Friday, a friend of mine got fired at work. He did something that wasn't necessarily wrong, but it was still something he did which wasn't very wise. Fortunately, he has something else lined up already. I miss him already.
We've got a new manager and nobody is sure about him yet. He hasn't been cross trained, so he spends a lot of time telling people what to do when they already know how to do it, but he doesn't. He goes back to his desk to check his email. Alot, Since I'm the night supervisor, it doesn't affect me as much, but I still have to keep my mouth shut. That's tough to do because I have a big mouth and am comfortable with being blunt.
Basically, I am being exposed to work politics again and I have to practice staying off the radar. I can't afford to be out of work. Ever again.
Friday night, I just stayed home and watched an indie film called "The Blue Car". It's about a troubled highschool girl who writes poetry. She has a lot of problems with her family and develops a relationship with her teacher. I thought it was a really good movie and I'd recommend it.
Saturday, I spent the whole day at a friend's house doing laundry and watching movies. 4. The Life Aquatic, Live Flesh, The Notebook, and some Korean movie I can't remember the name of. I hope my landlord fixes the drier soon.
Sunday, we had a good rehearsal. We have a show on the 19th at the Scene opening for the Red Onions. The rest of the guys want to play at Taix again, and I said that if we do, we should put together a set that is more lounge-like. More instrumentals & stuff. Last time I felt a little silly there. Take a loud band and put them in a lounge settng with small instruments and it becomes comical. That's fine if the band has been around a while and people know who they are, but not for a newer band.
After practice, I was going to make some lunch when I got a call. A friend of ours died in France last week. He had some sort of internal bleeding from the stomach and put off going to the doctor. He was in France to care for his Father who was in the hospital. Anyway, it got so bad that he finally called an ambulance, but it was too late. He died before they got to the hospital. He was in his late 30s/early 40s.
They were having an impromptu wake at the Red Lion since his girlfriend was in town before heading back to Seattle. It was good to get everyone together like that, but it was odd having it in public. The house sent over a round of Jager for everyone. I got pretty drunk. It broke my heart to see Sandrine. She kept staring off into empty space. I didn't know what to say to her. I heard that she hadn't really been sleeping since Jean died. I wanted to sing "Pony" by Tom Waits. I did when I got home and did the dishes. Then I passed out on the couch for a couple hours.
I met with my lawyer last week and paid my final installment on my bankruptcy case. Ironically, the collection agencies have stopped calling. Now, if everything is in order, I'm just waiting until they file. Then, I have to go a notice of creditors hearing and then I'm done and I can start over again. It should be straightforward since the cards have been cancelled for over two years. I don't own any real estate, all my vehicles are paid for, and I don't have any assets. I also did credit counseling for a year before I got laid off.
The moral of the story; don't get sick while unemployed and without healthcare.
It's bittersweet. I have mixed emotions about the whole thing. I'll be glad it's over, but I'll have to deal with that stigma for a few years. Some people think bankruptcy is the kiss of death and some sort of reflection of a character flaw. It's not in my case. It's a chance to start over.
Consumer credit is the crack of the financial industry. From now on, I will never borrow money unless it's going to make me money. Period. I've learned how to live on nothing. Beat the shit out of me and try to break me down. I will persevere.
We've got a new manager and nobody is sure about him yet. He hasn't been cross trained, so he spends a lot of time telling people what to do when they already know how to do it, but he doesn't. He goes back to his desk to check his email. Alot, Since I'm the night supervisor, it doesn't affect me as much, but I still have to keep my mouth shut. That's tough to do because I have a big mouth and am comfortable with being blunt.
Basically, I am being exposed to work politics again and I have to practice staying off the radar. I can't afford to be out of work. Ever again.
Friday night, I just stayed home and watched an indie film called "The Blue Car". It's about a troubled highschool girl who writes poetry. She has a lot of problems with her family and develops a relationship with her teacher. I thought it was a really good movie and I'd recommend it.
Saturday, I spent the whole day at a friend's house doing laundry and watching movies. 4. The Life Aquatic, Live Flesh, The Notebook, and some Korean movie I can't remember the name of. I hope my landlord fixes the drier soon.
Sunday, we had a good rehearsal. We have a show on the 19th at the Scene opening for the Red Onions. The rest of the guys want to play at Taix again, and I said that if we do, we should put together a set that is more lounge-like. More instrumentals & stuff. Last time I felt a little silly there. Take a loud band and put them in a lounge settng with small instruments and it becomes comical. That's fine if the band has been around a while and people know who they are, but not for a newer band.
After practice, I was going to make some lunch when I got a call. A friend of ours died in France last week. He had some sort of internal bleeding from the stomach and put off going to the doctor. He was in France to care for his Father who was in the hospital. Anyway, it got so bad that he finally called an ambulance, but it was too late. He died before they got to the hospital. He was in his late 30s/early 40s.
They were having an impromptu wake at the Red Lion since his girlfriend was in town before heading back to Seattle. It was good to get everyone together like that, but it was odd having it in public. The house sent over a round of Jager for everyone. I got pretty drunk. It broke my heart to see Sandrine. She kept staring off into empty space. I didn't know what to say to her. I heard that she hadn't really been sleeping since Jean died. I wanted to sing "Pony" by Tom Waits. I did when I got home and did the dishes. Then I passed out on the couch for a couple hours.
I met with my lawyer last week and paid my final installment on my bankruptcy case. Ironically, the collection agencies have stopped calling. Now, if everything is in order, I'm just waiting until they file. Then, I have to go a notice of creditors hearing and then I'm done and I can start over again. It should be straightforward since the cards have been cancelled for over two years. I don't own any real estate, all my vehicles are paid for, and I don't have any assets. I also did credit counseling for a year before I got laid off.
The moral of the story; don't get sick while unemployed and without healthcare.
It's bittersweet. I have mixed emotions about the whole thing. I'll be glad it's over, but I'll have to deal with that stigma for a few years. Some people think bankruptcy is the kiss of death and some sort of reflection of a character flaw. It's not in my case. It's a chance to start over.
Consumer credit is the crack of the financial industry. From now on, I will never borrow money unless it's going to make me money. Period. I've learned how to live on nothing. Beat the shit out of me and try to break me down. I will persevere.
also, your work situation sounds pretty rough. maybe things will smooth out a bit with some time? jobs, what a pain in the ass.
and congrats on having all your financial issues taken care of. good deal...