Why People Choose Unemployment

I think I have figured out why people choose unemployment over finding a job. I have spent the last several weeks online filling out resumes and looking for job openings since I have been RIFT (layed off indefinitely) as a school teacher. My school corporation, along with about every school corporation in Indiana is in a world of hurt financially. In the midst of that, I have tried to keep my head up and look for a school that is hiring. I have to admit though, this is the most time consuming and yet the least rewarding task ever. I do not think I can recall how many resumes I have filled out, each taking at least thirty minutes, and have had only one response. (That wasn't even a call for an interview, but rather a note saying my information was recieved). If a guy like me, with a four year bachelor's degree has this much difficulty finding a job, its no wonder so many un-schooled people sit on their kiesters on the couch and happily recieve welfare checks. I'm not sure what the solution is, but the job search is a real pain! Oh yeah, one more thing, The ISTA (Indiana State Teachers Association) and the NEA (National Education Association) have done jack squat to help. So much for the $900 I gave them this year to help me. No, they are too concerned with electing democrats and making sure young women can have abortions.

Snuggles

If you read my last blogg, you know that my wife and I were going to go look at a puppy. Well, now that puppy is a member of our family. We bought a 7 week old female bischon frise. She is adorable! We named her Snuggles. She is about 8 inches long, 6 inches high, and full of energy. She runs back and forth on the laminate flooring in the kitchen and then stops and does a Pete Rose. It is awesome. She also loves to lay in our laundry and sleeps all the time. The only problem we have had is that the first couple of nights she whined all night. Last night was better though, she slept all night. I think it helped that we put her in out room and left a light on. From what I can tell, she is going to be a great addition to our family.

Searching for A Dog

Me and my wife are ready to extend our family by adding a dog to it. I have been searching the newspaper trying to find the best buy. I found a bischon frise today and I am going to see if my wife wants to go look at it. The puppy is a little higher priced than I wanted. We have thought about getting a toy poodle, but the bischon is a nice dog too. Maybe we will get it, maybe not. We'll see. I can't wait. I really would like to have a puppy.

In Sickness and In Health

It has been over two weeks since I got married and Lisa and I both have now experienced the "In sickness and health" side of marriage. It all began last Thursday when I went home from teaching all day. I felt terrible and went straight to bed. Before the night was over I had bowed down to the porcelain god more than ten times, ugh. Poor Lisa, she kept running in to give me moral support. I felt so bad for her standing there hearing and smelling all that. Thankfully, it was only a 24 hour bug and I was back on my feet the very next day, after spending the morning in bed. (Saturday was our wedding shower back here in Indiana so if I would have still been sick, it could have been real interesting, especially with her family being at our house for the weekend.) The story gets better, or worse though. Lisa came home from work last night (Monday) not feeling well and said she thought she had the same symptoms. Sure enough, before the night was over she had her head in an old ice cream bucket(her preference)and returned the favor for me. I talked to her on the phone a while ago and I think she is feeling better now. Yeah, one marriage hurdle crossed!

Spring Is Here!

I never thought I would say this, but it was so nice to get on the lawnmower last night. There is just something about the smell of fresh cut grass and the feeling of acomplishment that follows a nicely cut lawn. I have to say, I love Spring. It is not too cold and its not too hot. Sunday was great also. Lisa and I took out my motorcycle and cruised around town. We went and saw our friends Josh and Barbie. Josh took my motorcycle for a spin. I think he was ready to keep my bike after the experience. He couldn't believe the difference between it and the Harley-Davison's that he grew up riding. He returned with a bit more humility though too. He told us that he tried to show off for another biker and stalled it at an intersection. lol! When he got back, a guy on a peddle trike ice cream cart rode by their house and we bought some ice cream. Leave it to my wife to buy the most expensive item on the menu. Oh well, I enjoyed my 50 cent ice cream sandwich. I'm not gonna complain. Hey its Spring!