My accreditation hours have been cut. I knew this was coming, but it's still sort of rough. I already felt like I was scraping by! So I have to scramble for more work.
My new plan is to apply for a job at Trader Joe's - my close friend's husband works there, and I'm just w a i t i n g for him to call me back. Steady work, health insurance, 10% discount - could it get much better? Maybe this will be a blessing in disguise. But I shouldn't count my chickens... even if they're free-range and 10% off.
I'm also talking to another professor about helping her with her research... only a couple hours a week, but every little bit helps. And I would get to learn a little about Julian of Norwich.
Geez, this is stressful, though. I know it will be fine, but my rent has gone up, I have no idea when I might get hired, and I really need a new keychain. (Life is hard.) Anyone got any keychains they've been meaning to get rid of? (Hopefully I won't get inundated, here.)
Ok, I'm going to go to Eucharist. Probably some part of it will make me cry, but you know what, that's what God is for, right?
Trader Joe's and you - a pretty great match. And who knows what ministry you'd get into there, but I'm sure you'd find one. Good luck!
ReplyDeletei've always wanted to work at trader joe's. how fun will that be.
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ReplyDeleteI understand the emotional and financial upheaval more personally than I wish I had to do. I'll pray.
Peace,
Milton
Fine to cry at mass. That IS what it's for, I think. To be able to cry if that's what's there.
ReplyDeleteThen off to Trader Joe's. We don't have them in Texas but I remember from California. Good old Joe... Now you've gone and got me all nostalgic.
Good luck with everything.
Lindy
i've been fantasizing about selling macs next year if nothing else works out- or maybe even if it does.
ReplyDeletetrader joes sounds appealing for similar reasons.
i hope, if you cried, it was purging.
i hope, when you ate and drank, it was strengthening.
and... i pray that doors open and soon.
and do you seriously want a key chain?
can i find you one?
my mom has a friend who works at Trader Joe's and loves it - great pay, great benefits, fabulous boss who is fair and understanding and reasonable - so I will pray it works as well for you. and I will pray that something more, something wonderful is just around the corner and makes its appearance soon.
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