08.01.2008 Loserville

It is official. I am a loser. I can't get a new job to save my life. Yes, I am extremely grateful that I have my current job. I am extremely grateful that I can pay my bills. I am extremely grateful that I am in relatively good health... relatively. But it doesn't mean that I don't feel like a loser. It doesn't mean that I feel like my life is in the crapper. It doesn't mean that I can't get depressed. You guessed it. I didn't get the job in Winston-Salem. I know it really doesn't say anything about me or about the employee that I know I am. It still doesn't make me feel any better. I do have another job interview scheduled for mid-month. And get this. It is for a position right here in town. I wouldn't even have to move. And it is with a very interesting agency. So we'll see. If I don't get this, I need to get my ass working on more applications. Because I think this is probably the last one that I am a contender for. All others I haven't even made the best qualified list or wasn't even considered besides the ones that I have interviewed for. So I have another pity party scheduled for me this weekend... which really doesn't help the pigsty I am residing in. I so haven't felt like doing any housework for several weeks now. I seriously need to quit feeling sorry for myself and get my ass cleaning some house. That is a hard task to accept let alone accomplish. But I am thinking this is the weekend. Maybe.

I saw Swing Vote this evening. It was a cute movie with a great message. Kind of moving. And it doesn't help with Kevin Costner smeared all over the screen looking a little rough. He looks like he stinks... and I am sure he does. I would totally recommend seeing this movie. Cute.

And for those that have asked about the turkey/brie/nectarine sandwich. Let me say that it was okay. I really thought it was going to be something... but in the end is was just okay. Not to say I wouldn't make it again but I would have to add something. Maybe bigger slices of nectarine to get more of the sweetness. Maybe a different dressing. Maybe different bread. It definately needed something else to give it a wow factor but I can't really say what that something is.

Tomorrow my mom and I are off early to a couple of monthly trade days in the area. We have never been to either of them and it is going to be one helluva hot day. That is why we are getting an early start.

For now, goodnight.

07.26.2008 Happy Birthday Mom!

Today is my mom's 58th birthday. Happy Birthday Mom! I got her these cute handmade ATC cards with cats on them. Then I framed them with a bright background. I thought it turned out pretty nice. My mom is a hard person to buy gifts for. She doesn't have a need or want for anything. I know if it something related to a cat I am safe.

I just got back from the grocery store. I cannot believe how much I spent and how little I came home with. What can you say, the price of gas effects everything related to retail prices. Of course it didn't help that I had to buy some cleaning supplies... and you know how much that can add on to the final bill. I did pick up some great chicken sausage that HEB sells with poblanos and cheese in the sausage. This sausage is the shit!

I also got some turkey lunchmeat, brie, and nectarines to make a sandwich from a recipe in Real Simple. The recipe sounds delish as well as fresh and new. So I thought I would give it a try. Here is the recipe in case you are interested:


Open-Face Turkey, Brie, and Nectarine Sandwiches with Arugula Salad

2 tablespoons honey mustard
4 thick slices crusty bread
3/4 pound thinly sliced roasted turkey breast
2 nectarines, pitted and thinly sliced
6 ounces Brie, sliced
Kosher salt and pepper
2 bunches arugula or one 5-ounce package
1/2 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Spread the honey mustard evenly over the bread. Top with the turkey, nectarine slices, and Brie. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

In a large bowl, toss the arugula, onion, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve with the sandwiches.

Upgrade: Adding fruit is a delicious and easy way to spruce up almost any sandwich with cheese. Some more great pairings: plums and Parmesan, apples and Cheddar, pears and blue cheese, and figs and goat cheese.

Yield: Makes 4 servings

CALORIES 467 (41% from fat); FAT 22g (sat 8g); CHOLESTEROL 81mg; CARBOHYDRATE 40g; SODIUM 1672mg; PROTEIN 32g; FIBER 4g; SUGAR 14g

Real Simple, JULY 2008

Not much new going on. Still haven't really cleaned house like I should and still haven't started to purge stuff from my household like I should. I keep trying to trick myself into doing both. I consider that I am going to get this job and that means I would have to report in a minimum of four weeks. But then it starts to scare my that there is no way I could get my house packed and ready to move in a month. In reality that is exactly what will have to happen if I get this job and if I were to start today. If I wait until I actually get the job and they want me to report with a two week notice at my current job... then I am shit out of luck!

And on that note, obviously I haven't heard anything on the job in Winston-Salem yet. I did have to tell E that his New Orleans Saints will be playing the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte in October. Charlotte is about an hour and a half from Winston-Salem. And E has never been to a Saints game ever, period. It would be so cool for him to be able to see his beloved Saints in person. I would love to give him that opportunity. Well there are plenty more reasons I would love this Winston-Salem job... that is just one.

All the dogs are doing well... except Pearl is driving me crazy! Crazy!

I have been in a serious nesting mode lately. It really isn't that strange... because all I really want to do is laze around in bed and read but I have really been doing nothing but napping and reading lately. I need to get some energy and will power and fast. My stinky, dirty house can't take it anymore.