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The Hopeful Pessimist: February 2012
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Monday, February 6, 2012. Another opportunity to excel. In the "garden," the radishes are going like gangbusters and there's even a couple of beets starting to make an appearance. I did the responsible thing and put up a clothesline. It's kinda rigged, but it works. The dryer is just such an energy suck and waste of resources, so I thought I'd use the clothesline occasionally to help out. A 4' x 8' sheet of particle board was procured and the shape of the table traced on to it. It was then cut out wi...
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The Hopeful Pessimist: Storage Unit Thursday
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Thursday, January 12, 2012. It was one of "those" days. You know, one where you want to do nothing but stay in bed? I was suffering from interview hangover, so I let it go for a while, then the thought of coffee snuck into my brain. Bung the berries in a bowl and dump in some sugar of your choice (I like Florida Crystals Organic Cane Sugar). Not too much, you don’t want to drown out the flavor of the berries. Add a splash of lemon juice, stir it all up and let it sit for a while, 30 minutes...A Little Sp...
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The Hopeful Pessimist: Clean-Closet Tuesday
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Well, Mondays are always hard, no matter if you're gainfully employed or not. So yesterday, I decided that I would get up at "normal" time (6:30-ish) and actually get something done. I thought accomplishing a task might make me feel better, and it did - for a while. My task of choice (insert ominous movie music here)? After an hour or so of concentrated activity (and unearthing my stripper shoes - from a costume, not actually ever used on stage), this is how I ended up:. Here's...
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The Hopeful Pessimist: Monday! Another opportunity to excel.
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Monday, February 6, 2012. Another opportunity to excel. In the "garden," the radishes are going like gangbusters and there's even a couple of beets starting to make an appearance. I did the responsible thing and put up a clothesline. It's kinda rigged, but it works. The dryer is just such an energy suck and waste of resources, so I thought I'd use the clothesline occasionally to help out. A 4' x 8' sheet of particle board was procured and the shape of the table traced on to it. It was then cut out wi...
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The Hopeful Pessimist: Food Truck Friday
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Friday, January 13, 2012. I’ve jumped on the Food Truck bandwagon, and I’m holding on for dear life. I’m not quite sure what the appeal is. Maybe it’s the limited menus, or the brightly colored trucks, or the idea that you can be driving somewhere and all of a sudden come across a gem of an eatery that wasn’t there yesterday and may not be there tomorrow. Just happened to be close to the SO’s work and we needed to drop off the moving truck. This particular food truck has celebrity status;. Last week the ...
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The Hopeful Pessimist: January 2012
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Friday, January 13, 2012. I’ve jumped on the Food Truck bandwagon, and I’m holding on for dear life. I’m not quite sure what the appeal is. Maybe it’s the limited menus, or the brightly colored trucks, or the idea that you can be driving somewhere and all of a sudden come across a gem of an eatery that wasn’t there yesterday and may not be there tomorrow. Just happened to be close to the SO’s work and we needed to drop off the moving truck. This particular food truck has celebrity status;. Last week the ...
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The Hopeful Pessimist: Interview Wednesday
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012. I had my interview today, and for the most part it was great. They asked good questions, and I gave good answers. Made 'em laugh, which I think is a plus. I was charming and articulate and for once, I smelled good as I figured it would be a good occasion for a shower. I was punctual, insightful, enthusiastic. A model employee, actually. Then came The Test. The whole pattern-making process is very interesting to me. It combines the precise, technical stuff I like with unli...
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The Hopeful Pessimist: New Beginnings Thursday
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Thursday, February 2, 2012. Yes, it's a new beginning. Finally bit the bullet and officially started my own company. With a website and company credit card and everything! Oh, gawd. That means I'm going to have to go out and sell myself. That's something of which I'm not very adept. Oh, gaawwd. That also means taxes and bookkeeping and being accountable. Hm. I think I can fake that. The first section is for yard waste, the second for kitchen scraps and the third for finishing the compost. And, spring fev...
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The Hopeful Pessimist: April 2012
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012. What's going on here? Check If I can't make it, I probably don't need it. Of course there are exceptions; pasta, some canned beans and vegetables.probably quite a few things, but nonetheless, it's helped my pocketbook AND my waistline. The container garden is going great guns. I've got beets, mint, cilantro, strawberries, peppers, tomatoes, cantaloupe and watermelon, not to mention a bucket of zinnias which I hope will flower, as they'll make a pretty addition to the house.
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The Hopeful Pessimist: What's going on here?
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012. What's going on here? Check If I can't make it, I probably don't need it. Of course there are exceptions; pasta, some canned beans and vegetables.probably quite a few things, but nonetheless, it's helped my pocketbook AND my waistline. The container garden is going great guns. I've got beets, mint, cilantro, strawberries, peppers, tomatoes, cantaloupe and watermelon, not to mention a bucket of zinnias which I hope will flower, as they'll make a pretty addition to the house.
