The Kindness of Everyone

I wasn't originally going to post about my lack-of-job status, mostly because I find it embarrassingmore than anything else. But, for the sake of honesty, I decided to post it anyhow. I also posted it on Facebook, and emailed eveyone I know, so I figured, why not post it here?

I must say, the sympathy has been overwhelming. And I wasn't really going for sympathy, more if you know someone who is hiring, let me know kind of thing. But an ex-co-worker of mine said something that absolutely amazed me:

I cannot believe they let you go. You never stopped working for them, not once. You were cutthrout with our competitors, fair with the employees, and completely emotionless when it came to your job. You were the best employee they ever had. And honeslty, the first job available in my company is YOURS.

That surprised me, to be honest. It was hands down the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.

My pastor is praying for me, as is Eric's mom, and really, between the two of them, God is sure to listen.

There are a lot of positives going on in my life right now, too (and you need to count your blessings):

- Right now, right this minute, my dad is in Massachusetts getting his Master's Degree.  And my whole family is exceedingly proud of him for it.

-We are refinancing our condo - for HALF of the interest rate we originally got.

-Eric has the opportunity (is that the word I want?) to work a ton of overtime.

-Unemployment. I am milking the system like a COW babies! Ok, so if I didn't need the money, I wouldn't be taking it.  Getting a new job trumps milking the system any day in my book (I am a Republican when it pertains to me, i.e. I need to pull myself up and not take any more fom the system that absolutely necessary; and a Socialist for the rest of Society, because I never want to deny help to anyone who needs that help.)

-The quilt I was hand-sewing for my boss? I forgot it in my car, so I never gave it to him. AND THANK GOD FOR THAT.

-Chicago-style pizza. Because sometimes, it's the little things.

So, give me a reason to smile - what are you thankful for?