What's on your mind today?

[gwyn428]

I just had some soymilk and a cookie with eggs as an ingredient. They were delicious together!

Seriously, soymilk is not too bad. It smells like a plant and it's not thick like regular milk. Soy ice cream is better though. We have some that's vanilla flavored and it is absolutely wonderful. Other than being that good, it probably doesn't put weight on anyone.

Just don't consume too much soy; some crazy church claims that soy can turn you gay.  

[curiosityandthecat]

Just applied for a position as an Admissions Counselor for a small college in Appalachia. Wish me luck! (I just really want an 8-5 gig, haha.)

[Ihateyoumike]

Just applied for a position as an Admissions Counselor for a small college in Appalachia. Wish me luck! (I just really want an 8-5 gig, haha.)

Good Luck to you Curio! I myself have been spending the day applying for jobs online, so if you can return the favor of wishing me luck, it would be appreciated!

Side Note: Also, I wish someone had told me it was Martin Luther King day today! I walked about 2 miles to go to the employment office and apply for some jobs there, only to have to turn right around and walk back home. And it's only about 35 degrees outside! UGH!! No Government offices open today. Oh well, it's a good holiday, and I'm glad we still honor the guy for who he was and what he was attempting to do.

[curiosityandthecat]

Good Luck to you Curio! I myself have been spending the day applying for jobs online, so if you can return the favor of wishing me luck, it would be appreciated!

Good luck to you , too.  

[Whitney]

Layoffs hit my work today.  I survived this round but some of my friends did not.  I had anticipated lay offs, but who they let go was unexpected.  I'm assuming that I'll be in the next round (if there is one, and there easily could be) and trying to get all my ducks in a row so I'll be able to find a new job asap if necessary.  I like where I work, the work atmosphere is much nicer than what I hear from friends at other places, so I really hope it doesn't get so bad that they essentially have to let everyone go other than the owners.

[MommaSquid]

Sorry to hear about the layoffs at your employer, Laetusatheos.  There's a lot of it going around, though.

Hubby's layoff date is May 29.  He's been looking high and low for a job for months with no luck.  He has skills and experience but no one is hiring.  Just about everyone I talk to is in the same position or knows someone who is...  What the hell happened?

[VanReal]

It is so unsettling just waiting around to see if today is your day.  I hope all goes well!  They aren't even hiring at the supermarkets and fast food places anymore, when that happens you know things are not going well in the job arena.  Hopefully things will pick up at the end of this quater.  The good news is the institution of the effective tax rate this year, refunds will be higher and that leads to more spending (hopefully it's spending on not having to go to pay normal household bills).  Makes me seriously think about creating a garden in my backyard for fruits and veggies, just in case.  Too bad I have a black thumb!

[Tom62]

I'm also getting worried about the financial crisis. I work in the tourism industry and so far the company that I work for has 40% less bookings for the summer season than last year.

[VanReal]

That's because people are scared about the future.  Like Microsoft laying off people even though they are still turning a profit, they are scared and are preparing for the worst.  Fear is our worst enemy during times like these, we all panic and start saving and stop consuming, and our economy thrives when we are doing what we are supposed to, CONSUME!!  I am trying to do my part, I have my emergency "uh oh just lost my job fund" and other than that I am still spending.  And my mom, sister and I are planning our Summer adventure so hopefully we aren't the only ones!!  Hang in there everyone!

[Tom62]

How true. It is like a self-fulfilling prophecy. People are scared about the future, so they start saving and stop consuming, which results an an economical crisis that cause them to loose their own jobs. I don't know how the situation is the the States, but here in Germany is now a great time to strike a good bargain. Need a new car?  The government pays you EUR 2500 back for your old one and the car dealer gives you great discounts on top of that. Book a vacation? In my company they have great early booking discounts, which they prolonged, and should you loose your job then you'll get your money back.

[VanReal]

You got it!  In economics it's called the "paradox of thrift".....you worry, you stop spending, you start saving, job are lost, companies go out of business, prices rise, you are forced to spend your savings.  It's not really believed to fulfill itself but an interesting theory.

[Miss Anthrope]

So, in a sense, being decadent to ensure future ability to be decadent. (I'm referring to things said a few posts up)

That is awesome!

[VanReal]

That's a good term.  Decadent.  We are a nation of consumers, if we don't consume we don't thrive.

[curiosityandthecat]

So, in a sense, being decadent to ensure future ability to be decadent. (I'm referring to things said a few posts up)

That is awesome!

Ah, decadence. I love it.

As Eddie Izzard said...

But you’re the Roman Empire, yeah! So you’ve got vomitoriums and orgies to look forward to… Let the President lead the way! ‘Cause no one cares in America and… I don’t know. In Europe, we’re just watching you, and going, “What are you doing?” ‘Cause in France they wouldn’t care, and in Britain, they’d get shot. If the Prime Minister had done something, everyone would go, ( mumbling sheepishly ).

[VanReal]

Today I am wondering what in the world is going on with my beloved tv!?  I have been flipping around this morning and there is nothing but crap there.  I guess if I was into the "reality" tv I'd be okay, but just can't stomach it.  I think I flipped through 20 church or gospel channels, 10 foreign language channels, and then spotted that ridiculous Human Wrecking Balls show that just confuses me completely.  At night it's not too bad, and actually interesting that two of the shows I have gotten in to (as much as you can with re-runs) House and Bones both have atheists as the main charachter, that's nice but during the day I am starting to get depressed.  The movies aren't much better, just watched Apaloosa, Babylon AD, and Righteous Kill and wasn't thrilled about any of them.  (Although see Vin in a towel is never a disappointment.)  So, I guess I will just listen to crime tv and do some laundry, argghh.