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Work Me
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Work Me |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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Work me wakes up tired, mildly nauseous, trying to suck it up enough with a cup of coffee to put on makeup. Work me kisses the old man good-bye and leaves Me me behind. Work me picks up lunch and purse and weight of work persona. Drives the highway to work, toes curled in a knot. Work me parks the car relieved- hates driving in the dark. It is always dark this early. Work me gathers belongings and sometimes some gumption out of the car. Walking to the door readjusting my alter ego, swipes a badge, Work me has arrived. Some mornings drug by cats. Nonetheless, routine overrides. Each action, every motion gaining momentum. Work me Settles in, logs on, has a yogurt and waits for the phone to start ringing. Then it is off to find something on the computer to finish or start. Work me has been here 17 years. Growing with the job, and becoming more efficient over the years. Everything is organized. Someone else does the cleaning. Work me has a reputation for being goofy and punny. A good listener willing to give lessons learned as advice. Always tired. Work me has had enough, and /or accomplished goals by 2:00, now watches time stand still until 3:00. Work me heads for home avoiding store and gasoline. Despite sitting all day, makes a bee-line for the recliner and assumes nap position. Work me relinquishes hold as Me me takes over. Bland in some ways, overwhelmed in others. it does not wear a costume. LGR(C)10/19/19 |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
My "work me" always insists on driving...even when we are home with nowhere to go. Funny, I never realized there are indeed two versions of me here. Insightful piece here. Very much relate to it always being dark getting to work. The world is evil that way. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Michael, Early on I never socialized with co-workers it just seemed awkward. Truth be told I'm really pretty shy. I just hide it like I do the depression and anxiety. Easy-peasy. ~L |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
When I retired, work me had a hard time disappearing, and sometimes she tries to come back. (I fight her off with a stick.) |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
L. REAL as it gets, humorous, has your special touch all over it. Now..take a load off..Relax.  Enjoyed the read I am pieces of all the moments I've had |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
When I retired "work me" was all worked out. I can certainly relate. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Pilgrimage, I think I will miss Work Me very much. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Sky, God did bless me with a sense of humor that I am very thankful for, it has gotten me through a lot. . ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Hi Ida! I'm glad you could relate. I think I will feel worked out too by the time I can retire.~L |
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RC Frazier Junior Member Posts 19 Colorado |
Wow! It’s like a thread you try to grasp, until you realize it’s a cord. And soon it’s a rope that is slipping through your hands! I’ve re-read this many times...and still, I grasp! |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
RC, Thanks for the read and commenting, I appreciate it. ~L |
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