public musing

Gorgeous, sunny weather everyday.  It's been warm, but without the uncomfortable humidity of summer.

I've been spending too much time indoors, wading through hundreds of emails daily.  They are mostly divided into five categories:

• Real Estate
• BAFTA
• J. Hilburn
• Retailers
• Friends (by far the smallest grouping)

Since Labor Day, my nights have been filled with BAFTA screenings and events (no complaints). I'm also helping two seniors with college apps and selection. I'm very busy making no money.

I love the work I'm doing for BAFTA. It reminds me of the days when I had a real job with real responsibility, working in an industry (television) that excited me. I chaired my first screening committee meeting last week. I adore the group — 12 people (not including another 20 or so check-in volunteers), most of whom have many years of film experience, and all are extremely capable, smart, and likable. 

Soon I'll need to decide if I want to spend $350 to renew my real estate license, while also taking 21 hours in courses to keep my status current. I don't think I do.

And then there's J. Hilburn. A great company with fantastic product. But since the commission structure was adjusted in May, I can't make any money at it unless I focus on recruiting more stylists, and I don't think that's what I want to do.

Alexander is busy learning a real estate modeling program called Argus, and he's signed up for a real estate course in the fall at NYU. He is networking and doing all the right things in the hope of landing a job in finance or real estate investment.

But still, we remain an unemployed household. 

It's the Jewish New Year, a time for new beginnings. I'm optimistic that paying jobs will be in our future. I just hope it happens sooner rather than later.