Non-Stop

Non-stop. That is exactly what today has felt like. My task list still has several entries, but the hour is getting late.

First, and most important, I now have "country high-speed" for connecting to the Internet. This should prove to be a real boom in the near future. If nothing else job hunting should take less time, because connecting to and downloading from the various job boards and other websites will be quicker. I am excited about this new development.

Second, laundry is done, fish pond filters cleaned, and a quick run was completed. Getting back into the running grove has been relatively easy with the great weather (fall like, see post below), but I dread the day that the heat and humidity return. It was sticky enough this evening and the temperature was only in the mid-70s.

Third, there is much to be accomplished tomorrow: call to unemployment, fax to unemployment to confirm job contacts, get to Starbucks in Effingham before 10:30, and then get to Sullivan and deliver old desktop to "friendly Fred" to get the files removed to CDs. Wednesday will also be busy - planning a trip to the court house and an attempt at reconciliation of mom's checkbook with the bank statements (as well as search for a job and apply).

Fourth, the house is in "shambles" (and I don't necessarily mean the area of London, but I could). I did vacuum the office and main room before the high-speed dude arrived, but the rest of the place will have to wait for my return. Of course, I have to pack between now and when I leave in the morning.

Fifth, after I get back there is a trip to Arthur called for on Thursday. There are numerous other tasks that must be accomplished all while attempting to keep on track with the requirements to continue receiving the extended benefits check.

On a different note - employment. I have been in early discussions with a firm about a 2-year contract deal over by St. Louis with the expectation that it will be a permanent position after the first two years. A local address in that area will become a requirement as well.

This afternoon I received an inquiry/follow-up based on my submission two weeks ago. I sent my resume (they have problems pulling resumes off the websites, I gather). Anyway, they want additional information (before I leave in the morning?) about some of my experience. Job location - not in Illinois and not a commute-able distance from this home. Could be a problem, but it will be closer to great fishing.

So much for my day. Whew! I was lucky to get one application made today (two counting the job near St. Louis). I really do like days such as this - keeping busy makes you feel as though something was accomplished (even if you can't put your finger on it).

"Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans." - John Lennon (1940 - 1980), "Beautiful Boy"