Things I Have Learned
Since being laid off, my lifestyle has changed. And, I've learned a few things about myself and my surroundings. First, with all the free time I've had, it's still hard to want to clean the house. It needs it, but I just don't want to do it. I did, finally, clean the bathtub that had been dirty since I moved in. Scrubbing bubbles and other fancy bath room cleaners just didn't do it. Bleach didn't either. Used Ajax powder cleaner and with 4 tries using a mop, I got it clean. I use fewer dishes when I'm off, but I tend to let them stack up in the sink until there are too many for the drying rack. It's easier being a slob. With job searches on the internet, clothes aren't a big deal,,,gym shorts and t-shirts are the norm. Who's gonna see? Showers and shaving are optional. Laundry is an option. Except for underwear, what is there? A shirt and jeans for interviews, going to the bank and grocery store, and a few towels and wash rags are all there is. Hand washing the undies keeps me from the laundromat. One problem though,,,they just don't come out like in a normal wash. Kinda stiff. I must hide my cigarettes unless I want to smoke 2 packs a day. Plus, there's no money for them. Coffee and iced tea are my friends. Saltine crackers can be a good snack. Tuna or chicken salad can be extended with macaroni. Plus, I don't need crackers or bread. Grocery prices, utility costs, insurance premiums, gasoline prices, and rent don't go down just because I don't have a job. And in regard to that, running my air conditioner at medium temperature and low speed, doesn't lower my electric bill that much. Even though the internet is a vast resource, there's really not that much to do on it. Cable television doesn't have that much to offer,,,many of the channels I watch repeat the shows shown in the morning in the afternoon, but it's a good time to catch up on old episodes of my favorite shows. Regardless of how many movies I have in my collection, I really can't find any I want to watch. Foxy is very patient. And last, but not least, because i've known it for a long time, I've got great friends here who support me during my times of trouble and celebrate with me in my times of joy.
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