What a weird time...

 I was laid off from my job this past Friday and while I know it is a blessing in disguise and I'm blessed to keep my dental and health insurance until the end of the year, I haven't found myself in this position...well, ever. Every time I was on the search for a different job, I was in control of looking and finding something before quitting. 

Today is Wednesday and I've had the luxury of spending Monday and Tuesday with my husband and this is officially the first day where I'm at home with my dog (who is very happy by the way) and my thoughts. I've been scouring through jobs and whatnot, I've applied for 1 and am holding off only because I'm going to be gone the end of the month to visit family and there's nothing like getting a new job and saying, "Hey, by the way, I won't be here for a week and a half the end of the month or for a few days next month so I can get my teeth fixed." 

This is a strange feeling. Thank God I don't feel pressured to find anything immediately, but I know I need to make money and help the household. I know that I can use this time to work on my earring business as well and I am not going to take that for granted. There are plenty of jobs out there, not paying well, but there is no reason why people who want to work can't find something. I've applied for unemployment for the first time which is also strange but this whole situation was legit and my old employer even told me to apply so hey, I'll take it.

We'll see what happens but whatever and wherever it is, I'm excited for what the future holds.

Day 8: What I Ate Today

 I ate a sausage, egg Mc Muffine and hashbrown from McDonalds, a snickerdoodle cookie from the mall, and a chef salad from a local Italian spot my husband and I love.  

Day 7: 5 Pet Peeves

1. Treating anyone at any position lesser than

2. Holier Than Thou mentality

3. Believing that your way is the only way

4. Taking the Bible out of context

5. Fat or skinny shaming

Day 6: My View On Mainstream Music

 First off, I already feel like those old people I used to make fun of when I was younger who hated the music I listened to. Objectively, I can say now that yeah, the music I listened to when I was a kid was for the most part...crap. Some of it still stands the test of time but my views and tastes have definitely changed. 

I think mainstream music caters to what is popular. Sometimes they are right behind the trends, sometimes they are right in line, and sometimes they create the trends. With so many avenues to listen to whatever kind of music you want, whenever you want, a lot has changed. I find new bands all the time just at the click of a button. I don't really listen to the radio for music anymore so I'm not "hip" as to what is cool but I do know what I like and not like but respect. 

Mainstream music is just that- mainstream. Some fish like to swim with the crowd and others prefer swimming a little or a lot against that stream. Both are fine. It's a matter of personal taste.

Day 5: Things I'd want to say to an ex.

 Well, I'm never one to want to speak to an ex again but if I HAD to... it would be. Find yourself, stop letting everyone else tell you who you are supposed to be, AND Jesus love you. 

That about sums it up.