2009 - the year of Target, Craigslist and SAG

Well I guess it's not too late to wish you a happy new year. It feels very different this time around. Not only for me personally considering I had a completely different experience last year, but everyone seems to be more "tame" and calm about it. I'm sure everyone's happy to bury 2008 but I think we're all a little fearful of this new one not knowing what's in store for us. I feel a mixture of that and excitement. I thrive on the unknown. It's scary but thrilling. It makes me feel alive.
So I haven't posted anything yet this month because aside from settling back into my old apartment (which is so great and convenient), I've spent most of my days browsing Craigslist, Mandy and all the entertainment job listings I could find. There's actually a lot out there these days. Probably the fear of a Screen Actors Guild strike is pushing many people and companies to get as much in the can as possible before the end of the month. So lets hope actors are not foolish enough to start this now. I agree there needs to be restructuring and producers need to be more fair towards performers but this is just the worst possible time for all of us to face a SAG strike.
Thinking of the tough economic times, I mentioned a couple posts back how bewildered I was at the fact that people were out shopping like crazy this holiday season. Well, guess what, it's not over. I was at Target last week getting a few things for the apartment and wholly shit I've never seen such long lines at the counter. A solid ten minute wait. They were evidently under-staffed, but there were still way too many people in there. I couldn't believe it and was almost pissed. First because I hate shopping, and second because I'd made sure to leave a buffer between the post-holiday craze and me venturing to Target. So needless to say you won't see me there anytime soon.
Now excuse me but I must continue my relentless job hunt. I hope we'll all experience great and exciting things this year, work on interesting projects (whether professionally or leisurely), and that Target will hire a few more cashiers.