Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Pretty in Pink...Not So Much

Normally, I consider pink to be an auspicious color for me. It's cheery, very girly, and as a redhead, I look good in pink. I've always considered pink to be my signature color (not unlike Shelby Eatenton in "Steel Magnolias"). However, when pink comes in the form of a pink slip, it's not really an auspicious color for anyone.

106 days ago I received my pink slip. If I had been more on the ball, and not so freaked out by being laid off for the first time in my life, I would have started blogging about my new normal from the get-go. But as they say, better late than never.

So here I am, three months into my unemployment with nary a new job in sight. I decided it might be entertaining and insightful to post musings and observations on being out of work, looking for a new job, keeping busy with all of this time on my hands, and living life on the cheap.

Please drop me a line if you like what you read, would like to comment on anything I have written, or if you have any suggestions. As my resume says, "Proven ability to successfully adapt skill set in any environment."

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Leah, you are a great writer!!! What a pleasant surprise! I think this is a great way to voice your experience, humor and success(es) with the world. Bravo and keep up the good work. Good Luck in your search. Can't wait to read the next blog.
Love, Heather

Andy said...

Onward through the fog, my friend.

Anonymous said...

love the blog, Leah! Great idea..stay positive and let's get together soon.
Jenn--aka previous circus clown

Unknown said...

from your friend who's had to adapt and reinvent herselt SOOOOOOOO many times - enjoy your time and do all those things you never have time to do - clean out the medicine cabinet, rewrite favorite recipe cards, be a lady who lunches and by all means sleep late, go to the gym and otherwise pamper your awesome self!!! you will find something.