Where is the time going!

Ok, I admit I've been sleeping in a bit later than normal.  Partly because I can't always go right to sleep, although sometimes I do, and partly because of Marley waking me up in the middle of the night, although sometimes she does, and partly because I wake up singing, which I sometimes do, and partly because I have had enough sleep, which I sometimes have.  My excuse today is that although I went to bed a little after 10PM, I could not get to sleep.  My mind was awake.  Could only attribute it to drinking green tea late and the caffeine kept me awake.  That, and praying for a job, which is what I seem to be always doing.

Yep - still have heard nothing from the job I was waiting to hear on last Friday.  I'm confused on that one, and can only mark it up to God doesn't want me to have that one.  I haven't gone through my emails yet today so will see if I have any responses from any of those - although I would think they would call unless it is a rejection letter. 

I've about decided that I have nothing to lose, and to go ahead and apply for a seasonal job with Kohls, Macy's or Sears.  I don't mind doing that - I started out at age 15 1/2 being a clerk/cashier for a company in Marwood Plaza (now long gone) in Indianapolis, Indiana - W. T. Grant.  Many of you may have heard of them.  Or, since I am sure my audience is small, maybe none of you.  I enjoy people and being around people and work doesn't scare me, so it may be what I am to do.  My delay has been that I don't want to accept a position, then leave it because 'something better' comes along.  I don't like doing that to people.    I am at the position now that I really don't have a lot of choice; we need money coming in and unless God supernaturally provides, well, things will become quite difficult.

Anyway - talking about where is the time going.... I got up a bit later than usual, did my quiet time, took Marley on nearly a three mile walk, took a shower, and here it is about 10:45 already.   I really do need to start setting my alarm, although there isn't any reason for me to get up earlier.  Not right now anyway.  I just don't like losing 'my time' to sleep.   Life is too short to spend it asleep.

So now I am on the computer and as soon as I finish this I will start through my emails to see what has come in, then will start checking companies again and attaching resumes.  I am seeing a different side that I haven't seen in years.  I don't feel I'm 'desperate' yet, but I am sure many people are.  My family will just have to understand come Christmas that no pay check means homemade gifts.  Although I don't think they would mind that at all either.  Especially my salsa. At least for the boys; my daughter doesn't like it.  That's ok - we all love her 'white girl salsa'.

Today is Halloween.  I wonder how many dressed up.  I used to be in charge of everything at my office - just by designation.  I would find judges, arrange the prizes, help with the tour, - all of it.  I don't really celebrate Halloween, but it was always fun to see how the others make themselves into different 'things'.  I remember one year about 25 years ago - I dressed up as... well, I don't even know what you would call it.  Oh my goodness.  I bought the makeup, the long green nails.  The makeup was black and gray latex, which I put on my face and hands.  I pulled my long hair (at that time) around my face and put a gray pillowcase inside out over my head, making it into a hood.  I wore the gray sheet wrapped around my body, my feet also had latex on them and I wore flip flops.  I still smile because no one knew who I was!  As long as I stayed away from my desk, I confused everyone.  I walked to the kitchen down the hall and was followed by several people, trying to figure out who I was.  I got my coffee then I did walk back to my desk - and the CEO started laughing.  She said she had no idea it was me.  I won the prize that day for the most original costume.  Other times I've dressed as a bride, a belly dancer (that was again, many, many years ago!!) and a hobo... wore a Hawaiian t-shirt one time.  Can't remember what else.  I don't dress up and haven't for a long, long time.

So what do you do come Halloween?  Do you dress up?  What are some of your favorite costumes?  I love seeing my granddaughters in their Princess costumes.  Of course they don't have to dress up to be my princesses!

Ok - this is it for today - seems like my blogs have turned to ramblings lately.  I will need to ponder what to focus on.  November 1 is tomorrow - a good time to start out with something fresh. 

Be careful if you go out tonight - don't eat too many sweets!

Blessings!