Looking Glass

 It surprises me how this computer consumes my time while job searching. I will start my on line searches and then recognize four hours has passed by.  The feeling of, "all for naught" trickles through my mind. I received another rejection letter the other day. The HR sender wrote a nice letter stating that they had 200 applicants apply for the same job and unfortunately, mine did not get processed to the next step. (sigh here). I shall persevere. I have tried to open my mind to settle for "lesser" jobs, such as a retail job at a local department store, and am ready to complete applications with local employment agencies for just about anything. The first step was searching out the 15 local agencies and calling each one of them. A few are no longer in business, so I believe there are about a dozen in my area. I had to go to my storage unit and find my social security card as they require proof of citizenship and ability to be employed in the US. That was not an easy...

 The weather has turned very cold in the breezes that sweep along the landscapes here in Washington. The rain has come in it's natural abundance for this time of year. We did have a mild, sunny summer which is already missed by those of us who truly appreciated it. No need to fret, the climatic changes are out of our hands and bestowed upon us by forces far greater.  I am in Seattle with my son and have been here for four days. Despite his working during the days, I have helped him with a reorganization of his office, which put a broad smile on his face when he first walked in to see it's transformation. Big hugs followed. I have been applying for jobs while here, during his daily absences to his job sites. We have enjoyed dinner together each night and the first night, we teamed up to make a wonderful, baked Cuban chicken based with a delightful cilantro sauce, developed by him. Veggies and potatoes aligned the platter before our indulgence. I made a good ole meatloaf last n...

This is me manageing the Table Topics portion of our meeting,  among the decorations I put up in the room. This was the decorated entry way to the meeting room.   Capitol Club #422/Toastmaster's Our Halloween meeting was very fun and successful. We had twenty two people attend and six of them were guests. Three of the six joined our club by the end of the meeting. Our enthusiasm and knowledge is starting to be world wide spread...Ha! We are getting a lot of recognition due to many great members. I am blessed to be a part of this.

 In reading of kden's disappointing trip, and bill's mishap with dentures, it appears I may not be the only blogger friend with rude awakenings, as of late. I suppose this happens to us all, at times. These mishaps of fate that happen for a reason, to teach us something, or to make us pay attention for like situations. kden will better prepare herself for future trips...just in case. bill has made a decision to keep his chops in his pocket, nightstand or mouth...just in case. hub will refrain from consuming bacon...just in case. He doesn't appear to enjoy the propped up position, while sitting at his computer. Ah yes, these lessons we learn through life. These testers of fate we try, though, we probably know better to avoid. We have to reestablish boundaries once in a while, lest we forget our humanness and limits. We often have to get kicked in the pants, or teeth, or gut, to remember these weaknesses. This is rarely a pleasant feeling, this admission of weaknesses or s...

 I have written recently about feeling reclusive with the changing season. I have written about continuing the job search and my dismay of not having a new job yet. I really don't want to regret my choice, but I do have concerns. I really thought I'd have a new job, a new wallet that has some bills in it. I thought I'd be making marked improvements with tardy bills, not just minimum payments. I thought I'd have more financial freedom by now. A new zest for my future. That is not happening as of yet. (sigh here.)  I am, however, in light of it all, continuing to forge new connections, attend workshops on "marketing yourself," and resume writing. I must admit, each time I attend classes at the Worksource Center, I do make new connections, and learn something of value that I can apply to my resume. I have been somewhat discerning of the jobs I apply for, but may have to open that realm, also, despite hesitation in doing so. I don't really want to work for a ...

 Another span of time has blown away like the October leaves. I am bewildered by this when looking at the trees in the backyard and observe the color change of their coats. The remembrance of the greenery they fashioned is so clear in my mind. The warmth of the sun kissing my shoulders has been replaced with coldness slapping my face. Respite from computer work and absorbing warmth has changed to quick breaks of deflecting chilly air. Despite attempts to warm my toes with socks, they feel cold...always...as if they are still bearing sandals to this autumn air. This can't be, can it? A new season is upon us, again? Months have gone by?  Summer has tripped into autumn and left us wondering where she landed. Geographically, we had less rain than average this year, though it seemed late before summer made her appearance. I did participate in functions; parties, visits and tiny trips with people I...

           As much as we may cringe at social media or computer program's interaction, I must say, today, my 51st birthday, I Have been grateful for my cyber connections. I had 80+ people wish me well for my birthday via Face book, and I know for a fact, that many people would not have called me to send those same cheers. It is a simple interaction that brought a smile to my face, all day long. I try to do the same, when notified through the page, that some one's birthday is here. I send Happy Birthdays all the time. Almost, daily. If I can add to their number of well wishes, that is a good thing. If I can add a smile to their face, that is a good thing.  Among the postings on Face book, I had a few friends and family call me from far away. My dear, friend KP, treated me to lunch and had a lovely bouquet of roses awaiting my arrival at the restaurant. A small wait staff sang Happy Birthday to me when bringing me a cup...