I may have a good business opportunity coming up that may take the edge off my looming unemployment. More info later, but I have a breakfast meeting tomorrow that will hopefully turn out very well. Fingers crossed!
Archive for August, 2004
I was stuck in bed with a migraine this morning, and while feeling sorry for myself, watched the whole women’s Olympic marathon on TV. All 26.2 miles of it. You would think that watching women run for 2 and a half hours would be boring, but it was actually very compelling, and an American, Deena Kastor, won the bronze. She was amazing. Was in the middle of the pack for almost the whole race, not even concerned with being in front, and as women got more and more tired, she just started picking them off one by one.
Running a marathon is something I can’t even imagine doing - the physical and mental exhaustion must be unbelieveable. Watching it really gives you an idea of what world class athletes this people are - tough as nails, in top physical condition, with such an amazing drive to do their best. They definitely have my heartfelt admiration.
I can’t WAIT for this to come out. It’s one of my very very favorite books, and it looks like they have rounded out the cast. Read the book first, though. It’s wonderful.
Evidently, more than half of Americans think that Iraq had WMDs. Give me a fucking break. Also, more than half believe Iraq was linked to Al Qaeda, or were directly involved with the 9/11 attacks. Are people out there just not paying attention? Do they not care about anything other than what FOX news shovels down their throats? I can’t believe this.
I’m just in a singing mood the past couple days. Quitting one’s job will do that 
There is now light at the end of the tunnel. Although I have had a couple panic stricken “Holy crap what have I done” moments, but luckily I have my wonderful hubby to tell me that everything will be OK.
Has anyone been watching the Olympics? I haven’t been, and I feel like I should. Especially the gymnastics - that shit totally amazes me.
I am quitting my job today.
I am just done putting up with my boss’ B.S., the arrogant attitudes from attorneys, the drive to Century City every day. Done. I am giving three weeks notice (because I am too nice). I do not have another job lined up yet, but I do not care. As my very wise hubby says, life is too short to do shit you don’t want to do. Amen.
I really want to turn my candle biz into a real, live, money making, full time venture, and at some point I was going to have to take the risk and just throw myself into it. Now is as good a time as any. This is my intention, to try and get the candles up and running, although I will probably have to get another part time job in order to be able to pay the mortgage.
Countdown to September 10 (otherwise known as THE ESCAPE) begins now. HALLELUJAH!!
Not much to report these past few days. I haven’t even found anything I’ve wanted to link to. My suggestion would be to try out some of my suggested links on the side, maybe you can find something there worth reading.
My brother in law comes home tonight from his two month trip in India, so I’m sure he’ll have lots of interesting stories to tell. Here is a link to some pictures he posted of when he was in Varanasi.
Also sad today because one of the judges I work with died this weekend. He’d been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about six months ago. He was a smart, great man and I’m sorry he’s gone, but I’m also glad he doesn’t have to be sick anymore.
