and so it goes... I am the Moon.

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Today was, finally, my last day at Snark, the lawfirm I've been working at since about March. Sadly, very very sadly, the end result was not a permanent position there, but me back in the world of unemployment. I leave Snark with a heck of a good reputation, with much regret on their part and mine, and with much-polished skills as well as three of the attorneys I helped out vowing to tell whoever I need them to how awesome I am. The last one to do so was one of the senior partners, who expressed true regret about the situation. And, one of my regular non-bosses and I had a talk this afternoon about the situation, and he is not crossing out hope that the situation will change. Honestly? If I did find a job, unless it was really really terrific, and he called to come work for him, and work at Snark, I would go. I've never worked so well with an attorney bfeore. Sigh.

Anyway, as everywhere, it is a financial consideration - the lawfirm isn't a big one, and when clients can't pay the bills, well... so, goodbye (for now) Snark, so glad I spent all the time there that I did.

So now what, C? Back on unemployment, which I still have plenty of. I am determined, very determined, to approach what could be a couple of months or so of none-earning with cheer and determination. The holiday season is coming after all. Festive time of the year! But also a terrible time to be job-hunting.

I must, therefore, have a gameplan for staying sane, i.e, A Gameplan for Staying Sane. And this is it:

1. NANO TIME!!!! Since I am home, I have two goals for Nano:

a. Finish the rewrite of my next loose-id book by the end of the month
b. Get as much of a rough rough super-rough draft of Aquamancer done by the end of the month

I am lucky to have a great group in the DFW area, and one of my crit parties is a ML, so I know she will crack the whip to attend things. The kickoff is Sunday afternoon, in Dallas. I have been told I will go. LOL. :)

2. SCHOOL!!! Continue to kick-ass in class - I have an A, made an A+ on my mid-term paper. WHEE!

3. THE HOUSE!!! Start working on the ^%$# garage, start throwing away All The Crappy Things there and inside. Considering five years ago this house was practically bare, we sure have accumulated a lot of crap. We do not crap need.

4. THE DOGS!!!! Walk them daily. The long hot summer is over, and they deserve the extra attention

5. JOB HUNT!!!! Adopt a gameplan for the job search. Now that my legal experience is polished and sparkly again, redo the resume, updated Linked-In, and research all the law firms in Fort Worth, as well as corporate legal departments.

Think those five things should keep me too busy to be depressed. I hope so anyway.

Other things!

1. Maddox killed a possum the other day. The last time he tangled with one, it won, and he ended up on antibiotics. This one was a small one and no damage done to him this time. Thank goodness.

2. Reading - got my hands on some wonderful books about Shakespearean players. :)

3. Television - been on a House kick.

4. Cooking - I have some tempeh - I am eyeballing it sideways. Just not sure about it... LOL.



Sometimes, these are disturbing in their accuracy.

You are The Moon

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Moon is a card of magic and mystery - when prominent you know that nothing is as it seems, particularly when it concerns relationships. All logic is thrown out the window.

The Moon is all about visions and illusions, madness, genius and poetry. This is a card that has to do with sleep, and so with both dreams and nightmares. It is a scary card in that it warns that there might be hidden enemies, tricks and falsehoods. But it should also be remembered that this is a card of great creativity, of powerful magic, primal feelings and intuition. You may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial; if you have any past mental problems, you must be vigilant in taking your medication but avoid drugs or alcohol, as abuse of either will cause them irreparable damage. This time however, can also result in great creativity, psychic powers, visions and insight. You can and should trust your intuition.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Comments

[topgeargirl2.livejournal.com]

I'm going to the Adelaide Nano kickoff on Saturday. It's going to be at the Adelaide Botanical Gardens and I'm looking forward to it but nervous since I have to meet people.

[blue-fjords.livejournal.com]

We'll get through this, c! You have an awesome list that will banish depression. And I too will be cracking the whip about that rewrite. You left me stranded after two chapters! What happens next? :D

Do you know the Neko Case song, "I Wish I Was the Moon Tonight"? I love that song.

Hugs, bb.

[moonie]

Will keep my fingers crossed that you find something soon, job-wise. <3

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

Wow - a lot is going on at your side of things. Still, I'm sorry that the law job didn't work out - you were so happy there.

I hope the gameplan will work out to help you stay sane. *hugs*

Here at my end, I'm going crazy from too much work: job, flat, parents, head cold - it seems like it will never end. I want to write! Need to make a post, too, soon. :-) But I got the Star, so there's hope for me.

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

Five good things--wishing you luck on all fronts!

[alba17.livejournal.com]

Sorry about the job. (It's not really called Snark, is it?) You seem like someone who always has a good attitude (at least online), so I have every confidence you'll sail through this period with flying colors. I like your plans!

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

LOL no, the law firm's name is something else but that is what my sister calls it. :)

My confidence is way much better about staying in legal now, yes. I learned a lot, and now can honestly say I know Open Office, Pacer, ECF, familiar with the current state of the FW courts, etc., and my experience is current. Pumped that resume up!

[fictional-one.livejournal.com]

Please tell me you aren't going to rent another dumpster!

Yea for the A's!

On the job hunting front...Aubrey and I can tell them you're awesome too. Matter of fact, you could wear the soon to be arriving cape to your next interview...it clearly states, "Awesome Carolyn" on it.