Job possiblities, depression panel, new internet, selling paintings

Back on the subject.

Yesterday I was at Macon Resources, an agency that helps people on disability go back to work. I applied at Kohls and I found a job at the newspaper that needs a copy editor. I haven't applied for that since it is from 5 to 11 and it isn't in the best part of town to be after dark. I did get my resume typed up with changes and the agent helping me couldn't do something on his computer so I was able to help him, he said, "you're the graphic artist, help me!" So I got his problem fixed. Made me feel good to assist.

We're doing well on our food budget, but our miscellaneous budget is straining. I have made very few trips in the car lately.

I was asked again to be on the depression panel at church and I agreed. Even if the subject was one I wanted to avoid, I think I've "been at it long enough" to bring some light to the subject to those who are dealing with it and what things are helpful. I will bring my depression "first aid kit" that is simply a box that is hinged and looks like a book with special things in it like tea, favorite socks, perfume, a journal, etc. I think having a visual aid will be different. There are very few visual aids you can come up with when talking about depression since it such an "inside" job.

Interesting, I just got a phone call from the Bishop's executive secretary. He wants to see me tomorrow evening at 6. Probably something from the Stake President that he would like to talk to me about. Perhaps I won't be participating on the panel after all. We will see. It won't break my heart if that happens. I highly doubt if it has to do with any kind of calling. The secretary said he wanted to see me tonight or tomorrow. Bob is going to be home this evening so I am taking tonight to be with him.

I'm easy. No reason to worry about it. I'll either be on the panel or I won't. I'll either be asked to be a librarian or I won't. You never know with church appointments.

Sorry for the interruption.

Today I switched our internet from an air card with U.S. Cellular which makes me restart my internet connection every 15 to 20 minutes to "Wild Blue" through Dish Network. It is for people who live in rural areas. Since we reduced our viewing channels this brings the cost back up to our original Dish Network bill, but at least now we will have decent internet reception without breaking our budget too badly.

I haven't been to the Y since My brother came to visit. But I have been doing Zumba, and saving gas.

I also haven't been going to weight watchers for the past couple of weeks, I'm too afraid to get on the scale. I know what my scale says, but it is really off compared to the Y and to weight watchers, so I look at the number on the scale and add 6 or 7 pounds. Not good. And my body is not as toned as it was a week ago. Waa waaa. poor me. Oh well, it is my own fault.

I will be selling some of my paintings since John has encouraged me, I just haven't brought them in from the garage, but I will do that when I get off the computer. They are very close to being done, just a few fine touches with a fine brush and I'll be in business. One canvas which is a 30" x 40" canvas I just need to paint around the sides. These paintings are not going to be framed. I may have to start stretching my own canvases then I can get a wrap around canvas look and not the staples along the side. I did come up with a way to make four canvases into a set of stuffed canvases with the letters R E A D on them I used similar pages in tone and color from wall paper books and stuffed the canvas and painted the letters on them. We used to have them in our living room. Then I put them up in the library above one of our book shelves, but one fell behind the 6' tall shelf and there was no way I was going to try to retrieve it. I will see them again when we move. Anyway there is some posibility for profit there.

Yesterday I took my paperwork to my doctor's office that was given to me by CSL Plasma for my doctor to fill out. When they get that done hopefully I'll be eligible for donation twice a week. Crossing my fingers. They should be able to deduce from my lipids, triglycerides, AIC and cholesterol that I am healthy enough.

I guess that is all for today. Take care, Have a great day!