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April 18th, 2007 @ 9:55 pm | blonde moments, love | Post a Comment

job offers husband has turned down: 2.5

jobs husband has been turned down for: 3 (or more, I forget. It sucks.)

jobs offered AND taken: zero

times I’ve seriously contemplated moving to other states: 3

times my anxiety has been through the roof: 48

nights in a row I’ve eaten ice cream: 2

amount of PMS: eleventy billion (I don’t know what units those are in)

hours spent on the phone with my parents in a tizzy: at least 5

times I’ve felt annoying because all I can think about is my own damn life even though actual horrible shit keeps happening in the world: once per hour or so

zits that have taken over prime real estate on my face: 3.5

friends I need to call back so I can get off the bad friend list: 4

times I’ve searched craigslist for a cute condo we can afford: 5 per day

times I’ve had to remind myself, “job first, condo second, DUH“: 5 per day

confidence that we’ve made the right decisions so far, and that we’ve tackled the first few months of marriage and unemployment as best we could, as partners: 100%

comments

  1. Oh, the end of your post makes me so happy!

    written by -R-

    April 18th, 2007 @ 10:24 pm

  2. Awww, me too. Cody and I went through SUCH a similar time and we both feel so much stronger and…more TOGETHER for going through it.

    You and Andrew are doing exactly the right thing. Wait together and trust each other. The right thing will make itself apparent :)

    written by elise

    April 18th, 2007 @ 10:32 pm

  3. Janet, I love this. I’m so glad you’ve managed to keep not only your wits, but also your grace and charm throughout this stressful process. You’re fantastic and this made me warm and fuzzy. I’m so glad for you and Mr. Love is Blonde. :)

    written by Jurgen Nation

    April 18th, 2007 @ 11:06 pm

  4. This has nothing to do with your post, but I wanted to tell you I’M ENGAGED!!! He asked me tonight. I’ll send you an email with more details later.

    written by Betsy

    April 19th, 2007 @ 12:29 am

  5. You’re doing a great job getting through it, m’dear. Don’t ever think you aren’t. :)

    written by alyndabear

    April 19th, 2007 @ 1:18 am

  6. You guys will get through this! The right job will come along and everything will just “click!” Don’t worry, even though you will, even when the offer comes in, and you talk about it. But then you will look into each other’s eyes and just know it’s right.

    written by Debbie

    April 19th, 2007 @ 8:48 am

  7. Hang in there girl! I’m looking for another one as well. The trip to the E.R. last week resulted in diagnosis = ulcer! I’m so done with the stress produced by this job.
    I’m not sure what your specialty is, but I’ve had some good luck on Washingtonpost jobs and craigslist for interviews.

    written by webcowgirl

    April 19th, 2007 @ 9:53 am

  8. Aw, you’re so cute! Job seeking is DEFINITELY a major challenge for you newlyweds, but I know Andrew is going to find the right job eventually!

    Looking for a job sucks, plain and simple.

    written by Laurel

    April 19th, 2007 @ 10:12 am

  9. It does sound like you guys are doing really well as a unit. Just being married is hard enough. LOL

    written by Aimee

    April 19th, 2007 @ 10:38 am

  10. Hang in their girly! Something will change, and hopefully soon, and things will turn out even better than you can imagine. I love that you’ve kept your humor, confidence, and the sweetness in your marriage - it gives me warm fuzzies inside.

    xox

    written by heidikins

    April 19th, 2007 @ 11:28 am

  11. You’re such a trooper!! Give yourself a break and have a great weekend with your husband.

    And… awesome RENT reference!

    written by Marianne

    April 20th, 2007 @ 9:24 am

  12. Grr I was just about to make a rent joke. And if you find a source of cheap condos, let me know.

    written by bones

    April 20th, 2007 @ 10:42 am

  13. Well the 100% at the end makes all the rest okay. You’re gonna figure it all out.

    written by Lindsey

    April 20th, 2007 @ 7:17 pm

  14. Well Janet,

    I sure miss talking to you. Man do I have things that your wisdom could help solve— esp lady problems. You should start a second blog as an Ann Landers type site.

    Well, I am completely over-my-head on this one. Hopefully I’ll see you online and we cn talk.

    I go on EML in June. Hopefully we can talk then.

    written by Mr. Cheetos

    April 20th, 2007 @ 8:06 pm