The Last Day

Well I am now officially unemployed. I had a strange and emotional day with people coming by and saying farewell, lots of hugs and good wishes. Now it is all sinking in and it's a sad feeling, coupled with anxiety and shock. Even though I saw it coming, I still feel a sense of emptiness and disbelief.

I have plans, though, and come Monday will get to work revamping the resume and making lists. I can see how this can become a new beginning, a time to make a fresh start doing something else, and taking time to take care of other things as well.

I think it's hardest leaving people behind. A lot of good friends that I probably won't see much any more. Every day you go in and spend this time with people you work with and then suddenly it's all over. It's like going cold turkey when you don't have something you are used to.

This economy is having a terrible ripple effect on so many lives right now. I know that our family is actually really lucky because our situation is not that bad. We have resources, and we are pretty careful, and we will get by. I fear for the people who are already on the edge, and then find themselves in a desperate situation.

I will grieve, then I will move on and keep busy. I will network and keep the connections that I can, and make new ones. I will make this a new start.

Tick, tick, tick

Well it looks like my days (hours) are numbered at the college. It seems one of the things they are cutting is the marketing department. That means 4 of us, and it adds up to $150,000. I should know something by Friday.

This is interesting because it puts a crimp in spending any money, and it ends my 8 year stint at a job that I really like. When it hits, I'm sure I will feel the pain. Right now I am just in limbo.

Prepare, prepare, prepare. Working on a new résumé and business cards. Maybe I can get some seaonal work at a book store, at least for now.

Mom Update

My mom is doing much better since getting out of the hospital over 4 weeks ago. She is energetic, happy and doing most of the things she usually does. We went to the mall on sunday and had a good walk around, and both enjoyed sipping our mochas by the fountain before heading home. She has an appointment with the kidney doctor on friday and I will go with her.

My mom is always a reminder to me that taking good care of yourself, and staying active, is really important.