Beginning in 1997, spouse was increasingly complaining about problems with his job concerning and including corporate politics and personality clashes between workers among other more serious problems. One of many stories was a ridiculous one regarding the arguing and fighting over pens that were ordered and purchased for customers. Some employees wanted to keep one pen for their own use. Others insisted the pens were gifts for customers only. Several memorandums were exchanged until this crazy situation was finally resolved. After moving to Florida, spouse was repeatedly threatened with job dismissal not due to his lack of sales procured but rather due to other problems, including some of the problems mentioned above. During this turmoil, I was relieved that we made the decision to maintain our residence in New York. Finally, after hearing enough insanity concerning this job, I took personal action and spouse was dismissed from his job in February.
I increasingly began to note, especially concerning adults as they are expected to know what is proper, poor etiquette and manners. For examples when a guest is invited to one’s home and provides a cake to the hostess, it is improper for the hostess to deliver the cake to guests for serving in the container the cake was placed in at the time of purchase. It is also poor etiquette not to bring a small gift for the host and/or hostess who are sponsoring a gathering. In addition, chewing food and speaking at the same time can not only can lead to choking on food but is also unmannerly. It is considered to be uncivilized behavior to make noise with one’s mouth when chewing food. Food should be chewed quietly and swallowed with the mouth closed. It is also audacious to request of an acquaintance to borrow another person’s automobile. It is plain to understand the reasons, as the risk factors connected with driving a person’s car who is not a family member can cause significant angst and expense (if in an accident) to the owner of the vehicle.
In August, an opportunity presented itself to visit the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico. While at this site of antiquity, a tour was embarked on where various ruins were identified, described, and interpreted by the tour guide. The Mayan culture was also discussed where I learned that many of the Mayan people were born with a “butterfly” birthmark shown at the base of their spine. My interest was piqued at this revelation because a few family members were also born with a “butterfly” birthmark, also known as the Mongolian birthmark, on the base of their spine. Years earlier, mother confirmed to me that this “butterfly” birthmark originated from her German side of the family. In researching history, areas of Germany were infiltrated and under the authority of the Huns, who apparently based on this birthmark, were related to the Mayan Indians of Mexico. This circumstance further proves that many people throughout the world are genetically related.
In some ways it was a relief for me to be working full time as domestic responsibilities were becoming increasingly overbearing and aggravating. To relieve stress and increase my energy level and stamina and endurance, I began bicycling two times a day, once in the morning prior to work and once in the evening after work accomplishing a total of twenty miles each day. As time progressed at my job, I realized that this environment at monetarily paid employment was also crazy and aggravating. A considerable number of employees appeared not to know how to dress professionally for the job. I followed the required dress code and always wore a skirt suit or pantsuit with appropriate hosiery and