Last Splash

Tuesday, 27 November 2007

So, this time it's only been three months, right? What's changed? I'm an aunt, the office is painted, and I lost my job. No kidding...I made a dumb mistake and got fired for it. But I'm not bitter, not at all. In fact, once I had that first weekend off and then realized I didn't have to work Black Friday or Christmas Eve for the first time in almost 10 years, any sense of regret flew out the window.

I'm in a new phase in life now...feeling like maybe what I was doing only felt right because it was what I knew for so long, but after interviewing for some jobs with less pressure, less hours, and less turnover, I feel like I'm where I need to be. Albeit less money, too, but if I ever want to start a family then I need to find a job that will allow me the freedom to spend time with my family.

So, for now...I have a lot of time on my hands, my resume is burning up the internet, and I am spending every weekend doing exactly what I want to do. Not at a mall. I'm home with my husband in the evening, I've discovered that I really do have a passion and a knowledge for cooking, and I have seen my mom, sister, grandmother, and John's grandparents more in the last month than the entire six months before that.

I promise this time, it will not be six or even three months. I have to keep you guys updated on the job search, the beautiful niece that I'm going to visit tonight after dropping by my favorite culinary landmark in Chapel Hill, and how my enormous homemade Christmas project is going. There is very little Christmas giving going on this year that does not come out of my creative mind (or an extensive internet search for DIY presents). We're making homemade liqueurs, chile scented olive oil, spice rubs, doggie bark, Christmas scented topiary trees, newspaper firelogs, biscotti, shortbread cookies, and the ever popular cookies in a jar. And there's only one store in a hundred mile radius that carries chocolate extract, and they also happen to have the best wine dept in NC. Wish me luck!

posted by: Cannonball14 at 19:58 | link | comments (3) |
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Comments:

#1 28 November 2007 - 00:59

Sorry about losing the job, but ya know sometimes that is not a bad thing--as I think you realize. So good luck finding a new one, and make sure it is something you are passionate about--even though it may be less money. Why not try something in the food area--since you like cooking! Good luck! And now comments on the Caps please--although they looked great when I saw them beat the Canes last weekend....he he

JustMe63

#2 28 November 2007 - 15:31

Please...with the way the Canes are playing, the fact that we still have so many more points than most teams just proves how much parity there is in the league this year. I mean, when we lose, we lose BIG. I mean, look at how many points St. Louis and Lecavalier have and see where Tampa is? The southeast division sucks this year. I mean, even worse than usual!

Cannonball14

#3 03 December 2007 - 04:33

I tend to think things like that happen for a reason...my brother lost his job (he was the only one worth keeping, but office politics are a bitch) and he's now almost done with pharm school, on his way to making six figures and doing something he enjoys.

Enjoy your free time!!