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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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Diary of the Unemployed Housewife
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The Unemployed Housewife
Diary of the Unemployed Housewife
Thanks for all your support!
The Unemployed Housewife
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Written Friday, January 15th
Ahhhh...scampi goodness indeed. I had all intentions of learning to make the husband's famous shrimp scampi last night, but really, why mess with perfection? It was delectable as usual and well, I can always learn next time.
After dishes, laundry, and general housewifely duties were done this morning I decided to get out of the house, it is a beautiful sunny day in St. Petersburg with a high of 71, joyous, truly joyous weather. I am waiting for the husband to meet me here at the Nola Cafe in downtown St. Pete, there is a shrimp po'boy with my name on it or maybe red beans and rice or maybe both hmmm...decisions.
I am feeling very optimistic today like I may have possibly experienced an "Aha Moment" as Oprah would say. Yes, that's right, might as well put it out there now, I love Oprah, I watch her show, I read her magazine (thanks to my sister's yearly Christmas gift, thanks sissy!), and I am a proud member of her book club. A person once called me an "Oprah Lemming", I think they meant it as an insult, but honestly there is no shame in my game. I see nothing wrong with Oprah or her empire, she's educational, entertaining, one hell of an entrepreneur and an amazing philanthropist. So, hell if I could learn just a little bit of what Oprah puts out there to the universe to achieve her success, then yes, I will gladly follow her off a cliff!
It is now after lunch and both the red beans and rice and the shrimp po'boy won out, therefore I bid adieu to my husband and took my unemployed self for a walk in the park. I mean who else gets to do this? I brought my camera along with me today and "played tourist" as I walked along the waterfront.
It's amazing the things you can do when you aren't spending eight hours rotting away behind a desk or in a cubby hole. Not to get all metaphysical and stuff, but just being in the sunshine, listening to the water, and breathing in the salty air, had the same effect as an hour of yoga (without the worry of flatulence or injury).
The Vinoy stands in it's classic grandeur looking out towards the water, reminding me of...reminding me of...when I used to have a job there. Crap. Why is everything reminding me of work? That's right I worked at the Vinoy in their Resort Shop many moons ago, one of the many stops in my colorful employment history. I loathed that job, selling IZOD shirts and cigars to the men and Brighton accessories and high-end designer "resortwear" to the women. I would be rich if I had a penny for every implant and Botox injection that came through that door. They say the place is haunted, I don't doubt it, probably by the ghosts of facelifts past...it was definitely creepy.
Are you all glad the weekend is here? I am, and not because I have a job or anything and I've been working like a dog all week, but because it means I get to spend time with the husband and kiddo [insert small sappy "awwwww" here]. As far as what we have planned for the rest of the weekend, I see walking involved, lots and lots of walking (as I ponder those last bites of po'boy and red beans and rice).
Remember, when in doubt...order both!
(and next time save room for the beignets...)
The Unemployed Housewife
Ahhhh...scampi goodness indeed. I had all intentions of learning to make the husband's famous shrimp scampi last night, but really, why mess with perfection? It was delectable as usual and well, I can always learn next time.
After dishes, laundry, and general housewifely duties were done this morning I decided to get out of the house, it is a beautiful sunny day in St. Petersburg with a high of 71, joyous, truly joyous weather. I am waiting for the husband to meet me here at the Nola Cafe in downtown St. Pete, there is a shrimp po'boy with my name on it or maybe red beans and rice or maybe both hmmm...decisions.
I am feeling very optimistic today like I may have possibly experienced an "Aha Moment" as Oprah would say. Yes, that's right, might as well put it out there now, I love Oprah, I watch her show, I read her magazine (thanks to my sister's yearly Christmas gift, thanks sissy!), and I am a proud member of her book club. A person once called me an "Oprah Lemming", I think they meant it as an insult, but honestly there is no shame in my game. I see nothing wrong with Oprah or her empire, she's educational, entertaining, one hell of an entrepreneur and an amazing philanthropist. So, hell if I could learn just a little bit of what Oprah puts out there to the universe to achieve her success, then yes, I will gladly follow her off a cliff!
