Looking for a job is hell on your self-esteem. Between the unanswered applications, the lack of return calls, and the flat out rejection letters, it’s hard to stay upbeat and keep plugging away at it. I spend a lot of time on the edge of depression, trying to keep myself from losing my grip and plunging down. It sucks, but I’m managing.

The plus side of being unemployed:

• I got to watch a ton more Olympic coverage than I would have if I’d been working. (Granted, all the good stuff was on from 8-midnight, but at least I didn’t have to worry about staying up late and getting up early.)
• I get to spend hours online planning my new garden, and picking out which flowers will go where.
• I got to spend 4 days at a Line Dance Rally with my Grandma, who’s visiting from Ohio.
• I can avoid the after work rush at the stores because I can shop during the day.
• I can make complicated (for me) dinners from scratch.
• I can spend time with my sister when she comes for her weekly dinner.
• I can start my summer tan early, especially since it’s been so nice out lately.

I’m sure if I were working right now, I could think of 20 more things that I wish I could be doing. So, what do you working people wish you could be doing right now?