January 2009
8 posts
Jan 31st
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Top 5 things to get used to after being unexpectly...
This is the first time I’ve been unexpectedly unemployed since I graduated from college. As I stare into the gaping jaws of week three, it’s actually the longest time (short of my maternity leave) that I’ve been off work at all. For you, my special bloggy friends, I list out the Top 5 Things I’m Having the Most Trouble Getting Used To. (I tried to do 10… really…...
Jan 30th
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The saddest little office plant
The lobby was quiet, the lights did hum, Keyboards clacked, someone popped her gum. I sat in my lobby chair (it was ugly as sin), Ready for my long-awaited appointment to begin. When I chanced to glance over my shoulder to one side and noticed something there… it wasn’t tall, it wasn’t wide…. Dead stems held to sticks by hair accessories A dusty bowl, a holiday ball...
Jan 25th
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Jan 17th
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My Adventures in SAHM-ing
Anyone who spends any time on “mommmy sites” will recognize SAHM as “stay at home mom”. earlier this week, I unexpectedly became a SAHM. Today is my first real day of it. Groceries. Nothing simpler than running to the grocery store, right? I’ve been doing it for years.. decades.. Well, never mind exactly how long. I’m having my sisters over for dinner tonight...
Jan 16th
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Feeling the love, hating the apps
I’ve been feeling a real outpouring of support from the networks I’m a part of over the past couple of days. In addition to the well wishes and “go get ‘em, girl” notes, I’m getting referrals and new contacts to reach out to. Thank you, everyone for that. It contributed immensely to my very good night’s sleep last night. I sent out four resumes today for...
Jan 14th
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KaBOOM! and I have parted ways
After a rolicking two-and-a-half years with KaBOOM! building and rebuilding its web site, KaBOOM! and I have… well… chosen to part ways. Why? Hmmm. Where should I begin? “It’s not you… really. It’s me.” I’ve both decided to spend more time with my family. I was offered a career alternative enhancement. There was a workforce imbalance correction. ...
Jan 13th
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Jan 7th
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