So, it's no secret that I haven't been around much lately. All I can do is reiterate that I've never been this busy in my life. And when I do have a few spare minutes I'm usually taking time to eat or sit down. It really has been that nuts. Since our last round of layoffs, work has been a whirlwind for me. There are still a whole lot of uncertainties there, but it's employment right now and my task list has quadrupled the last few months.
I finished a few courses the other week, so at least I'm down to one right now. The current class is about career assessment and putting your ducks in a row. We're reviewing resumes and cover letters. I found out last Thursday that what I thought was a pretty thorough documentation of my last 20 years of experience really comes off as a freaking novel that nobody wants to read. So, this week I have to revamp the whole resume and pick more of a functional format rather than a chronological one. I also have to run it past an HR instructor (who is a pretty cool dude) to see if he finds me hireable based on the new credentials.
Home life is good. We had Ali's 10th bday party today at the pool. While we kept it simple, I still found out that it's a lot of work when doing it solo. I'm fricken spent tonight. A big thanks to Lisa for helping me with the drink serving and gift opening. My friends are good people.
The kid got a new bike last week and this party today, so on the 13th (her actual "coming out") there will probably be nothing more than a big hug and kiss. She'll be good with that. She owes me one, anyway. I spent 22 hours in labor with that little shit while her Chuck Brown head jammed into my back, facing the wrong way. We finally pulled her out C-section at a whompin' 8.5 lbs. The kid was a tank. I swear that was God's little sense of humor for my teen years.
Tomorrow is my day. The big M-O-M. We've mapped out a pretty nice day. Breakfast with Janie and then we're taking her to Walmart to pick out a hanging plant. I usually get her one ahead of time, but minutes ran out and she seemed pleased to pick her own. It's a win-win. We were invited to gal-pal Sara's for lunch. She is having her mother and inlaws over. I suggested she just keep it family and her responses were "It's my day and I want somebody fun here" plus " You guys are family, too". I'm thinking a little bloody mary at noon and we'll coast from there.
Happy Mother's Day to all of the fantastic ladies that were brave enough to have children. It's rewarding, even if you DO pee yourself sometimes when you sneeze.
After a few weeks of contemplation I have decided that it's time to wrap up The Third Life. Whether it's an issue of time, energy or commitment, the combination has left me with this choice for now. I enjoy the journaling and hope to find another means in the near future, whether I pursue professional blogging communities or a more personal approach.