A Working Stiff Again

I finally made my return to the ranks of the employed. I started a job on the 26th of October, working for an LED company called Lighting Science Group. I landed this 3-6 month contract through Aerotek, a temp agency. I have never used them before as a client, but have used them to acquire new talent in previous positions. I never had a problem with the candidates they sent us. Now I only hope that when my contract is over, LSG will decide to take me on permanently.

It's great to be working again, but I am already missing the free time I had for my carving and painting. I hope I can find the time again. I have two bone pieces that need my attention, as well as my first landscape painting. I am just so mentally drained after work now, I don't feel like doing anything. I suppose that I don't need that creative outlet at the moment.

In Florida

Well, it have been about 3 months since I arrived, or close enough. I am still unemployed, and still actively searching. This down time has been good in some respects, as it have allowed me to do some art that I have been wanting to do for a long, long time. I have carved 5 tikis out of palm logs, and have carved about 10 pendants from bone. I attempted a painting, but my soul just wasn't into it.

I'll write more when the mood hits me.

Out of Texas!

Whew! I finally made it out of Texas. Day 3 finds me stopping near Baton Rouge, LA in a place called Hammond. I probably could have continued to drive into Mississippi, but decided to try to get a room early tonight. It seems that the last two nights I have been stuck with expensive rooms at Best Western. I guess it is only normal that the cheap rooms would fill-up first.

I just finished eating at a place called The Iron Skillet. I am glad that I have an iron gut, the "Southern" cooking shouldn't bother my system at all. I had the obligatory fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, jumbo, sweet tea, etc, etc. It has been my first real sit-down meal all trip, so I might have gorged myself a tad. I'll soak in the tub and get to bed early for sure.

Nothing really to report today beyond the monotony of Texas. I saw a lot of "moo cows" and "neigh horses", and a few "baa sheep" or goats. That is what I say as I drive by, "Hello moo cows!" or "Hello Mr. neigh horse!" Talking to animals while I am driving... that is probably a good sign that my sanity is slipping just a bit. This cannot be compared to my trip going to CA from FL however, as I was accusing road-side rocks of following me. I won't mention the white plastic bags I saw hiding in bushes and trees along the highway today. They don't think I see them, but I do...

EDIT: Remember to check Monday's post for the link to the photos.