Chronicles of the Unemployed….Pt. 1

So life took an interesting turn at the end of 2013 and I was laid off.  I was notified in August and being that my employer was nice enough to offer me a severance package and I had a project that I was interested in completing  I made the decision to stick around until the bitter end.

After an insane work schedule and school I looked forward to some down time, reconnecting with family and friends during the holidays and getting my attitude back in line after going thru a less than desirable situation after I wrapped up my tenure with my employer.

So after several annoying family gatherings, over spending and a few snow storms I find myself slowly going stir crazy.  I went from working two jobs to not working at all, from never being home to being home ALL of the time.  What is one to do when they have too much idle time??? Here are a few of the special things that have gone down in my house:

1. The hysterical cleaning sessions at 4AM. I’m sure my neighbor upstairs LOVES the sound of my vacuum cleaner waking her at that hour. But you know what? I’m not too amused at the sound of her 20lb fat ass cat jumping off of the furniture all night either so OH WELL.
   

   
2. Late night Celebrity Ghost Stories marathons.  Nothing like scaring yourself into insomnia.
3. I found out my treadmill still works and should no longer should be used as a coat hanger.
   

   
4. I am a certified text stalker. I’m sure my friends hate me by now.
5. Late night conversations. There is NO reason for me to still be on the phone at 3AM. I am NOT in high school.
6. Late at night I become a celebrity chef…..Who knew??!!  
   

   
7. Really in depth conversations about the current state of my life. Then I realize……I’m alone (I swear I’m not crazy).
8. My favorite spot in the in the whole apartment is the left end of my couch. I’m pretty sure there’s a butt imprint there.
   

   
9. I pace….a LOT. I think I’ve worn a path clear thru the center of my apartment.
10. I’m a dreamer. I’m unemployed, I should NOT be utilizing my time on real estate websites.
    

    

Four weeks at home and I’m restless as all hell. With that in mind I desperately seek employment before either I start answering myself in those “in depth” conversations or my neighbors petition for me to be put out.

Til next time…..