Sunday, October 12, 2014

When do I shave?

Unemployment day 4.  Granted, two of these have been weekend days, so I don't really think it's set in yet. 

I didn't know what to expect, but the things that have hit me the most were definitely not what I expected.  I didn't want to take off my suit on Thursday morning, I keep finding myself reaching towards the dresser where the work phone sat, feeling like I need to make sure no clients called or emailed.  Only, there isn't a work phone anymore. 

Of course, there have been nice surprises - I can consume articles, podcasts and radio shows with seemingly no limit, I can actually take time to cook meals, rather that trying to balance cooking with checking homework and making sure reading journals are completed, and I can shave (or not shave) whenever I want.  But that begs the question - when do I shave?  That's the downside of the job search being completely on-line - how do I get out of the house?  Though I've made a point to shower and dress in something more than track pants this week, I can see how people in this situation can get reclusive.  I shudder to think how I would have handled this five years ago.  But my attitude is positive and I'm excited for the challenge.

Goals for this week:
Job search everyday (obviously, this will remain the top priority);
Create an environment for success at home.  Last week I didn't even have music on during the day;
Continue to increase workout frequency.  I've got the time (and the extra pounds);
Begin knocking items off the house project list;
Write everyday.

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