As Tonya’s World Turns

What to write about?  That is the question that leaves me bewildered.  I guess that should be the clue-in and not write anything.  If nothing comes to mind, then why bother to put my fingers to such strenuous exercise?  Perhaps, my mind needs to explore and my thoughts need to be jarred.  This is a healthy outlet for me.  You can be at total ease by releasing all frustrations with the ease of typing a few simple words.  I don’t have to worry about responses or feedback.  This blog thing has been somewhat therapeutic for me.  Everyone uses it differently and everyone has their own, unique writing style.  As for me, I use it as a healthy release to my stifled thought process.  What you read is what you get. 

This blog has been my daily diary (when I’ve found the time to let loose and type).  Thankful for not having someone read what I’ve chosen to discuss and feel that I’ve offended them in some way.  The purpose for my blog is an outlet.  This is much cheaper than hiring a professional mental expert.    

Haven’t gotten comfortable with writing about anything controversial yet.  In due time, I am sure that I will.   I’ve been too exhausted to argue at this point.  My sinus headache has prevented me from crossing that hurdle.  Maybe, next time….. 

Where to begin….I have no clue?  Have you ever had a day that you found nothing to inspire you to write?  The week has passed by so slowly.  My job seems to have come to a complete standstill.  That is life in the transportation business.  The holidays are extremely crazy and hectic.  As soon as January rolls around, the loads are not as plentiful or in such high demand.  I enjoy the down time after such chaotic, craziness for a couple of months.  It is difficult to switch gears when the demand for trucks change in the spring. 

It is crazy with the increasing cost of fuel these days and customers expecting to haul the freight for absolute chump change.  There are so many transportation companies that have quoted cheap rates to customers and it makes it difficult to keep the trucks moving with the cheap freight.  If everyone banned together and refused to haul it for the ridiculous prices….it could make a difference and possibly change things for the better.  The transportation business is in such turmoil right now. 

It seems that every election year, you see the roller coaster ride.  People are scared of bidding and ordering freight.  Tax time is around the corner and it just puts everything in a real tizzy.  If I haven’t said it before, I will say it now….I LOVE MY JOB.  Really, it isn’t that bad.  There are some wonderful guys that drive for me and I’m truly grateful for them.  At times, I get bombarded with multiple complaints that are out of my control.  However, I must take the time for them.  I know that their job is a difficult one.  I prefer not having the job as a truck driver.  First, I enjoy sleeping in my bed every night that doesn’t move (without idle air).  Second, I love being able to take my son to school, pick him up from school and spend every evening listening to his daily happenings.  Third, I prefer to be able to walk around the office while being attached to phone and computer as opposed to being confined to a driver’s seat.  Fourth, I like to know my exact destination (my sense of direction is horrible).  I would be lost 99.9% of the time.  The world is a better place without me on the road behind the wheel of a big rig…..trust me.