, stuffy with allergies, but thankful that our only loss is our stuff, our family is all safe.

Panic

I am excited about staying home but now I am starting to panic. As my days draw to an end here the panic is rising.

How much am I really going to enjoy this? Usually I am not one to shy from change but this realm of stay at home momhood is completely foreign to me.

What am I really going to do?? What motivation will there be to get dressed and face the day? And seriously how do you entertain a 3 year old EVERY single day, day in and day out, all the days look like they are going to run together. No more TGIF, it will be a perpetual Saturday.

I am probably panicking over nothing, but I can't seem to quiet the nag in my head.