Slow week here at the Hog Blog
Wow, I let Thursday and Friday slip right by without so much as a quickie post. Sorry about that, folks.
Motivation is ebbing right now, and it’s been a little tough to get off my butt and write something… although I do appreciate the hog-related news and other info some of you have sent.
For the first time in over a decade, I’m feeling the pinch of unemployment. Since I’m self-employed as a consultant (I do instructional design and development work), I’m used to being “between projects”. That’s a regular part of this kind of work. But never before have I found myself in the position I’m in now, where the opportunities simply aren’t coming in. It’s been a few months, and my financial “security padding” is almost all used up. So yeah, I’m starting to sweat it a little.
Anyway, not to whine or anything, as I know a lot of folks have it a lot worse than I do right now… but it’s funny how, the less work I have to do, the less motivated I am to do other things, like blogging. Yesterday was the first beautiful, sunny day in weeks, and instead of getting out to ride the horse or something, I sat here in front of the computer and TV like a lump. … and still didn’t write a blog entry! D’oh!
Our old friend John (formerly of Hunting with Jim) found himself in a similar position, so he and some of his friends found a new outlet in blogging… check out Unemploymentality if you get half a chance. Good, poignant, and sometimes funny stuff.
So, against John’s sage advice, I think I’m gonna order me a Snuggie, log onto Facebook, and hibernate in self-pity.
A Snuggie?
I’ve played that video six times. You made my day.
Now if I would only write something on my blog instead of watching that video over and over.
February 28th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Sylvia laughed so hard that tears were welling up in her eyes, and then she told me about some people from her work that all bought the silly things and go once a month bar hopping in S.F. while wearing them.
Too much! L.O.L.
March 1st, 2009 at 3:17 am
I saw this video awhile back, and man is it funny. The video shows exactly what I thought when I first saw the commercial for that thing. Too funny.
And I think everyone is feeling the pinch a little these days. I hope the pinch doesn’t get any worse for ya.
March 2nd, 2009 at 7:19 am
I am with you on the motivation thing… It seems that the busier I am, the more I want and do post. However when I am going through tough but slow weeks (and actually have time to write) the less I want to do.
Just give in and have one more time-sucking internet connection to the world!
And don’t just threaten us about being on FB… I checked and couldn’t find you on there
I sure hope work picks up for you. Because there is nothing worse than having the time to hunt, but not having the funds (or motivation) to do so.
March 3rd, 2009 at 7:45 am
Phillip! Thanks for mentioning the blog. Much appreciated. To show my gratitude, i’m putting a snuggie in the mail for you. But i’m keeping the book light. Sorry, times are tough and my electricity has been cut.
March 4th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
John, thanks… you’re far too kind!
By the way, how’s things going on the Hunter Safety course?
March 5th, 2009 at 9:02 am