January 6

It's a new year, and things are definitely looking up. I went to a huge party at the Stagedoor, but since they closed their doors that night due to lack of business, sadly it will be the last. We're already setting up some new locations to play cards Tuesday & Sunday, hopefully it will work out. I finally have a new Dinette set & Ottoman, thanks to my Uncle Kenny's Christmas present, a gift certificate for the exact amount of the dinette set. Now I can invite people over to play cards or have dinner. I might wait until the weather's above freezing, my little space heater is working overtime as it is. I might need to rethink the whole central heating thing.

December 2

Here I sit at my new desk at my new job. I was EXTREMELY lucky to land such a good position so quickly. Between this job and my severance package, I actually made a profit which I used to pay off one of my credit cards...the one my former friend ran up with her shit. No more monthly reminder of my naive stupidity. Thanksgiving went well with my grandparents, they both seem to be doing okay. I visited with my aunt on the way back home, and got in very late. I still have free wireless internet in my condo, one of my neighbors must have a signal. This is the reason I decided a laptop was a good idea. Tonight's trivia, I hope I don't fall asleep.

November 12

I have had 2 interviews and both went great! I've already been offered one job and I might be offered another one sometime today. Looks like everything is going to be okay afterall. I didn't think anyone was hiring, but who knows, maybe having a new job will be a good thing. I'm kind of enjoying spending everyday at home with my feet up catching up on my DVR recordings. There's a lot of them, on top of Netflix. I need to be more selective.

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.