Good to hear from you. I'm glad you're feeling better. I've avoided anything like colds or flu so far. I've had enough problems without having to deal with that.
I appreciate the praise. In all honesty, I haven't been feeling that well emotionally the last two days. Part of it may be the anxiety of the intense program I'm in ending this coming Friday. Although I'll stil be monitored, I'll miss the structure I've had during these five weeks.
More to the point, I'm as concerned as ever about finances, probably more so. I've been more proactive with the job search, but not nearly as intesely as others expect me to be. I have psychological issues when it comes to going out there cold and looking for work. I feel very strongly that I need networking to have a reasonable chance of finding something. Whether that's actually true or not, that's my perception.
You're the only person on SG that I've been this specific with about my struggles. I know that anyone who reads this page can see this. So be it. So, while I appreciate the accolades very much, perhaps they're not as deserving as you thought. I felt you should know.
I'm sure I'm not the only SG member who missed your contributions. Here's hoping that you're at full strength very soon.
I don't know if I've ever mentioned this to you, but I will now seeing that you're quite a film buff. Adrien Brody (The Pianist) is my nephew by marriage. His father is my late wife's brother Elliot Brody. His mother is award winning photographer Sylvia Plachy.
I still have a picture of Adrien and his parents at my wedding 35 years ago when he was a baby.. I recall his desire to perform and be the center of attention as a child. He used to do magic tricks for us when he was maybe 10 or 11 years old. He was rarely referred to as Adrien while growing up. We all called him Mishy, which is a term of endearment in Hungarian, which is the nationality of his mother.
the deep fryer is doing well!!! i figured out tones of new recipes!!! it was brand new when we got it!!! it was a wedding gift in the 70s that was never used!!
I'm sorry that things continue to be difficult for you. I know how it feels to to constantly run into stone walls. It gets harder to keep it together with each additional disappointment. Yet, what choice do we have. The alternative to moving forward is unthinkable.
It's good to have you back. I was getting worried.
