Exploding Christmas Balls

Sunday, Sunday was spent in a wild cleaning jag. The house is screaming, "leave me alone" as I have scrubbed and polished every inch of every surface in a mad frenzy of Lysol and Pledge. It's about time. My mania ceased around about 5 PM when the Christmas decorating bug took over and out came the balls. I just did a little decorating here and a little there, mostly to make Overflow feel festive on Monday morning when everyone will return after a 3 day hiatus. One of my favorite places to decorate is the arch between OVF main and the kitchen. I had it going on, standing in the sinks holding green balls and thumbtacks, I had a plan! The Jewish star was the anchor for the whole creation. I had it almost done to my liking when that damn star protested my Christmas balls and crashed down. In turn, taking the green balls with it, one by one in glorious explosions onto the kitchen floor, much like light bulbs or eggs. That outlandish detonation that cannot be contained. I watched it all in slow motion which provoked a smile as I thought, "of course".

I am simply not discouraged as I expect this according to recent experiences. Everything is a challenge in my life this year. That I get. I am up to it tonight. I just re-installed everything and I am satisfied with the result.
Finally victorious, I have a non-denominational festively functional start to my Christmas / Hanuka cheer.

I'm excited to announce Employee of the Month tomorrow. We are a few days late, since we have not worked. I actually miss my crew which provoked this personality report:

The boys that work for me ...... or rather, the young men that I work with on a daily basis are a source of delight. Their eclectic personalities just infuse this place with a blithesome atmosphere that lingers long after they go.

It's not a secret, Emo is my favorite. Emo is a quiet character. He pays attention to fashion and has well coiffed hair. He regales us with stories of woe that range from heartache to the latest scam he was victim of. Emo is moody and we respect this about him. He's a shopalcoholic that has us all worried. He pays me great respect that melts my heart. He is usually the last one to leave for the day. He is extremely conscientious of his job and it's details. But just when we least expect it, Emo has a burst of intelligence that he has to share, stopping us to all go... hmmmmmm.

Michel has the oddball position of working for me, Mom. So we have a closer relationship than most. The best part of this now is that I accept him completely and have quit treating him like a child. And on the other hand, I think he sees me as the person other than Mom and so we are finally getting to know one another. Michel is my odd man out. Always shows up and never says no, has a work ethic of determination, but takes everything to the limit. Language, food, humor, pretending to work when he is just screwing off - he pushes the envelope to see how far he can go. Michel uses humor to replace uncertainty. He has a kind heart and a bit of vulnerability that is endearing. He is a genuine soul that I dearly love and worry about. He is without doubt, my favorite.

Tyler can just get away with anything. He bowls me over with charm. He is quiet, unassuming, intelligent and just the most impressive young man I have ever met. Tyler is ruthless. I watch him calculate $$ as he is bopping from task to task. The $$ is his bottom line and he is kindly calculating about making sure he gets the jobs that pay. He is not greedy, but smart. He is quite'ish, but opinionated and extremely generous with emotions. When he lets down his guard, his sense of humor falls out. Tyler is the hardest working of the bunch, by far, making him my favorite.

ZACHARY is without doubt, my favorite. He reminds me of my youth and makes me remember how to live life like it doesen't matter. He commands a short story. Zach walked into this venture 3 months ago and I was unsure that I even understood his personality, let alone would be able to work with him on a day to day basis. I gave him a shot only because he is Tyler's brother. He has exceeded my expectations and I embrace his presence in my life with genuine gratitude. Zach is the epitome of careless youth that never once thinks about what someone might say about his outlandish behavior. He simply does not see it and is just alive in his life. I envy his ignorance of how harsh this journey. He will learn and live well. I am sure.

Welcome back Gentlemen. I did miss you.