20 Oct 2010
Read about this app on Lifehacker. I think it's a great idea, almost like a diary, but more flexible and open to other possible uses. Let's see how it works!
22 Oct 2010
Talked with Linda on Wednesday after meeting at VCC, asking about the potential of extending my position or other work at KCEMS. She was pretty non-committal, but did seem to be more open about the chances of keeping me on. I think she's just being conservative and doesn't want to promise anything or get my hopes up too much. But she did mention that she'll talk with Cynthia and Michele and see what their thoughts are regarding the budget, efficiencies projects, etc.
At first, I was really bummed and started obsessing again about being unemployed and the financial hardship losing my job would have on Val and I. But I worked on maintaining equilibrium and optimism, and so far it's seem to have worked. I also started taking Zoloft again after quiting it for the past week. I don't know if that's improved my outlook or if my stress management is doing the trick. Either way, today (Friday) I'm feeling better again and think I can work through this challenge. Another bonus is that Cleo and I are getting along better again, which I'm really happy about. She asked me how the VCC meeting went and we talked about various things for quite awhile.
8 November 2010
All City Coffee (aka Cafe Vita, ugh) became my solace, friend, and savior over the months I have been here at KCEMS. Although there are probably lots of ways I could use or save the $15 or so per week I spend there, it's become a necessary crutch to get through some of the darkest and hardest months of my life. When I feel lonely and not a part of anything, ACC has been a haven and place I can feel welcome and part of something, even if just an anonymous customer. Over time, I've become a regular there and am treated as one. The employees have become friends, even if just tenuously, and seem glad to see me each day, as I am glad to see them. If things work out for me in the next few years, ACC will have played a big part in helping me survive the times of doubt and depression. I will always be indebted to them, even if they have no idea.
Read about this app on Lifehacker. I think it's a great idea, almost like a diary, but more flexible and open to other possible uses. Let's see how it works!
22 Oct 2010
Talked with Linda on Wednesday after meeting at VCC, asking about the potential of extending my position or other work at KCEMS. She was pretty non-committal, but did seem to be more open about the chances of keeping me on. I think she's just being conservative and doesn't want to promise anything or get my hopes up too much. But she did mention that she'll talk with Cynthia and Michele and see what their thoughts are regarding the budget, efficiencies projects, etc.
At first, I was really bummed and started obsessing again about being unemployed and the financial hardship losing my job would have on Val and I. But I worked on maintaining equilibrium and optimism, and so far it's seem to have worked. I also started taking Zoloft again after quiting it for the past week. I don't know if that's improved my outlook or if my stress management is doing the trick. Either way, today (Friday) I'm feeling better again and think I can work through this challenge. Another bonus is that Cleo and I are getting along better again, which I'm really happy about. She asked me how the VCC meeting went and we talked about various things for quite awhile.
8 November 2010
All City Coffee (aka Cafe Vita, ugh) became my solace, friend, and savior over the months I have been here at KCEMS. Although there are probably lots of ways I could use or save the $15 or so per week I spend there, it's become a necessary crutch to get through some of the darkest and hardest months of my life. When I feel lonely and not a part of anything, ACC has been a haven and place I can feel welcome and part of something, even if just an anonymous customer. Over time, I've become a regular there and am treated as one. The employees have become friends, even if just tenuously, and seem glad to see me each day, as I am glad to see them. If things work out for me in the next few years, ACC will have played a big part in helping me survive the times of doubt and depression. I will always be indebted to them, even if they have no idea.
