OBX Bound

Tomorrow morning, John and I will be heading for another extended weekend at the Outer Banks. A much needed getaway, although our trip to Dallas two weekends ago was fun despite the bad news handed to me the day before the trip regarding my job. Two couples had to drop out of this beach trip -- Mark & Julie (hope Julie's dad is doing better) and Kevin & Rosa (get well soon, Rosa!). That just leaves 9 of us, possibly 10. A VERY small group compared to last Memorial Day's group of 20 or so (including kids) in a house that slept 16.

Yesterday, I found out CTM is closing its Wilmington operations soon to consolidate offices in Irving, TX. Bad news for my friends and former co-workers. At least they received notice of the upcoming closure, probably by end of summer, instead of having the bosses come in and say, "Today's your last day... guh-bye." I'm sure this will provide new adventures for some of them. I already know Norma has exciting plans to move to SC with her partner, Fran, so they can be closer to Norma's sister in Charleston and to her folks in FL.

Well, I'm off to weed through all my Dept of Labor paperwork and head to my parents' house to sit by the phone awaiting a phone interview about unemployment benefits. Good thing I opened up all 6 envelopes this morning!!! Have a fantastic weekend and pray for me either getting a permanent, full-time gig or winning the lottery soon!