Happy Halloween! 
Day one of unemployment. I guess don't want to make too big deal of it. Goodness knows enough people have been *laid off* from jobs they liked and needed to support a family while I quit a job I didn't like and only need to worry about my own sorry ass. But it's still very weird. The good news of the day is I made...
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libby11:
aww.... That must be kinda tough... leaving. I was pretty nostalgic when I left my job back home. but lucky for me I have friends that still work there who keep me updated on the gossip.
You know.... I'm thinking that I really should be documenting my experiences.. maybe I could write a book and make a lotta money and be rich and famous... or at least I could keep a couple of SG members entertained for a few brief moments.. whaddaya think?
You know.... I'm thinking that I really should be documenting my experiences.. maybe I could write a book and make a lotta money and be rich and famous... or at least I could keep a couple of SG members entertained for a few brief moments.. whaddaya think?
So yesterday was my last day at Wired. (I figure it's safe to say where I worked, now that I'm officially gone). I was up until midnight last night moving crap out of my office. I was totally exhausted but then woke up at 2:30 AM and couldn't fall asleep again. Which is very weird for me as I am normally a very heavy sleeper....
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libby11:
Wow! Good for you for making the transition. Very bold!
I will keep you updated on my situation. As for how it came about...well...I was looking for a place to live in SF and happened to find this ad for this couple looking for a live-in slave. They are both experienced with BDSM stuff and it was something I had a curiousity about... so.. it just seemed like a good fit. A free place to live, a couple of new friends, an opportunity to learn about something that interests me (BDSM), and as much sex as my little heart desires! what could be more perfect??
I will keep you updated on my situation. As for how it came about...well...I was looking for a place to live in SF and happened to find this ad for this couple looking for a live-in slave. They are both experienced with BDSM stuff and it was something I had a curiousity about... so.. it just seemed like a good fit. A free place to live, a couple of new friends, an opportunity to learn about something that interests me (BDSM), and as much sex as my little heart desires! what could be more perfect??
kestrel:
Danny can get VERY loud. When he was younger, we'd have big fights about it, but now I'll forcefully tell him "no" (which he repeats back at me, and says at appropriate times, like when I'm leaving for work), and cover his cage or leave the room. He's pretty good about it... but man, he's got a shrill screech to him. My sulfer crested cockatoo is just learning to be loud. 
And the rose breasted cockatoo at my pet store is the loudest creature I've ever run across. Ah, well.
Hmm, I think the link problems have something to do with the Mac usage...
It's worked for everyone I've given either link to on a PC. Bah. If this final one doesn't work for you, you're out of luck until I post it at regular old noamericandream.com.
And the rose breasted cockatoo at my pet store is the loudest creature I've ever run across. Ah, well.
Hmm, I think the link problems have something to do with the Mac usage...
It's worked for everyone I've given either link to on a PC. Bah. If this final one doesn't work for you, you're out of luck until I post it at regular old noamericandream.com. 
dave32:
very cool..i am in the bay myself 
Today is my last day at the job I've had for the past four years. All I'm going to be doing is packing up my office and loading it onto a truck and getting the F outta dodge. I guess I'll make the rounds to say goodbye to everyone, but I'm not sure if I can handle that. It's all too weird, almost surreal to...
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Oddly enough I'm feeling pretty sanguine about the botched interview earlier today. Although I will be genuinely shocked if I get the position (that's how bad I think it went), I am feeling pretty OK with it all. At this moment I'm in the midst of a little personal project on the computer, present with my work and this writing and that feels like quite...
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Ugh. Safari just ate my post!
Allow me to recapitulate. I just finished with a job interview that didn't go as well as I could have envisioned. I'm not sure what happened; I was totally relaxed and confident about everything until the moment I walked into the office and was suddenly faced with these four people scrutinizing my life and qualifications. I feel like I...
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Allow me to recapitulate. I just finished with a job interview that didn't go as well as I could have envisioned. I'm not sure what happened; I was totally relaxed and confident about everything until the moment I walked into the office and was suddenly faced with these four people scrutinizing my life and qualifications. I feel like I...
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That picture you see to your left there, behind me, that's the boat I used to live on. I moved into an apartment after getting a "real job" and getting into a real relationship (no quotes, cause it is the real deal). After awhile, since I wasn't using it enough, I gave the boat away. Now, looking at the picture of it, I'm a little...
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le:
*smooch*
did you see there is new journal on my old site? shh don't tell SG about it.
did you see there is new journal on my old site? shh don't tell SG about it.
libby11:
thanks so much for the welcome. It's so great to be here. I really love San Francisco.
Dealing with a minor bout of rejection tonight as I just found out I can't get my old barbacking gig back. The place I worked changed owners after I left and the new ones don't seem to care much that I have experience and know the ins & outs of the place. I was only hoping they'd let me sub for people who get sick/want...
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An update, in case anyone is paying attention. I have less than two weeks left here at my soon-to-be-ex-place of employment. Although I still have no idea what in the world I'm going to do job-wise in the months ahead, I do feel a lot less stressed about it than I did immediately after giving notice. The initial panic has subsided and now I'm just...
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libby11:
hey there.... we haven't chatted before but I noticed you're in SF and I'm moving there soon, so thought I'd say hello.
Hello!
Seems we're in similar circumstances. I was a nurse but quit my job recently. Saturday was my last day. It feels great, a little scary, but you know when it's the right thing to do. Sometimes you just have to take the plunge and have faith that the universe will take care of you....
Hello!
Seems we're in similar circumstances. I was a nurse but quit my job recently. Saturday was my last day. It feels great, a little scary, but you know when it's the right thing to do. Sometimes you just have to take the plunge and have faith that the universe will take care of you....
libby11:
thanks for the welcome... it is a curious situation I've gotten myself into. I'm not sure where it's going to lead yet. But I'll probably post something about on my journal about it... if you're interested check back....
Last weekend was the first class session at my new MA program and I *loved it*. It was an amazing weekend. Really interesting group of classmates, a curriculum that is right on target as far as integrating psychology and spirituality and the instructors are amazing. I can't wait for next month's class. Still not sure about how I'm going to make a living or pay...
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It is now official. On Oct. 24th I will be joining the ranks of the unemployed. This is, by turns, the best thing I've ever done for myself and the scariest thing I've ever put myself through. Whether I feel scared shitless or happy and relieved changes from one moment to the next.