The Ranks of the Unemployed

Well, I think it's official. I will be unemployed as of 12/18/09. Today I got the turndown for the last job I was able to interview for at my company. With only a little over 2 weeks left, I know that is not enough time for this place to accept my application, interview and hire anyone! So my 31+ year relationship with them is now over. It's kind of like leaving your spouse, except lawyers won't be involved (most likely)! I am going to take some time off, go to CA to visit family and friends and decide what I want to be when I grow up (again). Don't cry for me (yet) because I'm looking at this as a door being forced open for me!

I signed up for a trainer - joined my sister's gym and now have her same trainer. She likes to refer to him as "MY" Anthony, and now he'll be "MY" Anthony as well, or maybe "OUR" Anthony. Nonetheless, I did a trial run with him on Monday night and my arms are still sore today! No pain, no gain, right? I am seeing him again on Saturday morning and hope I'm still able to walk on Monday because I'm volunteering at the Project Homeless Connect on Monday. I volunteered there earlier this year and it was wonderful - it's a bunch of different agencies all in one place to provide services for the homeless population. I gained a whole new respect for them last time and sure this time will be the same.

And this weekend is going to be fun and full of adventure too! Training with "MY" Anthony Saturday morning and then off to training for Project Homeless Connect, followed by a reunion lunch with my friend Terry, his wife Cathy and a bunch of people we used to work with. Sunday I am attending a luncheon/play with my "Fourever Friends" Carlene, Sandy and Nona. It's our Christmas tradition! And finally Sunday night my niece, Marissa, is spending the night while her folks get a much deserved overnight break. I used to babysit Marissa when she was still a baby (she's 15.5 now) and we used to watch COPS together. Wonder if she still wants to do that?? :o)

SO that is all the news that I have for now. Thanks for your continued support and prayers for my future career, and please pray for all those who are battling cancer: Sandy, Trish, Terry, Nona, Pastor John, Yvonne and so many more!! Thanks!