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Juneteenth and Father's Day

June 19th, 2022 at 04:15 am

Tomorrow is Juneteenth as well as Father's Day. My dad never celebrated the holidays, and I miss him dearly. I would still visit with him on this day, I’d do anything to talk to him again. 

 

I decided to treat my ex-fiance to lunch/brunch. He has had a rough 2022, the poor guy is literally in tears almost daily. Since it was Juneteenth and I also wanted to support Black-owned businesses, I thought, why not brunch/lunch? I can kill two birds with one stone, take him out to get his mind off things, and support a small business owner so it worked out. 

 

He finally realized he needs to get his crap together and that the mother is toxic. I heard him snap at her, sadly rightfully so, something he never did. Even his daughter says the mom is toxic. 

 

In other news, I haven't heard a thing from either of the companies I interviewed with, I have been ghosted, I absolutely hate that. I was hoping to get some idea of my status before my trip and nothing. Not taking any chances, I paid myself for July. Paid my tithes, mortgage, a $100 on the student loan (boy do I wish I could do more), and my internet bill. I hate not being able to throw more at this student loan. Interest will start up again in August, which sucks. 

 

I also applied for another remote-jobs, hopefully, something will come in before August. 

 

Yikes, I forgot. I finished up three articles for $300 in gift cards. I can use this for gas and groceries, hopefully I'll be published this week so that I receive payment. 

Posted in Miscellaneous , Dining Out, Family/Friends | 7 Comments »

7 Responses to “Juneteenth and Father's Day ”

  1. latestart Says:
    June 19th, 2022 at 03:23 pm 1655648580
    1655648580

    I too wish I could talk to my father again. This is my second Father's day without my dad.

  2. rob62521 Says:
    June 19th, 2022 at 07:31 pm 1655663507
    1655663507

    Sorry you haven't heard from the companies. I hate when they do that and leave you in limbo.

  3. CB in the City Says:
    June 20th, 2022 at 01:48 pm 1655729314
    1655729314

    I'm sorry you've heard nothing from your interviewers! Maybe you still will. Sometimes it takes time.

    I have probably shared before, Father's Day is always a little sad for me, because of the first Father's Day after my divorce -- I remember stopping to look at Father's Day gifts and realizing that there was no one to buy for -- my own father had passed away that year, my husband had taken an exit, and therefore I no longer had a father-in-law. It was quite a jolt at the time, and it always reverberates a little even now.

    Now I see my ex all the time, so there has been some healing, but some things don't heal entirely.

  4. CB in the City Says:
    June 20th, 2022 at 01:51 pm 1655729496
    1655729496

    Oh, and I wanted to add -- years ago I worked in a Black Cultural Center, even though I am white -- long story there. Anyway, it was a good experience and not a short-term one -- I was there for 10 years -- and therefore, I am very aware of Juneteenth and have always associated it with happiness and celebration. I'm so glad it's become an official holiday.

  5. LivingAlmostLarge Says:
    June 21st, 2022 at 09:22 pm 1655842930
    1655842930

    so sorry to hear about everyone missing their dad. I hope that day for me is far away...

  6. mumof2 Says:
    June 23rd, 2022 at 04:06 am 1655953615
    1655953615

    it's not fathers day here till september...but happy fathers day to all the US dad out there...I had to look up what juneteenth was...never heard of it before..interesting

  7. terri77 Says:
    June 25th, 2022 at 03:52 pm 1656168740
    1656168740

    Mother’s Day & Father’s Day can be hard days for those that have lost their parents. My sympathies to you all.

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