Built Stuff

I just finished up a project for my mom, she wanted new covers for her crawl space access at her house and I built them for her. It was something to do while waiting for the phone to ring...

I re-applied yesterday at another place I used to work, to see about getting back on there, but haven't heard yet... I hate looking for work... I don't think anyone likes it but its what we gotta do, right?

Another Day

I didn't get offered a job on the spot, but anticipate an offer soon. The other opportunity I really hope for I learn more about next Thursday, over a week away, so I still may have to make the tough decision... Just not today.

I did some laundry, dishes, and a little bike riding today, and watched TV. Yawn.

Interview

Today I have a job interview... wish me luck!

I'm waffling about whether I should take it if offered a job on the spot, I have another opportunity I'm interviewing for next week that seems like something really exciting and new.

Last night the meeting was really good. I like the Monday night meeting I go to the best (its my home group). We have a lot of fun there, and it is like a family.

Easter

I had a wonderful holiday, everything was fun. I went to the convention and worked the merchandise room for a few hours, and they had the "alternative" store on Sunday morning. I guess it's something they do every year at the end of the convention. Other areas, regions, etc. bring their merchandise and sell it to convention goers in addition to whatever NCCNA merchandise is still left.

I got posted at the exit door and made attempts to convince customers to use the entrance, which was a longer walk. I wasn't always successful, but it was really fun and I saw a lot of happy people.

Then I went with my wife to a brunch at the Elks lodge that my mom had gotten us tickets for. I have a hard time eating in moderation when confronted with a buffet... Hey, I guess I'm an addict...

But what the heck, lots of yummy food can't be a bad thing, right? It was also very nice to visit with my mom and step-dad and I get to visit them again on Tuesday.

Then we went to see my wife's mom and there was more food. Her sons came by later on after the older one finished work, and we ate again. It was a really fun visit with both the boys and my mother-in-law, we all talked a lot. Then we went to church, kind of...

We go to a thing called Celebrate Recovery. We like it! We were way late and missed the singing and stuff, we showed up right on time for the small groups. But we were both still glad we went, and have missed a few Sundays lately so it felt good to be back.

What a Happy Easter it was for me!

Today, I am getting started taking care of important business. We dropped my wife's car off to be fixed and walked home to get exercise and we have many more mundane chores ahead that we are blessed to be able to do! God is good to us, and Life is Good and Things are Fine!

Convention

I went to a meeting with around 1500 other addicts last night, and it was cool! I saw many of my friends there. If you've never been to an NA convention, try it sometime...

I'm excited to be going back there tomorrow and Sunday morning, and maybe even today.

: )

What a Difference

Today is much better! I helped set up merchandise for the convention last night, and then today I e-applied for a few jobs and got a couple leads! One seems like an excellent opportunity, and may well be a life changing event! The other may pan out too, but seems to be honest like just more of the same... Still, it is nice to not feel so hopeless! Yay!

I am feeling hopeless only rarely, but on those days (like yesterday) it really is an icky feeling. I am so glad that icky feelings pass! The cliche is so true. This Too Shall Pass... I truly believe it.

KBR

I went to an appointment with EDD yesterday, and today I find myself kinda depressed. The job prospects seem poor right now and I might have to go overseas with KBR to make ends meet. I do like adventure, but I don't want to leave my family and fellowship behind. I want to live here, with my wife and seeing my daughters often.

I need to snap outta this funk!

This afternoon I'm supposed to go downtown and help unload merchandise for the NA convention that is in Sacramento this year. Maybe being of service and getting out of my self will help.

I am looking forward to the convention!