Spring...and Unemployment

Spring is here...I have awaited this season like no other spring. Maybe because I'm 53, but I just do not enjoy winter like I used to. Shoveling has become a chore, not a "zen" thing like it used to be, and I don't handle the cold so well anymore. But with this lovely season, comes a not so great thing- my husband has lost his job after almost 19 years with the "company". They have decided to eliminate the entire shift (his whole work family), and absorb what they do into the "mother ship". It's very sad. I feel for him, although on the outside it doesn't appear to bother him all that much. If I worked with the same core group of folks for that long, I would feel like they were ripping tiny pieces of my heart out. It would never be the same - you say you'll keep in touch, but do we really? I know I've finally lost the best friend I've ever had because I didn't treat our friendship with as much importance as it deserved. I take the onus on that one, because she did try to keep it up, she really did. I dropped the ball.

Back to him - now what do we do to keep him busy and productive - for not so much money? For with unemployment comes a cutback - a serious cutback - on everything. I will have to come up with a plan for him (secretly) so that he feels like he is contributing. I'll let you all know how it goes!

Rose

Procrastination. That's what I should have named this blog. I wish I were as disciplined as some that I have read, but I guess that's not my style. I had high hopes for this year - I was going to lose.some.weight..., but so far I have gained my fair share. What is the matter with me? It must be tha addictive side of me that prevents me from....but no - it is real. I do feel hunger all.the.time! And even when not hungry, find myself drawn to whatever is in the house that is edible. Random thoughts. I have been doing a lot of thinking these days....now I'm feeling guilty for not finishing a project for Tim (his airline flights) - it's just so complicated trying to please him!

I will try to be better from this day forward - I will do my best to blog once a week, and stay on track with the eating thing. I must figure out a way to discipline myself. What's it going to take? A stroke?....

2010 - A New Beginning

For some reason, this year holds great promise. In my head. I have all these resolutions I would like to keep, but there are so many, it would be impossible. Let me see if I can narrow it down.

1. STAY ON BUDGET!
2. No buying anything unless it's necessary
3. Watch what you eat. If you lose weight because of it, great!
4. FOCUS! At work and at home...
5. Plan ahead for meals. No looking for dinner at the last moment!
6. Delegate..
7. Start walking!

That's a sampling. I would continue, but I'd bore even myself. I hope everyone has a safe and healthy New Year!