thanks karen - why hang out with X? First, I guess, is because I'm not a bitter person. I won't make the effort to do things with her, but if she asks me and I have nothing going on, well, it's a chance to get out of the house. Secondly, there's a job involved, that offers experience in an area lacking in my CV. I suppose she IS really self-centered, although I think she's good at disguising that with small talk. Around where I live, everyone is self-centered.
Thanks for reminding me that being laid off in this current economy isn't unique. I've never been laid off before, so it's a little hard not to take it personally. And the circumstances leading to my layoff did seem personal, but oh well. I have a severance package, how can I complain? Others have not been so lucky and I really feel for them.
I feel isolated because it's been hard to meet people to hang out with. Even harder to date. I've gone out a few times and women have shown an interest, but I haven't been very inspired to call back. Now that I don't have the daily work routine to structure my day, I guess I feel a bit adrift and like I'm in the house too much.
small complaints, I realize. When I read other sitches, I realize how trivial all this is. I'm just trying to find a way out of my rut.
Did have a good day - did some gardening and then to farmer's market. Afterwards a run and then time in the kitchen. Made some spicy pickled jalapenos, froze a gallon of pesto, made and froze tomato sauce, and made tomatillo sauce. Fresh fish for dinner, a glass of 10 year tawny port for dessert, and am now heading out for an evening walk. I'm alone, but I can at least enjoy some simple pleasures!
