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There's no going back now

I'm starting to feel a lot better about my decision.

Yesterday, I managed to retrieve my company telephone number for my own use. It wasn't easy [or cheap], Verizon customer service sucks, but it is done, and then this afternoon I sold the Camry.

I definitely got my moneys worth out of the Camry (248,000 no hassle miles), and even if I had given it away, I still would have been way ahead of the game, but I got $1,200 for it‚ and that's with a cracked windshield and a passenger side door that only opens from the inside. (Those were the only things wrong with it.)

And best of all, I don't have to worry about getting a parking ticket in front of the house anymore, because I forgot to move the car on street cleaning day.

Now the only obstacle left is getting Social Security disability approved, which is proving to be a little more daunting then I expected. There seems to be a few more documents to fill out then there were 2 years ago when Edie filled out her application.

[note]Fortunately (or unfortunately depending on your perspective), I have one of those diseases that "is expected to end in death", so it get's special treatment, and gets "fast tracked" through the system.[/note]

Oh well, working in the aerospace industry for over 30 years, I've come to expect changes I don't like, but I've always managed to endure.

Hopefully this time won't be any different.
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Becky said…
I don't know if I'm feeling better about it, but I'm glad that you are. I remember how mad you go when I got married and had to change my name in the QC Manual, but removing your's in the org charge was very hard for me.
12:59 PM
Mark VanKirk said…
So, that's it....you are done already? No cool down period?
4:09 AM
Marc said…
Yep, no cool down period. I'm done, and especially now since I sold the Camry. I'd have no way to get to work. Like I said there's no turning back
7:15 AM
Gerry said…
Loving life now!
12:25 PM
Mark VanKirk said…
Well come to our house this weekend for Gage's birthday.....I'll call Aunt Edie....
5:43 AM
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