Now that the other shoe has dropped

[susandennis]

It turns out that the info from my former boss, triggered the pivotal point in my head. I really feel out of work now. Took three weeks but now it's here. And every day I lean towards the 'it's a good thing' side of the meter. I'm trying to to rush settling in but for so many years I've been a doer not just a be-er, my just 'be' skills are rough.

Swimming give me a daily rally point. And I've been thinking of other things that might be interesting.

I signed up for a bunch of usability studies yesterday and at a couple of focus group places.

I signed up to help out a community tech center south of here for the United Way's Day of Caring in September.

One close by branch of the library sets up a room once a week for a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English. It's on Saturday mornings but late enough so I can go after swimming. I think I'm going to go this Saturday and see if I can help out.

That's a start for now.

My new entry level router continues to reinforce the wisdom of my getting a better one. Said better one will be here Friday.

We're entering some days of really really hot weather. Hopefully, things will cool down soon. Until they do, you can find me in front of the air conditioner hoping it lasts or in the car with the cold blowing on me. You won't find me outside at all.

Comments

[egg-shell.livejournal.com]

That sounds so interesting to meet foreign speakers and help them learn English - I'll be interested to hear if you decide to do it.

focus groups

[henare.livejournal.com]

i just did one last night (can't say what about, but it's a glucose meter which features an insect on its packaging!) i love the idea of getting paid for this stuff. sadly, for whatever reason, i don't get the IT-type focus group calls lately--those used to pay $$$