Okay, how is this for an excuse for not updating this blog: While filling out the profile section I entered an <a> tag and <img> that were too long so the HTML generated when I tried to look at my blog page got out of whack (That's a technical term.) so nothing appeared below the paper clip. (Edited to add: Don't try this at home. I had to get SG tech support to fix it.)
I have always said I can break any system I can lay my hands on. It's a great skill when people ask you to do testing but sometimes it bites me in the ass.
Anyway, the holidays weren't note worthy. It was a sparse Christmas. I stayed sober on New Year's Eve mostly because I had to go watch the neighbors fireworks and it was in the 40's. The reason I was obligated to go is that the neighbors will be moving soon and they made a big deal over having the biggest display they have ever done. So $800 worth of fireworks and an hour later I was finally allowed to return home. Cold weather gives me muscle problems so getting drunk isn't a good idea. Funny, but it took me all of my twenties and most of my thirties to figure that out. Getting a wheelchair stuck in a snow drift is too bad, unless you're alone.
Two thousand six didn't end well any way. All of my contracts dried up so I am back looking work/job/winning lotteries. Two of those I hate looking for. It's bad enough I have to pull my resume together but now I need to have multiple formats. Standard paper, a web site (since that is how I hope to make money) and then all of the job hunting sites. I will say I am impressed by the changes in Monster.com since I used it last in 2003. I might even find a job this time.
I'm also pissed at myself for ignoring my own advice. Never, ever, for any reason use credit cards. IF YOU CAN'T PAY FOR IT YOU SHOULDN'T GET IT!* I'm stuck between not answering the phone at all or telling them I have no money to give them. Since they call every day I do the former more than the latter.
Well, there is my update. It may not show but I am actually in a good mood. I'm feeling very optimistic about the near future. I have no reason to be. I just am.
*A house and a car are the exceptions, but only because ... I don't know why. They just are.
I have always said I can break any system I can lay my hands on. It's a great skill when people ask you to do testing but sometimes it bites me in the ass.
Anyway, the holidays weren't note worthy. It was a sparse Christmas. I stayed sober on New Year's Eve mostly because I had to go watch the neighbors fireworks and it was in the 40's. The reason I was obligated to go is that the neighbors will be moving soon and they made a big deal over having the biggest display they have ever done. So $800 worth of fireworks and an hour later I was finally allowed to return home. Cold weather gives me muscle problems so getting drunk isn't a good idea. Funny, but it took me all of my twenties and most of my thirties to figure that out. Getting a wheelchair stuck in a snow drift is too bad, unless you're alone.
Two thousand six didn't end well any way. All of my contracts dried up so I am back looking work/job/winning lotteries. Two of those I hate looking for. It's bad enough I have to pull my resume together but now I need to have multiple formats. Standard paper, a web site (since that is how I hope to make money) and then all of the job hunting sites. I will say I am impressed by the changes in Monster.com since I used it last in 2003. I might even find a job this time.
I'm also pissed at myself for ignoring my own advice. Never, ever, for any reason use credit cards. IF YOU CAN'T PAY FOR IT YOU SHOULDN'T GET IT!* I'm stuck between not answering the phone at all or telling them I have no money to give them. Since they call every day I do the former more than the latter.
Well, there is my update. It may not show but I am actually in a good mood. I'm feeling very optimistic about the near future. I have no reason to be. I just am.
*A house and a car are the exceptions, but only because ... I don't know why. They just are.
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