Missing another week

It's been a bit hectic around here. Last week, I was fired from my job at the census bureau, after a day and a half of work. Why? Because I didn't have a drivers license. That didn't stop the nitwits from hiring me, but it also made them fire me. So, I've been stressed out and trying to relax.

Lately, I've been thinking that my blogs are a little too...philosophical. Not that this is bad, mind you; I want people to be comfortable with where I'm coming from. But I didn't mention a thing about the health-care reform legislation, or any news in Washington. I need to balance wider notions of political philosophy with more focused policy pieces. I plan on writing a review of health care reform and what it means for the Administration. I'm also trying to keep up with the news more.

In personal news, Megh got a job waiting tables at a local family-owned business called Cornerstone. This is a bit of a relief...my job at the Bureau was only temporary (although I didn't expect it to be as temporary as it was), and I haven't heard back from Sitel or CPU2 yet (both local call centers).

Two days ago, our laptop finally gave up the ghost and passed on into electronic heaven. So now, we have a new computer! I don't remember anything about it, apart from something about i3. Whatever that means. But it's fast, and it works. And at the end of the day, that's all I need.

It's strange, being home while Megh is at work. I feel...ill. I know it sounds chauvinistic, but I want to provide for her, for our family. When I'm not at work, I feel like I'm letting her down, or letting myself down. I've been looking for work constantly since January. There must be something out there? Right? I need a helping hand.

I mean, at the end of the day, I'm lucky. I'm living with the woman I love, and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. We've got food in the kitchen, a roof over our heads, friends and family who are on our side, and I'm going to get a good job soon, then a second and possibly a third. And we're gonna be okay. We'll save money and pay rent and pay off debt and get promoted and get better jobs and make enough money to live on.

But even when times are hard, I am grateful for her. She is my rock.

I love you, Meghan.

Seek Peace, Fly High, Find Love,
Poncho.