Today Should Be Going Fast but. . .

it's not.

Today is a really short day at the office for me because I have an errand for the office to run as well as a company event, therefore it should be going by fast. But it's not and I cannot figure out why.

I even did little things today that take up time- ate breakfast, I already ate lunch, and even checked my fav blogs . . . there is not much new gossip aka a slow news day, so reading through them went quicker than usual.

I even checked out one of my new favorite author's website, www.kristinariggle.net. Her debut novel, Real Life and Liars, is a must read for anyone who has a complicated family (that would probably be about 90% of the population). It's told from four different perspectives- the mother (the "wilted flower" hippie heroine), the responsible-alpha female daughter/sister, the unhappy-musician wannabe son/brother, and the young-wild-insecure youngest daughter/sister. It's solidly written with main and supporting characters all developing nicely and appropriately.

I also enjoyed reading her short stories that are online. Check her out if you have time.

Go buy Real Life and Liars if you need a good book about life and love (yes, I know that sounds cliche but I swear the book isn't).

F-ing Economy

I am so sad right now.

Up until today, I felt secure about my job.

We had hired quite a few employees, sales were still coming through (although not nearly as much as we need), we were watching our budget, our board of directors still has our back.

Then I found out that my dear, smart, great, fantastic boss is being let go.

There will be more lay offs on Monday. The majority of the office doesn't know yet. Everyone will have a nice weekend only to come in and possibly be laid off. Our entire office culture/attitude/vibe will change. I'm praying that some of my friends aren't included in this round up/lay off. I am so nervous.

F-ing economy.