Last winter, we paid out the nose for our heating costs to the tune of $350+ every month! This winter, hopefully, we'll be able to keep those spiraling costs under control. There have been few hiccups so far and although it's still only 8:05a as I write this, hopefully that will be the case throughout the day.
Work was decent this week. I didn't see particularly many clients, and even the pantry was slower than usual. Despite this, I felt fairly bored and a little discouraged with the work. I can't exactly explain it, but I just chalk it up to an instance of not loving my job, as I normally do.
I did, however, get a chance to testify on the proposed changes to the state LIHEAP program. LIHEAP, in brief, is an enormous and nationwide energy assistance grant intended to help pay delinquent and high heating and electricity costs. Last year, it was open for nearly half the year and the proposal is to limit its availability to just three months. After reading my testimony, which had been heavily proofread and edited, I received the feedback that I was "smooth, like good whiskey," which I greatly enjoyed.
Honestly, there's not too much to update on this morning. As the brave souls continue their work downstairs, I'm likely to watch some mindless television or game. It's not a glorious way to end the summer before school starts next Tuesday, but it's fitting.
"Smooth, like great whiskey"! I love that. I really hope that changes can be made for LIHEAP very soon. I love you so much and can't wait to tuck my cold toes under your legs in the next few months.