I can go the distance.

So much has changed since April 26. For one, I can say that at least for the time being (for the first time since December 2008), I don't have bridesmaid duties hanging over my head. For two, I can officially announce that I'm job searching again. I've been looking since March, but I got official word that there wasn't any funding to continue paying my paycheck, so my last day was last Thursday (I took advantage of the Memorial Day holiday and comp days for the remainder of May). I'm trying to apply for unemployment, but it appears that you have to follow the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's schedule to even apply online. For three, I'm also getting to deal with the aftermath of April 27's weather, since it dinged up my car pretty bad. I have to wait until October (yes- OCTOBER) to get my car fixed. Fingers crossed that I don't get pulled over for my taillight being out, since that got fried with the hail, and again, can't get an appointment until October.

Things that I've learned since April 26- don't take anything for granted. People seem determined to prove me wrong every step of the way this year. And when you cheer to "good riddance" at New Year's, be specific. Otherwise, you lose a lot more than you figure.

I'll try to spare readers my impatient/ pessimistic thoughts about the job front.