I am having an anxiety attack. It is not fun. The stress of this job, the bill collectors, the general disharmony of my life, it's all winding me up like a spring. I need to calm down, but I swear I can't seem to get a grip today. Ever have one of those days?

So, David and I are letting the apartment go after living together since January '03. It symbolizes the end of an era for me: When Dave and I met, we were both ragingly single, drinking our weight in alcohol every week. I was beginning to separate myself from the Queercore collective conciousness, and I was still working at the bank. Brunch still ( Read more... )

So, who wants to make a pact with me to bug one another if we don't update livejournal at least every week? Somebody surprise me by responding. Mikel?

Well folks, it's been a long time since I've posted anything. The last seven weeks of my life have been eventful, and rife with troubles ( Read more... )

Last night, at the "Red Party", a guest in this house plucked 3 of 4 flowers off of my orchid. This thing is expensive, and it was a gift from my sister, who went to great lengths to get it here from California. Its my favorite plant, and I really enjoyed looking at it ( Read more... )

Thanks to everyone who gave me a heads-up on my little job! I really appreciate those kind words of encouragement.

I just got back from another successful interview at a financial staffing firm, and the interviewer seemed to indicate that she was pleased with my ability to fit in a number of different accounting-related roles. YEEHAW!

Alright, this is dumb, but: I GOT A 3-Day temp job! I feel like a big fool, but hey - it's a job! Damn straight.

Y'know: it's been 11 months since I lost my job. After five years in the bank, and a collection of skills that could serve well in so many technically specific jobs, I figure I've got what it takes to make it ( Read more... )

Tonight, I will say a prayer for David, Sim, Mike, Denny, Jacob, Chris, Christopher, Mikel, Michael, Brian, Brian, Sarah, Martha, Josh, Josh Jr., Mom, Dad, Amanda, George, Dorothy, Phyllis, Carolyn, Anne, Robert, James, Lani, Colleen, Clara, Simon, Jeff, Cherise, Jacob, Nicole, and others in need of a little thought.

On Social Security ( Read more... )