2014's big suck was getting laid off at the end of June. Job hunting has been frustrating and demoralizing, as has discovering how much of my self-image was tied up in my work. I've enjoyed discovering the part of the world that isn't in an office 9-5, and whether or not I get hired in the next few months I'm planning on doing more volunteer work. I'm lucky that I live in a walk-friendly area, and both friends and family have been very supportive. My cat's been great company. I might get a job offer next week. I might get called in for interviews in four other states. I have no idea where I'll be by May. 2015 = the year of flexibility for me, I guess.
I'm sorry, dad. You know I would never have tried to save River's life if I had known there was a dinner party at risk.
Simon ,'Safe'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2014: so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, good bye...
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Thanksgivukkahmas, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering.
Buh bye, 2014.
Calli - Jan 02, 2015 12:41:15 pm PST #226 of 300
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Nora Deirdre - Jan 02, 2015 2:02:54 pm PST #227 of 300
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Man, I can't remember what the soap was! But it was mild.
The glass is made by my friend Andrew, that is one of my favorite pieces of his.
I'm glad you liked everything.
Pix - Jan 02, 2015 2:26:59 pm PST #228 of 300
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
For those not on FB, Tom finally got his Santa present in the mail a couple days ago; so happy he liked his Brooklyn-themed presents! Thanks for those who participated in the postcard project.
Shir - Jan 03, 2015 12:42:51 am PST #229 of 300
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Officially concerned about the package I've sent. If it remains in the ether for another week, I will send a replacement. Sorry, giftee. It really should have been there by now.
amyth - Jan 03, 2015 2:30:45 am PST #230 of 300
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
I got a message on Elfster that my Secret Santa was sending me the second half of my present (even though what I got was wonderful and plenty!) and I just want to let my Santa know that I am in New York until Sunday night, and have been since Dec. 26. However, my neighbor has been getting my mail for me, and she emailed me earlier in the week to let me know that I received a package. I may not cross paths with my neighbor to get my mail until the middle of next week, but if anyone is concerned about package arrival and me, I'm pretty sure it arrived.
smonster - Jan 04, 2015 4:58:36 am PST #231 of 300
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
I have not yet received a package, and if my elf is just slacking a wee bit please don't feel bad! I am a little concerned because my neighborhood has an issue with packages disappearing, so I'm going to start having packages delivered to a local shipping store. I will change my shipping address in Elfster but wanted to mention it here, too.
msbelle - Jan 04, 2015 2:45:29 pm PST #232 of 300
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I am pretty sure that some of these ornaments were from past Secret Santas, but can remember who goes with what [link] help me so I can label them. smonster? quester?
quester - Jan 04, 2015 3:39:07 pm PST #233 of 300
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Sorry, msbelle, I don't recognize any of them.
smonster - Jan 04, 2015 5:08:35 pm PST #234 of 300
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
I sent the red/gold/green star one.
smonster - Jan 04, 2015 5:08:35 pm PST #235 of 300
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.