...the best revenge by seeing the cheaper priced matinee of, "Defiance" today.

Some former co-workers invited me out to drink yesterday afternoon, so without having slept or eaten, I drank and got woozy. I received gifts and kisses and hugs and I would have enjoyed it more if I hadn't left smelling like cigarettes from all the smokers.

It's weird though, a few people in calls, emails, or in person seem to relish the layoffs and any possible pain some of us may be having. Many act as if they are immune to it. A couple of people acted as if I was a carrier of a plague and turned away from me. Many are indifferent. Many are uncaring. Many don't want to think about it.

Kicking around options and possible routes to employment and happiness, none of them look all that great in reality. All look expensive. Most look painful and some seem even suicidal in some aspects.

A few very sweet people that have asked to remain anonymous have actually clicked the PayPal Donate button and sent me some extra Emergency Funds! I was so surprised and truly choked up by the gesture.

I am still very moved. Makes me feel there still is some good in this World.