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| Skagit Valley Tulip festival in Mt.Vernon, WA. April 2010 |
1. Today I lost my income. Bummer! I knew it was coming and was prepared (?!), mentally, emotionally, financially (?). Was I indeed prepared? Can you ever be prepared for any negative news in your life? Well, I am not smiling today, that's for sure. I have this heavy feeling in my chest, ready to explode at any moment. And I am not really looking forward to be in this stage for a long time. I need to do something. I went for a long walk to explore the beauty of the spring colored land, but mostly to explore my options. Yes, we still have husband's income, not much, but something, and it's not my income either anyway.
Since I left my parent's home, I always had my own penny in my pocket. I don't like to be 100% dependent on someone, even if that someone is a person I love and share everything. So, what are my options really? The town we live in now doesn't have that much to offer. The school ends in May thus until then we have to manage here. I really miss Seattle now... I didn't come up with too many solution, did I?
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| Skagit Valley Tulip festival in Mt.Vernon, WA. April 2010 |
2. Today I lost two of my tomato plants to viruses. I nourished them since January 6th, but they had to go. Last year my hesitation cost me a few mature plants with almost ripe tomatoes on it. I've learned my lesson then: sick plant has to be removed from the garden immediately.
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| Bread... |
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| Same bread: savory filling inside. |
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| Happy runner |
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| Pacific ocean. My dad and son with a pirate ship kite... July 2008 |
Am I exaggerating?
Until next time,
Cowboy Country Vegetarian
I am so sorry to hear about your stress! What a hard time! You will be in my prayers to find a job quickly! I also had no idea you are so close! We love the tulips and I had no idea they are already in bloom! It looks like a great time to take the kids on a road trip up north! I hope your week improves!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the loss of your job and your sorrow. It's very normal to be sad. You will find something, I know, I know, but they say one door closes and another one opens, so I hope you will find your door very soon. Maybe this is an opportunity for you to really do something you've always wanted?? I don't know, but I am sure it will work out. You are like me, I always cook and bake when I'm sad. My neighbors love me. Keep your chin up, It will be okay!! Love the tulips!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your hard day. I always bake too when I am having problems ... it is something you can do and control. I would hate being dependent on someone too ... even if that someone was my husband. I have a friend who has been unemployed for a few years, and I know she struggles with the same things. Don't let it get you down! (Which I know is way easier said than done ...) Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry about your income. You will find another job soon. They say that bad things come for a reason and I know it is difficult to see that when all seems so bleak but it will happen. I wish you all the best!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures here look amazing!
First, thank you so much for coming by and your comments about my fridge shopping. Like you, I went thinking about price and size. But then...some things bothered me and so out came the measuring tape!
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry to hear about your loss of a job. That can be a huge stress factor and I am sorry you have to deal with that. Lovely photos of the flowers and I especially like the one of your father and son. Chin up, Marina, I will be thinking of you.
Tina
Oh I am sorry to hear this news. No, you can never really be prepared for negative news or events in your life. I think it's how you approach them, learn and move on that says volumes though. We went to the tulip festival outside of Seattle last year - simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMe too that is what I do when I am stressed; cooking is my leaning post.I can only imagine the feeling. Take good care. Sending good vibes your way.
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What beautiful tulips!
so sorry Marina, no matter how big or small the income loss is a job is a job and it hurts one of my social media clients stopped wanted to do it last week too
ReplyDeletebig hugs Rebecca
When I'm stressed, I cook too...bake, actually. It helps. Food is nourishing for the body and the mind. I feel your frustration. Maybe with the help of spring, and some of that amazing bread, things will turn around eventually. Sometimes there's nowhere to go but up.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog by the way! :-)
I am so sorry, Marina! I know that is hard and I hope something works out for you soon. I know the walk did you good...wish I could give you a big hug! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteThings will only get better, keep the faith!
ReplyDeleteBad, but not the end of the world. With your strength, determination and skills you will get back on track. We achieve and overcome once put outside our comfort zone. I believe in you!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about you losing your income. I'm sure that you will end up on your feet though as you have skill and charm in spades! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about this. You will get through this. It is very stressful, but stay positive!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your job loss. You are right however much we tell ourselves we are ready, we are never ready for bad news. Good luck with your job hunt. Stay focused and try not to stress out too much. Luck and Love, Suchi
ReplyDeleteOh, that stinks. I hope you will find the perfect job...in a timely fashion.
ReplyDeletePS...your bread looks amazing!
Marina, I'm so sorry you're going through this. I have no answers, but my thoughts are with you. And you have done what I have done in difficult times--make bread. And a gorgeous loaf it is! Making bread is my idea of a meditation, I suppose.
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