Well, howdy, y'all. We're halfway through the month of October, and I still sit outside in shorts but have to come in when it gets too hot. I don't mind it, but I am ready for some Fall, and I'm concerned that we're going to have one of those years where it goes directly from summer to "winter" - which translates into 40 degrees and rain. We'll see. Point being, I can occasionally get away with long sleeves, but my sandals are still fully in rotation, even though I gave up pedicures over a month ago. But nobody is seeing my toes, so...
The job search continues. I have heard back from one iron that was in the fire - that iron has been pulled and placed into a bucket of cold water. So recently, in fact, that there's still steam coming from the bucket. Fret not, this was one of the long shot gigs. It's OK. I still have three medium shots in play, plus a screening interview earlier today that I had to end early when I realized I am not a good candidate. I was rereading for preparation, and it appears that I don't live in Illinois, which is where the position is based. Honest mistake, and once the call started, I led with that. The recruiter was nice about it - appreciated my transparency, and we ended the call.
It's fine - that this is the first such blunder of this nature during the past five months is honestly impressive. I have a second interview tomorrow for an actual local and viable job.
I find that I am sort of in Hibernation Mode - or, I guess more appropriately, given the heat, Estivation? Is there a biological term for animals that sleep through the fall to be active in winter, spring and summer? I just checked. Not really.
This is not to say I nap every day - but some days, I nap for a few hours. Look, it's a work in progress.
I have made reservations for a birthday dinner for myself, husband and friend Jim. We're going to kick it at Loveless, which is a carb lover's dream. And why not? Fifty-one. That's not nothing. That's more years than states in the US.
I wish there were more to say. My days have a sameness to them. That's how it is right now. It won't always be that way. Statistically, it can't!
Anyway - that's the latest. Halloween is coming, then Thanksgiving and Christmas. I need to store up my reserves for when it starts getting dark at 4PM.
Hang in there - if I can find something interesting to share, I will.
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*It's depression. I'm well aware that it is depression. I am taking my meds, trying to get sunlight and fresh air, move my body, and eat right. I am working on it. Trust me.
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