Frustration

Today has started off on the wrong foot which, hopefully, it can reset for the right foot literally.

Dropped off an online purchase at the post office while the buyer was looking to buy something else. The first package was too close for the five pound limit separate shipping would have been best. Since I didn’t do things exactly how she wanted it, I got ditched.

A longtime friend was telling me how she had a great time with her older male gentleman friend which I am truly happy for her. She started telling me that I should pray on that for me which I declined because I’m happy with my cats and although unemployed. Content.

Finally, I got questioned on my intuition giving me messages that has saved me physically and emotionally for years which I am blessed. Then, was told to pray.

Thinking about going back to bed for awhile and hoping to restart the day.

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Candyland

What’s your favorite candy?

Truthfully and unfortunately, I’m unable to choose just one favorite. Although, I’m currently buying one at the moment to keep in the fridge.

First, my red delicious apples taste like candy too and, thankfully, healthy in many ways.

At Christmas near my birthday, I love the mini candy canes to eat solo or to put in hot chocolate to add the mint flavor.

For quick energy when I feel sleepy, I go for a bag of plain M&Ms. A small bag will definitely help me become more alert quickly. Mixing with caffeine does cause headaches though.

My comfort candy of having worked in a high stress environment and now being unemployed is Snickers. My ex husband got me hooked on them. Have a small bag of the minis in my fridge that I eat sparingly.

My second comfort candy is Reese’s peanut butter cups because I LOVE peanut butter plus the chocolate to offset it.

Honorable mentions are Nestle Crunch bar and Milky Way because they are both delicious.

That’s my lineup because a person cannot be expected to love only one kind of candy.

Enjoy your Candyland,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Odd Feeling

Most of the day, I have a strange feeling to reach out to my former supervisor today that I haven’t done by text yet.

So, I will wait until tomorrow although he will likely be at church with his family. Feeling lots of energy about that has been consistent stronger this afternoon than earlier but not as much as now.

Tomorrow is a new day so it will be a test if the feeling gets stronger or fades.

Thanks,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Poshmark

A previous post that I had mentioned is that I had planned to donate down my inventory and shut down my closet but I have changed my mind to keep it open to supplement my unemployment.

Since the New Year, I have been blessed with seven seperate sales with the last one a return customer who bought multiple items tonight.

Slowly, I’ll be moving new items that I purchased for me will be listed to be sold on my online closet to keep my inventory fresh.

If your closet is full and in need room for newer clothes, consider a closet on Poshmark to sell your items. Ambassadors and seasoned closet owners are always happy to help.

Back in Biz,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Takin’ Care of Business

Today, I chose to understand why I am not allowed to renew my drivers license online than move forward from there. Grateful for my local library computer lab and the kind people who work there.

Upon my quality time on a powerful desktop computer, I learned that my drivers license has a scan error that is preventing me to renew online. My DMV appointment is late April that could cause me to lose job offers because of an expired drivers license.

My next thing I did was to ask for help from decision makers in Texas from LinkedIn and government websites. A valid drivers license will secure a job offer to begin necessary paperwork so I could actually start working.

This past week, a bot from an employment agency contacted me about an old unfilled position that I’m qualified for. I would like to move forward and start instead of explaining my problem.

“Takin’ Care of Business,” by BTO sums up my day of late morning to early afternoon. For a Saturday, time well spent.

Cheers!

Leslie Elizabeth David.

A Break from Me

Do you need a break? From what?

Truthfully, I need a break of letting things get to me that normally don’t. Life happens, people do crazy things that are beyond comprehension but their actions or reactions should not dictate my day.

With that mindset, my former supervisor and, “sister from another mister,” would speak wisely and tell me, “don’t let anyone steal your joy.” In other words, don’t let the actions of others take ownership of your mind and heart. Furthermore, we talked about how tiring that it can be and to take time to recharge without the noise.

Admittedly, after losing my job, I have felt peace from the culture that was present at work and, yet, I’m stressed about being on unemployment and the lack of benefits it pays. Reopened my Poshmark closet and have applied to part time work to compensate. Restaurants particularly are being left out.

In addition, Texas like other States have changed their process of drivers license and tag renewals that a citizen renews online if eligible or makes an appointment 2.5 months out. Today, I will check online on a decent desktop computer at the library instead of my iPhone and iPad to see if I can renew there. Or, all else fails, I will explain the situation to the concerned parties and future appointment. From my previous post, I was stressed out from this.

Unfortunately, I cannot separate from myself from me so I’m taking a mental health break this weekend. My peace will be watching British crime dramas, being with my feline babies, napping and going for a walk plus enjoying a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Americone Dream.

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

In Leu

Decided to be upfront about my situation when the time comes if I get the interview as a needed day off. Since I didn’t get my renewal in the mail, I must renew in person.

Fortunately, I do have an appointment that can give proof of it that I must keep.

From my understanding, other States closed local offices to regional offices based on population. Then, still go back to the same place to renew my plates.

My fault for not taking care of this earlier but I would have needed a day off from work to do this.

Texas isn’t the only State that has changed their processing of State ID and driver license. From what I hear, some northern States changed as well.

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Friday from …..

Today, I started on a journey not knowing what would happen to renew my Texas driver license and car registration.

Tried making an appointment and rejected it a few days ago thinking positive that I could walk in and take care of it. Went to one location and was told I was at the wrong place but now scheduled to go back in April. Drove around Arlington at their office to see what I had to do. Finally, I made an appointment on April 26th then will finish up my auto later.

A few years ago, I could walk into a local office and get everything done together but no more. Feeling defeated and will effect any job offers.

Decided to apply for jobs unfilled of being advertised for 30 days or more.

Lessons learned.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Calculate the Problem

The most important invention in your lifetime is…

Portable handheld calculator

In 1967, Texas Instruments invented the first handheld calculator that changed how people did math to balance a checkbook, to create a budget and even doing homework.

Nowadays, the portable personal device of the smartphone has a calculator built in but I prefer the separate device to use to handle my financial matters that are charged by a small and inexpensive AA battery.

During my career of primarily working in banks and credit unions, my employers gave me a calculator unit that is plugged in and weighted to handle the numerous math problems. The durability and reliability in business of the instrument saved errors on the teller front line, loans, collections and accounting to determine accurate figures to make sound and solid decisions based on reliable information.

Beyond finances, calculators are used in everyday life of needing a correct number in statistics for sports and business plus the art world.

Calculate it.

Leslie Elizabeth David.