whilst my hair dries

I haven't posted lately. There has finally been a layoff notice given. I was one of the the lucky winners, pretty much as I expected. I have employment through mid September. I was one of 4 from our company. Such a esteemed group of castoffs.

I know it was unavoidable and I have to admit I can see why me and not someone else, but it never feels good to be excluded or singled out as someone they could happiliy do without. This has happened to me, this makes 5 times total now. I think that is enough for one person to have to suffer.

I have been applying for other things. It's just that no one has called. Well one did, and it was a good job, but only 15 months. First I said no, but then I thought, it's no different than what I was suffering though now, so why not. So I called back the next day and said as much, and she was going to send my resume in, but by that time, two had been interviewed and one was selected. Oh well.

I still have the pneumonia. The doctor referred me to a pulmonary doctor. I am sort of scared, but I want to be rid of the coughing and congestion and I want to feel better. I have been so drained.

Harry Potter has come and I have seen it. It left alot out, but I think it captured the essence pretty well. I think what I usually object to is that the book has the indepth info I want to see acted out. every little bit. they should have made a mini series. something. I want more. I want more but not the end.

Daughter 2 is preparing to move from an old icky house to a small one bedroom more modern apartment. it is an old apartment, but has been well kept and at least she will have non dripping faucets and drawers that pull out properly. I bought her some new pots and pans, glasses, sheets, shower curtain and half a mattress. All for her birthday which is next month.

I mowed finally after a month and a half reprieve. The back was brutal, as I think I hadn't mown that for well over 2 months. I nearly killed it last time, as I cut it short, then the heat killed all the grass, so now we have had a bit of rain, and the weeds have greened up some, so the yard looks tidy again, and this cheers me. I enjoy the mowing. and the other yard chores too, when I am up for it. Hard with this difficulty breathing.

well, tis time for breakfast. Let's see what picture appeals today.