Random updates

No luck on job hunt. I have sent a total of 24 resumes or online apps this week. Two interviews, neither of which I felt good about afterwards. Richard is having no luck either. He is leaving for an interview in Franklin in a bit and I have mixed feelings about it. He needs a job, but I am not sure our POS car is up to that commute.

I am extremely worried about rent and bills for February. I applied for unemployment, it was denied because my doctor did not fill out the paperwork properly. The appeals process can take another month, by which time I will be homeless. Again. Richard has not heard yet on his unemployment benefits.

Having Richard here all the time is making me crazy. I tried to get him to go camping while the weather was nice and he wouldn't go. I swear, I look at him and get irritated. Since he follows me room to room, I am in a constant bad mood.

With all that, I am still trying to be positive.

I finished a final block for the Imbolc Quilt Block Swap. I just was not completely happy with the one I was going to send. I actually wove a St. Brigid's cross, then appliqued it onto a blue background. Still not perfect, but I am out of appropriate fabric for this theme, so it has to be it.

Imbolc quilt block for Wheel of the Year Quilt swap

I hope she likes it!

I also made some tea wallets and pocket tissue holders as practice for some actual gifts. They are far from perfect, so I will offer them as a giveaway at some point. They turned out nicely, but the stitching is not even on one side and they are a few minor flaws. I promptly tucked one in my purse, however, and will be proud to use it in public. 

I worked in my Book of Days this week, but there was a lot of black paint used. The journaling part was pretty intense also, so not posting any pics of it this week. 

I was really looking forward to Our World, Our Art but not sure if I will be able to participate. It has been delayed, so still hoping. I have been looking forward to it for a year now. 

I have started working on my giveaway, I am going to trust in the universe to provide me with a job, allow me to keep my apartment, and take part in something that brings so much joy to me. 

Thanks for spending time with me today. It's always a pleasure to have you as a guest! Love to you and yours, Angie