Another year over...

And a new one just begun (John Lennon)

Yep 2012 is here. Hope is it a good one. The last few have been rough. Last year was better but still a bit rough. Anyway, here is to the New Year and it better be not a only a good one but a better one.

crazy good

It's been too long since my last post.

My Bankruptcy went through without a hitch. I spent an hour in court watching the parade of people who did the same stupid stuff as I did. Got ourselves in over our heads. I will not, repeat, not do that again. It is a pain in the butt.

I finally negotiated with mortgage company. I hope things work out this time. Another pain I didn't need.

Goobie and Bono passed away within a month of each other. Bono I think passed of old age. I wasn't sure how old he really was. I guess he was around 8.

Goobie. Who knows what happened. Even the vet couldn't find anything wrong.

My job is going well. Not much to tell.

Better times

It's been over a year since the last post. Time flies. Anyway things are better. New job. Negotiating still with the mortgage company. Bankruptcy pending.



Peter, my California foster, hopefully will have his new home this weekend after two years in rescue. All other rabbits (Goobie, Woody, Sawyer, Maddie, Ruby, Bono, Max, Willie and Elby) are fine.



One thing this year I decided to do was to reconnect with some lost friends. I did make an attempt with finding a friend from high school and another friend from a job that I had many years ago. No connection yet.

The Day After Christmas

The Day After. I was pondering the meaning of the whole Christmas season during the last couple of days. I used to look forward to Christmas as a child. All children do. You are so excited that you try to stay awake the night before waiting for Santa but inevitably sleep comes. Christmas morning I would walk down the hall with my brother and sister and gasp at the sight of the decorated tree and all the pretty presents underneath it's branches.

Forward though the years the excitement as lessened the stress has increased. The meaning of the season has changed. I think part of is that people who meant a lot to me have passed on or moved away and we lost contact. Animals I have loved have passed on as well. One minute they are there and then they are gone. Or so it seems. Time flies. Emptiness.

Another thing I don't even like to shop anymore. There is no point to it. You rarely get something for someone that they truly want. You spend way too much money and for what. More emptiness.

I guess I'm being cynical here. I would rather take the money and donate it a charity. Most likely the animal shelter or the rescue I volunteer for. Animals are just as much in need as people. Tomorrow I will go to the shelter and play with the bunnies there. Not that I don't love mine but the rabbits at the shelter are just as much in need of some love.

I guess the point is that I should cherish the time I have with all those that I love and remember all the good and funny things of those that have gone on before. Don't take things for granted. I hope to be able to do this in the New Year.

Snow

Falling Snow
by anonymous

See the pretty snowflakes
Falling from the sky;
On the wall and housetops
Soft and thick they lie.
On the window ledges,
On the branches bare;
Now how fast they gather,
Filling all the air.
Look into the garden,
Where the grass was green;
Covered by the snowflakes,
Not a blade is seen.
Now the bare black bushes
All look soft and white,
Every twig is laden,
What a pretty sight!

Snowing it is. Blizzard conditions here in NJ. The weather people are predicting up to a foot of snow. It's pretty to look at, a pain to clean up.
---------------------------------------------
There is nothing so sweet as a bunny
A dear, little, sweet, little bunny
He can hop on his toes
He can wiggle his nose
And his powder puff tail is quite funny.

Willie the Christmas tree is not for eating. Willie is my big White Red-eyed New Zealand foster. Mr. Rabbit decided to eat the tree. Hello the tree is on the table for reason. Crazy rabbit. Somehow the big boy stretched himself out and pulled on the one the strings. Outcome annoyed human and a chorus of stomping rabbits.

I'm calm now as are the rabbits. I found another string of lights. Hopefully I can keep the big boy from chewing on the tree again.

The pointless post

Well things are, well just okay. Could be better. I worked last month as a per diem social worker. That ended. Still looking for a job as a social worker.

I'm starting a job with the Census Bureau. It's not the regular Census but I will be doing ongoing surveys. Sounded interesting.

Still could be a possibility that I can lose the house. We'll see.

Smitten is now paralyzied. She is doing well otherwise. I just have to make sure that she is kept clean. She hated the diapers. I found a dog bed that she likes. I bought another one so that she has a clean one.

Not sure why I titled this the pointless post. Whatever...

