So, it's done. I went to the office, introduced LB to everyone and told the HR guy that I won't be back.
Whew.
I feel kind of bad having let that job go. It was decent money for the work I did, good benefits, free wine. But having driven there, and not even in rush hour, I cannot imagine myself making that commute 2x a day. I don't know how Tomek does it in rush hour. He does have an mp3 player to listen to speeches and books and such though.
So, now that I'm officially not returning to work, I have to figure out how I can help us save lots of money. Things like letting Tom use my car and retiring his car (reg. gas vs. premium and one less car insurance payment to make each month), making him lunches to take work each day (any good ideas?? He doesn't have access to a fridge and rarely a microwave). Finding good consignment stores and taking clothes there to make a bit of money off clothes we don't want anymore. I've been debating over getting rid of some of LB's stuff... I'm hoarding everything right now. In the core of me I'd like to have another child... I think. But I've pretty much decided not until LB starts pre-school.
And I wonder about part-time editing or tutoring. I cannot see myself tutoring kids. Maybe continuing ed. adults. People who really want my help. I want to feel appreciated, dammit.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Whew.
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sandwiches in little ziplock baggies. no need for a fridge. course he could get a little coleman cooler and keep stuff cilled in that. would fit in the car. just get liability on the older car.
You've turned the page on a chapter in your life. Welcome to the new chapter!
Good for you!
As for lunches, peanut butter and jelly, whole fruit, granola, tuna, crackers, veggies, chips, are always good items. About what time does he eat? Maybe you can get some cool packs (the ones you put in the freezer over night) that help to keep the lunch box cool.
I bet you would be a wonderful tutor and I'm sure you could relate better to the continuing ed. adults, plus they tend to really want to learn the material as opposed to just having it spoon fed to them. Whatever you decide, I know you'll be successful.
The cool packs mentioned above are great! You can also put a cold bottle of water or canned drink in there to help keep his lunch cool in additon to the drinking benefits :) Besides the ideas mentioned above, pasta salad made without mayo would be good too and safe to eat if not kept really cold. Individual sized bags of snacks can be pricey so buy big bags and dole it out in baggies. Or if you don't want to waste plastic baggies, use reusable containers.
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