September passed

    September passed blissfully enough I suppose.  Got the book and enjoyed the Hell out of it.  The routine was set.  I was financially ruined.  The electric company alone had wanted about 2 grand now.  I was in trouble.  

     I'd lost my Amex in August.  The cable bill and then car inspection.  I'd been making paltry payments.  They called me.  It was actually very pleasant.

     They would work with me.  Put me on a monthly payment plan.  I gave them the digits so they could just take it out of my account.  I get it back in August.  I was suspended.  More than likely when it was paid back I could get reinstated.  Thus I learned to live without a credit card.

     Sister as I said would have little bouts of not feeling well.  Her spirits were up and down.  Did the best we could by her.

     Home life was terribly stressful.  I was down to nothing in savings.  Being harassed by gas and electric.  I went no where and did nothing.  It was actually only by the kindness of my friend at the lounge that let me smoke there.  He would often give me some of his own cigars and that was mana.  The lounge was the only refuge I had left.

     In October 2 more departments ended and many moved down to the new headquarters.  So just sadness at work.  Nothing was getting accomplished on the home front.

     At the facility they had an Oktoberfest of sorts.  In the further of the 2 big rooms.  Nearest the smoking area.  It was cheesy as Hell.  But I think some liked it.  They handed out half cups of fake beer.  and everyone got a piece of pretzel.  My sister enjoyed it somewhat.  I took her back to her room and said good night.