My life is a mess

Left the job in Philadelphia. I didn't like working in Philadelphia for one thing. I hated doing a productivity sheet everyweek. I never did it correctly. I figured if hadn't gotten it after three months I wasn't going to. I did say I thought the training they gave me sucked and then I walked.

If I don't start working soon I will lose my house and everything else. I've been on several interviews. I guess I come off as either a know it all or just goffy. I just don't know anymore. I actually had some good interviews or so I thought. I guess they weren't good enough.

Smitten

Well it seems to be a false alarm. Smitten is better. Whatever caused her to become weak and wobbily a few days ago seems to have gone away for now. She was bouncing around and eating up a storm like crazy last night.

Haven't posted in awhile

I did get a job with a small non-profit in Philadelphia. I've been there for a month. I'm still looking for a job in Jersey. Costing me too much to cross the river.

Smitten is slowly losing the battle against EC. It is robbing her of her life. It sucks. I just can't talk about it anymore for now.

And the search continues

Okay that job didn't last. Why hire someone if you don't have the funds in the budget!? Crazy.

I've been interviewing since then and no luck so far. I may have some good opportunities coming up next week.

And don't get me started with Unemployment.

Fresh start

I was able to find a new job after 6 weeks. Basically it the same job as before but with a different agency. Hopefully I don't screw this up.

At least I can keep the condo for now.

Anyone hiring an experienced social worker?

I was canned from job on Wednesday. I think I was given the shaft by my boss. Thanks for eight and half-years of service. We decided to dissolve our relationship with you. I'm still angry.

Time flies and then some

Christmas came and went as well as New Year's, St. Patrick's Day and Easter. Too long have I not been here. I am still at my job. Things are better. I will be starting a part-time job soon. The job is a test evaluator for a temp agency. Basically I will be scoring standardized tests for K-12 students. And I am looking for something else once that one ends in May. I'm a financial hole like many Americans living beyond their means and now there is a recession with rising costs. Great!

Year of the Tiger

Tigers may not be the king of the jungle, but these striped cats are no softies! Magnetic and self-possessed, Tigers are born leaders. They have an air of authority that prompts others to fall in line, which is exactly how they like it. Although they are magnetically charming and fun to be around, Tigers like to go it alone sometimes too. A Tiger's main interest is in following its ambitions -- and maintaining control.
Tigers are courageous beyond compare and generally come out ahead in battle, be it in the boardroom or the bedroom. Seduction is one area where the Tiger is definitely king! Noble and warm-hearted, Tigers have a natural, raw appeal that's extremely attractive to other Signs. They're not just about attraction, though; ever on the side of right, Tigers will fight the good fight to the bitter end if the cause is worthy. Opponents are wise to fear this feline.
A bit of caution is a good thing around Tigers, since they can pounce without warning. They experience mood swings and often feel things more intensely than others, the latter quality being both good and bad. They can react poorly under stress and are prone to emotional outbursts. This Sign's bristling sensitivity can send friend and foe running for cover.
A lesson that Tigers would be well-served to learn is moderation in all things. Once these cats can find their center and direct their considerable energies toward worthwhile endeavors (as opposed to racing through life), they will accomplish much.
The most compatible match for a Tiger is the Horse or the Dog.

Not much going on

Things are calmer for now at work. I'm still keeping my options open. I'm trying to get ready for Christmas.

Time to go

I think it is time to get a new job. They are trying to get me to quit. Geez all I did was ask for a meeting on behalf of the team. Actually, WE as a team asked for the meeting. Simple request. Right? Right. I'm the one who got my ass chewed out.

Unpacking still: mission semi-accomplished

At least my bedroom doesn't look like a bomb went off in there. I put a lot of the stuff away that I don't need or won't use for now. Still arranging the furniture where I want it. I need buy some things as well.

Settling

Finally settling into the new place. Still need to unpack boxes. Getting there.

It's official it's mine...all mine (and the bank's)

Welcome to first time homeownership. Thought there was going be a problem over the wood stove but the seller decided to cave and concede on the credit issue just to close. Tired I am.

Ugh....

I want to scream! So much for the wood burning stove in the condo. That had to go because no one got a permit or approval for the installation. Settlement is Friday so I had no choice. Or else I had to wait up to 3 weeks. I'm not making any sense.

I'm hating my job. I have the micro manager from hell who makes stupid demands up on the fly.

This sucks. This too will pass.