Hunting Season and Honey

As many of you know, earlier than originally planned; I have decided to get a head start on the hunt. Job hunt-that is. I'm not a fan of it to be honest but it certainly gets me thinking. Today I've been thinking about the benefits of not having a job. I'm trying to always look on the brighter side. Here is the list I have come up with:
Disclaimer: I do not miss my old job, but I do miss my little Publix family. You are all an amazing group of people and don't you dare lose touch with me! 
  • I get to eat dinner with my hubby EVERY night. Heck, I even have the time to make a decent attempt at cooking it!
  • I have time to play with Honey everyday and spoil her even more rotten.
  • I do not have to sell lottery to pathetic-addicted-to-gambling fools! 
  • I do not have to go to work wondering what the next scammer of the day will bring to my counter.
  • I do not have to wear make up. (Not that I wear a lot anyway but I like this fact)
  • I do not have to wear an uncomfortable, funny looking uniform every day.
  • I do not have to pretend to care about a disgruntled customers complaints of how over crumby their apple crumb pie was. (Yes, true story...) 
These are just a few things I came up with. There are many more but I won't bore you. All in all, I'm relishing the family time with my husband and our furry little one. 

Speaking of our dog, Honey; she is simply the best. Please allow me to spotlight on her for a minute because to us, she's our baby. Not so "baby" or little anymore, of course. However, she truly is so well behaved for an animal who thinks she's a human. The transition from FL to SD would have been 10X harder without her. She has seen me at my worst in Jeff's absence during BMT and Tech school. She has stolen and warmed our hearts with her crazy adorable tendencies. I thank God for knowing us so well to consider how much we'd love having furry family members to include in our everyday lives. He has blessed us with one so set apart from any others I've ever known. She is sincerely a blessing in our lives and I love her strongly from the bottom of my heart.

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  1. ceApril 17, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    and to think you thought she looked like a pig the first time I sent you a picture !! I do recall you saying something like "you aren't bringing that thing home. are you?"
    I can't wait to wrap all of you up in hugs and kisses!!

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