Preparing for the transition...again.

I've been going through all of my books and the occasional CD and plucking out what I haven't read/watched/or ever will -- after all, the less stuff I have to pack, the better. Sold a bunch of books at Hastings -- not my favorite place (because it's LAME -- what kind of establishment doesn't take regular size paperbacks in trade?), but it's the only new book store in town. I got enough in credit that I was able to get this:



I'm on a major Star Trek binge after watching the Nu!Trek film a time or 12 in the last month. ; P Watching the first season for the first time in a long time is truly Geeky Bliss. ^_^

Have any of you seen the new "Veilkinis"? I got the ad from HijabGirl.com. They're pretty cute -- all sorts of different color options, and a good bit cheaper than the Burquinis from Ahiida.

Searching again...

My life has done the upheaval bit again. I had a phone interview today, though, and I'm seriously hoping for some good news.

I'm really trying to make a run for my hijab again. The whole incident, in which wearing my hijab -- as a CIVILIAN -- was in violation of the military dress code and therefore part of the total package of "getting fired"-ness, has made me step back from it for a while.

I need to wear it again, though. I need the spiritual mindset that having a physical reminder of my faith gives me, so that I can work harder at stepping up to the plate and trusting more in God and giving Him more of me. It's a constant work in progress, with varying degrees of success.

Prayers for me, and prayers for you. I need the support of my covering Christian sisters right now. You are all wonderful, generous, and a total blessing when society at large comes on a little too strong in their secularism.

And the next job I get, the hijab will be part and parcel, non-negotiable.

Not AGAIN...

Great. I have a week, or two at the most, before I'm jobless again. And I find myself in the same situation as last time -- little money saved. Except now I have a house, so I can't just up and move elsewhere. This is SO STRESSFUL. Friends have given me all sorts of good advice about making lemons into lemonade or that maybe God is putting me where he wants me to be... but I honestly can't see anything good in it. Not as a single woman with many obligations. I'm scared and worried and... yeah. Life isn't so good right now.

I started covering again last week...but that was just another thing in a list of complaints they had against me that they hadn't bothered to address with me. Just "oh, gee, we don't like you. And we told the guy in charge. So you're fired, and you can't do anything about it." Worst of all... they're right. It's legal. There's nothing I can do. I can try looking for another job in my company, but... I can't move now, so it's highly unlikely I will be able to stay with the company. I've found a couple of jobs and other stuff I'm going to try and pursue. Right now it feels like the whole universe is stacked against me...

I'm going to go home and cry. And then I'll get up tomorrow and start the job hunt all over again. Any and all prayers/good wishes/whatever would be Highly Appreciated right now.

Spring is coming...

Hi, everyone! I hope you're doing well. I've been busy and generally unable to get on the computer for a while. My own computer seems to have gotten a virus or suffered a meltdown...or something. So, hopefully that will mean either a repair or new computer in the future.

What have all of you been up to? I've been working and sleeping..and working and sleeping... ; P My house is a wreck, but cleaning it isn't much of a priority right now. Maybe tomorrow I'll do that.

I went to a great book sale yesterday and spent waaaaaay too much money, but got a ton of awesome books.

And even kitties get allergies! Did you ladies know this? Three of my four cats have allergies and are itchy and over-grooming, and have balding patches in their coats. Thankfully, the boys have an appointment with the vet next week and will be taken care of then.

Moving.

Yay, taking my couch and other stuff back with me tomorrow! Long weekend party at a friend's house tonight -- it'll be fun.

My followers are up to 30. That's cool!

Almost 400 books listed on LibraryThing. : D

Moving right along, "Life as a Prayer" book, more.

Literally and figuratively. Moving is a pain. I have too much stuff. Hence...yard sale! Eventually, anyway. *grin*

Found a super-fun website called LibraryThing. You can catalogue all of your books (okay, 200 for a free account, but as many as you want with a paid account). I'm addicted. So far I've listed over 350 books, and I know I have more than that. I know I will accumulate many, many more with my bookstore addiction. ^_^

Speaking of books, I read Michele's book "Life as a Prayer: Recapturing the Wind of Head Covering". It was really good, I thought. I kinda want to buy a few copies and give them as presents. *big grin* ...But who would I give them to?

Work is same ol', same ol'. I found the library here, so...yay! I'm going to start checking out hardcovers, since they're so expensive, and wait for my favorites to come out in paperback.

Cats + running across wood and/or ceramic tile floors = slip 'n slide FAIL. LOL One of them totally spun in a circle. Another fell on his booty. Who needs TV when you have cats? I'm constantly entertained.

And...my DVD player broke. For No. Flipping. Reason. ????? I think I'm cursed when it comes to electronics. With the exception of TVs, which seem to last forever. : )

Hope you're all doing well.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, everyone! Have you made your resolutions? I did. I resolved to learn how to ride the Christmas present I bought myself:



It's a Trikke. Cool, huh? I've already hopped on the TrikkeTalk chat room and gotten all sorts of helpful advice from the experienced riders there. : )

I also resolved to never again date a man who wants me to take off my hijab, who treats me like his property, and complains that I "think too much". *eye roll* In case you can't tell, I've reached the "ticked off" stage in the post-break up cycle.

Anyway...how are all of you? Sorry I haven't been around much. No computer at my house yet, but I hope to change that in the next few months.