A short one...

Not a stellar day, but I did help a neighbor kid with her algebra homework. I totally forgot that I like algebra. I think I'll pick up an algebra workbook, just to hone my math and problem-solving skills. I'm really focusing on Camp Shoehead 2.0! I believe it'll be a totally doable plan! I might even get involved with local politics; maybe even run for mayor! The possibilities are endless! Otherwise, a quiet day... I think I do need one of these, though.

Thirsty Thursday...

I'm still thirsty, in fact, because I didn't drink tonight.  I know what you're saying--"Shooey, no Bud Light Cheladas tonight?" To which I will respond, "Why, no, good friend. I had none of that delicious elixir of beer, tomato, and clam on this fine evening. But I most certainly will tomorrow!"  Today was a decent day. I'm staying on track with my previously-stated goals. I went to my weekly sales meeting today, and it reinforced that I really do suck at that walk-around-Home-Depot job. It's not so much the walking-around-Home-Depot part that I suck at; I'm actually quite good at walking around Home Depot. It's the getting-people-to-sign-up-for-shit-they-don't-really-want part that I really suck at. I'm sure that I'm not nearly aggressive enough, but I don't like to be bothered by sales pitches at Home Depot (or anywhere, really) and I'm quite certain that neither do most people. It's like, I'm live spam.  *sigh* I guess I'll have to just ratchet up my obnoxiousness, and just throw myself at everyone I see. Ugh.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ But in a related Shoehead story--hanging around Home Depot so much has been giving me great ideas for Camp Shoehead 2.0. I'm really stoked to do this, It feels good. I know my dogs will love it! I'm planning the layout of the bathroom, kitchen, all the good stuff! It's gonna ROCK!!! I'm leaning toward New Mexico, an hour's radius from Las Cruces. The mountains near Ruidoso would be pretty sweet. Or maybe the desert between Deming and Silver City. I would set up a wind turbine and solar panels and never pay a power bill again!
So, as a Thursday wrap-up, I'm taking the advice of the Most Interesting Man in the World, and I'm staying thirsty, my friends. Tomorrow, I'll have two BL Cheladas for Fubar Friday!

A quick Thursday wrap-up, while I enjoy my BL Chelada

Today was a pretty good day. I learned (to the chagrin of my friend/boss) that I suck at house painting, that latex paint comes out of your hair quite easily with water, that latex paint does not come out of carpet very easily with or without water, and that plumber's crack is amusing only to the plumber. (Sorry Ms. Homeowner, I just forgot to put on my belt. It was early...) It was indeed a day of edification for me. I can cross "house painting" off my job search list. I know to try and remember the belt, no matter how groggy I may be. And I know handy paint removal tips, just in case. So, I feel I earned today's BL Chelada. Especially delicious because I left it in the freezer for about 25 minutes, and my good friend Cindy sent me a tin of Old Bay Seasoning to add the the Chelada. Very nice!
Well, I still owe 100 push-ups, so I'll hit those in a minute. Take care and be square, good readers!

Tuesday's gone...

Well, today was a smashing success, but without the "cess" part. Plenty of suck, though. I sent several more resumes and applications, and handily-crafted craftily-handed cover letters away into the ether, presumably never to be heard from again. I might apply for a few monkey jobs, just so I can hear the phone ring. But I did manage to get in my push-ups (100, in less than 5 minutes) and a 43 minute run, so it wasn't a total loss. I even applied for a non-paying blogging gig, and... *crickets chirping* But worry not for your ol' pal Shooey. There's always a BL Chelada in the fridge, and peanut butter in the pantry.
I think tomorrow might be another "Wear-your-chonies-outside-your-pants Day", just to really hammer home the fact that I: A) Have no job and B) Live in Austin. I even called my temp agency back, and asked them if they had any assignments that didn't suck; to which they responded "No." Luckily, I did manage to work out a few kinks in my vampire script, and I'm near completion there. So, Tuesday wasn't a total loss. But as the hours wane, and Wednesday starts to creep in, I'm about to put the lid on Tuesday. Nothing bad happened, but nothing good happened either. Just more of that ennui that I do love so much. So the status quo once again wins out! YAY!!!  Hasta la vista, Tuesday! I'll see y'all on Wednesday, probably with my BVD's outside my pants, too! (I'll post pics!)