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My man purse and the movie theatre

Last night, I had a “this is my life” moment. One of my roommates and I decided for some reason that we had to see the fourth death-is-inescapable fiesta, The Final Destination. Not to be confused with the first in the series, Final Destination, starring disappearing act Devon Sawa and that chick who finally got [...]

Rachel explains it all

My deepest regrets to Clarissa, but I don’t recall her ever creating a I-helped-Ferguson-get-a-job-after-he-was-fired-for-being-a-troll game.  If Clarissa had created a game for Fergwit it would include jumping over bills, avoiding credit card company calls and chasing down EDD all while going up the ladder of employment interviews. Like her other collection of games, Clarissa would [...]

When EDD doesn’t answer my calls

My epic fail relationship with EDD continues.

Lessons from Zack Morris: how to always remain on top

I spent the greater part of my childhood watching TV. My parents were never very happy about this.  It’s not to say that  never left the house or my plastic bubble. I was involved in dance, theater and tried my hand at sports but on most Saturday mornings you would find me in my living [...]

Socialite Day: lunching and talking about technology

It’s not every day I can make a blog about lunching. I really like that word. It conjures up images of white gloves, tea, biscuits and society. Ok so I have issues with wanting to be Jackie O, let’s move past that. My lunch today was with a friend I had met previously at the [...]

Unemployment benefits: the check is in the mail?

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One month unemployment anniversary

Looking back on my first month of unemployment and the lessons I’ve learned.

Rickrolled by Caljobs.ca.gov

What happens when one unemployed blogger makes too many references to Steinbeck?

1982: the days of cake and presents

Jobless claim rate is at a 26-year high.

Tiffany’s recession friendly jewelry

Recession engraved peach pedants?