Friday Roll Call

Good morning Crystal and the rest of Illinois!

It sounds like Monica is in some sort of trouble.  That's how David lost his job....no call, no show. 

I had a great time with Amber last night.  Dinner was yummy and the show was pretty funny.  Not too naughty.  It is exactly what I thought of those books.

Then, as I am getting home, I start receiving texts from Liv and another woman from the Playhouse.  It seems that the director went against all advice and cast the show with her friends' kids.  She offered bit parts to the kids from the Playhouse.  Liv is very upset and may not participate.  She does not want to take time off of work for nothing.  It is unfortunate, but I am afraid the youth group at the Playhouse will no longer be in existence.  I don't DO politics, if it ceases to be fun, I will find another outlet. 

Riley is coming out for the weekend, so I am anxious for the day to end.

Everyone have a wonderful day!

Monica - does have anxiety problems that she takes medicine for. The problem doesn't lie with her taking the days off. It's with not calling into work. Ignoring everyone's calls and messages. But she called the minute she found out her Job was on the line. To me she was well enough to do that she was well enough to call the day before or the day before that. We were all thinking she was in the hospital or something. I think I'm just mad because she had me so worried!!!!

Hello everyone!

It's always hard to worry about friends when their behavior is different than you expect. I've been through that several, well way more than several, times in my life. Some friends disappeared when I was sick last year. I eventually sent out emails after my surgery and after I got out of intensive care titled "where in the world is Connie Garry?" because I hadn't told anyone that I was having bariatric surgery because I thought it was none of their business. 90% of friends answered with love and support, but some I have never heard from again, even though they still hang out with other folks I know. My mom had the same friends all her life and I expected this to happen, but the world has changed and I then to believe now that I just enjoy friends when they are around and when they move or disappear, I make new friends.

I think I'm staying in today and reading. the porch is like a snow globe.

Have a good day.

Connie

Great day, walked to work (all alone today - love it), walked at lunch (it was balmy out there and ended up in a sweat with wet hair back at work), walked home and now am relaxing. In a short while I will go to the dining room to look at the beads that I have started to form into a necklace and start to string it. I also have more beads to make 2 more necklaces to sell.

We will be staying in tonight and eating leftovers. Cozy night for us. Tomorrow we will head to the Creek to serve din din to the stage teams.

Crystal,

I have been thinking about this all afternoon.  Is it possible that Monica is suffering from clinical depression?  This behavior could be a sign of it.  You stated that she had anxiety.  Depression and anxiety can run hand in hand.  If she was depressed, she might not have really thought about the consequences of not call in sic****il it was brought to her attention that her job was on the line.  I had this happen to a friend and I was stunned at her attitude until I realized it was the depression taking over.  I have struggled with depression for years and am on medicine to help control it.  I do know when the medicine is not effective, I really could care less about things.  It is amazing what it does to your outlook.  Sometimes you need the help of a friend to help you realize that you need to seek help.  You might be the help that Monica needs.  Just food for thought. 

Nancy 

Nancy-  She's supposed to be back on Monday and I have already decided to take her out for lunch and find out what happened.  And give her some TLC or tough love...whatever is needed.  Maybe a little of both???