So its been a while since I've put up a post, life has been a little nuts. I've been on call every other week for the last bit and will be for the next 3 weeks, I go back on on Thursday. Its really draining me. I know I sound like a broken record and whoever reads this is likely just screaming "DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT THEN!" but they don't realize that I can't. Unless I get offered another job that I apply for I am stuck here, because I can't and won't risk my family's security just because I'm unhappy. We need this income.
Speaking of that I'm currently terrified, the contract talks between our union and the City broke down last week, both parties walked away from the table. I'm so scared that there will end up being a strike vote, and I don't care who reads this, there would have to be something extremely extremely drastic for me to EVER vote for a strike. I will not be swayed by "popular opinion". NO ONE WINS during a strike, I don't care what side your on. Its people like me and my other coworkers, young people just starting out that get hurt. People who are older and don't necessarily NEED to work for a certain period of time don't care, want to prove a point, and unfortunately they are the majority. That's why we end up suffering, because they don't give a damn. That's why we don't have paid maternity leave, the old people don't care and they are the ones who make the difference. I'm going to try to get another position, with the same pay or better. I have to, if this continues.
Anyway we went to the cottage this past weekend, and it was gorgeous. Absolutely incredible weather. We went up to open it up, because no one else could go up and we want to be more involved. The water pump was effed, so we brought it back home with us and are going to get another one. After spending $60 on a part lol, its still screwed. Oh well. Lookin' around for another, no big deal. We had a great weekend though, got everything else done we needed to. Relaxed, hung out in the sun and Emeliah played in a pool on the dock, had a great time. The bugs were bad but only in the shade and at night, but we avoided them mostly.
Anyway my coworker Jen had her baby on Sunday night, very exciting. She had a baby boy, after 2 girls which is awesome. She had a crappy labour (she has bad ones!) but all is well and everyone is doing great. Makes ya think about babies again! :)
Anyway, hope all is well with everyone!