It is now after lunch and both the red beans and rice and the shrimp po'boy won out, therefore I bid adieu to my husband and took my unemployed self for a walk in the park. I mean who else gets to do this? I brought my camera along with me today and "played tourist" as I walked along the waterfront.
It's amazing the things you can do when you aren't spending eight hours rotting away behind a desk or in a cubby hole. Not to get all metaphysical and stuff, but just being in the sunshine, listening to the water, and breathing in the salty air, had the same effect as an hour of yoga (without the worry of flatulence or injury).
The Vinoy stands in it's classic grandeur looking out towards the water, reminding me of...reminding me of...when I used to have a job there. Crap. Why is everything reminding me of work? That's right I worked at the Vinoy in their Resort Shop many moons ago, one of the many stops in my colorful employment history. I loathed that job, selling IZOD shirts and cigars to the men and Brighton accessories and high-end designer "resortwear" to the women. I would be rich if I had a penny for every implant and Botox injection that came through that door. They say the place is haunted, I don't doubt it, probably by the ghosts of facelifts past...it was definitely creepy.
Are you all glad the weekend is here? I am, and not because I have a job or anything and I've been working like a dog all week, but because it means I get to spend time with the husband and kiddo [insert small sappy "awwwww" here]. As far as what we have planned for the rest of the weekend, I see walking involved, lots and lots of walking (as I ponder those last bites of po'boy and red beans and rice).
Remember, when in doubt...order both!
(and next time save room for the beignets...)
The Unemployed Housewife
Thursday, January 14, 2010
All dressed up and no place to go...
Just got home from the job fair downtown at the Coliseum. It really is a sad state of affairs out there. I passed out some resumes and talked to quite a few people, but there just doesn't seem to be much in the way of HR or accounting/admin available right at the moment. It did however feel pretty good to get all dressed up and spiffy looking. I even straightened my hair (no easy feat!) I wasn't ready to come home...I even called a few friends to see if they were available for lunch, but "oh that's right" everyone else has jobs! Silly me :)
The husband hurt his back on Tuesday while attempting to fix a leak underneath our kitchen sink (the plumber finally came and fixed it yesterday). Are all men complete babies when they are in pain? It's like I'm getting a flash-forward to when he's in his eighties...all hunched over, moaning, "get me my heating pad and ibuprofen...". Good Lord! He fell asleep with the heating pad on last night and I had to do some interesting maneuvers to get the thing turned off. The last thing we need is an electrical fire in bed! I know...I know...they are supposed to be safe and all, but I won't even leave the house unless the dryer is off and the toasters unplugged! Neurotic? Me? Nooooooooo. Anyway, I hope he is feeling better tonight.
So, here I sit among my animals in our fairly cluttered computer room pondering whether to have tuna or chicken salad for lunch...or maybe an omelet...hmmm. Actually, an omelet sounds pretty darn good...I think I have some chives, mushrooms, and swiss...oh yeah...an omelet it will be! Time to refuel the brain.
The husband hurt his back on Tuesday while attempting to fix a leak underneath our kitchen sink (the plumber finally came and fixed it yesterday). Are all men complete babies when they are in pain? It's like I'm getting a flash-forward to when he's in his eighties...all hunched over, moaning, "get me my heating pad and ibuprofen...". Good Lord! He fell asleep with the heating pad on last night and I had to do some interesting maneuvers to get the thing turned off. The last thing we need is an electrical fire in bed! I know...I know...they are supposed to be safe and all, but I won't even leave the house unless the dryer is off and the toasters unplugged! Neurotic? Me? Nooooooooo. Anyway, I hope he is feeling better tonight.
So, here I sit among my animals in our fairly cluttered computer room pondering whether to have tuna or chicken salad for lunch...or maybe an omelet...hmmm. Actually, an omelet sounds pretty darn good...I think I have some chives, mushrooms, and swiss...oh yeah...an omelet it will be! Time to refuel the brain.
Enjoy the day!
The Unemployed Housewife
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
My glass is on the average half full...
