TV can make you feel bad sometimes

I watched half of Oprah today. The show was about finding the right job for anyone. I don't know when that show was taped, but supposedly 1/2 of the women who went through this workshop found jobs that best suited them. Sure, I learned something new by watching just a half of the show. It has to do with comparing some things you love vs. some things you loath.

I think similar to cooking shows, I enjoy watching them and always believe I walk away gaining new knowledge. However, I rarely go ahead and actually practice it. Like, I won't start making 30 minute meals after watching Rachel Ray doing it. Fortunately with cooking shows, they cycle fast and I never have all the ingredients at home, so I don't feel bad about not doing any cooking. But with Oprah or other help-yourself programs, I always feel guilty not making an effort afterwards. Like, hey all those people are doing this and wow their lives totally change! Amazing! Me? I just switch to another channel and move on.

Maybe I need to stop watching Oprah. I don't want to feel bad.

Rain. LA.

It's another end of the work week. Yes, 3 days of work - not exactly my choice, but it's the best available option now. Considering there are people who can't get any jobs I am pretty lucky. I know one of these days my old company won't need me there and I will be back on unemployed full time. Who knows, I may have a real full time job then.

It's been raining in LA. Tonight when I was on my way to Dave's I decided to play one of the songs that always made me teary eye. I was feeling sentimental. Go figure.

Cold LA

LA is very cold and wet today. Well last night the rain finally came and made a ton of noise outside my bedroom. It was pretty chilly too. Ladies and gentlemen, the LA winter is officially here.

I worked today and it went fine. Before taking off, I made sure to send my manager a copy of my invoice. This talented but jobless boy needs his paycheck! Traffic was bumper to bumper after work. I was stuck on 10 Freeway for over an hour. Surface streets were just as awful. People seemed to lose their driving abilities in LA whenever the rain starting to drop. Thank goodness I finally arrived at the gym around 6 and finished up an hour later.

The evening at home went by pretty fast. I really couldn't find anything exciting to watch on TV, until just about now. The English Patient is on and it's one of my favorites. It's epic, beautiful, and heartbreaking. And surprisingly the film holds up extremely well. It's been 12 years since it came out and today still it looks amazing.

Time to shower soon. Going back to work tomorrow... Yay to free heat!

X'mas shopping

It seemed like this weekend went by like a blur. I did try to stay productive. Did some X'mas shopping. Applied for a few jobs. Vacuumed. Got groceries. Slept. I even helped PK get gifts. So maybe it wasn't that much of a blur?

This is the first time I am jobless during the holidays. I am watching my spending and keeping my list. It is still going to be a fun X'mas, just less costly. There will be a few more weeks before all the projects at the company are complete. So we'll see what happens next.

Enjoy and appreciate

I slept 'til 10:44 this morning. I felt so blessed. I went to the gym, came back, went out again to hang with Meg. It was a good afternoon. Of course I was not in my "productive" mode. I did look at the jobs and really, I didn't find any new jobs that I could apply for... perhaps I would try again this weekend. I chatted with Jen, who was busy planning her wedding. We didn't think the job market would improve anytime soon. It would take a while so everyone just sit tight, hang in there and think good thoughts. It's not worth it to drag yourself down. We'll all get through this. Now just enjoy and appreciate every little thing in life. Leave stress alone. Stay in happy.

Time for self

I am happy I don't have work tomorrow! I know I know, I should be looking forward to going to work. I should be thankful to have a job, even if it's just short term. I should this and that. And I totally work hard for what I have too. Still, I love to have time for myself. I don't need to go out or do anything. Simply staying at home and taking a sound nap will be enough for me. So tomorrow I am meeting Megan for some tea and laughs. There will be gym. Some produce shopping too. And of course, rest - sleep - nap... it's the best.

Talk too much

I went over my minutes this month and fortunately today I am free. I shouldn't have gone over my limit, since I was away for half a month. I think the long conversations I held after I came back with Sylv Nic and Meg "helped" a lot. I know, for someone who's unemployed and looking to save, I sure can talk. I will be more watchful this month. Promise.