"Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to begin our descent into Los Angeles. The sound you just heard is the landing gear locking into place. Los Angeles weather is clear; temperature is 72. We expect to make our 4 hour and 18 minute flight on schedule. We have enjoyed having you on board, and look forward to seeing you again in the near future. "
The truth about being unemployed since April 15, 2010 - It is now July 27, 2010 and have run out of money. (lay off) While I'm still getting unemployment money the truth is - come August 1, I will officially be homeless. Seeking refuge with some friends for a while - until something comes up. I'm now applying for jobs as if I were a teenager again. Yeah, the cardboard hats and fat vats aren't looking as bad as they did a month ago. (What would Sue Ellen Crandell do?!) While I know I won't be as homeless as the men under the bridge, I am now unable to sustain my individual lifestyle. I can always visit my parents if I need to, but I am really hoping that won't happen.
Friends have told me "maybe its a good thing" to go back home with my parents... etc. etc. I see no advantage being there. I am in control and refuse to give up. Today, however, I felt bad.
Being 27 years old mind you - I felt tired, sad, unwanted, useless and upset... first time I felt like giving up. I found it unsettling that a 27 year old college graduate felt like giving up.
For the many MANY unemployed people out there - I can only hope it will get better for us all.
Mr. Braddock: Ben, what are you doing?
Benjamin: Well, I would say that I'm just drifting. Here in the pool.
Mr. Braddock: Why?
Benjamin: Well, it's very comfortable just to drift here.
Mr. Braddock: Have you thought about graduate school?
Benjamin: No.
Mr. Braddock: Would you mind telling me then what those four years of college were for? What was the point of all that hard work?
Benjamin: You got me.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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Ur room is ready when u want to come back to ur home in San Angelo! :)
ReplyDelete~Momma D ;)