Domestic Geek

So, how off am I this week? I just went to the TT site to see if comments had opened up yet and saw 288 comments. D'oh, it's Thursday night, not Wednesday. So, I'm later than I wanted to be this week. Here we go:

Thirteen Observations About Being (Partially) Employed Again

1. My Sleep Schedule Is Whacked - You can't stay up until midnight on the PPP forums and function early in the morning.
2. Traffic - I really hate Denver's traffic problem. It shouldn't take 40 minutes to get to where I'm working.
3. I'm Out of Shape - Sitting on my butt for 4 months surfing the computer and looking for jobs has left some of my muscles a little weak from under use.
4. My Clothes Suck - Fortunately, this place allows jeans, tennis shoes and a collared shirt. I only have one pair of jeans that fit.
5. I Hate Feeling Stupid - I know it's just the training phase, but the control freak in me hates having to ask for help.
6. Boyers Coffee Bad - This place has Boyers brought in and it's yucky. Bad heartburn and an aftertaste that sticks with you the rest of the day. At least I'll drink more water this way.
7. Workplace Snobs - You know the type...every workplace has them. They've been there forever so they're above menial labor, even if it really needs to get done.
8. Seeing Marcus at Work is Cool - Isn't it a little sappy, but still neat, that after 14 years my spirit lifts and my heart beats a little faster when I get a glimpse of him?
9. My PVR is Full - I'm way behind on my TV watching after only a week.
10. Scheduling Showers - It's been a looooooong time since Marcus and I had even remotely close work schedules. I'm going to have to shower at night so that he'll have hot water and my hair can dry before work.
11. Surfing Withdrawl - It's weird to not be able to just look up whatever I'm thinking about at the particular moment. Even at my old jobs, I surfed a lot and could IM with anybody while working. I can't do that now. I started making myself notes of stuff to do online after work.
12. Feeling Useful - This has got to be the suckiest part of unemployment. I felt so useless. Even though I didn't catch on to everything here in my first week, at least I'm contributing something.
13. Steady Income - Tomorrow I get a small paycheck and after that they'll be regular.

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Prudence, Caution, Deliberation.

The Hermit points to all things hidden, such as knowledge and inspiration,hidden enemies. The illumination is from within, and retirement from participation in current events.

The Hermit is a card of introspection, analysis and, well, virginity. You do not desire to socialize; the card indicates, instead, a desire for peace and solitude. You prefer to take the time to think, organize, ruminate, take stock. There may be feelings of frustration and discontent but these feelings eventually lead to enlightenment, illumination, clarity.

The Hermit represents a wise, inspirational person, friend, teacher, therapist. This a person who can shine a light on things that were previously mysterious and confusing.

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