LOVELY SHADE OF BLUE

Join me for Blue Monday at Smiling Sally!

I love the beach glass shade of blue green. Over the years I have collected several pieces in that color. I found this bowl at the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Shop. I payed 25 cents for this..

I will continue to work on taking better photos of my treasures! Thanks for taking time to visit me and any suggestions on taking photos and blogging are appreciated!

Linda

FINALLY I GOT A PICTURE!

It seemed like it took me forever, but YAY, I got a picture downloaded. This is Charlie (see previous post). My BFF Carter finally figured out my cardreader was bad and lent me his. Nice. So now i'm all excited to take pictures of my thrifting and other finds and post them. I'm so happy!!!

CHARLIE THE CAT

Just when we make plans, things happen! I was petting my beloved cat Charlie and I felt a lump on his side near his left rear leg. I was stunned, this was a large lump, golf ball size at least. Next morning took him to our wonderful vet and after the exam he said we needed to remove it. Surgery took place on Friday and Charlie who is 10 years old did just great. Dr Varner got it all and said it looked benign. I brought Charlie home yesterday and he has a huge incision site. BUT....he is doing great! Alert unless I've just given him his pain meds and moving around like a champ. So I'm very thankful he is doing so well!
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I am having a hard time figuring out how to download photos from my camera to this computer so I can start posting. Frustrated is the word. But soon....I hope this will add some followers to my Blog

Keeping UP

I have been super busy the last few months, no job so I'm sleeping, reading, watching TV and just doing all those exciting life fulfilling things I've longed to do........ NOT! so OK, I've indulged myself long enough time to get life on the move again.
Jobs are just not there right now and I'm OK with it. I'm able to live on what I'm getting on UnEmployment and I've got a lead on a job after the first of the year (fingers crossed). But till then I have realized I need to keep moving forward and not stagnating. Recently I have been reading many a BLOG about Thrifting, Junking and Collecting and I have become inspired again. I have decided to try to Blog more and share my thrift store finds and enjoy meeting new friends in the Blog world, makes me feel not alone! So thanks to the comments on my last post and I am going to continue to post and 'Keep up' with things.

IT IS WHAT IT IS

So everyone is tired of hearing me say this.... it is what it is....but this is how I have coped with my latest news. I lost my job on Aug 6th. They eliminated my position, down sized or whatever it is called, but the bottom line is I'm out of a job! After 8 years and two months it was a shock. I know lots of others in various departments have been let go, but just was not expecting it in my position. Can't say for sure why me and not someone else, but... it is what it is. Carter has been such a wonderful partner and giving me great comfort and support. Devastated is the word for how I felt (and sometimes still feel) but as time goes on I'm healing. I got a months severance pay and I do qualify for unemployment so I am not in a HUGE PANIC about money at the moment. I am glad I am in such a good financial situation, no debt except for the house and I've got to have someplace to live...LOL. The sad thing is I loved my job!! I miss my co-workers in Atlanta and California. I have heard from many and they have been shocked and sad to see me go. I hope to remain in touch with several who have become good friends over the years.

So where do I go from here? Good question. Not sure right now. Taking some time to heal and then I will start looking for a job. It is very scary in this economy and with my age (let's face it being 59 is a factor). So I will just take a step at a time, a day at a time. My family and friends have been supportive and loving so I am blessed. I know there is a reason and one of these days i'll be shown it, but for now... well... IT IS WHAT IT IS.....