ididwhat's Blog

In response to your blog about applying at jobs.

From what I understand it is illegal to deny someone the opportunity to apply for a job. When we get phone calls regarding, "are you hiring", my reply is," no, but you are welcome to fill out an application."

When I am "looking" for a job, I look in the paper or on the computer. I do not go from business to business and ask if they are hiring.

My ex-husband, would always say that he was "looking"  for a job by wasting his whole day filling out applications at places that were not hiring. I am not saying that it is impossible to find a job that way, but I think that the chances of getting a job are always better if you apply at places that are advertising for help and when they are jobs that you are qualified to do, unless they state that they are willing to train.

I am sorry if you are having a hard time finding a job, having you looked for a job through The Workforce Developement Center? I have never met anyone who was unable to find a job that they were qualified for, unless they thought that they were "above" certain conditions or pay. (or spent all their time applying at places they knew wouldn't hire them).

Being on vacation is both a blessing and what? I am grateful for so many things in my life right now (being in paradise does help). While I am enjoying the fact that I am actually able to completely relax and have only the responsibility of keeping my child safe, I can't decide IF I really like being "out of touch" with my real life.

I have more comforts here than at home (cable and internet), and I have my cell phone so it is not as if I am isolated in any way, but I miss the things I am use to touching. I miss MY stuff, MY familiar faces, MY familiar places. Then I feel selfish for missing things that I will have back next week, and know that next week I will miss Florida and the freedom I have here.

The only remedy I can think of...I am off to the beach.
Pictures will follow.

I have had the same doctor for the last 5 years.  I met him after "getting" him once when I didn't really have a regular doctor. Shortly after that, he opened his own clinic and I followed him.  I was pregnant at the time and wanted my child to have one doctor that she could grow up with.

I haven't been to the doctor for over a year and March 22nd made an appointment for today at 1:45.  My problem is...I received a phone call at 8:50 this morning from the doctor's office telling me they no longer take my insurance.

My insurance requires me to choose a Primary Care Physician, so I am mostly mad at them, it only makes sense that they would inform me if my doctor is no longer participating in the plan.

I am concerned about "quality" of health care when you aren't allowed (unless you want to pay out of pocket) to maintain a relationship for any period of time.  I have had multiple doctors throughout my life because either the doctor moved to a clinic I couldn't use or I changed jobs and got a different plan, but this is the first time a doctor's office stopped accepting my plan.

Finding a new doctor is scary...

I am new to blogging and I don't have Internet access at home.  Up until now I've only felt comfortable reading other postings and making a few comments.  I often find myself thinking about doing various things and never take it beyond the initial thought.  But, something happened yesterday that changes everything.  I DID WHAT?  I joined a marathon team.  I have made a commitment and I'm already making plans to see it through.

I talked to my friend who is a personal trainer(she's been after me for years), and she told me first I need to have a check-up, so now I have an appointment for April 2.

I am somewhat conflicted about beliefs I've "lived by". I think no longer that "it's the thought that counts", even though that sounds nice, it's never gotten me anywhere.

I am now sticking with "actions speak louder that words"(...and I will not shut up).

Phase one is in action...updates to come.