One New (Temp) Job

Yep, I’m working. It’s intermittent temp work, and it doesn't pay a lot, but it’s work. I’m thrilled. Also, it’s in the communication/publishing industry, so I’m even more thrilled.

In fact, intermittent work seems like a good bridge into fulltime work, considering I’ve been out of work for 18 months. Of course I’ve kept my days structured (no daytime TV addictions here), but my structure at home is no match for a 40-hour week in an office... as I discovered this week. I’m tired, but it’s a good kind of tired, and I’m lucky to be working.

Jingle Bell Brrr

On Black Friday, my friend TJ came from Atlanta to visit me and to see Augusta. We'd planned to do the Jingle Bell Jaunt, which was a scavenger hunt of sorts, throughout downtown, but the cold weather changed our minds. We instead drove across town to browse a bookstore, eat lunch, and watch Julie & Julia.

At the movie, one of my favorite parts was when Julia Child tries the food in France for the first time. At the bookstore, TJ bought a DVD and puzzle for her son, and I checked the Personal Growth section to see if my book idea has any competition. I didn’t see any, yay! Oh, wait, shouldn't there be at least one or two similar books?

Anyway, our treasure hunt that day ended up being in a comfy, cozy bookstore instead of in the boreal, brrr-y outdoors — and the treasure was a fun day spent with a friend.