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Jun. 22nd, 2009 at 5:31 PM

Most of my posts recently have been all about menu planning. This reflects what's been on my mind most often.

See, I'm an inveterate planner. I make lists. I adore timelines. I love arranging events and projects.

And here I am, unemployed, stuck with nothing to plan!

Last time this happened, at least there was my wedding to plan, and then several repairs to the house to research and supervise. This time, bubkes.

So I plan menus. I've prepared an elaborate inventory of the freezer, kitchen pantry, and basement pantry. I track grocery prices. I've performed a Critical Path Analysis for efficiently using up all stored foods by their sell-by dates, as well as incorporating leftovers into future meals.

Yes, I have set up spreadsheets for this. With macros.

Please, please, please, all I want for my birthday is a job that will let me Plan Things!

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cherittfn wrote:

Jun. 22nd, 2009 11:22 pm (UTC)

Come on over. You can plan my crap for me. LOL

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momilies wrote:

Jun. 22nd, 2009 11:54 pm (UTC)

LOL

What I need are interesting recipes for pork chops. I have way too many and can't think of anything new and different to do with them.

Got anything?

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beckyzoole wrote:

Jun. 23rd, 2009 12:28 am (UTC)

Other than cooking them as chops, you can think of them as pre-sliced pork meat for stews and soups! Try pozole, pork adobo, chili verde with pork, or a traditional Hungarian goulash with pork.

If your family will eat hominy, I highly recommend pozole.

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millysdaughter wrote:

Jun. 23rd, 2009 02:49 am (UTC)

Have you considered a career as a grant writer?
We could sure use one at the club!!!
Wanna come to nodak?

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beckyzoole wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 08:50 pm (UTC)

Hey, if I could telecommute, I'd love to be your grant writer!

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axejudge wrote:

Jun. 23rd, 2009 06:09 am (UTC)

Man, you put me to shame. Yes, I plan my meals and make out a grocery list, trying to use up leftovers - but I could really use a freezer and pantry inventory. I have so much stuff.

I love lists, too. Whenever I have a project, I try to make a timeline so that I can do a bit at a time and not feel rushed at the end (it doesn't always work, but I gotta keep trying). Without my calendars, I feel lost.

And for all that, I still don't feel very organized. I need help.

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Jun. 23rd, 2009 03:08 pm (UTC)

Spreadsheets sound cool and useful

I'm also out of work and organizing my stuff, but I'm not very good with Excel (and lazy). Could you possibly make the spreadsheet templates and macros available somewhere? I can trade writing services if you need anything written or edited.

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coyote_eyes wrote:

Jun. 23rd, 2009 03:19 pm (UTC)

Maybe you should look for work as a personal assistant. There are people who would pay you money to keep them organized - just make sure you get paid by someone who will occasionally listen to you.

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beckyzoole wrote:

Jun. 30th, 2009 08:51 pm (UTC)

Heh. I'd probably have to move to Los Angeles, or possibly New York, to find clients. But, yeah, working as a personal assistant would be fun.

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kappsgurl wrote:

Jun. 23rd, 2009 03:51 pm (UTC)

You remind me SO MUCH of

s00zi. You should friend her.

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ithildae wrote:

Jun. 23rd, 2009 09:28 pm (UTC)

It is only a liability if you can't cope with some of the plans being changed, or incorrectly fulfilling their purpose.

I used to learn a new programming language between jobs when I was on my own. I have done significant projects in about 200 languages and variants. (Including database languages and their proprietary extensions.)

Are their any new systems you can brush up your resume with?

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beckyzoole wrote:

Jun. 24th, 2009 05:08 pm (UTC)

I've been told I should get more Crystal Reports experience/training. Last time I used it was over three years ago.

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