Really Getting Into Rotary Club

True to form, I am only now really getting into Rotary Club even though I have been a member almost a decase. Yes, that is true. I am a little wierd about commitment. Most people jump into an activity head first and then burn out quickly. I creep in, little by little, get wet some, and then a decade later dive in. But there I am and having a great time. Maybe part of it is that we are getting some younger members, and they are more fun to mingle with at meetings and parties. I feel like I am finally getting something out of it.

More of the speakers are doing power point presentations now, which is great, because it helps to have a visual. More and more of the speakers are just bringing a flash drive with their info on it, and then one of our members plugs it into their computer. And walla! There is the presentation. Makes it easier on the speaker for sure.

Companies Not Hiring The Unemployed--Another Good Reason To Keep The Job You Hate

When told that companies aren't hiring the unemployed, your reaction might be: So what's new? There has been an age old maxim that it is easier to find a job when you have a job. And that makes sense. Everyone likes a winner and a busy person, and an unemployed person may (unfairly) seem like neither.

But when you  realize that companies are systematically using unemployment as a way to cut applicants,the problem takes on bigger proportions. It really is unfair; anyone can hit a snag and be let go. That doesn't mean they are useless and worthless and dead weight. See this article from CNN.

How are unemployed people supposed to support themselves? It just seems too awful.

My Car Insurance Rates Have Gone Down!

Strike one for saving money! My car insurance rates just went down to the reasonable level. I guess enough time has passed since that bad wreck I had in law school....

And just about time. I was tired of paying out all that money every month. That is more money for the hopper, and I need a bigger hopper.

I'm glad my car insurance rates went down, because that saved me the effort of having to shop for new car insurance. Time is money too!

Now, I have to make sure the rates stay low. No more wrecks!

Countdown To Reunion

We had another reunion planning meeting tonight, at the same restaurant, and I was not happy when I saw my reflection in the full length mirror in the bathroom. Tick Tick Tick. Countdown to the reunion. But only three people have responded they are coming so far. (Maybe I don't have to worry about anyone seeing me in this condition.) But I know how I look. Tick. Tick. Tick. I need to lose weight! Someone sent me a xyphedrine review to read, and I am going to read up on other diet aids. I need to get on the stick. Going to the YMCA pool tomorrow.

New Blog Design By Default

I logged onto my blog tonight and noticed that Blogger had some new templates. So I decided to check them out. But once I tried a new design or two or three, I couldn't go back to my original design. I was bothered. I wasn't sure I wanted to change! But I am resigned now to let it go. There are more important issues in my life right now. And I kinda like the new design. It is peppy. And I need peppy.

Craft Shows

I love to go to craft shows. We have two good ones in town--one sponsored by a statewide group and the other by nationwide group. I usually just walk around and get a trinket or two, because I never really have the money to buy some of the nicer items. Some day I would love to get a nice piece of custom jewelry. Some vendors have loose diamonds and other jewels, such as aquamarine, and you can choose your stone and also your setting. And wala! You get your special ring. I know I can't do that this year, but maybe at next year's shows.

A Taste Of Rejection

I have a job, one that would be considered good. It is good, except I am not sure I want to be there for the long haul.  Hard words to say. Especially since I left a job I really loved to come here. Ove the past year or so, I have kept one eye open on the job market. And boy do I have bad timing! Even a year earlier would have been a much better market for a job search. I have applied for two law jobs and didn't get interviewed for either one. One I never heard back from; the other, I received an email today saying they had filled the position, but to not feel bad as they had received more than 300 applications. Wow--a small taste of rejection that the rest of the country has been feeling. But at least I have a job. I would hate to not have one. How awful that would be.