I can't believe how quickly time passes -- I used to be here every single day for the longest time (probably from January 1 through August 30) and then started realizing that two or three days had passed since I visited the site. There are so many new people here, and I used to know everyone!! Wouldn't you think that when I'm not working I would have more time? It really doesn't seem that way. So to all the new people, welcome to the best site in the world for support in you quits. I've gone back and read the blogs for the last couple of days, and I know that my voice isn't necessary to make sure that all are welcomed here just as I was 326 days ago. But I do welcome you with joy for your quit and support for the tough times.
I had my interview today, and it's a really interesting company and it was the one I would most like to get an offer from. I met with three people in a conference room, and I think it went well with the two women, but I really got the sense that the man that was there just didn't like me. So I left feeling bummed, and this hasn't been the best afternoon. I had planned to continue my Excel training this afternoon, but just wasn't up to it, so I pretty much fooled around on the computer, hung out on Facebook, and then realized that I should come here because I always feel better when I do.
Tomorrow morning I have the telephone hearing on my unemployment claim, which I hope goes well, because I don't have any money coming in now. I transferred my 401k into a money market account, so I can draw on it if I really need to, but I don't want to have to do that. I am also still waiting on my social security claim. So it pretty much feels like limbo.
I'm going to Richmond tomorrow night to spend Thanksgiving with my oldest daughter and her family. I had a wonderful weekend because both of my daughters and my granddaughter came up to see me and we all went to bingo together. My youngest daughter won BIG and we had a wonderful time. So I haven't lost sight of the many blessings I have and I will be giving thanks for them this Thursday and working to remember them every single day.
My sister is still not smoking, but she's definitely feeling like she's lost a friend. I know I felt that way before this quit, but I realized (especially after reading the Carr book) that I was giving up NOTHING. She knows she has to quit, but she is feeling deprived. I'm trying to gently guide her to the understanding that cigarettes are NOT her friend. I talk to her a couple of times every day and sometimes for really long conversations so she feels connected.
So I guess that's about it for now. I am so happy I don't smoke anymore and I cannot imagine ever taking another puff! Love to all of you.
