Things have not been going well lately. I can't say that I'm clinically depressed but I've had better months.

My cat died unexpectedly, which has really upset me. I loved that cat and he loved me. Kid #2 has had a number of doctor and dentist visits and is starting orthodontia tomorrow, so money has been very tight. A refill of a tube of eyelid ointment cost me $65 yesterday. Wasn't the original $12?! Maybe someone at the pharmacy took pity on me. 

What else? Turned off the ATT television service, which was costing me about $80 a month with zero premium channels. We never watched much of anything but I had the service as part  of a bundle. I'll miss watching NFL football on ESPN or NFL Network this fall if there IS an NFL season.

Cannot get a job interview. Seriously. I keep applying and hearing nothing but the sound of crickets back. Some additional income would be helpful.

Tried to get to the local county fair a week or two ago. Two hours in solid traffic, no parking whatsoever, we gave up and drove back home. That was ugly. 

It's starting to heat up these days. We have air conditioning but it's too fucking expensive to USE it. Go figure.

Still. A cup of chai tea and I press on. Maybe things will get better soon. Maybe not. I'm ready for some good news.