Unemployment – Day 5

Behind schedule in the packing department, though I must say I have achieved previous goal. Bathroom and kitchen are shockingly clean. Today I will conquer the living room and foyer. Must admit I’m a bit concerned – it’s a bit depressing to have to go through Milly’s things and face the reality that I do, in fact, spoil my dog more than most people do with their children. She must know that there is a big move on the horizon – she keeps pulling out toys that I haven’t seen in months. Where she finds them – I couldn’t possibly imagine.

I dropped off 45 lbs of laundry this morning. It pretty much consisted of all of my towels and linens. Of course, I’m still going through a major underwear shortage. TMI, sure, but I don’t really care. I’m just looking forward to doing my own laundry without walking 2 blocks to get there and worrying if I left my dirty bits somewhere on West 4^th Street.

Very depressed to discover the reruns of “Charmed” have been pre-empted by the British open. Stupid boring golf show. It’s barely even fun to watch in real life let alone on TV. At least if you’re watching at the club you can toss a few G&T’s back to pass the time. Otherwise, G&T’s in front of the TV during the middle of the day is just plain pathetic.

I’ve been avoiding the news lately – because it’s depressing and irritating. Of course, last night after a spin ‘round the internet it’s no surprise to see that not much has changed. Our president is still a complete fucking idiot. I mean, we’ve all met his parents, right? I may not agree with their politics but I always assumed they were good mannered folk. So what the fuck happened with their son? Talking with his mouth full of food, using the word “shit” to describe what could possible evolve into WWIII and then groping a world leader like she was some temp from the steno pool. Who is this man? Why ? Why ? Why ? Why is he still the president ? Note to self: Stop watching the news.

Ready for my afternoon nap now.

Unemployment – Day One

Have watched 4 episodes of “Charmed” today alone – can only imagine what’s next in store for the Charmed Ones.

Have also become obsessed with The Learning Channel. The episode about “The Shrinking Woman” is fascinating and grotesque all at the same time. She lost over 400 pounds and then had the final 40 pounds of “extra” skin removed surgically. It’s insane. Between TLC and the commercials for Relacore, Nutri-system and something called “Hoodia” – must make note to self: Join Y when I arrive in Maryland, maybe start running again, at the very least forego the late-night ice cream runs.

Have begun detailing the bathroom and kitchen. When I am done with them they will be shockingly clean. Question: Why do I have so many cans of evaporated milk and split-pea soup? And why do I have so many bars of soap? I never use bar soap and don’t recall ever buying any.

Still ignoring “land of the misfit toys” by the front door. It has become a landing area for any and all dirty laundry. Have resorted to wearing boxers under my skirt since I haven’t had a clean pair of undies since last Thursday. It’s just too damn hot to even think about doing my laundry.

Electric bill arrived today. $150 for June – only $15 of it was for the gas stove. Hmmmm….can only imagine what July will be like with A/C running 24/7.

Scrounged up every single coin and bit of foreign currency laying about the apartment and cashed them in at the bank. Made $60. Good times.