the last twenty four hours have reminded me that taking a moment to think can be helpful. heh.
i was stressing a bit because the unexpected vet bill (even with coupon, meds weren’t covered) had pushed me over the comfort line for being able to make it to the first payday with the new employer.
i sat and meditated, then i sat and thought about what (if anything) i had that might be sold or otherwise hocked to bring in a bit of cash to get me through.
then i remembered the ‘geek box’ in the back room.
a short rumble through it revealed several items that, together, might net enough to smooth things out. they’re all up on craig’s list and now it’s simply a matter of whether or not my copywriting skills are what i think they are…. the items are all priced under market and most are the kind of thing that should move quickly.
i’m loathe to sell them, but considering they have sat in that box without being disturbed for a time (easily meeting the self-imposed rule for traveling light), it seemed foolish not to try.
so. we’ll see.
not much happening otherwise. the spasm of anger that lead to yesterday’s post has passed. i think that post was very cathartic for me. in fact, i’m likely to do this without as much wrestling over it when needed. it sure beats sitting here hurting for the callousness of others and trying to pretend it didn’t hurt or anger me.
in still other news, it looks like i’m quitting smoking. heh. funny how easy it is when you are faced with the choice of whether or not you make it to payday. cold turkey should be interesting…. but i have a week of nothing better to do than sleep so perhaps i’ll coast through the worst of it in the dreamlands.
that’s it for now. hope you’re doing well, wherever you are, whoever you are.