Thursday, June 25, 2009

Friday Potpourri

Michael Jackson... wow. He was a crazy fruitcake, but I adored him when I was younger. There just something about being a genius that goes hand-in-hand with being unable to keep a hold on reality. But he was talented... the envelopes he pushed and the boundaries he crossed and the... well heck... he was just FUN... I feel badly for his children. I'm not sure what life holds for them now.

There.... that's that part.

Next part. I was reading through my blog the other day (actually read through all of them - over a years worth here now) and people commented quite often that they like it when I'm real. So... here's some real for you.

I'm not in the best place these days. My job ends July 17th. So far I have applied a million places in Atlanta, and haven't even gotten a nibble. July 1st I have to pay rent, and if I'm moving out at the end of July, I have to tell them that. But am I? Where am I going? What am I doing? If I don't have a job I can't stay here... I have to pay rent, and I won't have it. Right now my mom is flying out on July 4th, and leaving on the 14th. The Ladies are flying home with her for at least a couple weeks. If I'm not able to find a job, then I'll probably move my stuff into a storage unit and then go up to Minnesota and stay with them while I keep looking for stuff. That's maybe what's going to happen. Who knows.

My little ego is pretty battered. I'm a really good employee, I'm loyal and hardworking and I catch on quickly. But I can't even get my foot in the door enough to let people see that.

I don't want to go to Minnesota. I want to go TO Mr. B... not farther from him.

Sigh.

This sucks.

21 comments:

Putting the FUN in DysFUNctional said...

What a bummer. Try not to take it personally - the job market sucks right now. I wish you the best of luck!

Tracy P. said...

Well, if you came to MN, I would go to the arboretum or Red Wing with you, and we could have lunch, and if you needed to cry on my shoulder you could, and if you needed to laugh hard, we could probably manage that too. ;-) But I hope something materializes in Atlanta. Praying for you, Lizzy!

Carla said...

{HUG} it does stink, and I really hope that someone in Atlanta nibbles...I really do.

Ronda's Rants said...

I am praying...and I am going to make a call to a person I know in Atlanta...I pray he knows of a job for a very talented, smart and caring lady such as yourself.
I hear you...I have had a bad week too...I feel old and poor and I am not either of those things. Chin up and see yourself the way we see you!

Keys to the Magic Travel said...

Sucks is right! I look in the wanted ads for you each Sunday. And I have asked people. This economy sucks. But somehow, someway...you'll find something. Because I said so.

(Do you think that because I said so works with the universe, or just my own children??)

Kori said...

You wanna move to Alabama? The little house right next door is up for rent for 300 a month. We lived there until we bought this house. And the Hospital is hiring for some things and I could talk to my director. It's not Atlanta but it's only 2 1/2 hours away. I love you and no matter it'll work out.

Gina said...

URG!
I have a studio I could rent to you....Yeah, probably not. Seattle is even further from Mr. B. And we don't even live where there are jobs- we actually live smack inthe middle of podunk. Sigh. I'm no help. But I will pray.

Swirl Girl said...

I'd hire you if I was in Atlanta!
I wish I knew someone who was looking for someone.

Don't worry - the cream always rises to the top - eventually!

Frizzy said...

I don't understand! You just got a raise! How did this happen? I'm so sorry Liz. I've been away on vacation but will sure keep you in my prayers now that I'm back in the land of reality. Hugs and prayers that all will fall into place sooner rather than later.

Ashley said...

Hang in there. It will fall into place. Maybe not when you want it to... but it will.

Jen said...

that does totally suck. I am so sorry Lizzy.

Susie said...

I wish you quick resolution of your financial woes!

CaraBee said...

I'm so sorry you're going through such a rough patch. Here's hoping things look up SOON!

wendy said...

((hugs)) I feel your pain. While I'm not in the exact same position, I, too, can't seem to get a job and it really stinks. It's killing me and effecting my family as well. I will continue to pray something comes up...sooner than later.

Alison said...

I'm sorry you are having to go through this, Lizzy. I offer my prayers, which I believe will help more than it sounds. Keep holding on.

Givinya De Elba said...

Lizzy! Thanks for commenting on my blog! I thought there was a certain hot-tubbishness missing from my life, and so it was. Somewhere along the line, Journey to the Hot Tub got deleted from my blogroll, I was too absentminded to notice, and I have suffered a Lack of Lizzy ever since. I am sorry. Problem fixed, Hot Tub back on blogroll.

I am sorry to hear your job finishes, I pray that something comes up soon and the logistics of it all will work out smoothly. Hang in there.

Angie's Spot said...

Oh my, I'm so sorry this is happening! I wish I knew someone in ATL that needed a fab employee, because I would totally hook you up. I just feel deep down that it's all going to work out, despite how bleak things appear at the moment. Keep smiling! xoxo

John Deere Mom said...

Well poo. That does suck. Hope things start looking up soon.

Sydney said...

I hope everything works out for you. Sometimes it takes awhile to get what you want, but just keep working at it!

Finding Normal said...

That DOES suck. I hope everything will work out quickly!

Heather said...

Oh, Lizzy, I am praying for you and the girls and Mr. B.

We all want a happy ending for you.

A great job, a great house, a plaid wedding with all of us blogger friends in attendance.

That's really not asking too much, is it?