This is the longest I've been unemployed since I was 15, and I'm not handling it well. Thankfully, I've been offered two jobs so in a few days I'll be back to work. A friend suggested the dole, and while I don't see anything wrong in people seeking government assistance, I'm happy to have never stepped foot in Centrelink, and hope it remains that way.
Unemployed life is frankly, boring. While the best of us enjoy to indulge in a sickie every once in a while, the last fortnight of this has been torment. I've watched enough Foxtel to be more frustrated than usual with its constant repeats and I've been finding myself scoping websites for jobs for hours on end. While I've appreciated being able to see friends during this difficult time, I know I couldn't handle a life that was solely consisting of only socialising and not having much money to do so. (I blame you, asos.com ;).
Considering the reasons to which I had to vacate my last job, having too much time available to think isn't appreciated. I'm trying to keep my mind occupied with future plans but it is often difficult to do so.
I have been trying to get fit though. I've always danced, and my dancer background has always discouraged running for the damage it can cause to your knees and ankles, but I've been attempting to run. So far my speed has been increasing and my stamina is getting better. It is true that you feel better and refreshed after exercising.
Easter is upon us and it's really not a huge event for my family. I'm more looking forward to the ANZAC day service. Being a navy brat I've grown up to watching my dad march and it's always an emotional day. While last ANZAC day I ended up in my ex-boyfriend's bed after a few too many with some Air Force boys, I think this year's ANZAC day will be much more different, for the better.
I'm going to attempt to nurture my last few days off work with books and seeing friends and keeping my gym visits up.
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