Mandatory Furlough.

I if you feel shocked by my unemployment, i'm sorry i didn't properly warn you.

In order to keep some semblance of privacy, i've tried to not give away too many specific details about where i work. (but you do know that it's downtown, and that i adore it)

Anyway, I'm not surprised by my lack of having a job. I've known about it for a long time now.

I may have chosen to ignore and live in a fantasy world, but I was aware of it's impending doom.

Fortunately, it's temporary.

I will be re-employed (by the same company) at some point.

So rather than call it unemployment, i've been putting whatever positive spin on it i can.

We call it a hiatus, unpaid vacation, "being on a break", a mandatory furlough.

The real bitch of all this is finding ways to spend the days in the meantime.

I've joined a new gym, so hopefully that will allow me to waste some time.

The bookclub (which was a big FAIL in '09) is experiencing a revival.

and I'm looking into volunteer and temping opportunities
(so email me if you need a seat-warmer with opposable thumbs at your organization)

And the thing i'm most excited about...

I booked myself a vacation!

I haven't had a real one since I moved here. I happened to have a free flight voucher from an airline, and now that i have all this free time, I decided it was perfecting timing!

I'm heading to Santa Barbara and Scottsdale with the fam.

I am waaaay too excited about sunshine, warm weather, and fun with the relatives.

But the part i am most looking forward to:

My very first In and Out Burger experience!

I've been told about this magical establishment many times, and i am so so ready to try it for myself! (let's just hope i don't build it up too much in my head. the poor place wouldn't have a chance, it would be doomed to fail)

so stay tuned friends, I'll keep you posted on my upcoming jobless boredom

and if you have any burger ordering tips, i would appreciate them