Penny Pincher

What I didn't (couldn't have, but sort of really did) know yesterday was that part of "the hard part" was going to involve a pay cut. Yes, my already very low salary was reduced by 10% this morning. These are hard times. But I have a job. And I really can't get too upset when my Grandparents just lost their dental and vision insurance--my Grandparents for God's sake. This is what happens when a big, stupid automobile company loses its ass. So, yeah, I'll just continue bringing my lunch everyday. And continue watching every penny I spend--but just a little closer. Life goes on.

Today Was a Good Day

I did it. I got a job at a magazine. In the midst of what may be the biggest economic downturn most of us will ever see in our lifetime and definitely what surely is the biggest economic downturn for print publishing, I was hired at San Francisco magazine. It feels good. Not only does it feel good to just be out of the house and be a contributing member of society, but also to be working in an industry that I've been fighting to get into for the past 4-5 years. But getting the job was the easy part. The really hard work starts now. Stay tuned...


ps. "Today" was actually April 27th--hey I've been pretty busy.