August 25th, 2008

This time there was no jiggetty-jig with home again.

You would think a psychic might look ahead at these things, but you would be very, very wrong.

I came out of the psychic fair tour in the freaking hole. That is to say, I would have to claw my way out of the hole to be actually broke. I owe money to the promoters.

There were a number of factors that contributed to my sad state of affairs, none of which I blame on the promoters. I was not selling myself. I preferred to wait for the people who could be helped by me to find me.

Altruistic? Or double dawg dumb? You decide.

Most who came for a reading made a beeline to the one that had read them last year. That wouldn’t be me.

And all the rain? The three weeks straight of almighty rain? It stopped on the weekends. So those who had been cooped up all week had no further inclination to spend time indoors, which is where we would have been. Oy.

I made the mistake of travelling without my neti pot. Big mistake. Sinus infection mistake. Left me coughing up nasties into tissues and working at half my usual steam. I found it hard to do the deep breathing necessary to acheive a satisfactory altered state. I had to turn some people away because I could not connect properly with them. It was either that, or have them bad mouth me. Damage control.

Luckily, there is food in the freezer because Ass Burger Boy doesn’t like to prepare anything more complicated than burgers and Kraft Dinner.

To top it off, I ran out of my anti-anxiety meds while I was away. So, for the last week I was away, I had a horrible feeling of dread lodge in my tummy.

Then I find that my mailing list has exploded with hurt feelings and angry messages in my absence.

So, if you’ve been wondering why I haven’t posted regularly, there have been a few shitstorms to deal with. And you cannot deal with a shitstorm while you are curled in a ball.

I’m feeling somewhat better now.

I think my psychic fair tour days may be over.

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20 Responses to “Home Again”

lceel Says:

I, for one am glad you are home. I’m sorry your psychic fair thing went so badly. And that you’ve been ill. I may have to visit your shop for something that will help both of us. Maybe one of those purple plates. That will help me and the money may help you. We both win.

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Jenny Says:

Oh no! I thought for sure you’d be coming home with wads of money to get you through the winter.

This is just a crummy, crummy time in the realm of finances. For so many of us.

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Jenn FL Says:

I, too, am glad you are back. Your posts were missed.

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mp Says:

I’m sorry the fair didn’t turn out how you had hoped for financially.. :-(

Glad you are home safe..and I know you had some fun…so at least you had that!

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warriorwoman Says:

Broke, living on the coast, no smokes – I hear ya.

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teeni Says:

Aw, Witchy! That really sucks! I am so sorry about well, everything! Can you do local advertising and work out of your home? I think the fairs are kind of touch and go – you just can’t count on them being lucrative with the weather and all. I hope you are feeling better at least. Sending good thoughts and energy your way.

Krissa Says:

Oh! I am so sorry you had such a bad time! I’m hoping and praying that, financially, things turn around for you soon, and that you have a good grip on those anti-anxiety meds, cause, God knows, around here there is no moving forward without them!

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daysgoby Says:

It’s awful when a good thing goes bad…

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kailani Says:

Sorry to hear it didn’t go well. We all have those days. Take a break and you’ll be all ready for the next one!

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Ree Says:

Oh, honey, that’s so not fair. I know you were counting on this.

And whoever is sending you bad-ness, you send them over to me, okay?

I missed you and I’m so glad you’re back.

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Just Beachy Says:

Sorry it didn’t go well this year. Change is good though, huh?

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Jacki Says:

Sending hugs your way…that is a lot to deal with!

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Minnesota Matron Says:

Welcome home, my tired and weary one! Sometimes ethics and a strong moral code don’t garner the most cash. But you get something else in the long run, sweetie. When I’m without a neti pot, I pour a thumbnail of hot water into a shot glass or other small container, dump in some salt, close one nostril and inhale with the other, bending into it. Works great. Hope you feel better!!!!!

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myst Says:

Welcome back!

What is a neti pot?

G
xx

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Angella Says:

Oh, sweet woman. I am sorry it has been so tough. Hugs to you!!

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Chris Says:

I am so sorry this whole thing didn’t go better for you :( Glad you are back, hope you can un-curl out of the ball soon :)

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christy Says:

I’m sorry!

That sounds miserable!

Melissa from pittsburgh Says:

I think that the depression thing has been wide-spread. So many I know are feeling it too – a massive amount of negativity is around lately and I am not immune. Last time I felt this bad for this long was right before Katrina hit. There is some serious bad juju around and it’s spreading.

Hope you are better soon – hope we are all better soon!

(BROKE TOO! Can’t tell you when the last time I had only CENTS in my wallet and NOTHING in the bank). UGH!

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Old Knudsen Says:

Do you not feel like yer anti-anxiety meds block a lot of yer psychicness?

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