Thursday, 15 January 2009

• So, unemployment stretches on and on and on.  I don't mind, mostly because I'm getting some serious reading done, however my bank account is dwindling down into the nothing range.  I've done everything that I possibly can to decrease my monthly bills while not spending a red cent, but that will only work for so long as well.  I have some prospects, none of them glamorous, but who can be picky at a time like this?  The problem is the internet and how every company in town wants you to apply online which makes it impossible for me to use my greatest job application asset; my winning personality and social style.  I'm not kidding, I have never been turned down for a job when I have presented myself in person with a big smile and a good resume.  I ask all the right questions to all the right people, shake their hand and then I call call call.  This applying online thing has turned me into another faceless loser dependent on a bitchin' cover letter alone.  I do write a good cover letter, however that's not enough.  I decided to ditch the online thing and just go to places I'd like to work and see what's up.  So far I have a nibble at the local nursery, and I applied to places like Barnes & Noble, the local art and framing shop, the print shops in town etc.  We'll see how that goes. I've been pretty bummed out, so I'm trying to find ways to elevate my spirit while I have zero money and few prospects.  Here is the list as recommended by Slate.com:
  

  1. Do a good deed. Not sure what it's going to be yet, but right now I'm looking for an animal shelter to volunteer at.
  

  2. Make small gestures of good citizenship. Taking my cart back to the corral, picking up trash other people left behind while I'm out walking.

  3. Keep a resolution. See also 4 & 6 and I want to lose some weight.
  

  4. Become an expert. I finally found a belly dancing troupe here in Modesto.  I took a class at the community college, but its a new group every session and the teacher was sort of meandering.  I went to a class in Sonora and one of the teachers directed me to Bobbin and her group The Triskelion Belly Dancers.  I can't wait to shake 'em with the best.  I like this is not only something to master, but a good exercise, and a great social situation.  Belly dancing is freakin; hard and takes years to master, but its also a no judgement, female only group that exists to celebrate feminine beauty and movement.  I dig it.

  5. Boost your energy. Studies show that when you’re feeling energetic, you’re much more likely to feel good about yourself. My goal is to get enough sleep and take a 1+ mile walk every day.

  6. Challenge yourself physically. See Belly Dancing.  Dude, it's really hard to move your hips and not your upper body and vice versa.  Its also really amazing how much you take of your waist by learning to tightly control your abs!  Belly rolls (the dancing move), here I come!

  And finally, yes I know I still have my holiday theme up here.  The Christmas Tree is also still up in the the livingroom, so there ya go.
  

  Currently Son of a Witch LP: Volume Two in the Wicked Years By Gregory Maguire see related

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