{stories and snapshots from my new york city life.}

8.21.2011

My So-Called Unemployed Life

I've been unemployed a week and a half. I have to admit, it doesn't really suit me. I get bored and antsy and twitchy when I have too much idle time on my hands. My boyfriend was worried I'd go a bit stir-crazy without a job. My father was worried I'd take up drinking. I ended up doing a little bit of both.

This drinkin' is more dangerous than vodka. Blood-orange soda poured over vanilla ice cream. Like a creamsicle on crack. But sucking back neon dessert drinks isn't the only thing I've been up to lately.

I spent some q-time in and around the house, playing with my computer, poring through cookbooks, and reading and relaxing in the sunshine. 

I even (sorta) learned how to use Photoshop.

But after reorganizing my closet and alphabetizing my spice drawer, I knew it was time to get out of the house. I took the train everyday into the city to take long, leisurely (and sweaty) walks around my favorite neighborhoods.


Riveting, no? Clearly it's time to go back to work. I start tomorrow. Wish me luck.
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9 comments:

  1. MitchyMitchyMitchyAugust 21, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I am an AMAZING unemployed person. I could teach you how. I am so productive when I have absolutely nothing to do.

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  2. RabbitAugust 21, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Hooray for start of new J-O-B! If Vin ever gets out of work at a decent hour, we'll come meet you in your new work hood for a celebratory meal at Yaffa!!

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  3. VelvaAugust 21, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    What a great post! I enjoyed the photo journey-it told the story. Congrats on the new job!

    Velva

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  4. A Brit GreekAugust 21, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Good luck with the new job cupcake!
    I hope it goes well... Those photos are awesome!
    x.o.x.o

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  5. Jihane @ Sinful SundaysAugust 21, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Loved the photos!I love NY and good luck on the new job. :)

    P.S. You have really nice hair.

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  6. gabrielleAugust 21, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    good luck. cant wait until i get back into the city to celebrate unemployment. unfortunately i dont have a job lined up- not really complaining!

    xxoo
    www.paperplanesandmaryjanes.com

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  7. JessicaAugust 21, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Best of luck to you!! I'm waiting to get the yes or no about a job I applied for ..looking forward to telling my current boss to suck it! lol

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  8. OliviaAugust 22, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    That drink will be on my mind all day- I'm daring myself to try it. Just added to the grocery list: Orange Soda & Vanilla Ice Cream.

    Liv @ bklynlifestyle.blogspot.com

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  9. Delicious DishingsAugust 24, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Good luck! I just stated a new job this week... today was day 3. :) And that blood orange soda poured over ice cream sounds like an amazing idea to me!

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