I was laid off last week – this is the first time I’ve lost a job. In the past I’ve had employers try to keep me when I’ve given notice so this has been a little different.
Though I would have appreciated some notice about my job disappearing, it’s really not that bad. For a plethora of reasons I won’t bore you with, I am relieved not to have to go there anymore. I am excited to find a new job and grateful to have some time off. Tomorrow was supposed to be my due date and I’m happy not to be suffering through a workday pretending I’m OK. Instead, I’m going to hang out with my niece and we’ll pay a visit to my grandma’s house.
Mike and I have a new addition to our home: his kitty, Mister X! X was left behind with his ex because of a shitload of reasons that aren’t worth going into. So a few weeks ago we heard that Mister X wasn’t doing well: unable to keep food down, having accidents everywhere, losing weight at an alarming rate, and needing to be put to sleep. When Mister X came last Saturday we feared it would be for a 72 hour goodbye before he was going to be put to sleep. But he hasn’t thrown up or had a single accident here and does not act like an animal that needs to die within 72 hours, which leads me to believe maybe he just hated the husband’s ex. HA! Isn’t he a cutie? It’s been really nice having a fuzzy new friend around…I don’t even mind sharing my pillow with him.
Last week we celebrated Mike’s 30th birthday. We went to his cabin and watched a gorgeous meteor shower. It was nice to get away from the city, even though it was just for a bit. And I made him a nerdy cross stitch sampler. I had such a good time I think I’ll start some new embroidery projects with all of my extra time.
I’m sorry you lost your job not on your own terms, but it sounds like you’re not in a dire situation, so I hope that it does become a positive for you!
Sorry to hear about your job…Sometimes these things are a blessing in disguise, and you seem to have an upbeat attitude about it. Good luck!
That cross-stitch is simply glorious, Pants. Color me jealous.
Welcome to the ranks of the (temporarily) retired! I’m sitting on the couch watching music videos right now…it’s pretty dope
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I hope you find a job you wake up wanting to go to. Wait. Do people actually feel that way about their jobs?! Shit.
(That is one cute cat. Glad he’s not dying!)
I LOVE that cross stitch! I need to do something crafty!
Sorry about your job, but I’m glad it’s not one you’ll miss.
Bummer about the job, but glad you have a good perspective on it. Just start watching Mad Men on DVD and pretend you are a 1960s housewife! (Sorry. Can you tell I have been marathoning season 1?)
That is quite possibly the most awesome gift I’ve seen in months. I hope he thought so too.
Yeah! I love the cross stitch! And Happy Birthday to Mike! Now come see me!
Crikey on the job news. I have a feeling this will be a good thing in the long run.
Happy 30th to Mike.
Sometimes I wish that I’d walk in and they’d hand me a box. But then I remember that we’d starve and I feel guilty for having those thoughts. Working on liking it for what it is instead of being so damned demanding. Sorry about your job, but it sounds like you’ve got exactly the right mindset going, and it will all work out beautifully.
I lurve that cross stitch project…that would be perfect for my boyfriend. lol. I should get the pattern
I’ve been reading through your blog and all I have to say is keep the chin up, lady.
sorry to hear about the job… but if you’re OK with it… then good luck with finding a new one.
I love that cross stitch… I must know where you found the pattern. my husband would love it!
You can find the pattern here:
http://www.thedomesticscientist.com/2008/09/08/home-is-where-the-controller-is/