Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Embrace My Inner Domestic Goddess


It has been 5 weeks since I was laid off from my job and the novelty is wearing away. Yes, it was great to have lunch yesterday in a peanut bar with my good friends Momin8tor and SayHelloToMyLittleBlog! And I'm looking forward to 99 cent Tuesday at Value Village. However, I also have lots to do at home: unpack boxes (yes, I still have way too many boxes to unpack!,) do the floors, mountains of laundry. I realize that so much of who I am is defined by my job, which is really a mistake since 1) I don't have a job right now and 2) I seem to change jobs every two years or so. I have an identity, and I don't want to change it every two years!! I need a serious attitude adjustment! I'm going to work on that this week by FORCING myself to exercise everyday, getting all the boxes away and making this place look even better and making really nice meals. I think also a project. I'm going to make a rug out of towels ala Martha Stewart. Pictures will follow. I think that having a list of ideas and projects and fun things to do interspersed with actively seeking THE BEST job for me will go a long way to adjusting my attitude. Any other ideas out there? Make a comment. Thanks for listening!

Saturday, January 13, 2007

I'm Ho-o-o-me!


It's been a really long time since I have felt "at home." In fact, ever since I left San Francisco way back in 1995, I have felt a little like a fish out of water. I just never really fit into the whole Eugene thing: too urban, not hippy or green enough, not militant enough, or something.

I made one of my goals for last year to "feel at home," and I find at the beginning of 2007 that my goal has been achieved, at last!

Here's what is contributing to me "feeling at home:" I moved into a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house a little south of Eugene. I can paint as I wish, I can garden, I can stay here a long time!! I am actually PROUD to invite friends over to my place that has plenty of room. My son can have friends over for play dates. Also, my beloved boyfriend/partner/best friend D-man and his 17 year-old son will be moving in February! I'll have both a house and a family!

It feels really good to finally settle down. Now I just need a kickass career from which I can retire. Anyone hiring??