Yawn, how long have I been asleep?

Heh, two years since I last posted on this thing eh? Yeah, figures.

So, what news? Well, I quit Menard's a while ago for health reasons.... old people like me shouldn't be lifting the kinds of crap they had us lifting with no protection, no safety harnesses, and no help. After hurting myself a few too many times and having my doctor (whom I don't visit very often because I lack health insurance) tell me I probably have a "pre-hernia", which will turn into a full blown one someday... sooner if I don't change jobs... well, enough is enough.

So, does that mean I have a real job now? Alas, not yet. It seems the economy imploded, along with the auto industry, the banking industry, the housing market, and pretty much everything except the oil companies. Michigan has an over 15% official unemployment rate, which means the real numbers are closer to 30%! Fortunately, my house is paid off, and I'm not too far behind on taxes or other bills... for now.

I'm giving serious thought to moving out to San Diego, CA. I need to get a job before I can actually do this, but I'd kindof like to not spend another winter here. I like Michigan, but I hate the weather for 9 months of the year. If SOE doesn't want to hire me, I need to find someone else who can train me to be a good corporate drone.

Later, I'll post some good news about my cat. :)