An Update and a Rant

Some movement on the volunteer situation.

Emergency visit yesterday morning after a long phone call.

Using imagination for solutions.

Heading back this morning for a hands-on day (in a house with 4 very sick people -- ugh).

I'll mask, but I'm not feeling overly confident I can ward off the germs.

But this is too important. 

Trying to help the family move away from a crisis. 

Some people have the world stacked against them. 

It's been eye-opening to see our "systems" in action and the loopholes and the less-known ways the system contributes to the problem, rather than helps, etc, etc, etc.

Anyway -- that'll be my day today. 

I HAD an appointment to talk about volunteering at my new library this morning. I texted to reschedule -- no answer. I emailed to confirm she saw my message. The response was respectful (i.e. foster children come first), but she'd expects a firm commitment with no canceling so "maybe" this isn't the best fit, but she'd still could meet with me if I thought I could hold a commitment. Ouch.

Yes -- couldn't agree more that it's not a good fit after her lengthy response (this was a reschedule of an informal 'hello' while she was doing her shift). I sent a reply and ended the inquiry. 

The response spoke volumes about how she runs the program and her volunteers. I appreciate her directness because it solidified a decision quickly. And P.S. she originally wanted to meet Monday -- I had to let her know the library was closed. And P.P.S. she asked for a text for last minute corresponding and she "forgot" to reply to mine yesterday. 

Do I sound a little bitter?? Guess so. Felt like a slap since I pride myself on holding commitments. This was a specific exception because it was hardly a commitment. First she said just drop in. Then she asked me to come Monday. Then she wanted a time on Tuesday. She's the one that seems wishy-washy.

Got to "date" around and not settle. Staying on the sub list at my old library for now. I'll think this is (sadly) something that is fading away. I LOVE volunteering at my old library. And why?? The person who runs it does such a fantastic job. She puts out an injury for a substitute and it gets filled within minutes. That's how you run the program.

Didn't expect that little rant this morning. Her response got my panties in a wad -- even though I'm grateful to know EARLY that this isn't a match.

I promise back to regular scheduled "nothing" tomorrow. 

I got a "new" purse -- prepare your heart. 

She's used, inexpensive, just what I want, searched for years.

Have a good Tuesday. Later gators.