What A Difference A Day Makes.

Laughter

A few days ago I mildly sprained my ankle and I’m recuperating by taking it easy. So this morning my neighbor Miss Judy called and asked if I’d do an errand for her. I replied sure this will give me a chance to get out and exercise my injury plus being cooped up at KMHC will drive me nuts. As I was leaving my apt I heard strange noises coming from the KMHC office, it was a tenant talking to HOW Lynda. When the tenant and I walked to the elevator I said “Holy Shit! I thought you two were making out!” She gushed and said No, I was explaining the sound coming from my dog. The topics of discussion in this place are quite funny and strange. :D

Speaking about funny and strange. Walking home from my errand for Miss Judy I could see HSC Ingrid sitting in her grey van trying to be inconspicuous by staring at her cell phone. Five minutes later there she is standing at the KMHC entrance looking confused while shuffling papers and holding a cup of coffee. As soon as she saw me coming up the stairs the look of hate and hostility was visible. The one thing she’s not good at is hiding her anger. She’s like the Big Bad Wolf…she’ll huff and puff and blow your house down. :D Oh My Goodness! Whenever she frowns the wrinkled creases on her face and sagging jawline become more apparent. Somebody should tell her negative emotions will cause high blood pressure and possible major health problems. This woman needs a better life or even still how about an early farewell retirement gathering. I’d be honored to show her out the door. :D

The past week I had the pleasure of chatting with former UNH’s employees online. I found out many interesting facts. One is where does the UNH’s van go at night…Really Christine! Joyriding around Hamilton at night is not the way to go. Looks like HSC Ingrid failed to teach her children the importance of personal hygiene practices. Red Alert! Don’t use the main floor loo at UNH’s head office. I heard the one at the basement is fresh and safe. :D

I hope you enjoyed reading my amusing blog post as much as I enjoyed writing it. TGIF Have a good weekend everybody. Stay tuned for my next post.

Comments

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