When you think "romance", think "Garbage Cans"

[Salty Lemon]

So I come home from work today. I can't even begin to tell you how awful my day was. I unclogged the public toilet because I learned long ago, that it takes me 3o seconds and our facilities dept half a day to get to it. I was spoken to about a problem because I hired an LGBTQ historian to speak at the library this week to kick off pride month. (Whether you agree or disagree -- this is not the place.) So we had to come up with plans if there are problems. Then finally...I realize that we are asked not to use masked vulgarity, and I am sorry, but I was referred to as an expletive because I asked a man not to talk so loudly on his phone in the middle of our computer lab. He then filed a complaint against me because I refused to help him because of the way he treated me. It was just a day in the life of a librarian. (I'm not joking here.) I came home sour and bitter. I was explaining my horrible day to my husband, when he roles out a Brute container -- wheels and all. I'm not kidding. Just that simple bit of thoughtfulness because he knows I hate storing water in 5 gal containers, and it sent me over the edge. I actually got teary over how wonderful it was. So, despite the interesting day at work, I've come home, and a simple gesture of kindness, went a long way. And I never in a million years thought one of the best gifts I received from my husband, would be a garbage can.

 

[samnaz]

This made me smile so big. Only we could understand the joy/sentiment behind a rolling trash bin. Props to your thoughtful and kind husband, major props!

 

[ZipAdeeZoa]

+1 for the smile! I'm glad your day ended on a high note (albeit in a very reefer specific kind of way;Hilarious)!

 

[ScottR]

I like your story. Every time I come home from a long day at work, my wife gives me a list of chores.

 

[Salty Lemon]

I like your story. Every time I come home from a long day at work, my wife gives me a list of chores.

Perhaps you need to buy her a garbage can for a gift? ;)

 

[Scotty Buttons]

Hahahahaha..... please do that..

Perhaps you need to buy her a garbage can for a gift? ;)

 

[Peace River]

Perhaps you need to buy her a garbage can for a gift? ;)

;Hilarious ;Hilarious ;Hilarious

Just remember that timing and context are important in gift giving!!! You may or may not get the same reaction! :)

 

[HawaiianReef]

Just starting another long day thus is the first thing that I read.
Thanks for making my day start with a smile!!! :D:D
Seriously Thanks!

 

[dantimdad]

I have a ton of respect for Librarians.

I worked for a Library software company for 8 years and grew to know an love a BUNCH of them.

:D

 

[Salty Lemon]

I have a ton of respect for Librarians.

I worked for a Library software company for 8 years and grew to know an love a BUNCH of them.

:D

@dantimdad , I like you more and more every day. ;)

 

[Salty Lemon]

Just starting another long day thus is the first thing that I read.
Thanks for making my day start with a smile!!! :D:D
Seriously Thanks!

You're welcome. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[dantimdad]

@dantimdad , I like you more and more every day. ;)

Thanks!

What software do you all use?

I worked for Sirsi. I was an OPAC specialist then I was Asia/Pacific Senior Application Tech

 

[Salty Lemon]

Thanks!

What software do you all use?

I worked for Sirsi. I was an OPAC specialist then I was Asia/Pacific Senior Application Tech

We currently use Polaris -- but I used SirsiDynix for years. :-)

 

[dantimdad]

We currently use Polaris -- but I used SirsiDynix for years. :)

I miss it every day. Been gone since 2010 when I got laid off in the big move.

Sorry to sidetrack the thread.

 

[Signalhead]

I like your story. Every time I come home from a long day at work, my wife gives me a list of chores.

Mine gives me the "look", maybe because I stop in front of the tank before I say hi to her?

 

[dantimdad]

Mine gives me the "look", maybe because I stop in front of the tank before I say hi to her?

Might have a little something to do with it. Not sure though. ;)

 

[Signalhead]

This made me laugh, I laughed so hard that one of my guys was walking by my office and came to see if I was ok or just off my meds.
That's the cutest thing ever!

 

[samnaz]

Mine gives me the "look", maybe because I stop in front of the tank before I say hi to her?

My dog and cats do this to me too ;-)

 

[Raege]

Thanks for sharing made me smile. Its not always the big things in life sometimes the small thoughtful things come with perfect timing just when ya need em

 

[Mayerlyn A]

So I come home from work today. I can't even begin to tell you how awful my day was. I unclogged the public toilet because I learned long ago, that it takes me 3o seconds and our facilities dept half a day to get to it. I was spoken to about a problem because I hired an LGBTQ historian to speak at the library this week to kick off pride month. (Whether you agree or disagree -- this is not the place.) So we had to come up with plans if there are problems. Then finally...I realize that we are asked not to use masked vulgarity, and I am sorry, but I was referred to a f'n b-word because I asked a man not to talk so loudly on his phone in the middle of our computer lab. He then filed a complaint against me because I refused to help him because of the way he treated me. It was just a day in the life of a librarian. (I'm not joking here.) I came home sour and bitter. I was explaining my horrible day to my husband, when he roles out a Brute container -- wheels and all. I'm not kidding. Just that simple bit of thoughtfulness because he knows I hate storing water in 5 gal containers, and it sent me over the edge. I actually got teary over how wonderful it was. So, despite the interesting day at work, I've come home, and a simple gesture of kindness, went a long way. And I never in a million years thought one of the best gifts I received from my husband, would be a garbage can.

This totally made my heart smile. I would totally be excited over a garbage can too .