Since being unemployed and broke I have got into the habit of borrowing jigsaw puzzles from the library. For some reason I am really enjoying them and have become slightly addicted to them.
I find them strangely therapeutic. It’s something about putting together the pieces that clears the mind. I think perhaps it is being so focused on a scene of beauty. Because let’s face it, jigsaw puzzles are always of the beautiful churches of Europe, or a picturesque lake in Canada or an old man fishing somewhere.
Doing a jigsaw puzzle feels me with satisfaction as it is one problem I can solve. I can’t fix the horrible situation the global financial crisis has put me in, and I can’t seem to fix my broken heart (even though I am trying really hard) but I CAN put together 500 pieces of cardboard and create a pretty picture. And at this stage in my life... that is nothing to sneeze at.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Internet Dating
Many of my friends have convinced me to sign myself up on many internet dating sites.
It has been kind of fun.. you get to look at peoples profiles but the whole thing has made me realise that I'm not quite ready to go down this field.
My problem is that the sites seem to be filled with stupid people. I clearly said that I didn't want anyone over the age of 30 or who lived more than 50kms away. The only contacts I seem to get are from 56 year olds living in Sydney (which is a whole other state). And I know it's harsh but I just cannot see myself ever being with someone who can't follow basic instructions.
I have decided to give it a rest for awhile. I know alot of people have met their partners on dating sites, but I just find the whole thing very depressing. But it doesn't stop me checking my profile daily... just in case...
It has been kind of fun.. you get to look at peoples profiles but the whole thing has made me realise that I'm not quite ready to go down this field.
My problem is that the sites seem to be filled with stupid people. I clearly said that I didn't want anyone over the age of 30 or who lived more than 50kms away. The only contacts I seem to get are from 56 year olds living in Sydney (which is a whole other state). And I know it's harsh but I just cannot see myself ever being with someone who can't follow basic instructions.
I have decided to give it a rest for awhile. I know alot of people have met their partners on dating sites, but I just find the whole thing very depressing. But it doesn't stop me checking my profile daily... just in case...
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Things I have learnt in the past year
- Always listen to your friends, especially those who are always brutally honest with you. If your roomates, workmates, best friend etc tell you a guy is no good then you really should listen to them. They are probably right.
- Cheating is unacceptable behaviour. If you forgive and forgive (and forgive and forgive) it is your own stupid fault when they do it again. Never forgive a boy for going on holidays with another woman.
- If you find a boy that is nice to you you should hang onto them.
- Dont mix wine with vodka, especially in the same cup.
- Credit Cards are bad news
- Wine + chips + little exercise = none of your clothes will fit
- The global financial crisis is unfair. Being on the dole is not fun.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Facebook - The Constant Reminder That Everyone is Having More Fun Than Me
I love Facebook. I do, really. Well I Did.
Recently it has just become a constant reminder that all my friends are doing one of the following
Recently it has just become a constant reminder that all my friends are doing one of the following
- They are "No Longer Listed as Single" to remind me that I am single
- They are "Now listed as Married/Engaged" to remind me that I am single
- Use their status to announce they are pregnant / have just had child to remind me that I am single
- They use their status to say that they don't want to go to work or that they are bored with their day to remind my that I am unemployed
- They use their status to say "Hooray it's Friday" to remind me that I am unemployed and that every day is Friday
Don't get me wrong, it's not that I am not happy for my 318 friends who's lives seem to be progressing. I just wish that I had something exciting to report to. Or that quite a few more "No longer listed as In A Relationships" pop up in my newsfeed...
The thing about clouds
The thing about clouds is that when you are not in a climate where you expect them regularly they suck.
I have recently spent 2 years living in London. There clouds didn't phase me in the slightest. I truly enjoyed the atmosphere, and getting to wear my fabulous winter clothes, scarves and boots. I never woke up dissapointed that the sun was not shining brilliantly.. it was London after all!
I have now relocated home to the Sunshine Coast. That's right.. The SUNSHINE COAST. Today I woke up to our 4th consecutive day of dull overcast greyness. It's really starting to get to me. Obviously we have a cyclone bla bla bla. But still... I don't even really like the sun (being ginger and all) and I'm desperate for it to come out. Please God, please let it be sunny this weekend.
I have recently spent 2 years living in London. There clouds didn't phase me in the slightest. I truly enjoyed the atmosphere, and getting to wear my fabulous winter clothes, scarves and boots. I never woke up dissapointed that the sun was not shining brilliantly.. it was London after all!
I have now relocated home to the Sunshine Coast. That's right.. The SUNSHINE COAST. Today I woke up to our 4th consecutive day of dull overcast greyness. It's really starting to get to me. Obviously we have a cyclone bla bla bla. But still... I don't even really like the sun (being ginger and all) and I'm desperate for it to come out. Please God, please let it be sunny this weekend.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Biggest Loser - Part 1
In the spirit of the reality show.. my lovely Daddy has recently offered me a reduction of $2000 off my personal debt to him (accumulated over many years of travelling and having a kick-ass time!) if I lose 5kgs.
Now I am by no means fat, but I have got to the stage where I no longer comfortably fit into any of my clothes, and it is now a struggle ot fit into all my pretty London dresses. And considering there isn't alot I won't do for money I'm going for it.
End of Week 1 - I have put on 2.5 kgs. How??? Why??? I have been trying to be good.. I even switched to no-fat milk instead of the delicious Full Cream.
Therefore I have to lose 7 kgs. It is not going well. It doesn't help that I am unemployed and after a recent severe heartbreak, single so I have naught to do but eat myself stupid.
Updates on weight loss soon. After all, I will want to look good naked again eventually.
Now I am by no means fat, but I have got to the stage where I no longer comfortably fit into any of my clothes, and it is now a struggle ot fit into all my pretty London dresses. And considering there isn't alot I won't do for money I'm going for it.
End of Week 1 - I have put on 2.5 kgs. How??? Why??? I have been trying to be good.. I even switched to no-fat milk instead of the delicious Full Cream.
Therefore I have to lose 7 kgs. It is not going well. It doesn't help that I am unemployed and after a recent severe heartbreak, single so I have naught to do but eat myself stupid.
Updates on weight loss soon. After all, I will want to look good naked again eventually.
The Global Financial Crisis
Stupid Financial Crisis. On the news yesterday they announced that apparently there has been a 40% drop in advertised jobs in Australia. AWESOME. Just what a disheartened unemployed person needs to hear.
I can't see how it is fair. I work hard, I think my intellegence is slightly above normal. I apply for lots of jobs a day. But now I also have the brilliant news that 200+ people are applying for every position advertised. Therefore chances of receiving a phone call for a job intereview = zero.
Not only that but because I am unemployed at the moment and also was working in London last year and therefore did not file a tax return I am not entitled to K-Rudd's economic stimulus package.
So news networks.. you know what? Stop reporting all the doom and gloom. I dont want to hear it! I want to hear that something good is happening in the world. ANYTHING good to distract me momentarily from the fact that I am watching bad daytime television again like at University.
Humpf.
I can't see how it is fair. I work hard, I think my intellegence is slightly above normal. I apply for lots of jobs a day. But now I also have the brilliant news that 200+ people are applying for every position advertised. Therefore chances of receiving a phone call for a job intereview = zero.
Not only that but because I am unemployed at the moment and also was working in London last year and therefore did not file a tax return I am not entitled to K-Rudd's economic stimulus package.
So news networks.. you know what? Stop reporting all the doom and gloom. I dont want to hear it! I want to hear that something good is happening in the world. ANYTHING good to distract me momentarily from the fact that I am watching bad daytime television again like at University.
Humpf.
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