They say you have good days and bad days when you are unemployed. I'm pretty sure yesterday was a bad day. This economy is rough. I think I have submitted over 50 resumes to positions that I qualify for...and nothing, not even a peep. It it quite disheartening, I am usually the upbeat glass is half full kinda gal, but as I approach the one month mark of being unemployed, it becomes harder to stay chipper. I don't think I have ever been unemployed for this length of time, I think the max amount of time I took off between positions was 2 weeks. One month and counting...I just keep telling myself the longer I have to wait the more rewarding the opportunity will be when I finally get a phone call and I WILL get a phone call :)
In other news the kiddo returned home on Sunday evening and now life is complete again. For those of you who may not know I am also a stepmom. The kiddo has spent every other week with us since she was 5 years old and I miss her terribly the weeks that she is not with us. She is 14 now going on 24...and although these teenage years have been to say the least "interesting" so far, she is overall the best kid ever! I can't believe she will be going in to high school next year and getting her learners permit...ugh. Husband is already planning on ways to scare off potential scuzzballs (aka young suitors). Every night we eat dinner together and I think it is my favorite part of the day, there is always laughing, snorting, and sometimes very humorous critiquing of the meal...last night I made Julia's version of "French Hamburgers w/Cream"...at first the kiddo was like "Ewwww...creamy hamburgers!", but it satiated all of our palates quite pleasantly I will boast...and it was asked to be a repeat guest on our dinner menu! On the schedule this evening we will be attending her school's basketball game to watch her cheer, and then we have already planned to play LIFE while watching American Idol after dinner (whatever that may turn out to be tonight!).
Now, I must get ready to attend the first day of my last class at USF. Hallelujah! The end is in sight! Graduation is just around the corner. Wish me luck as this class has a rough reputation...Experimental Design and Analysis. Pretty much statistics on steroids.
May your glass always be half full!
The Unemployed Housewife
Saturday, January 9, 2010
To see snow or not to see snow...
We are definitely not used to these temperatures in Florida! I think it took a good hour for me to get my legs warmed up after sitting outside with friends for a few hours last night. I'm not kidding, husband said it was like crawling into bed with a side of beef. Alas, we did not see any snow ourselves, but there were a few sightings around the area. Honestly, I don't miss the cold weather like they have up North, as much as we complain about the heat in the middle of August and how you can't leave the house without your "face" melting off and don't even get me started on my definition of a "bad hair day", our weather is considerably mild. I would much rather take a couple weeks in the mid-30's than an entire winter season with below freezing temps!
We were so unproductive today simply because we didn't want to leave the house to brave the elements, but it was also nice to have a lazy day at home with the husband. We thought about going to see Sherlock Holmes, but again that would require trekking out of the house away from our central heat! I did catch lunch and a movie on Friday with my father. We went to see Avatar, I really enjoyed it. Yes, the plot was predictable, but it was a great story and the imagination that went into the film was something beyond this world. It was aesthetically the most beautiful film I have ever seen, two and a half hours flew by! I highly recommend it.
As for tomorrow, husband leaves for his weekly male-bonding session at disc golf and I get a few hours alone (not that I have had a shortage of this lately!). On the menu tomorrow Cuban roast pork with black beans and yellow rice...ahhhh...behold the glory that is the crock pot!
I bid goodnight to you all as I can no longer concentrate because husband feels that now is the time to get our two dogs riled up into a "barking let's fight over the ball" frenzy, despite my very calm requests that they KNOCK IT OFF! Really? Really?
The Unemployed Housewife
We were so unproductive today simply because we didn't want to leave the house to brave the elements, but it was also nice to have a lazy day at home with the husband. We thought about going to see Sherlock Holmes, but again that would require trekking out of the house away from our central heat! I did catch lunch and a movie on Friday with my father. We went to see Avatar, I really enjoyed it. Yes, the plot was predictable, but it was a great story and the imagination that went into the film was something beyond this world. It was aesthetically the most beautiful film I have ever seen, two and a half hours flew by! I highly recommend it.
As for tomorrow, husband leaves for his weekly male-bonding session at disc golf and I get a few hours alone (not that I have had a shortage of this lately!). On the menu tomorrow Cuban roast pork with black beans and yellow rice...ahhhh...behold the glory that is the crock pot!
