What a great weekend. . It was wonderful to hang out with my girl and have some fun times. I thought I would share some pics from the awesome game we attended. It was a quick same since the Yankees kicked KC’s ass. 15-4.

Welcome to the Bronx


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I went to the library and bought a few hardback books. I brought them home, removed the paper covers, took sandpaper to the hardback and roughed them up. Next, I rubbed the covers and edges with some walnut stain. Next thing I knew I had antique “looking” books for .25 cents each.

I can’t believe it’s nearly 2:30 and I’m still sitting around in my boxers. I have no motivation to do anything today. I think it’s the weather.

Field trips are fun..

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In my spare time I thought I would create a cooking community (since all I do these days is cook and eat). Give me some feedback and join if you would like. I put all of this together tonight, so it's not very well written or organized. I did cook the broccoli casserole tonight and it was yummy. Look for better content later.

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In thirty days I will be at..

Last night I went shopping for some new silver and dinnerware. I bought this because it looked festive for the holidays. I don’t know why I have eight place settings considering my table only fits four.

Come on down! You are the next contestant on The Price is Right..

I love my aunt. She is one of the best people in the world. She e-mails me several times a day say to see what I’m doing and to say hi. Last week when I told her I was going to cancel my trip to Disney World until I had a job she got all upset and she insisted that we were going. Yesterday she called and told me to finish booking the trip. She is awesome. She paid for our whole trip as a Christmas gift. I love her so much.

Paid in Full. I got an upgraded room at port Orleans Riverside. I also got our tickets upgraded for free. Park hopper for free. Yay. Disney World here I come.

I really wish my travel agent would call me back so I can book my Disney trip. Poor thing must be busy. I’m getting depressed and knowing I have that wrapped up would make me feel a lot better. Three of ex co-workers called this afternoon and I got all upset. I really wish they wouldn’t call for a few days.

On the other hand the only thing that was bright in my life at the time really isn’t talking to me and thats making me sad.

I’m off to clean the bathroom.

I love it.

I love it. I’m not sure who sends these but you make me laf and feel good.. Love you and thanks.

Joass is begging me to come down and visit her for the next few days. It’s not like I have anything to do so I’ll probably head down later after a nap. It’s supposed to snow tomorrow and I really don’t feel like driving back in that shit so if I do go more than likely I’ll stay until Monday and hang out with her sister since she is also unemployed from Bank of America.

After shopping all day and having a few drinks with Jon I came home and talked to some folks for a couple of hours last night and I went to bed around 10. My first day of unemployment wasn’t bad but I was still a little depressed. I still haven’t got a 100% sure answer about my unemployment but I’m pretty sure I’m going to be able to draw $1907 per month on top of my severance which is going to be awesome.

I called my dentist yesterday morning to reschedule the cleaning I had to cancel last month because of work. I had cancelled it because I was busy with a project and I also didn’t want to mess up my perfect attendance. Ugh! Now I wish I had taken my 10 fucking sick days. Anywho the girl at the dentist office said “wanna come in tomorrow morning at 9:40”? Sure.. now that I have all the damn time in the world –get me in the next day on a Saturday morning. After my cleaning I have no clue what to do today. It’s to damn cold to clean my car and I forgot to charge the batteries for my camera so my trip to Newport is not going to happen.

Have a good day peeps.

Shit! I’m late for work. Oh wait..

What am I doing tomorrow? Umm.. Nothing. It feels a little nice not to have any worries in the world, although I’m still upset about my departure today. I took a long nap this afternoon (which I needed), I got a haircut and then Jon and I went out to dinner.

I found out tonight that one of my dads good friends yesterday. He had went out deer hunting and some how he shot himself in the leg and bleed to death before he could get help. They say he suffered for about 18 hours before he died. How shitty.

My lovely aunt called me earlier tonight and told me not to cancel my Walt Disney World trip because she was going to send me a check for it as a Christmas gift. As nice as it was I declined. I don’t need the money, but I’m not sure what I’ll be doing in February. I hope I’m employed by then.

Thanks again for your support and calls over the past few days.

I went in this morning to tie up loose ends, say goodbye and pack up my office. Every one was a wreck and crying as I was leaving. They wanted me to stay my two weeks, but I cant do it. It would be too hard. I got tons of hugs and kisses from the people I have worked with for five years. My boss cleaned out her office last night. She called a fellow manager today while I was there. When she found out I went to work today she asked if I was fucking crazy.

I’m currently on hold with the RI unemployment office to find out what my options are. I’m hoping I’ll be able to collect $477 (the max) per week on top of my severance package. An extra $1900 per month would be sweet.

I actually feel good and I have a positive attitude. It’s going to be nice to have the holidays off.

*Edit*- why the fuck does it take 35 min for the UE office to answer the damn phone. Granted.. I have plenty of time on my hands, but it's not the wasy I want to spend my first day of unemployment.

November 29, 2005

Citizens Financial Group is cutting ''a few hundred" jobs throughout its national operations, executives said, but they declined to say where the cuts would take place or the exact number. Spokeswoman Barbara Cottam said the bank is reorganizing ''some functions" after its rapid expansion to the Midwest. Asked to elaborate, she said, ''various areas of the company." She said the bank wants to ''continue to operate efficiently to be a successful company." Cottam said Citizens is currently notifying employees whose jobs will be cut and they can apply for new jobs within the bank. In the first six months of 2005, Citizens' staff costs increased nearly 60 percent to $731 million, up from $458 million in the first half of 2004. The increase includes its acquisition of Charter One Financial. (Sasha Talcott)

I can’t sleep. The longer I think about it the more I want to go in tomorrow morning, pack up my office tell everyone bye and leave. I need to call HR first to see what my early leave options are. If I understood it right I can leave anytime I want before my term date as long as I reassign my work to other people. I’ll do that in the morning and if possible I’ll be out of the place by Noon. Of course I don’t plan on going in until 10 or so.. What will they do- fire me? Oh and yes I’m not going in Friday if they don’t terminate me tomorrow.