I don't know another year I have been so glad to see go away as this year. I guess the promise of something new, better or different is so appealing this time around.
Why? This year has been the worst in a long time. I have had so many friends lose their jobs and 1st off they were living on a shoe-string budget. That budget was now reduced to a dental floss string. There have been so many events I wanted them to be with me for and the truth was, there was no money for it.
For myself I have had to come up with inventive ways to save money. Like making 24 bean and cheese burritos and freezing them, or getting chickens and raising them for their eggs. I have been recycling all our bottles and cans. We stay home a lot and don't go out to dinner much.
There have been quite a few deaths this year and we were bombarded with Celeb deaths. I really don't think anyone needs a golden casket. Then I again I wasn't a big fan of a lot of the celeb's that died. Others I was sad to see go and its just the long period of morning. It doesn't help when every one is struggling as it is.
Most of the time when I write, the very act of writing cheers me up and I end on a good note. This time, I don't mean to whine, I just need to get it off my chest. There have been good things this year too, and most of the time I focus on that, it helps. I am happy for my pups and that I have a roof over my head. I am happy for my close friends that I can depend on during these difficult times. Just a few more days and we can say good by a very difficult year. 2010 where are You?
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
The End
A big part of my life is ending. I am sadden of course, so much effort was put into it. It is great waste of time and money and that makes me sick.
Then there is something else. That person had their chance to make it great, go big, be a success and they have not. I feel happy that I was part of it and it was great. It still makes me happy that the chance was taken, that it was put out there. Help was given, we tried to make a difference.
Now what? I still have other things I can do. I always have, also its time to worry about me again. Its time to work on my career and its time to focus on that. One door is closing and another is opening.
This change is not going to be easy and it will get worse before it gets better. It will get better, there will be an end to all the bad stuff I am going head long into right now. For now I have to hunker down and just deal with it.
The next step is already in the works, and to that end I am putting my name in the hat to do a reading this weekend. I still want to remain friends, its always better that way. No need to burn bridges. All the energy I put into this project will be redirected to my own projects. I still have lots of goals to pursue.
So it may the end of one thing and the begging of another.
Then there is something else. That person had their chance to make it great, go big, be a success and they have not. I feel happy that I was part of it and it was great. It still makes me happy that the chance was taken, that it was put out there. Help was given, we tried to make a difference.
Now what? I still have other things I can do. I always have, also its time to worry about me again. Its time to work on my career and its time to focus on that. One door is closing and another is opening.
This change is not going to be easy and it will get worse before it gets better. It will get better, there will be an end to all the bad stuff I am going head long into right now. For now I have to hunker down and just deal with it.
The next step is already in the works, and to that end I am putting my name in the hat to do a reading this weekend. I still want to remain friends, its always better that way. No need to burn bridges. All the energy I put into this project will be redirected to my own projects. I still have lots of goals to pursue.
So it may the end of one thing and the begging of another.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Helping a friend
This year I have discussed much about saving money. The best thing I have done is to get my chickens. Some of my friends thought I was crazy when I said I wanted them.
They are worth their weight in gold!
I have been able to help my friends by giving them fresh eggs. Another friend imports veggies and we have been doing a farmers exchange. Eggs for beans and other items. Others are begging to be on my list to get eggs.
This month people are going to be exchanging gifts. What other gift do you need but to help your friends? None of us are going to get through these hard times with out pulling together. Do you have an extra bottle of wine? Can you make your friends up a plate of food and give them some wine to go with it? Do you have clothes you have hardly worn some one else can use?
If your friend has a business that needs customers let people know. To that end here goes. Check out Pin Up Star they are running a special. If you want to give art to your friends check out www.leoralutz.com
This is just what I can do right now to help a friend.
They are worth their weight in gold!
I have been able to help my friends by giving them fresh eggs. Another friend imports veggies and we have been doing a farmers exchange. Eggs for beans and other items. Others are begging to be on my list to get eggs.
This month people are going to be exchanging gifts. What other gift do you need but to help your friends? None of us are going to get through these hard times with out pulling together. Do you have an extra bottle of wine? Can you make your friends up a plate of food and give them some wine to go with it? Do you have clothes you have hardly worn some one else can use?
If your friend has a business that needs customers let people know. To that end here goes. Check out Pin Up Star they are running a special. If you want to give art to your friends check out www.leoralutz.com
This is just what I can do right now to help a friend.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Fast-faster
The last few weeks have been a blur to me. There has been so much going on, too much to write about.
This had been the hardest year at the shop I work at, and it maybe time for me to take on even more work, just to keep my head above water. I don't know if its a fast reaction, or I should have done this sooner. If I don't act fast and get a move on, it could get worse, faster than you can say, "stop the world I want to get off!"
Not to worry I wouldn't do anything drastic, its just imperative that I help my family. These aren't the days for idle time and dreaming away, we need to roll up our sleeves and get going.
We can't take a nap and hope things will get better, the only way we can catch up is to work hard. I already have a job, but I have to look for another one. If it works out, I may have very little time to write my blogs. Or they will be shorter. Not that I don't still have a lot to say, I just need to say it faster.
This had been the hardest year at the shop I work at, and it maybe time for me to take on even more work, just to keep my head above water. I don't know if its a fast reaction, or I should have done this sooner. If I don't act fast and get a move on, it could get worse, faster than you can say, "stop the world I want to get off!"
Not to worry I wouldn't do anything drastic, its just imperative that I help my family. These aren't the days for idle time and dreaming away, we need to roll up our sleeves and get going.
We can't take a nap and hope things will get better, the only way we can catch up is to work hard. I already have a job, but I have to look for another one. If it works out, I may have very little time to write my blogs. Or they will be shorter. Not that I don't still have a lot to say, I just need to say it faster.
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