1. I cannot say that I’m enjoying unemployment… Some people keep telling me to take advantage of this free time, but that’s not easy when you’re worried about paying your bills and groceries. Plus I constantly feel guilty when I’m not being productive – I’m supposed to go out with friends tonight and I feel like I shouldn’t be having any fun until I get a job! Weird, maybe, but it’s true.
2. Speaking of attempting to be productive, I just opened an Etsy shop! It’s nothing fancy right now (especially since all of the photos are from my iPhone, but I’ve always loved to draw and paint so I bought some supplies and did a few things. Well, my friends encouraged me to open a shop, so I did! Hopefully I’ll get more work up there soon!
3. This weekend I’m heading to Michigan for my friend, Lindsay’s wedding! We’ve been anticipating this for a long time, so I’m excited to see the two of them get married!
4. On a similar note, I’ll be taking the Mega Bus to Michigan on Saturday morning. I’ve never taken it before, but I’ve heard it’s pretty nice (wifi on board!) so I’m hoping it all goes well!
5. I reached out to Quest Nutrition about reviewing some of their products (you all know I’m already obsessed), so they sent me some bars along with their new protein chips! I actually really liked the chips. I don’t normally eat chips since they don’t exactly have any nutritional value, but these have SO much protein! They’re kind of like a light and thin version of a pita chip.
6. Yesterday, around lunchtime, I headed over to my friend Sarah’s apartment to visit her dog, Bennett! I told her I hated feeling so useless and unneeded, so she said visit Bennett – he’ll make me feel very needed! I’m not really a small dog type of person, but this little guy has seriously grown on me.
7. Did you all hear that Gilmore Girls is coming to Netflix?? This is some of the best news I have heard in a long time. I think I’ve watched every episode of that show at least three time, I used to be obsessed! I haven’t seen it in years though, so I’m SO excited for it to come out on Netflix!
8. Have a great Thursday!
What are you up to this weekend?
Are you a big dog person, a little dog person, or just not a dog person?
What’s your favorite kind of chip?
Gilmore girls on netflix?! I will never get anything done! I absolutely love that show. My least favorite episodes are when Rory and Lorelei are fighting and not speaking to each other.
Awww me too, I hate fighting!
I would say “not a dog person” they need to not be too whiny, not jump on me, and leave me a lone when I’m eating. But if they can go on a decent walk, I’m happy!
haha you just need a well trained dog! Sounds like the ones you’ve come in contact with aren’t so much.
Good luck with the Megabus! The ride itself is usually very smooth (though I can’t say I’ve had much luck with the wifi, I’d suggest having a book just in case). However, they are terrible about timing! Since you are leaving in the morning hopefully it won’t be an issue. They don’t really provide updates if they are running late so you just have to hangout in downtown Chicago with all the other riders hoping it comes soon.
Haha I think my experience is pretty different, the ride is super bumpy! But I think that depends more on the road And yes, it was on time since it originated from Chicago.
One other thing. You have to still have fun while unemployed or you will go crazy! Granted it may have to be free fun like meeting a friend for a walk, visiting the Lincoln Park Zoo, volunteering somewhere, attending a Junior League speaker, having someone over for dinner instead of going out, etc. I’m sure you’ve read a bunch about how having fun helps relax people and often helps prevent emotional eating and stress. I’m sure a balance of productivity and fun will help you get through this transition time.
Trying to have fun, I’m just one of those people that goes crazy if I’m not busy with stuff to do!
I had NOT heard about Gilmore Girls and Netflix, but you’ve made my morning with that news! I re watched most of it about a year ago – had completely forgotten how much I liked it. We should all have a virtual watch party when it’s out =P
Have fun in Michigan, and try not to let your worries follow you there…it’s a wedding weekend, after all!
I haven’t watched it in years, I am so excited!
Big plans this weekend! Finally getting my hair cut then going to a Scandinavian spa for some relaxation with a girlfriend on Sunday.
We have a big lap dog (80 lbs) and I’ve always preferred bigger dogs as I find smaller dogs tend to be yappy but I sometimes appreciate a TRUE lab dog that’s small and cuddly!
Have fun at the wedding!
oh my gosh, a spa sounds fantastic!
I’m a little dog person but big dogs are growing on me!
I hope you find employment soon! I can imagine that being really stressful!
Thanks, Erin!
I love Gilmore Girls!!! Team Logan forever 🙂
I took the Megabus home from St Louis after a race a couple of years ago, and I had a good experience. Yes there’s wifi, but it’s not great. They do have outlets at every seat to charge your stuff, so that’s nice. Have fun! I know Lindsay too, she was on my Ragnar team!
YES! TEAM LOGAN!
that elephant is GORGEOUS! glad you opened an etsy shop, because you are talented! have fun tonight, you deserve it 🙂
xoxo
Awww thanks, Julianna!
I feel ya on the unemployment thing. My summer job ended a month ago and it’s been a long search for a short term job that pays decently (because I want to move to Chicago in 6ish months!) I’ve learned though that the only person pressuring me and making me feel guilty is ME. Everything will work out 🙂
Side note on megabus: the wifi is spotty and it was FREEZING. Like Arctic tundra freezing. Bring a jacket or blanket or both! Other than that, it was comfy and on time. (I took a bus from NYC to Boston).
Also, I want to try those protein chips! I LOVE CHIPS. And Quest bars so I’m guessing I’d like them.
Have a great weekend!!
Wifi was SUPER spotty, but our bus was boiling hot! Although I was upstairs and apparently downstairs was freezing… Haha so no winning there.
Your friend’s dog is so cute! I’m sure he appreciated the walk.
Gilmore Girls reruns are still on TV here on Sunday mornings. I usually watch 1 (or 2 if I’m moving slow).
Ah I wish I could watch GG in the mornings, I don’t have cable though. I used to watch reruns all the time!
I was in Michigan last weekend for a wedding!
Also, I took the MegaBus a couple of weekends ago. The wifi was super slow on the way from Chicago to Indy (I couldn’t even use it), so come prepared with books and movies downloaded, if you want something to do! I’ve heard that every bus is different, though, so yours might be better! Also, I’d say don’t get to the bus stop too early. We had guys coming up to us asking for money (which I know is common in the city), but I would’ve felt nervous if I was by myself.
Yea I definitely gave up on the wifi after a bit, it took way too long to just load one page! And I got to the bus station super early but luckily the driver was letting us on! And yes, haha that corner right there tends to have a lot of people asking for money, but that’s because there are usually tourists there.
I hate to admit it…but I’m not a dog person. I grew up with a couple of cats so I definitely prefer them. I think dogs are just too high maintenance for me. Don’t get me wrong, they are definitely cute but I lean towards cats! :X
Haha cats definitely require a lot less care, that’s one convenient point!
WOW! you are so talented! LOOK AT THAT DRAWING! amazing sweetie
Awww thanks, Meg!
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I love your elephant!
Thanks, Traci!
Those Quest chips look amazing! I’ll have to try them. You’re right, chips suck because they don’t fill you up at all and before you know it you’ve OD’d on them haha. I’m a big dog person 🙂 although a labradoodle came into work today and I just about died. She looked like a tiny mop haha. I also love your elephant! I’ve been thinking (briefly and not seriously haha) about getting a tiny elephant tattoo and that’s what it reminded me of.
Haha I’m always thinking about getting a tattoo but I doubt I ever will!