Guess who got herself employed? That's right, I went and got a job! That the hell was I thinking? There go my lazy crazy days of unemployment; no more sleeping in, no days filled with reading blogs and playing spider solitaire, no more afternoon naps, no more getting paid for not working. No more domestic diva, oh no!
Seriously, I'm both excited and scared shitless. I have only experienced working in one place my whole adult life, so this is all new to me. Yikes! I'm happy for this oppurtunity, but I really do feel like throwing up.
I start Monday, so I'm going to try to calm down - at least until Sunday night. Might be easier said than done.........
My spell check won't work? WTF?
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Six Feet Under
We spent most of Saturday evening and almost the entire day Sunday watching Six Feet Under. I know we're behind times, but I am totally hooked on that show. We are renting it on NetFlix and have spent good portions of the last few weekends watching it. Good story lines, I love what they do with the gay couple. They are right on with so many of the issues that come up in relationships - gay or straight.
There was an episode (we're watching season 3) with David and Keith that struck home with GF and me. It was a scene when they were discussing their different backgrounds - David's family is stoic and never shows any emotion, Keith's family is angry and doesn't hide it. Very much like our respective families. My family is based on Leave it to Beaver; all is good, we are never emotional and especially never angry. Her family is constantly angry about something and seems to be in constant crisis. It has been one of our most challenging "issues" to work with in our relationship.... same with David and Keith.
We also watched Puccini for Beginners this weekend. It was OK at best. I liked how the main character dressed, and I thought her girlfriend "Grace" was cute. Sometimes that is enough to keep me happy..........what can I say?
There was an episode (we're watching season 3) with David and Keith that struck home with GF and me. It was a scene when they were discussing their different backgrounds - David's family is stoic and never shows any emotion, Keith's family is angry and doesn't hide it. Very much like our respective families. My family is based on Leave it to Beaver; all is good, we are never emotional and especially never angry. Her family is constantly angry about something and seems to be in constant crisis. It has been one of our most challenging "issues" to work with in our relationship.... same with David and Keith.
We also watched Puccini for Beginners this weekend. It was OK at best. I liked how the main character dressed, and I thought her girlfriend "Grace" was cute. Sometimes that is enough to keep me happy..........what can I say?
Friday, January 25, 2008
Shopping & Interviews.........Yuck!
Since I am not working, I get to do alot of chores around the house that I've been lucky enough to have avoided until now. Like grocery shopping. Ugh! I remember the days when I thought my GF spent way too much money and time on groceries. That thought has quickly been replaced with "My God! I can't believe we need to get groceries again. They cost so much!"
Gone are the good old days when I waited in the car while GF shopped. Or better yet, waited at home while she shopped. Another reason to get employed?
Speaking of employed......I had an interview last week and another of sorts this week. I wasn't too sure that I was interested in the job that I interviewed for last week. The pay and benefits looked appealing and I thought the interview went well. But I didn't hear back from them. I'm trying very hard to look at this whole employment thing in a positive manner (otherwise I'll go over the edge into depression) but I have to say - it sucks! Interviews are nerve wracking. I'm a pretty shy person and have been taught not to "brag?" about my strengths and abilities. So the whole interview thing is going against my core feelings. It is a struggle.
The interview I had this week was done on the phone, by a large corporations' recruiter. We'll see where it goes next. They have many levels of hierarchy so now I wait until next week to see what happens. I am trying not to get too worked up over this one, and will wait until I know more before commenting on it.
Until then, I'll try to stay out of grocery stores (yeh, right) and will take a deep breath and get ready for the next adventure.
Gone are the good old days when I waited in the car while GF shopped. Or better yet, waited at home while she shopped. Another reason to get employed?
Speaking of employed......I had an interview last week and another of sorts this week. I wasn't too sure that I was interested in the job that I interviewed for last week. The pay and benefits looked appealing and I thought the interview went well. But I didn't hear back from them. I'm trying very hard to look at this whole employment thing in a positive manner (otherwise I'll go over the edge into depression) but I have to say - it sucks! Interviews are nerve wracking. I'm a pretty shy person and have been taught not to "brag?" about my strengths and abilities. So the whole interview thing is going against my core feelings. It is a struggle.
The interview I had this week was done on the phone, by a large corporations' recruiter. We'll see where it goes next. They have many levels of hierarchy so now I wait until next week to see what happens. I am trying not to get too worked up over this one, and will wait until I know more before commenting on it.
Until then, I'll try to stay out of grocery stores (yeh, right) and will take a deep breath and get ready for the next adventure.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Let It Snow
We're getting snow today - - - alot of snow! I was starting to think (hope) that winter had forgotten us, but it was not to be. Although I have to admit all this snow is feeling quite fun. The GF and I are stocked up on good food, have many good movies to watch, and it is the weekend! It's a nice way to spend the day - eating, watching movies, snuggling under our blankies and watching it snow. Life is good.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Out With the Old... In With the New
I know I'm a little late to be posting a New Year's topic, but since I am a terrible procrastinator I tend to think that January 11 isn't too late. (think I should have procrastination in my resolutions this year?)
Lets re-cap the big events in 2007;
1. I get a large promotion and raise in early April.
2. I turn 50 in late April (still in shock over it)
3. I join a golf league in May and enjoy it all summer.
4. I start to feel the stress of the job promotion in May and it continues to increase all summer.
5. We get a kitchen remodel in July.
6. My Boy Caleb dies in August.
7. I get permanently laid-off in October.
8. I start to feel less stress and more like myself in December and it continues.....
As you can see, I had some BIG life changing events in 2007. Both good and bad. I am glad the year has ended and I am trying to convince myself that 2008 is going to be full of new adventures and new beginnings. I am both terrified and excited to see what happens this year!
Lets re-cap the big events in 2007;
1. I get a large promotion and raise in early April.
2. I turn 50 in late April (still in shock over it)
3. I join a golf league in May and enjoy it all summer.
4. I start to feel the stress of the job promotion in May and it continues to increase all summer.
5. We get a kitchen remodel in July.
6. My Boy Caleb dies in August.
7. I get permanently laid-off in October.
8. I start to feel less stress and more like myself in December and it continues.....
As you can see, I had some BIG life changing events in 2007. Both good and bad. I am glad the year has ended and I am trying to convince myself that 2008 is going to be full of new adventures and new beginnings. I am both terrified and excited to see what happens this year!
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