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louiseluxI was up at 1.30am scrubbing the kitchen down with a 3:1 water vinegar mix because a cat sprayed *somewhere* in it. I couldn't identify the exact epicentre of the catty stench but it's nearly completely gone this morning.
So that was fun.
My job search goes on - I didn't get an interview for a job I really wanted this week - but to tell the truth I'm sort of enjoying my period of unemployment. I've been working with a friend on a business idea she has and it's very exciting! I've been making things. More news on that at some point in the future, if it works. I've got over my initial need for lists and developed a more natural routine. Another friend, who has been unemployed for more than a year, tells me: "Time is the most precious thing you have, Louise." He's the sort of person who can say that kind of thing and manage to not only not sound ridiculous but also kind of inspirational. I've been letting myself do more of the things that I haven't done much of for a long time: more creative things, more socialising with my friends, more exercise, more cooking, more reading, more things around the house.
The only thing that has really suffered is my writing routine. It's gone out the window and I want it back. There's no reason I can't manage 1-3 hours a day, like I did when I was working, but it's so easy to turn away from it and do something else. Admittedly, the house is looking hugely better than it did two months ago.
How are you all?
So that was fun.
My job search goes on - I didn't get an interview for a job I really wanted this week - but to tell the truth I'm sort of enjoying my period of unemployment. I've been working with a friend on a business idea she has and it's very exciting! I've been making things. More news on that at some point in the future, if it works. I've got over my initial need for lists and developed a more natural routine. Another friend, who has been unemployed for more than a year, tells me: "Time is the most precious thing you have, Louise." He's the sort of person who can say that kind of thing and manage to not only not sound ridiculous but also kind of inspirational. I've been letting myself do more of the things that I haven't done much of for a long time: more creative things, more socialising with my friends, more exercise, more cooking, more reading, more things around the house.
The only thing that has really suffered is my writing routine. It's gone out the window and I want it back. There's no reason I can't manage 1-3 hours a day, like I did when I was working, but it's so easy to turn away from it and do something else. Admittedly, the house is looking hugely better than it did two months ago.
How are you all?
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Date: 2009-06-10 03:18 pm (UTC)It is interesting how sometimes, losing a job can really help put a lot more priorities into their place. Creative people need creative outlets. A job can squish and push and mangle those outlets until we can't even see straight anymore, much less enjoy the things we usually love. I'm glad you're developing a new routine and I completely agree with your friend. You never know when the time will suddenly end. *nods* We all need to take time to enjoy the things that soothe our souls.
Good luck on you and your friend's business venture! ^_____^
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Date: 2009-06-12 07:36 pm (UTC)I'm enjoying having a new life - it feels like a constant pleasant surprise not to be in my old job anymore, and to have time to just do everyday stuff. Maybe it's partly because of that feeling that I'm dragging my heels about plunging back into another life eating job. Thanks for the good wishes. :)