Sunday, March 31, 2013

Outdoor Furniture

I was in a store the other day, looking for something in particular, when I noticed all of the really neat outdoor furniture and colorful patio furniture cushions. Some of them were waterproof outdoor cushions and some of them weren't. But they were all really colorful and made me wish I had a patio or a balcony, so i could buy some of them.

I am hoping to buy a house in the next few years. One of the things I am looking forward to is having a yard. That will be good for my dog and for me. I want to sit outside on some of that furniture.

I Start My New Job Tomorrow

Can't believe it--I am delivered from the worst boss of all time. Tomorrow I start my new job. I have my new health insurance in place. I am spending my first night on the road in a hotel for my appointment tomorrow morning. I am thrilled. I am starting my new life. It is a breath of fresh air. There will be many posts about this to follow.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Haven't Given My Notice Yet

In my last post, I said I got a new job. Yay! But I haven't given notice yet, so I am still at my old job. It is such a weird feelings. You probably know what I mean. You know you are leaving and that you won't be there much longer. But no one else knows. You are walking around with this secret knowledge. You feel powerful!

Today at work was just another day. I was at my desk doing my thing. The people on the plant floor were doing their thing--running the machines, draging equipment and supplies around using aluminum machine handles, cleaning up etc. I am walking around feeling secretly pleased that I won't be there much longer. And also a little sad. There were be a lot of people I hate to say goodbye to.

I Got A New Job!

Breaking News! I got a new job. I am living up to my career changer moniker. I don't have time to go into details now. But just understand that I am excited. And relieved. I was afraid I was going to lose my job. And here I am--a baby boomer in a bad economy. Too many minuses in my direction. But I did it! I beat the odds and got a job. And one I love, to boot. Not only one I love, but one but one that is perfect for me. How great is that?