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Too Much Time On My Hands…
Posted under How I See It by Mike 
As I’ve alluded in some of my recent posts, I soon will be out of a job. No longer workin’ for the man, no longer stuck in fabric walled boxes, no longer punchin’ the time clock. Yep, no longer gainfully employed.
However, I am one of the lucky ones who will be offered a severance and some monetary compensation for helping the new company take over my old one. This brings me to the question that all newly unemployed zombies ask themselves.
What will I do with all my spare time?
So as not to drive myself (or my wife) crazy, I thought I’d start jotting down a few ideas to fill out my spare time.
- I could start sorting my sock drawer (I’m tired of the white socks mingling with the black ones).
- Organize the kitchen cabinets (why is the hot chocolate next to the cans of tuna?)
- Teach the cats how to use the toilet (and flush).
- Learn a new language, (how about Norwegian).
- Get back into reading more (been neglecting my romance novels).
- Go through my change jar (just need two more state quarters to complete the collection).
- Clean up middle-child’s room (if you don’t hear from me, send a search party).
- Run for PTA President (at both daughters’ different high schools).
- Check up on my oldest daughter in college (I’m still paying her bills).
- Volunteer at the Palin in 2012 campaign office (because I’m a Maverick, too!)
- Pick up a new hobby (maybe knitting, maybe not).
- Fill out the Publisher’s Clearing House entry forms (does Ed still drop by?)
- Visit the AAA office daily for “TripTicks” (I’m not going anywhere, but isn’t fun to map it out anyways?)
- Alphabetize the CD and DVD collections (because, that’s just fun).
- Catch up on what’s happening on the Soaps (has anything really changed in the past 15 years?)
Or I could just hang out, drink beer and smoke cigars.
Any suggestions, anyone? Anyone?
Might I recommend studying poker? It’s legal in California. I’d be playing for a little extra income if I lived out there.
Digitizing your CD collection is always useful.
Learn a fun programming language like PROLOG.
Invent a perpetual motion machine.
Cold fusion is still not made yet.
Create a ponzi scheme. Apparently, you can make one that goes undetected for decades.
And finally, since you live in CA, you could watch the grass grow
OhCaptain’s last blog post..A Vision of Hope
I need a housekeeper. I’ve always wanted someone like Alice from the Brady Bunch. I wouldn’t make you wear the ugly uniform. Can you cook?
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Maybe, just maybe, sending resumes should be on the list.
Weaselmomma’s last blog post..Today’s Agenda
I could send you some crockpot recipes and you could take up cooking. How does beef burgundy sound?
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Go get yourself an Xbox360 and a copy of Call of Duty 5: World at War and catch up with me on Xbox Live. I’m on nearly everyday from 1pm until the kids wake up.
you should find some contract work on one of those contracting sites. tho it’s easier for me to do that than it is for you since you do networking, right?
Good luck man.
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He cooks and cleans very well – my greatest concern is coming home and finding the entire house cleaned out – literally…and yes, honey, maybe 10 minutes a day on sending out resumes.
I hear that needlepoint is a good hobby for men. Just so you know, last time I cashed in my change jar, I had $110. You could rent out as a dog walker. Be your own boss, set your own schedule…. hmmm?
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All this talk of achieving unity and equal rights with our new president and your going to segregate your sock drawer? Didnt all this hope & change teach you anything?
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Naaa….catching up on smoking and drinking sounds like a plan!!!
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My daughter just sorted her Dad’s change jar and came up with almost $200.00 (not including pennies). So I would start there and then trot to the grocery store for that beer! I have a rule that i never let anyone drink alone (including myself), so I’ll have a beer with you.
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Oh Captain – Thanks for the additional advice. I’m thinking about running for Govenor as well. Hey, if Arnold can do it, so can I…
teri – I’d be happy to help when the weather is warmer where your at…
WeaselMomma – Resumes? What are those?
Cocotte – Love the receipes, especially since I do most of the cooking…
Russ – You need to get outside more often. Computers will dull your brain…
Matt – I think I’ll stick with unemployment for awhile…
The Wife – Time for a garage sale honey…
Tara R. – I don’t mind walking dogs, it’s the picking up after them I hate…
Joe – My socks have equal but separate rights. We in America, that’s another story…
Heather – I like how you think…
Anne – Thanks I think I will join you for that beer…
the great thing about that list is that about half of those things, you can do while SITTING ON YOUR ASS ON THE COUCH!! WOOT! In my opinion though, I think the first thing on your list should be your woman. You can be there at the door to greet her when she gets home from work, rub her feet. Rub her back. Have dinner waiting. Play her a song on the harmonica maybe you could learn to play during the day….woo her….
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movin – Written by a true woman. Who says I don’t do that already. Wait don’t ask my wife…
Whew. My boss retired and I can’t imagine having the decision of what to do with all that free time!
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Um, is job searching on your list? Might keep you out of trouble.
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I need a pool boy…
Do you own a speedo?
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Beer and cigars sounds pretty nice.
Since you won;t have to go to sleep early any more, I would stay up late and study the infomercials. There has got to be one of the hundreds out there claiming to make a you millionaire that actually work.
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Jan – I love having the free time. Too much to do and so little time…
citizen – Why would I want to do a job search? I’m looking for a “Sugar Momma” to help me out…
Kandee – Yeah, (embarassed to say this) I do have one. Not sure you’d want to see me in it though…
Jared – I keep you posted on the infomercials….
Cooking! I have tons of fun recipes!
heh – your kitchen cabinets sound like mine: hot chocolate, tuna, ziploc bags, and oven mitts.
Oh man, that sucks. I’m sorry about this. Hope you can find something soon. I’m glad you are getting some compensation, though.
I think you need to watch soap operas and cheesy day time talk shows. I swear daytime TV sucks. I’ve been watching for 3 days and HATE it.
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The later.
The socks will migrate back, I don’t know how that happens. Its scary!
Perhaps you can teach. ( I read posts backwards)
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