So, when was the next Onerous Task Day? Can I claim today as mine?

Go Jilli go!! I think I'm going to claim it as mine, too. I called United about my COBRA issue (still not resolved), did more budgety stuff (so not fun, so freaking the fuck out), sent my resume out to three contacts, applied for a carpentry job from CL, did All The Dishes, activated my new debit card and read up on my new credit union, took Frankie on two good walks, found receipts so I can return things to Walmart and Petco, and finished using Restor-a-Finish on a bookshelf. I also did *not* buy cigarettes or go out for dinner, though sorely tempted. I am posting all that because I'm feeling very cranky about being broke and unemployed, and need to remind myself that I *am* being productive, if not gainfully employed.

If I weren't carefully having to budget due to cat emergencies, and you know, you weren't in your favorite city, I'd have you see if you could do some work on my porch. Hmph.

I am attempting somewhat experimental lavender biscuits. Wish me luck.

What's hilarious is, I was just thinking, "How does someone move someplace without a job?" when I remembered I've done it every single time I've relocated! Hee. It does work out.

The little chocolate Han Solos put it over the top.

Oh my god, I wish that were real.

The little chocolate Han Solos put it over the top.

I would totally buy that. Right now, possibly.

I'd have you see if you could do some work on my porch.

Aw. Thanks for the thought.

It does work out.

I'm largely pissed at myself for not saving more/paying down my cc's when I had the chance. Hello, was talking about leaving NC for, like, seven years before I did it. That would have given me much more of a safety cushion to play with.

Oh yeah, been there/done that.

Went with CJ to pick up his Freshman schedule (I'd have sent him alone, but I had to pay his fees). He is very excited to have gotten into Sign Language. He had one period marked "see counselor" so we stood in the longest line evah to talk with a counselor and fill that class slot. Only one class was available that didn't require a full reworking of his other classes - Music Appreciation. Sounds like this will be the dumping ground for any Freshmen without a 5th period class.

I am posting all that because I'm feeling very cranky about being broke and unemployed, and need to remind myself that I *am* being productive, if not gainfully employed.

I am SO with you on that. Yes, we are both being productive!

Music Appreciation

Oh! You should prepare him by having him listen to this P.D.Q. Bach piece "New Horizons in Music Appreciation." It's a classic.