Last Day...

Well, my employment with the Peachtree City Tourism Association has officially bitten the dust. That's right, I am now just another statistic standing in the unemployment line, and you better believe that I will be holding my hand out for unemployment just like all those other folks. I have a baby now, nothing is below me. Besides, I've been paying taxes all along to help those other folks when they needed it, so it's my turn now. Looking on the bright side of this "lay off," I will be at home with Jack while I am searching for a new opportunity.

So, while I'm searching for a new job, I have a few things planned. I will go ahead and list them below so that at the end of this cycle, you all can hold me accountable.

The "Unemployment" Plan:
1. Paint: Get Kutesy Kisses back up and running so that maybe, I can have a little supplemental income.
2. Scrapbook: I have pictures printed already of Jack from day 1 but I just haven't gotten them into a scrapbook.
3. Search for a new job: Let me clarify, when I say "job," I don't just mean something to pay the bills. I am looking for the next big opportunity...the next big step in my career. Don't get me wrong, if I search and search, and nothing comes up, then yes, I will swallow my pride and do what is best for my family. So, I wont be running right out to McDonald's before taking some time to do some looking.
5. Research for a good business opportunity: I want to start researching opportunities for me to "work from home" or a business of my own that I can just throw Jack on my hip and go.
4. Savor every moment with Jack: Fourth and most important...I plan to savor every moment I have with Jack. It was so hard for me to go back to work and leave him at home. I am looking at this as more of a "second chance" than a burden so I plan to take full advantage of it.

So, now that you guys know the plan, I'm enlisting your help to keep me in line. I'm also enlisting all of you to keep the three of us in your thoughts while we go through this transition. I can tell that it is taking a toll on me already. There is so much uncertainty running through my mind and I know it is reflected in my attitude lately. Oh well, I guess it's nothing a few cooold Bud Lights by the pool can't fix. But don't worry, turning into a raging alcoholic is not part of my plan!