So What Do You Do When. . .

So what do you do when your laid off and/or there's no work to be had? Go to Disneyland!!

Seriously, that's one of the things that we did.

See, I ended up not having enough students for my Summer I class to make. We were still having trouble founding work for Michael. Our friends, Sara and Steve, were moving from California (where Sara and I met eons ago) to Charlotte. So, after much discussion and planning, we headed out there to help them pack up and move across the country. They flew us out. We spent about 2 and a half weeks packing their stuff up and helping them do a lot of other things.

The only thing we really did beyond that was go to Disneyland. Sara was able to get us free passes because one of her former co-worker's mother works there. So, it was a sweet day. Now Michael can say that he's been to both.

We drove their second car with their two dogs across country while they drove their SUV and trailer with their three cats. You can see why they needed help. Sure, you can ship a car but 5 animals in a vehicle? blech Only if it were big and roomy which theirs is not with luggage in it. They didn't want to keep opening the trailer so the options were a little limited. Plus, having us drive the car was about the same cost as shipping it anyway.

So, we got a little bit of a mental break. We needed it. Sara and Steve have a really nice house out there. They are renting it out right now until they decide what to do (whether to move east or what). Steve's job is back here which is why they made the move in the first place (he's a programmer). They are renting a house in Charlotte til they see if they really want to stay longer. Of course, they did pick one of the worst times as far as weather but, oh, well, that's what AC is for right?

As for us, still on the job hunt for Michael. He's been studying for the A+ certification and looking into earning others to make himself more marketable. I should start Summer II on the 6th. There were enough students the last time I looked.

Friends have helped us recently so we will financially survive the summer until I get back into the full semester swing. Yes, Michael now has unemployment but it isn't nearly enough. That is one experience I could have lived without doing. (sigh) Oh, and one other: no health insurance. This one sucks too because of my meds but. . .well, I'm looking into several things that should help. I've always been sympathetic but now I can add more weight behind it.

Anyway, just thought I would catch you all up on what we've been doing. Job hunt. House cleaning. Research. Hope all of you are well. Hugs.