Out of Work and Busier than Ever
By Ali Canary
@AliCanary (3407)
October 16, 2025 11:31am CST
Hi friends, hope you are doing well today. I am in the process of making sure I get my vaccinations and checkups while I have some time and I still have good health insurance. I got my COVID booster and flu shot, and I have visited my podiatrist and orthopedist. Have an upcoming appointment for a mammogram and "well woman" exam with my gynecologist, and I'm thinking about seeing my dermatologist. I have also gone to some social things, run some errands and started catching up on housework and tv shows that have been sitting in the DVR.
I haven't thrown myself full-tilt into job-hunting, yet, but I have reactivated my tutoring account to say I'm accepting students again, and I have looked to see if there are positions at the community college I used to teach at. Meanwhile, I am starting to post more to my blogs, and I am currently working on a portrait commission, pictured here.
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@kaylachan (79951)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14h
Sometimes, a break like this is needed to refocus yourself and see where you really want to be. Staying active is key, so if and when you get your next job... you're ready for it.
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@kaylachan (79951)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10h
@AliCanary I think some retiries have the rightful concern they will wither, but if they stay active they can live long, productive lives.
@FourWalls (79450)
• United States
14h
Good idea to get all those things out of the way! Best of luck with your searching.
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@JudyEv (364149)
• Rockingham, Australia
6h
At least this is a chance to get all those check-ups and vaccinations up-to-date. The portrait is looking good so far.
@Deepizzaguy (115117)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8h
The portrait drawing on this post looks fantastic.
@Dammy4life (103)
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13h
I hope you get another job soon..these short breaks in between jobs are sometimes a lifesaver