I bid goodnight to you all as I can no longer concentrate because husband feels that now is the time to get our two dogs riled up into a "barking let's fight over the ball" frenzy, despite my very calm requests that they KNOCK IT OFF! Really? Really?
The Unemployed Housewife
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Chef du Jour
Just before I became unemployed I saw the movie Julie & Julia and I was inspired to learn how to cook. Previously, I was able to cook the hell out of the following dishes: scrambled eggs, spaghetti, tacos, and beef stroganoff. That is about it...I couldn't even make a decent grilled cheese sandwich (in fact I once fused said grilled cheese sandwich to a pan, and threw my spatula at husband out of frustration...not a pretty scene!) After seeing the movie I was determined to learn how to cook decent food, and not just any food French food! I asked for Julia's cookbooks for Christmas, and apparently Santa felt I needed to broaden my culinary palate as well! I have been a cooking fiend ever since...quiches, pastry dough, heavy cream, and butter everywhere you look, it's fabulous! Every night is an experiment that (knock on wood) has turned out surprisingly well...very minimal cussing, no broken dishes and no flying spatulas (husband is super happy about that!). On the menu this evening was potato gratin with swiss and cream and a pan-seared steak with a white wine shallot butter sauce...it was delectable and I can't believe I cooked it! Of course we didn't eat until almost 8:00pm, so it seems I need to work on my timing, but in my mind it was so worth the wait! This is a plus side of being the unemployed housewife...time to cook and time to learn how to do it!Bon Appetit!
The Unemployed Housewife
How much TLC can one person watch?
So, here we are...my very first blog post as the "unemployed housewife". I was laid off from my job of almost four years just before Christmas...yay...Merry Christmas. I think it is a blessing in disguise though, because why on earth would I want to continue to work with people that would lay off a long term employee right before the holidays? I mean, that is just crappy. As Forest would say "that's all I have to say about that". I am not going to waste any more time discussing the negative because after all, there is nothing but positive in my future! (and Karma is a bitch people!)
Right so now we have to discuss the future...hmmm..what will the future bring? I have not a clue, but I can tell you one thing this "housewife" bit is getting old. At first, I found the idea intriguing, attractive really...the house will be immaculate, dinner on the table for the husband and kiddo, I will have extra time for hobbies and projects...but in truth, it sucks. I have come to realize June Cleaver I am not! I need contact people! Human contact! I'm looking forward to my trip to the bank and the dry cleaners today, so I can have a little face time with someone other than my two dogs and cats who by the way , are extremely annoyed that I am home all day, taking up valuable couch space that they could be utilizing when no one is home!
Indeed, I do need to get moving, I have steak defrosting in the sink and laundry to be folded and an Oprah coming on at 4! I'll check back in tomorrow, meanwhile pray that I am not tempted to watch anymore TLC, because I am starting to believe I may be pregnant from watching so many episodes of "Birth Day" and I'm seriously rethinking my wardrobe choices after watching "What Not to Wear"...over and over again!
Rainbows and Fruit Roll-ups to all!
The Unemployed Housewife
Right so now we have to discuss the future...hmmm..what will the future bring? I have not a clue, but I can tell you one thing this "housewife" bit is getting old. At first, I found the idea intriguing, attractive really...the house will be immaculate, dinner on the table for the husband and kiddo, I will have extra time for hobbies and projects...but in truth, it sucks. I have come to realize June Cleaver I am not! I need contact people! Human contact! I'm looking forward to my trip to the bank and the dry cleaners today, so I can have a little face time with someone other than my two dogs and cats who by the way , are extremely annoyed that I am home all day, taking up valuable couch space that they could be utilizing when no one is home!
Indeed, I do need to get moving, I have steak defrosting in the sink and laundry to be folded and an Oprah coming on at 4! I'll check back in tomorrow, meanwhile pray that I am not tempted to watch anymore TLC, because I am starting to believe I may be pregnant from watching so many episodes of "Birth Day" and I'm seriously rethinking my wardrobe choices after watching "What Not to Wear"...over and over again!
Rainbows and Fruit Roll-ups to all!
The Unemployed Housewife
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