November 4

My greatest fear came true on Monday morning; I was laid off. Me & 25 other people, including a direct co-worker. I broke down and cried in my boss's arms like an idiot, but she was understanding. They kept saying it wasn't my fault, I'm a great employee, everyone likes me, it's just the economy. The entire company was in trouble, it was us or everyone. Fortunately, I'm receiving a decent severance package. Between that, my savings, and the tax refund I'll be getting at the beginning of February, I'll be fine for awhile. Of course, I've never been one to rest on my laurels, I've already started interviewing for another job, and I think there might be one with the temp agency I've registered with, it's a calling center job, which is perfect for me. I should know something within a week. Think positive thoughts.

October 29

I had an interesting weekend. This past Saturday I went to the ballet for the first time with a friend's free tickets, Mozart's Magic Flute. Never been so bored in my entire life. (Excluding Sunday morning church requirements while I was growing up) I actually bribed my friend with some Subway sandwiches if we could leave during intermission. Anyway, the next day I went to an NKU alumni meeting and had a pretty good time. I talked to some interesting people and got a nice pen set. Every time the servers came around with hor derves I couldn't resist, I didn't eat lunch before hand. Another one of my friend's car is on it's last legs, she's trying to decide on a new one and I'm trying to steer her to getting something green and fuel efficient like a Prius.

October 19

Finally the AC unit is out of my window. Now I just have to wait for my Uncle to come help me load it into my car so I can haul it away. At least I don't have to listen to the rain banging on it anymore. This weekend I finally busted out my space heater & Snuggie it got so cold, of course I stayed nice and toasty. Who needs central heat? I don't even know if it's hooked up, I suppose I could try it to see. The AIDS walk had a good turn out, it was a little muddy, but other than that everything went great.

October 9

My huge A.C. is still in the window even though I haven't used it since the end of August, it's too heavy for me to lift, and Kenny hasn't had time to come over to help me with it. I'm still debating on whether or not to get a dog, I'm thinking toy poodle or maybe a maltese, but I don't know if I'm home enough to really be able to take care of it. What if he barks when I'm away at work? Not to mention Luci's reaction. Perhaps I should foster a dog first.

October 1

Fall is my favorite time of year. It's finally becoming chilly out, which is good, I prefer football weather anyway. So far the new shows are fairly mixed on quality, Eastwick & Melrose Place both suck, I've already deleted them from my DVR, but Flash Forward looks pretty good. I've given up on The Ultimate Fighter, those flabby heavyweights are boring and the show isn't as good as it used to be anyway. Hoarders is over for the season, but something else will probably come along. I like Vampire Diaries & NCIS, and The Cleveland show is hilarious. Last night we didn't do so well at Trivia, I screwed up the final question. There's always next week.

September 22

Most of my shows are back on the air, good thing I have DVR, I would miss at least half of them without it. Yesterday I had an eye exam and found out my vision is no where near as bad as I thought, my own Optometrist is twice as near sighted as I am and she says she's only moderately near sighted. Anyway, I'm ordering some glasses for back up tonight and they're not cheap, even with my insurance discount. I wanted to go see Blink 182 & Fall Out Boy next month at the Amplitheater, but I can't do both. I definitely need glasses more than I need to go to another concert. I don't think I'm going to need the AC for the rest of the year, I can go ahead and yank it out of the window until next Summer.

September 14

Creed was great, as usual, on Saturday night. After the show I bought a t shirt from a vendor for $10, that was pretty cool. I don't know why anyone would pay $35 for a t shirt. The trip to my Grandparents house during my vacation was a little depressing, my Grandmother isn't quite all there anymore, mentally. Sometimes she says things that don't make any sense, at least they've got the home care provider there to help them out.