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Worse Than I Thought

One thing I’ve always enjoyed about having a blog is being able to look back and see what happened, when it happened, etc. But I posted so infrequently over the past year that I can’t even do that! It’s sad, really. Not sad as in “OMG, I’m bawling my eyes out,” more like “damn, now I have to look back through old pics, e-mails, and/or calendar entries…” Gasp!

I am still unemployed. All the “spare time” I thought I might have has been nonexistent. I’ve been “working” full days looking for a job instead. I seriously want to find the perfect job for me, not just accept the first job that comes along out of desperation. I’m a big girl, I learn from past mistakes as well as previous positive experiences.

All “work” and no play makes for an unhappy ToadMama, though, so I’ll have to look for something interesting to post about.

In the meantime, here’s some visual interestingness for you.

The Chair

Believe it or not, I don’t walk around looking at stuff, thinking, “OMG, I absolutely HAVE to take a picture. I have to share it with my gazillion fans. I must, I MUST! I have to get this online!” Stuff just catches my eye.

What can I say? I’m a visual person.

That’s probably why I so enjoyed my time in San Diego last year. All I had to do was work, take care of one small dog, and take care of myself. I stuck to my Eastern Standard Time schedule, so I had lots of free time most afternoons. The dog got walked a lot and I got to amble around looking at stuff, searching for SD’s best street tacos, sampling a wide variety of local craft beer, enjoying various beaches, etc. It was awesome.

Below are a few images that captured my eye. I have lots more, including a series of shots of the coolest “ART” sculpture(?) ever! That ART thing needs its own post.

Street Art Paint

 

The Devil Made Me Do It

 

Artelexia, a super-cool store in North Park.

 

Silly Cacti Selfie

 

Mural on Local Brewery

 

Literary Octopus

 

Artful Octopus

San Diego is a really colorful place. I hope I get to explore in a similar fashion again!

I also hope y’all enjoyed that sneak peek.

8 Replies to “Worse Than I Thought”

  1. Well…if you’re angling for an invite…we DO have another vacation coming up in August…there’d be an extra dog this time around though…

    1. Shan, no angling. Although I’d be happy to do it again, just can’t commit until this whole job situation is squared away. Dad is just used to having me around again, though. Between dog sitting for friends, watching the grandkids, and my moto-escape, I’ve been gone a lot. One extra dog is easy, especially when small.

  2. I know the right job will come along…just keep being picky, and patient!

    I do love that you have a little time to share your amazing photos! You absolutely have such an eye for unique and cool shots, so whatever your motivation, keep doing it!!!

    San Diego is a visual feast! Got to get back there again one day.

    1. Thanks, Lynne. I’ll stop whining about unemployment. It could be so much worse. And I’ll keep sharing my pics, too, since I’m not the only one who appreciates them.

    1. Yes, it’s really a painting. That’s the reason I really love it. I stumbled across is while ambling around the area surrounding the city’s Chicano Park, which is chock-full of street art. That park needs it’s own post, too.

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