What's up?

Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

Well, that's not entirely true. I've been in a bit of a funk since the job loss. I realize it's not my fault, and that it wasn't personal, but it still feels like crap to be out of work yet again. The boyfriend doesn't seem to get why I'm down about it, so I'll just whine about it here and let him believe that I'm over it.

When I lived in Houston, I had 2 jobs - 1 for 5 years, (Planned Parenthood, still to this day my very favorite job ever), and the other for 3 years (my second favorite job of all time). Since moving back to Dallas, I haven't been so fortunate. The first job I had upon my return was great. The VP actually interviewed me in Houston at the airport, and hired me on the spot. But just a week after I started, I was informed that they were going to be relocating to Florida sometime in the next few months. Great. I just got here. So that one lasted 3 months. Then I got hired on at another place a few weeks later - and ended up in the hospital with pancreatitis approximately a month in. Then The Teen did something awful and crazy while I was sick, and I ended up being out of the office for her and my illness a combined total of about 3 weeks. They weren't thrilled about that, so they let me go. Can't blame them I guess, but I didn't get sick on purpose, and my daughter needed me. So screw that.

Another job followed that one, with a bunch of severely sexist, inappropriate men, who weren't very nice to me. I was glad to leave that one behind. A few temp things here and there, but nothing permanent. Found a great office job that I liked, but it was only for a few months, filling in for their regular admin who was having twins. Then there was the credit union, which I liked, but my two bosses were like nite and day. One was about as bright as a black hole, and the other was scary and intimidating. I left there for personal reasons. Another temp job, followed by the one job I hated the most in all my life, followed by more temp assignments. When I got the job at Media Cart, I felt like I was finally home. And I was, for nearly a year. My longest stint in one place since moving back.

I get calls and emails from recruiters almost every day. I'm not worried that I won't find a job, and for the moment, we're ok. I just want to feel useful, and I haven't felt that for the last couple of weeks.

In other news - the kitten is great. Uncle K, our vet friend, paid him a home visit, gave him his shots and tested him for all the icky things cats get, and he received a clean bill of health. He's adorable and feisty and as soon as I can find the usb cord for my camera, I'll put up some pics. I'm guessing it's in a box. That's where everything is at the moment. Dammit. But I love our new place. I still need to get it organized, but I've been less than motivated to do so lately. I've been able to spend more time with the kids since I'm not working. I'm training to do sound at ComedySportz. That should be a hoot. I have two interviews scheduled for this week, and one of them sounds very promising. Cross your fingers.

Hope everyone out there is doing well.

Bummer.

My resume is starting to read like a travel itinerary...a few months here, a couple of months there. Too bad the locations aren't any more exotic than Addison and Plano. I did have that stint in McKinney, which is as far away from civilization as I'm comfortable with, but I digress.

As of this past Monday, I am officially, once again, unemployed. I won't go into specifics, but it wasn't due to any wrongdoing on my part, just some unfortunate circumstances. I wish them continued success, and I know that I left a small handprint on an amazing company.

After being there for nearly a year, I am certainly going to miss the people. While picking up my stuff and turning in my badge yesterday, I saw and spoke with as many people as I could, but I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to everyone, so specifically to you R&D and Operations guys - let's get together and have a drink when you're all back in the office. Stay in touch. My email address is floating around there somewhere.

People always ask me why I never put any pictures or personal items on my desk.
This is why.

And so ends the reign of the Coffee Nazi. Take over for me, Lauren.

Moving - done.

Ahh. A feeling of relief washed over me as the movers carried in the last of the boxes and furnishings. But that feeling was soon replaced by panic, when I realized just how much unpacking I have to do.

Movers showed up late, of course. 6 hours late to be exact. We got two guys - a redneck who complained about his gum disease, bi-polar disorder and his sick wife in the hospital, and an A&M student studying physical therapy who’s only complaint was, “I’m glad this isn’t my real job.”

They got everything moved. It took several hours. I didn’t discover until last nite that our DVR player never made it to the new location. I tipped the guys pretty well, so I don’t think they took off with it intentionally. I have high hopes that it was just misplaced.

The kitchen, living area and bathrooms are in order. But that’s about it. I still have a room full of boxes. I made it through 6 or so yesterday. Many more to go.

Having to choose between sleep and emptying boxes was an easy choice for most of the weekend. The boxes won. But that was a bad choice last nite, however, when I realized that I was still up at 1 AM organizing my recipes and I knew I had to get up at 6 for work. Yikes!

So far….the cable isn’t working right. The computers aren’t hooked up yet. Irony of ironies? The oven isn’t working. LMAO. I did get to take a bath though. That was super awesome. The kitten has adjusted quickly to his new surroundings and I need a nap. I’m sure I’ll be feeling much better in a few days. Happy to be in our new place. It’s quite adorable, all things considered.