Let’s Take the Temperature…
by Slack, on March 9th, 2008
So, where am I at these days? We’ll let’s see where to begin.
Monday I lost my job. It can honestly be argued that I quit or that I fired. I prefer the terminology “laid off”. How does that make me feel? Well, I liken it to getting released from a long prison term. So glad to be out, but now facing reality of getting something else going. We’ll see where this latest turn of career directions takes me.
To compound the fun, Rhys’ ear infections are back. He has to go into surgery to get tubes put in. YAY! I can’t tell you how excited we both are about this prospect. Especially the general anaesthesia part. Honestly, hasn’t this kid been through enough? That’s slated for the 27th. We’ll see if the insurance cards still work around then, but I’m not holding my breath. My ex-boss is just that way.
What else? Heidi is now sick too. It looks like an ear infection for her too! How does that happen!! It’s not like her son has two infections, and she works at a preschool. !? Of course, the recent change of events has increased the stress on my wonderful wife, but she is handling it quite well. I’m so thankful to have such a supportive wife. Truly.
I’ve sold my motorcycle… It’s gone. Done like dinner. The extra cash should help us float a bit longer if we have to. Let’s hope we don’t. I’ve applied to about 100 jobs (well, almost 100) and am not waiting for bites. Whilst waiting I’m gonna head up to Show Low to talk biz with my old biz partner, Greg. He’s talkin about starting up a web dev company. HEY! Guess what! I happen to love web development work! ;) Heading up there this Thursday.
I’ll keep all you cats posted, and if you have any ideas for me about what to do when I grow up, please don’t hesitate to email me! ;)
dude – that sucks man.
But! Life is challenges, right? And living is solving those challenges. So while I know it’s easy for me to say, and hard to actually do, keep your chin up. You’ll get an interview right quick, and maybe you and Greg (tell him I said ‘hey’ btw), can start something where you can earn extra cash working from home.
Because in the end, it always works out. :)
Awwww… Tell Gail to pinch your cheeks for me. ;) Thanks man. :) I appreciate the pep talk. :)
Just to let you know that we have great faith in the fact that you will find something soon that will be something you enjoy.
It’s scary out there without a paycheck coming in, the bills keep coming regardless. But, with your talent you will be a perfect fit for the job you find (hopefully you will also ENJOY it!) so just keep looking and keep the faith!
Glad Heidi is working, it probably isn’t enough but it helps, I’m sure!
She loves you a lot and will be a great support system for you, as will the rest of your “family”, good luck in the hunt and in your talk with Greg.
Hey Bro.. I’m, going through a $h1t ton also if it makes ya feel any better, (I doubt).. I’ll just put it at that. I feel like life rewound 1 & 1/2 years… or however u spell rewound??.. anyway.. I lost my friggin’ job also, “laid off” also this time :) hang in there, I’am…
I hear ya brother. It’s all good. If life were easy and perfect all the time, we’d have nothing to appreciate. ;
Thanks, Pat. It’s all good. Life throws ya curve balls every now and then. It’s a good reminder to appreciate the straight slowballs. :)