Things are somewhat better since my last post. Or (somehow, against all odds) my mood is better. Thanksgiving helped. It went much better than expected, with the exception of Thanksgiving day itself (when my mother had her usual anxiety filled meltdown into martyrdom). But the other days went well, particularly with the kids. And also, out of absolute nowhere, my father called to ask what was going on with the franchise idea and why I hadn't asked him for financial help! I was shocked! But he was really interested and we have emailed about it several times since I've been home. He's actually impressed with all the background work I've done in the past year, so come January, I might have a true supporter for once!

January is the other reason for my mood. Right now I feel like January is really going to be a clean slate for me in terms of getting out of this job and into something better. With no upcoming time off or potential bonuses to worry about screwing up, I will be able to send out applications anywhere and everywhere, as well as put more effort into the franchise possibility. And I'm looking forward to all of it. Now let's just hope Christmas goes decently and doesn't screw everything up!!