I have to take a moment and share my thoughts/experiences. So here I am as a parent, here I am as a daughter, here I am as a person, and all that is good. Now here I am as an employee...not really. With no recent verifiable employment history this leaves me feeling inadequate at best and useless at worst.
All those other parts of me are competent, secure in the knowledge that I am capable. This other part of me, the part that provides financial security is a total puddle of gelatinous waste. No, seriously, I have been trying for five months now to find employment and provide at least the basics for myself and my kids. It isn't happening. I have sold myself until I am blue in the face.
People aren't willing to take a risk on a person that has no history of being a good employee. Keep in mind that being a Domestic Engineer--creative title for homemaker--for sixteen years does not count. ~(*o*)~
I had the best time today. A couple of ladies that I met awhile back, decided we should have a picnic at our local lake. The weather was neither hot nor cold, just cloudy and mild, perfect picnic weather. We all brought goodies, and man what a treat! (Cucumber Sandwiches, Dip, Chips, Deli Meats, Cheese. Can you say yummy?) We laughed, and had our serious moments too. The chance to just let down our hair and relax made for a great opportunity. I think we all needed the bonding, the laughter, the joy. I can't quite put it into words, but I believe a fabulous time was had by all. The cheesecake was just icing on the cake. ;D
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
Well although for me it's somewhat not so happy. This is my first fourth without my kids. Per the divorce papers, he got the kids this weekend. They are at the beach camping, and I am hanging solo. The upside is my neighbors cordially invited me over for dinner and to enjoy their fireworks. I bought a banana split ice cream pie to take for dessert.
I hope before that I can get some writing done. Sadly lately, my creativity is missing. On the upside, here in the next couple of weeks, I may have some exciting news.....So everyone be safe, but have a blast.
For those outside the U.S. enjoy your Sat/Sun..... :)
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Pieces of me....
All those other parts of me are competent, secure in the knowledge that I am capable. This other part of me, the part that provides financial security is a total puddle of gelatinous waste. No, seriously, I have been trying for five months now to find employment and provide at least the basics for myself and my kids. It isn't happening. I have sold myself until I am blue in the face.
People aren't willing to take a risk on a person that has no history of being a good employee. Keep in mind that being a Domestic Engineer--creative title for homemaker--for sixteen years does not count. ~(*o*)~
Thursday, July 23, 2009
A Lovely Picnic...Me What?
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Fourth of July What?
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
Well although for me it's somewhat not so happy. This is my first fourth without my kids. Per the divorce papers, he got the kids this weekend. They are at the beach camping, and I am hanging solo. The upside is my neighbors cordially invited me over for dinner and to enjoy their fireworks. I bought a banana split ice cream pie to take for dessert.
I hope before that I can get some writing done. Sadly lately, my creativity is missing. On the upside, here in the next couple of weeks, I may have some exciting news.....So everyone be safe, but have a blast.
For those outside the U.S. enjoy your Sat/Sun..... :)
