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Well. This is it. I had my last day on Friday and now I'm ... redundant? unemployed? Without work? Well, yes. All of those things.
My last week actually went pretty quickly, and I spent Friday doing basically no work at all. We had cheese and snacks and related paraphernalia, awkward speeches were made (mine was the MOST awkward) and then, in the grand tradition of journalists everywhere, we all decamped to the pub.
I don't drink, but it was nice to be able to say goodbye to the people I worked with in a relatively informal session.
As for what's next? I don't know, and the question, "what are you going to do???" when people find out makes me nervous, because I DON'T know, and I get defensive and start babbling and making excuses.
Bah.
This is what I am going to do.
I am going to meet with the job search consultant - I have five sessions left.
I am going to hunt down the woman who was supposed to forward my benefit request form for my superannuation funds A MONTH AGO and politely request that she do so (luckily, those funds are separate from my redundancy payout, and I should get my redundancy payout this week, hopefully).I am going to power through Salem, Empire and whatever else I have on my hard drive.
I am finally going to finish stitching Circe: (I actually have more done than this,but this is the most recent photo that I have)
I am going to set up a stack of books, and work my through, including a mini-pile for RIP X, which is being hosted by the lovely ladies of The Estella Society this year: http://www.estellasociety.com/?p=1484
I am - finally - going to get my driver's licence and learn to drive a bloody car.
I am going to go to the movies more, while I have the chance.
I am going to provide cats with a warm and large place to rest.
I am going to figure out Dragon Age: Inquisition
And last - but by no means least - I'm going to hang out with spawn.
And of course, somewhere in there, hopefully, find another job.
Oh! And nano! I'm planning on doing nano this year: http://nanowrimo.org/ which I say every year, but unless something shows up before then, I'll have no excuse at all.
On the blog this week coming up, hopefully, are reviews of Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay, and also Scream - I watched it on Friday night for my weekly movie hit, in honour of the passing of Wes Craven.
I'm reading The Sunne in Splendour (still), Our Endless Numbered Days, and I picked up The Rest of Us Just Live Here, by Patrick Ness. Hopefully I'll have reviews of the latter two this week sometime.
I STILL haven't read or watched Watchmen and the graphic novel will be due back at the library soon, so I need suggestions for this Friday night's movie fare.
How's everyone doing?
What's your favourite scary movie?
Best thing about no job is - books! Time to read! Having said that, I'm reading about ten minutes a night cos of distractions like laptop, iphone, tv, movies, napping... Enjoy the down time, however long it might be. Summer with Spawn would be pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteScariest scary movie is Hellraiser- Pinhead terrifies me. Also It cos clown. And first Saw movie.
Soooo many distractions - lol. I think the scariest movie for me is always Silence of the Lambs
DeleteI bet you get a new job sooner than you planned because you have so many lovely plans for your time off. ;) Good luck with learning to drive!
ReplyDeleteWas it John Lennon who said life happens when you make other plans? Thank you!
DeleteIt sounds like you've got plans even though you say you don't. It's definitely a good idea to take the time to plan and great you've got more time with the careers' counsellor.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes to doing NaNoWriMo!
I do, don't I? I'm excited to be able to nano (hopefully!)
DeleteYou have a great list of plans listed...good luck and have fun!
ReplyDeleteIt is great to have goals, especially when we find ourselves with unexpected time off. Enjoy! Thanks for visiting my blog.
Thank you!
DeleteYou seem to have great plans - including giving more comfort to the cats, lol ! Go hunt the benefit woman and bring her down ! I'm not a huge fan of scary movies, but one that made a lasting impression on me was The haunting (the one by Robert Wise). Enjoy your week-end :)
ReplyDeleteI shall be very polite to her, through gritted teeth - lol. Ooooh I have t seen that one I don't think
DeleteI love how you've made a nice list of ways to occupy yourself in the meantime. Here's hoping an amazing job comes your way soon.
ReplyDeletehttp://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2015/09/weekly-wrapup.html
I'm excellent at lists - lol. Thank you :)
DeleteI like your plans- they sound good to me. Powering through shows, movie and games- it'll be nice for you to have some time to live a bit while you job searc.
ReplyDeleteI like that you have a movie night for yourself every week
I have to admit, I'm looking forward to it. I miss some weeks, but I'm trying to reconnect with my love for movies. Thank you :-)
DeleteSounds like you are seeing the silver lining of the situation which must suck. Keep your chin up though and hunt that bureaucrat down [to speak calmly and peaceably with her]!
ReplyDeleteOverall it does suck but I'm not a lie down in defeat sort. I will be very very polite 😁
DeletePlenty of time for reading and movies. And best of luck on finding a new job.
ReplyDeleteScariest movie? Hmmm.....I'd say the old Dracula movies in black and white. So much atmosphere. And can't forget Stephen King's Salem's Lot. Still creeps me out!
My Sunday post - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/09/06/whats-new-on-my-bookshelf-128-and-the-sunday-post/
Thank you! Ooooh yes those old movies at great - so atmospheric!
DeleteSeems like you've got plenty of other things to keep you busy for the moment! That's great!
ReplyDeleteI find there's always something to do! :)
DeleteLife hands you lemons and sounds like you're making lemonade ... have fun! Scariest movie hmm I can read horror but horror movies scare the poop out of me lol. I thought
ReplyDeleteWolf Creek and Hostel were terrifying. Have a good week and happy reading :)
Thank you! I haven't seen either of those by have heard good things about Wolf Creek
DeleteAw, honey, it sounds like a rough time! But I know you will do awesome at finding a new job. I wish you a satisfying job-hunt pump-up music playlist and an amazing job in short order. HUGS.
ReplyDeleteI should definitely make a playlist. Thank you!
DeleteI just started playing Inquisition again and I've spent WAY too much time on it in the past few days. I know I'm making progress, but there are just so many side quests to check out that I feel like I'm not. I'm not sure if I'll do NANO this year, I want to but last year I gave up half way through due to stress from real life. But I've completed two years before that, so maybe!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're week is going well!
I love it but it's a hard game for me to get my head around.
DeleteI'm really hoping to nano this year. Thanks, you too!