Thursday, January 22nd

Today, I finally applied for unemployment which is a great relief. Still learning the Texas prompts to get payment and to file job applications too.

Last night, God placed it on my heart to contact my younger brother whom I haven’t had contact in years. He got mad at me more than 13 years ago for calling a friend of his an alcoholic which was true. That person later quit drinking with the help of AA and his wife. Plus, they moved away from temptations of friends to drink. Yet, my brother hasn’t talked to me. No problem.

Right now, I’m thinking about going for a drive possibly by my former employer to see whose cars aren’t there. Three others were supposed to face the same demise as me which my gut instincts I had strong sense on two employees.

If past experience repeats itself, my former employer will miss my strong work ethic of arriving early, pulling my work and organizing it, only speaking to others when needed and rarely socializing.

At 64 years of age as of December, I’m unsure of my future. Ageism is real and is stronger in a weaker or flat economy. It affects everyone. My Faith is being tested too.

Have a great day!!

Leslie Elizabeth David.

My Felines, My World

If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?

The one thing that I could have Bella and Luna understand is that they are my world.

Being born as a premie and being on the outside of the “mainstream” all of my life, my fur babies have been a rock for me. Sukiyaki, Adrian, Seville and Madrid and, now Bella and Luna have and are being there in times of need. My cats have accepted me for who I am and who I trust more than humans.

Truthfully, like most of us, I have been let down from lies to plots against me plus sheer rudeness all by humans. Cheated on, lied to and attempted scams to name a few things happened to me. None of the above named felines have ever done intentionally to harm me. With that being stated, I have some friends who I’ve known since kindergarten so all humanity isn’t bad.

Believe that God sent us animals that could live in our homes and our hearts to help us recover from our daily lives and so we could give them love and peace with lots of treats.

Bella and Luna’s Mom,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

My Youngest Brother

Took a huge risk tonight and emailed with my younger brother whom I have not communicated in years. It felt awkward and was difficult.

My emails told him how proud I am for his educational choices along with hard work and dedication helped his career. In addition, I showed him pictures of my home painted in his alma mater colors.

Truthfully, I have no idea of his response. Fixing in things that have occurred years ago is a journey that won’t be easy. Plus, finding work as well.

Thank you,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

PS. He gave me a short positive message back. Grateful. Very small steps to climb a steep hill.

Wednesday

It’s been five days since I lost my job. Over the weekend and the Monday Holiday, I was in a fog. Yesterday, I spent some time at Texas Workforce Commission to learn how unemployment works here in the Lone Star State. Then, today, I accidentally lost connection to Texas Unemployment from having a minor panic attack. Fortunately, I quickly recovered with a very detailed call back request which tomorrow, I will wait for them without another app open. Shocked when they called because I wasn’t expecting a call until tomorrow.

Whew, lots happening unexpectedly in my life. Don’t know what to do with my time. Used to working forty hours, commute 30 minutes each way, check out my online closet then visit WordPress. Plus, chores and cats.

Too soon to figure out my move back to northern Michigan that seems so far in the future. A couple months ago at night, I heard a deep profound voice that said, Fix ……,” which I have no clue on that.

Feeling the Pressure,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Connection

Recently, I reconnected with an old friend who has become more humble and understanding since we last talked. She took the leap and contacted me which her timing was surreal as life is changing for both of us.

We discussed about how we both heard a deep profound voice in our minds when critical decisions were on the brink of being made. Like when I believed in my heart that I was moving to one place then, after hearing a deep male powerful but kind voice two words to fix another place where I used to live.

Tonight, she kept hinting to me about me possibly being her roommate until I mentioned the above event. She previously mentioned she listened to the voice too at critical times too. I love living with my two feline Princess divas without anyone else as well.

After all these years, our friendship and our connection has survived. We plan to visit with each other in time.

Yours Truly Connected,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Texas Unemployment

Being from up north, Texas does unemployment different than Michigan which I believe is to prevent fraud.

Learned that I had to fill out a contact card online and mention the reason for the callback. They have up to 48 hours to return the call. If you pass, you get the invitation to apply for benefits online or in person.

Truthfully, I transferred my unemployment benefits from Michigan when I first moved to Texas while sending job hunt information up north. Finally, I was able to get gainful employment within a couple months of benefits left.

Because no compete forms weren’t signed, I’ll be applying to the competition of my former employer.

Prayers Needed. Please &

Thank you,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

“Dream On Until Your Dream Comes True“

What’s your dream job?

Part of the lyrics from Aerosmith’s song of, “Dream On,” that has encouraged millions of listeners over the years to take the leap from hobby to full time dream job.

My dream job is to be able to make a living writing or I tell my friends to get paid for my therapy. Blaze is a consideration to broaden my scope plus I have attempted to write content for the New York Times although my choice of topic wasn’t racy enough.

Now, as of last Friday, I’m unemployed and a young at heart and mind 64 year old. I have the energy and the time to write but not the funds to promote on Blaze. As with millions of others who have the same dream to write as their primary job, it’s extremely difficult to achieve.

For now, I am content writing for my own personal therapy sessions. I am blessed here amongst many talented bloggers whom some are kind enough to reached out to me. We all have our space and place to create.

Dream on my Friends, my hope is that your dreams come true.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Feeling Lost

Monday, when I would normally be going to work but not since losing my job after clocking out Friday night.

Tomorrow, I contact Texas Workforce Commission to assistance with logging in to apply for unemployment. Then, hopefully, discuss with an attorney about my three week severance for seven years of good service. Believe my termination is the result of the failed prank by upper management as final retribution. My former employer doesn’t rate well on Glassdoor for many reasons. In addition, Poshmark sale drop off.

As, of now, no direction per se so I’m doing what I must to take care of my felines and me. Although, I will feel better with some direction after the above mentioned. Being 64 years old with my birthday in December, social security is an option with part time employment but not ready yet for that.

Feeling lost temporarily. By the end of the week, I have Faith that I will find my way.

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Monday

Since I contacted my now former supervisor to ask him to lift me up in prayer for which I have received no response. A few hours ago.

My guess is that they got slammed with outgoing mail plus a huge list of cancels while getting lots of calls. Typical for a Holiday working Monday, yes, because people are home from work.

The people who decided to terminate my employment either was not aware of the impact of my position on others when I’m not there and/or they didn’t care.

Today, I finished off a half pint of Ben & Jerry’s Americone Dream because it was there. Know someone whose brother milks his cows for the company in Vermont. More loyal to them than the Texas ice cream company of Blue Bell.

Healing from an employer that is even horrible in so many ways after losing a job. Glad that I’m no longer associated but I miss working and earning money.

Thank you,

Leslie Elizabeth David.