For the first time in my life I got laid off of work. Not from the Magazine of course, but from my day job as a loan coordinator for the Mortgage company. Since interest rates have stayed up, the office that I worked for slowed way down and they had to let me go today. This might be a good thing, now I can go to school. The hard thing is that I just moved into this apartment and I don't know how I am going to pay for it and all my other bills. Since I started working at age 16, I have never been without a job. It is very strange to me. I guess I needed a vacation anyways, haven't really taken one in about four years. I am still in shock!! I will let you guys know what happens....
Later,
Shelby
Later,
Shelby

Several friends and a family member laid off in the last 18 months, but in every case it has been for the better, even if it's not immediately obvious.

