Unemployment, Day 18 & 19

Lazy Wednesday, didn't do much, although I cleaned up some piles of papers. I love the paper shredder. It gives me a sense of accomplishment to fill up the bin with discarded minutia. Tacos for dinner, I managed to get them extra spicy. Derek and Travis really seemed to like them, they repeated on me for the remainder of the evening.

Thursday morning started with a crashing of the glass recycling. Those dudes sure know how to raise a racket. I don't think they could have made a louder clanking glass noise if there were standing over my head with a bunch of marbles in a punch bowl.

Travis and I got up and headed for Ikea, as well as some errands. I'm looking for a stand for the TV that doesn't look stupid, but also is a tad higher than the dining room table. I would like to have something to set the tv on that doesn't get obscured. On the other hand, it needs to look nice, and be functional. Found what I wanted online, however it is a tad out of my price range, not to mention being more expensive than the tv itself.

Had lunch at the local Chinese place we normally go to. Food wasn't good. Travis really liked his. Derek needed us to get his tool box and bring it down to his shop, since his vehicle is apparently dying. Seems to be an epidemic.

After lunch, we went to the mall, Sears to exchange a broken socket for Derek, Macy's to pick up a new saute pan, then down to the Island to rescue Derek.

Stopped at Hollywood Freds to look at furniture. They have something that I like that will probably work for the tv. I need to think about it though. Trying not to spend money just for the sake of spending money.

Unemployment, Day 17

Tuesday was pretty low key. Spent most of the day half heartedly looking for jobs. Did make a few contacts, and managed to get my resume out to an agency who specializes in the software I am trained in. I doubt they want me though. I have lots of specialized experience and not a lot of project management with newer software. We'll see.

Derek found a barely used transfer case. The bonus is that it comes with a barely used transmission. So while I am gone, he'll be installing that on my Explorer. Two birds with one stone. Thats pretty cool. He had to drive out of town to get the parts, but I'll make sure it is worth his while. It will be nice to feel more confident about driving around. :)


I don't feel very motivated right now.

Maybe I'll get more done tomorrow.....