Day One

And so it begins...

Today is the first day of a whole new life.

1.  I officially have no work / job.  In July, my husband got a new job...something we've been hoping would happen for a long time.  We knew this would mean that I would be temporarily unemployed, but I was confident that I would find something.  When we moved in September, I continued to consult for my former employer until my contract ended yesterday.  I would look for a job but...

2.  I am 39 weeks and 3 days pregnant.  I'm not really in any position to take on a new job.  My focus needs to be on preparing for labor and being a mother.  I need to relax and enjoy the little time I have left to myself.  Which is really weird because...

3.  I've never been unemployed.  No, seriously...never.  I've had a job since I was able to get working papers in high school.  I've never willingly left a job without another one lined up.  I like my line of work and, most importantly, I like contributing to our family's bank account.

So...I'm documenting this whole transition.  Because if I know one thing about myself, it will be full of mishaps and misadventures -- much like every other aspect of my life.