Dragon Mood? -- experiencing an odd sense of deja vu
Well, it's been so-o-oo long since I posted here that I feel like I should present my passport. Geez, it feels strange to be back!
Rather than posting here on calypsoDragon13, I've been working, working, working to find a job. Searching posted job listings, attending workshops, creating an online 'presence,' refining and rewriting my resume countless times, all in the goal of securing steady employment. Well, folks, I'm not there yet, but there
may be light at the end of the tunnel.
I have had an interview with a small company that simply
feels right to me. And even better, I was called back for a second interview earlier this week. So, no definite outcome on this company, but I am hopeful. I felt welcomed, comfortable, enthused about the job possibilities and hope that I am the best candidate and their choice for this job.
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Dragon Mood? -- addled
Okay ... it's too early on Saturday morning, I stayed up too late last night and now I'm feeling wired and a little bit beside myself.
Time to dust off the cobwebs and change my
PunkyMood:
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Dragon Mood? -- recalling & catching up
Where have I been? I've been away for a month - too long. Let me tell you what I've been doing.
July 29th, S's mom, Sally, had spinal surgery. The surgery went well and she came home to our house to convalesce. That was about three weeks ago. Since then, I've been here, at our home in the pine trees, while S has returned to Detroit to work during the week.
Sally and I have managed quite well I think, a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, "in-laws" of a sort, even though the good people of Michigan don't recognize S and my relationship as a marriage. We've talked and eaten meals together, sat out on the deck, listened to music, watched TV and videos, played some cards, worked on a large puzzle together. LOTS OF TOGETHERNESS. LOTS. You get my drift?
I'm ready to resume my normal, usual routine, at the pied-a-terre with S, being together, her working, me hunting for a job. I would presume that Sally would like something that feels a bit more normal for herself as well, but there's this wee problem of her driving. She has not been cleared to drive her car yet by the surgeon. That won't hopefully happen for another eight days. AND ... she has two appointments next week, one for physical therapy and one to meet with the doc ... to get the go-ahead on driving!
So, what to do? Call the doc, get the go-ahead early? Bite the bullet and stay here for another week? Go to Detroit for three days and come back early to drive her to her appointments? All three are possibilities. (heavy sigh) Caregiving can be a big pain in the ass!
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Dragon Mood? -- reflective
Sunday morning used to be a busy time for me: playing the organ at church or hurrying children along to go to church or warming up my voice with the choir before worship services. Ahh, that all feels rather long ago. Now my Sunday mornings are much, much quieter. And that actually feels good to me. Rather than so much busy-ness, I feel some quiet in my heart. If God decided to talk to me, there might be a snowball's chance in hell of my hearing God!
This has been a rather slow, reflective week for me. Sad in some ways. I am still grieving Cisco's death. I see her coming around the corner or waiting for me at the door. Before, I couldn't get up from my seat without her jumping up as well to shepherd me to my destination. Now, traversing the house, I move unimpeded, a strange unwelcome reminder.
My search for a job this past week was half-hearted, at best. I felt like I was moving in slo-o-ow motion. Thinking back, the only thing that really impacted me was watching Republican senators try to penetrate Sonia Sotomayor's imperturbable calm. More than once, I felt like yelling at the TV screen.
S worked tremendously long hours this past week. She has a not-to-be-missed deadline coming up. I spent one or two evenings on Jan & Tom's porch with them, drinking red wine, visiting, laughing and simply enjoying being in the company of people. They are such good neighbors and friends!
S's mother, Sally, is here with us this weekend. Last night, we had an awesome bonfire in our rolling firepit out on the driveway. Sally and I fed the fire while S did some woodworking in the garage. I gave it up around midnight, but those two intrepid night owls stayed out there until after 3 a.m.! Amazing!
I hope this next week is better for me. More productive. Happier. That's my hope.
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