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Wednesday: wining, whining and a little worry

Because its the most fun lets start with the Wining.  I bought two bottles of wine this week both German Eiswein one a Riesling the other a Kerner.  Both absoultely yummy although if I have to choose I think I prefer the Kerner.

The Kerner I opened Monday after a LONG day at my internship. I intended on having just one glass so put the cork back after I poured.  It was so yummy I nearly destroyed the cork trying to re-open it to refill my glass. I finished the entire bottle that night and I can’t even blame it on the roommates since I only let them each have the tiniest of sips.

Tonight after an even LONGER day at my internship I opened the Riesling.  While also yummy I may actually stop at one glass.  I think the Kerner was sweeter and apparently I like my wines sweet.

Ok onto the whining.  Still no job and still no unemployment benefits. Can you believe it! I wrote a very professional email asking for an update on the process since they told me a decision would be made in 6 weeks and it had been 10 at the time i wrote the email. I asked if they could estimate how much longer it would be before a decision was made and was told that 6 weeks was there estimate and that if I could provide them with an eviction notice they might be able to get me a decision quicker.

Seriously!? I’m not asking for a hand out I just want the money I paid into the system.  Isn’t that the reason we pay into unemployment? And I’m so sick of them telling me they are reviewing my availability to work full time.  I apply for more than the required 3 full time jobs a week.  I was working full time prior to the lay off.  Hmm seems to me I’m available for full time work!

As for the little bit of worry.  My son’s mom has changed her status to “saying a prayer” I dont know whats going on but I’m hoping her prayer is answered and that all is well.  And I’m trying to keep my overactive imagination in check…

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Wednesday Whining/Wining

Somethings are going to change on this blog in 2009. While I enjoy having a place to vent (because lets face it no matter how great my friends are they really dont want to here it constantly) this blog has evolved into a 24/7 bitch-fest. And I don’t like that.

So from here on out I will reserve my whining for one post on Wednesday.  And for those weeks where I don’t have anything to whine about, of which I hope there will be many, I will discuss wine.

Now I’m no wine expert but I do have a glass every now and then and since I’m a girl on a budget its usually (ALWAYS) the inexpensive stuff. If you’re expecting info about legs and bouquet you’ll be disappointed. (sorry)

To start it off I’m drinking something right now that is both pretty and tasty.  I know that being New Years Eve I should have saved it for midnight but then it would no longer be Wednesday and I just had this great idea for a Wednesday theme.

I’m not a huge fan of champagne so while in the grocery store earlier this week I picked up a bottle of Barefoot Bubbly, White Zinfandel Champagne.  What could be better than fizzy White Zin? Its actually really good and although pink is NOT my favorite color, its alright on wine.

Ok this is short because after all it is New Years Eve.  Hope everyone has a good and SAFE one.  Don’t worry I will not be driving me and my bottle of wine will be rocking out with the cats and painting my room I’ve put together an awesome playlist just for this occasion.

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