Next time this happens, I’ll know what to do.
I pulled out of the garage around 8:30 this morning, expecting a stressful day at the office. I was right — it was a rough day.
But I should have known just how stressful it would be based on the first song to come on the radio:
I should have gone back to bed. But I didn’t. I proceeded with my stressful day. And while I’m not sure I had 19 of them, I certainly came close to a bakers’ dozen nervous breakdowns. You know the sort of day I mean. Everybody wants/needs/must have something from me. Oy.
At about 7:15, I left the office, bringing a briefcase full of documents that I still need to read to prepare for tomorrow’s meetings, where I am anticipating Nervous Breakdowns 14-19. I just hope the Stones aren’t planning a sequel.
As I approached home and my garage, the Rolling Stones greeted me on the radio again:
Yeah, it was a bitch of a day.
Next time, I’m staying in the garage.
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I may be AWOL in the next several weeks. Work is Cre-a-zayzy.
FiftyFourandAHalf 
Oh no! I hate it when a blogging friend is overwhelmed & there is nothing I can do to help. I’m pretty good at data entry if you need to farm some work out. And I work cheap (as in free for blogging buddies)! Hope your days are getting better!
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I can’t see the end of the tunnel, but I can breathe again. So that is good!
Thanks Benze!
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If you’re gonna have any band be involved in your destiny, let it be the Stones. Hope work settles down, but if it’s like any other place, it may never, huh? Well, at least try to get some satisfaction. 🙂
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Thanks, MJ. it will be nuts for a while, which is usually Ok. I love my job. Otherwise, I’d feel like A Beast Of Burden!
The Stones do have my number, whichever one that happens to be!
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You know if you liked Three Dog Night, # 1 would be the loneliest number, right?? Oops, I might be dating myself … again!
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Well, we can both be old farts! The music was soooooooogood!
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You got that right! I laugh every time I read the name of your blog. We’re so close in age and it’s not gonna be funny when I turn 55 in Feb. I won’t be able to say I’m 54 and a half anymore!!!! :((
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I turn 57 next week!
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Okay … my ever-so-slightly older, progressive sister. 🙂
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You’re not supposed to notice my age.
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As much as we will miss you while you are away being busy with shoving paper in every direction, we will also be spared from being Stoned again. Sounds like you in the midst of one of those times where you need to wear red practically every day, just to be sure everyone knows you mean business. Stand back folks … Elyse is on the move! Hang in there, sister, and don’t forget that We Love You. We’ll be here when you have a moment to breathe again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klTw94kTstg
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Thanks, 99. Today was loads better. I could even bank my nervous breakdowns for next week! Good thing, because your antidote wouldn’t play for me :(. I am quite sure I love it, though. I know you!
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wish I was more technologically capable, so that I wouldn’t park dead ends in your comments page
it was the Stones singing We Love You. Just because I’m not a quitter, I’m going to try embedding the link to see if that works:
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I can’t believe I’d never heard that! Thanks for persevering. And for your comment. I love you, too 99!
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Wishing you calmer days in the next few weeks! I love the song “Burning Down the House” when things aren’t going well.
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Thanks Mae. I think I need the office version of that song, though!
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It sure sounds like they set you up for a hellish day.
I’ll look forward to reading you again when things calm down.
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Thanks, Michelle. This too shall pass!
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I think you need a little Gimme Me Shelter! Hang in there friend it will get better.
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I am surprised it wasn’t “Beast of Burden,” actually!
But today is better. Equally insane but I am less grumpy!
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I’LL MISS YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!
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You will be missed I do hope your days get easier soon.
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I thought you were going to say you GOT stoned to deal with the day. Hope today is less cray-cray, Elyse.
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Today is equally crazy but less grumpy. But I did not get “Stoned” this morning. So I’m good!
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When I worked, I just loved to hear a fast beat oldie on the way. I would sing my lungs out. It helps prepare you for the day (especially in Human Resources). A bad day bookended by the Stones is better than a plain old bad day.
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I’m starting a new term again and it’s crazy busy…nonstop. Hang in there. You may not even have to visit me on Sunday as I have no inspiration now…zip, nada.
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Many a time music has saved me from my shitastic daily life stress. At least you have the Stones to help you through.
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Yup. Music gets me through life.
Darla when I heard this song start, I just stopped, put my head on the steering wheel and laughed and laughed. It was just toooooooo perfect!
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Do we remember…? Hang in there!
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That was a perfect way to start my day, Vickie! Thanks
And if you’ve perfected cloning techniques, that would be a huge help!
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I hope it gets better and that we can still read your posts. You can be a Stones and Beatles fan…just like you can like punk rock and disco. Music is the best.
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I’ll probably be writing (no substance, though!) but I’ll be hitting like rather than commenting, probably.
As for music, yeah. You can be a Beatles and a Stones fan AND like punk rock. But I draw the line at disco. Except this:
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I hope things go well for you, Elyse. You can’t always get what you want. You can try sometime…
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That would be the perfect comment, if I were a Stones fan … but after today, I am decidedly a Beatles fan. (Are you old enough to remember when it was one or the other — you couldn’t like BOTH)
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I was a bit of a weirdo. My favorite group was the Kingston Trio.
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I love them too. And the rest of the folkies!
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So happy to have found your blog!! I love your perspective! Thank you for often making my day.
~Elaine
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What a nice thing to say. Thanks. And welcome.
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Grab a laptop and head to work from the beach.
Too cold in the garage.
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Good point maybe I’ll forget the laptop and grab a beer. Or one for each nervous breakdowns.
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Interesting musical bookends to your day … and quite the synchronicity. Meanwhile, hang in there and git er done!
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At least it made me laugh. I couldn’t quite believe the neatness of the two tunes!
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Oh, so sorry to hear it! But I can’t help chuckling at the irony of the music. Maybe you better leave the radio off for a bit. Hope things settle down soon. Sorry you’re so swamped. I’ve been there, and it does indeed suck. I refer to my worst work days as my Prilosec days (when I had to take an antacid to combat my stress-induced gastritis…) Hang in there!
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No, I can’t leave the radio off. That was the only laugh I had all day!
Today was way beyond a Prilosec day. I’m certain it was a Prozac Day!
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🙂
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