Well, life has been strange enough that my "Doogie Howser" blog has taken a back seat. I can't say what it is I have been doing - because I feel a bit at sea. I have been looking into retraining options, and looking for work, and not doing much around the house, and trying to be supportive to my DH. He's started a new business - he's the local ice cream guy! He's so wonderful, and he really enjoys it, but his little ice cream truck has a bunch of problems. He had to cut his route short today because it stopped working, and this is one of our hottest weekends. It's really sad. He's going to try and work on it tomorrow. If he can't fix it, it's back to the mechanic.
I'm taking some time off of the job search to head home to see my big brother and the rest of my family back east. I'm looking forward to the people and the food, and hope the trip goes well. It would be more fun to go back there with money, but at least I'll be able to see people, and a slice of pizza isn't that much (and it's the best thing I can imagine having when I'm in NJ).
Hopefully, I'll spend more time reflecting and getting in touch with whatever the future holds. I'm sure there's a lesson in there somewhere for me, and I want to learn whatever it is. I suppose time will tell, but I would like to be more conscious of the changes and maybe that would make me feel better on this wild ride.
More when I return...
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Shakespeare Knew Everything
| SONNET 29 |
|---|
| When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, |
| I all alone beweep my outcast state |
| And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries |
| And look upon myself and curse my fate, |
| Wishing me like to one more rich in hope, |
| Featured like him, like him with friends possess'd, |
| Desiring this man's art and that man's scope, |
| With what I most enjoy contented least; |
| Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising, |
| Haply I think on thee, and then my state, |
| Like to the lark at break of day arising |
| From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate; |
| For thy sweet love remember'd such wealth brings |
| That then I scorn to change my state with kings. |
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Upson Downs
Well, I've had some set backs, some bad behavior, and, finally, an up day.
I interviewed for a job that would have had me working with one of my favorite people in the whole world, and - bonus! - an old friend from years ago. I didn't get it. Instead of behaving like an adult, I let myself dive down into a depression. I overate. I did no exercise. I did nothing to help myself - except for making two appointments.
The first was with Worksource to find out what kind of services they provide, and to learn more about unemployment, since I don't seem to be able to get the hang of filing on time, and keeping notes in the right way. The second was with Seattle Central Community College, where I met with the worker retraining group. After that meeting, I actually felt better. I feel like there's a way to upgrade my skills so I can more easily find a job, while keeping unemployment - and maybe even doing it better.
My DH wants to go to school, too, but I don't know if the worker retraining is something he wants to do or will be able to do - at least at the community college here in town. He has his stock trading that he does from home on the eastside in the morning, and the trek over here to the city may be too much. We'll talk about it this weekend. He should be here sometime tonight.
Why is he coming on a Thursday night? Because tomorrow is the opening day for Star Trek, and we're going to head to a matinee to save money and, hopefully, avoid the crowds that will surely be there for the evening performances.
Today was my first "good to myself" day in a long time. I didn't overeat, and I took a bubble bath. Having a non-caloric treat is a good start for leading a more reasonable life, and not undoing anything good I do.
Well, I'd better be off to bed for dreams of "Live long and prosper" - and the hope that such dreams come true for my DH and for me.
I interviewed for a job that would have had me working with one of my favorite people in the whole world, and - bonus! - an old friend from years ago. I didn't get it. Instead of behaving like an adult, I let myself dive down into a depression. I overate. I did no exercise. I did nothing to help myself - except for making two appointments.
The first was with Worksource to find out what kind of services they provide, and to learn more about unemployment, since I don't seem to be able to get the hang of filing on time, and keeping notes in the right way. The second was with Seattle Central Community College, where I met with the worker retraining group. After that meeting, I actually felt better. I feel like there's a way to upgrade my skills so I can more easily find a job, while keeping unemployment - and maybe even doing it better.
My DH wants to go to school, too, but I don't know if the worker retraining is something he wants to do or will be able to do - at least at the community college here in town. He has his stock trading that he does from home on the eastside in the morning, and the trek over here to the city may be too much. We'll talk about it this weekend. He should be here sometime tonight.
Why is he coming on a Thursday night? Because tomorrow is the opening day for Star Trek, and we're going to head to a matinee to save money and, hopefully, avoid the crowds that will surely be there for the evening performances.
Today was my first "good to myself" day in a long time. I didn't overeat, and I took a bubble bath. Having a non-caloric treat is a good start for leading a more reasonable life, and not undoing anything good I do.
Well, I'd better be off to bed for dreams of "Live long and prosper" - and the hope that such dreams come true for my DH and for me.
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