As I headed down to Starbucks this morning, reusable "commuter mug" (note irony) in hand, I had started to talk myself up for another post.
"Okay, it's been a while, I need to get my blogging going again, especially with the SF Weekly article coming out some time soon."
I walk in, motivated and ready to pontificate on my recent budget trip to Vegas or perhaps an update on my search for the new me. I ask adorable blond guy behind the counter (one of my favorite partners at this location) for a coffee with room. He gives me a sideways look and says, "I liked the article"
I look blankly back.
"It was you, right?"
My face gets hot.
"Oh my god, in SF Weekly?"
"Yeah, it's a GREAT article! I knew it was you!"
So, here it is. I think Peter hits the nail on the head in so many ways and really gets the tone of this moment in my life.
If you get the opportunity, I highly recommend picking up a hard copy... it's frikkin' front page news :)
Many thanks to Peter and Josh!
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- Yekits
- Living and occasionally working in one of the best cities in the world. I blog to keep the creative juices flowing and to tell my story about being funemployed.
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Hey, I also saw the article, and I can relate! I've been voluntarily unemployed for about 9 months. Anyway, nice blog, and keep up the good wor... er, fun.
Nice job Balexis.
I'm thinking the job offers will start rolling in 5...4...3...2...
SFX: PHONE RING
Thanks for making my day. I picked up the SF Weekly after slogging down Market Street in my sweats to get some coffee, a path that I used to take--dressed professionally--to a job that I loved. The cover alone changed my mood considerably. Did you design it? It's brilliant!
Mike T- Thanks for the kudos!
glasgowdick- Thanks for the vote of confidence, I guess that's what family's for :)
Anonymous- I'm happy to hear about your improved mood! Yes, Peter Jamison did an excellent job on the article. I'm sure a comment about the article online would be much appreciated, or an email to the writer directly at peter.jamison[at]sfweekly[dot]com And he was the one responsible for the cover design. I hope you continue to find ways to make your days a little brighter :)
i just read the sf weekly article and loved it! i checked out your blog and also just read the article about the quarterlife crisis, that's so me!
keep up the good work and post more! :)
My mom (who works with your mom) forwarded me the article (because I too am a "victim" of this leisurely life we call unemployment) and I must say, I LOVED your article! Great job!
starbucksfan707- Thanks! Yeah, Peter did an excellent job! I'm 90% sure I know who this is :) Hang in there, you're a smart cookie and I'm sure funemployment will come to an end for you in the best possible way!
Eric- Thanks, see comment above for Anonymous for ways to send the writer kudos. The Quarterlife Crisis article is excellent! I'm making it required reading for all my readers :)
Your article just got a bump from NPH's Twitter account. Godspeed.
Great blog. I'm writing a story about funemployment for WalletPop.com, a personal finance Web site, and would like to interview you. If you can, please respond to me at AaronCrowe.net
Thanks.
nice article, Lex! Now I can say "i knew her when..."!
I told you unemployment can be fun!!!
Love ya!
Auntie Jan
AWESOME! Just picked the SF Weekly up off the kitchen table in my office. They just laid off 50% of us, including me, and I've been feeling guilty about feeling happy to soon be unemployed after 20 years working here.
I feel better now.
Thx!
S.
Shelly- As much of a shame as it is that you were laid off, I can't tell you how glad I am that you've found and are embracing your funemployment.
I take it the irony of the SF Weekly that reads "funemployment" was found in a place of decreasing business was not lost on you.
May that be the first of many small joys you come across in your next 20 years!
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