Returning to the "land of the living"...

     Today I bid farewell to the overnight shift, aka the graveyard, and tomorrow embark on working with sunglasses, sunscreen, and people as I move to second shift... (2pm-10pm).  The graveyard took its toll (I never really got the sleep thing right) and not being around people left me too much time in my own head...(and we know how dangerous THAT can be!).  Working second shift seems to go a little faster (in the space time continuum that exists in my head---told you it was dangerous in there) as the access gate is busier, there is more actual work to be done, and believe it or not dealing with the membership is not as horrible as I was led to believe...and even though there will be more rattlesnake calls as the weather gets warmer, it's much easier to see the little buggers in the daylight.

     There are adjustments I will have to make...the waving to the members as I drive around, actually staying on one side of the road and watching out for pedestrians and other cars, stopping at stop signs and engaging in conversation (all skills not really a part of being a "vampire" security guard).  But, going in and getting out on the same day will be nice...it will greatly improve my knowledge of what day it actually is, rather than counting how many shirts I've worn to determine the day of the week...(yes, that was my system).  The major bonus is having Saturdays and Sundays off for the first time since I started working security in 2009 and the overtime train will not be running as much as it has in the past as we finally hired another officer to free up other people to pile on the hours.  So, after today (and tonight...working 2pm-2am), it back to some semblance of a normal existence.  Let the return to sanity (as much as I can expect being who I am) begin!

     On a serious note, I am thankful to the cousins who have kept me up on Uncle Charlie's condition as he recovers in the rehabilitation center in Pennsylvania.  It is good to see that he is making progress and is gaining back his strength and the uniqueness that is Uncle Charlie...Much love and prayers to Aunt Joan as she battles Mother Nature to make the trek to see him.  I do not miss the joy of travelling by car in winter ice and snow and I pray the weather cooperates as it seldom does in wintertime... Prayers also to the family and friends who are obviously concerned with Charlie's well-being...Speedy recovery, Uncle Charlie...God Bless you and the family.

   I would also like to send well wishes and prayers out to Loretta who is struggling with shoulder issues (man, I suck at keeping in touch, don't I?). I hope everything works out for you, darlin'!.