Been catching up on the Harry Potter movies on ABC Family.  I forgot how much I really enjoyed them.  I was tempted to check out the first couple of books from the library.  I have the last 4 in my collection but not the first 3.  Was also tempted to make a trip to the book store but had to remind myself that bills come first.  So while at the library I found the 3 books in the Golden Compass series.  I enjoyed that movie and don't understand why they didn't continue with the other 2 in the series.  No accounting for taste, I guess.  I have been on a reading binge lately.  I think it is my escape from the kids.  I am really counting down the days until they go back to school.  The oldest has gotten so lazy this summer.  I don't know what to do with him.  He has hit 12years old with a vengeance and is defiant with every breath of his body.  He knows that he is supposed to be practicing his music but it has been like pulling teeth, and I just don't have the energy to fight him anymore.  I am also tired of being poor.  Have been sending out resumes trying to find another job.

I am trying to find a job with at least some steady hours.  I was contemplating getting a job at the bookstore but am afraid that I would spend all of my money there and not for the bills.  I really love my current job, but I can't swing the uncertain hours anymore.  I don't like living paycheck to paycheck, who does?  But it would be nice to be able to budget from week to week on what I am making.  Lately, since September, I never know what my hours will be.  Will it be 4hours this week or 40?  It is too much uncertainty.  I have sent out a couple of resumes and am hoping to hear something this week.  Until then, I keep looking and keep the resume handy.