Well, time for my confession.. No! just kidding.. but this ranting is going to feel like it!!
It is a lovely Sunday afternoon.. but, inside I feel a wreck.. School is out. I teach as a Special Ed, Educational Assistant for grades 2 to 5 (8 to 11 year olds). (I wear many hats) Was definitly ready for the summer holiday. But, as luck would have it.. my husband has been laid off! It wouldn't be so bad.. but it seems that work keeps him and myself sane! He is irritable.. I am irritable.. the kids are irritable.. as you can guess.. it is a constant stress bubble ready to burst!!
I am sure we will survive..we have survived worse..The expression 'If life throws you lemons make lemonade!" But, If I hadn't written this down and let off some steam.. It could get ugly!! Now, I am just venting.. so do not take a lot of this too seriously!!!
Thank the lord for my drawings.. They are my saving grace! I have picked up a few commissions this week.. so, on the financial front.. that is another blessing.!!
We are being very thrifty.. amazing how thrifty you can be under dire circumstances.
I am putting my resume out again. I took the EA job because of the hours, benefits and being with my 2 boys.. (same school), but the money is not that great! So I am hitting the pavement again. Posting resumes with Illustration and Publishing companies again. Has been over 20 years since I have done this and boy!! how things have changed.
Seems like all around us.. folks are struggling and the job market is very dismal!
Especially, for the arts.The ARTS, or the enjoyment of the ARTS, are the first to go, in this type of economy.. Luxuries are just that... Luxuries.
I have closed my Ebay store for the time being.. was costing me more than getting back. Hopefully, I will open back up in the Fall..
Keep good thoughts coming my way.. and I am blessed for what I have!!
Hugs to anyone who reads this.. I know it is a bit rambling!!
Off to make lunch.. laundry.. draw...(hopefully) as life goes on!!!

And I did go a little bit overboard with the Lemons and Lemonade.. but gotta laugh!!!
( If life gives you Lemons!! )