Medical leave

It has been one week since I was at work. Today began week 2 of my medical leave. I am off due to the problem I have had with my hand/wrist for the past 10 weeks - as well as the anxiety provoked by the toxic environment of my current workplace.

Week one was slow - not much you can do while resting your right hand. I spent 2 days working on a spreadsheet I had sent home to myself, then did little of anything save chauffeuring the kids to school and activities. The kids are thrilled with the novelty of having me at home - I am sure it will wear off soon.

J had to go back out of town for 4 days to deal with the house that has been left to her as part of the inherited estate. It seems someone with a key had presumed to let themself into the house and help themself to whatever they felt they were entitiled to! For security and insurance purposes, J had to drive the 6 hour trek to install a new lock. At least now her aged parents can feel a bit more at ease when they check on the house every 48 hours...

This week brings a new feeling. I want to get some things done around here. Winter clothing needs to be stored and last year's spring/summer clothing needs to be unpacked. I highly doubt that 6 will fit into anything she had last year. She is 4'4" and weighs 75 lbs! She and I can both wear a boy's size 12! Fortunately, we have different styles...

I want to spend some time in my garden. My house is in need of a major cleaning! I want some time to think, breathe and just exist without any pressing responsibilities!

Heard from my boss today. They have managed to hire someone to replace me in my old management job. For 3 months they tried to find someone. I was off for one week and miraculously a viable candidate emerged. Interesting don't you think? I wonder how they will respond to my resignation? I plan on giving a generous 6 weeks notice on my return to work next week. With luck, 6 weeks will fly by!