So I have no job, now what?

We could chalk up my behavior to the fact that I'm a Taurus and am clearly an Earth sign to the core, but truth is, I'm not good at not working.

I've caught up on my sleep. I have taken apart my dishwasher and found that it's missing some gaskets. I've cleaned my drains and soaked all of the faucets and shower heads in vinegar.

I found a bunch of recipes to create. Last week, I had zucchini pancakes and cabbage soup - NAILED IT. No, really. I did. Scrumptious.

I planted one million or so seeds - which have promptly been taken inside as a result of seventh (?) winter and turned my kitchen into a greenhouse. I might not be able to cook or prepare food currently, but my, oh my, does that fragrance inspire a Julie Andrews-like twirl every few hours.

I have emptied out my closets and created piles that I plan on organizing and going through ... later.

I've watched so many documentaries and rom-coms, and started writing open letters to Tina Fey and Mindy Kaling. Some day, I'd love to write for one of their shows. Some day.

I also applied for unemployment. To be honest, as an educated person, I still found it slightly challenging. I panicked about making the right decision on each question. I called a friend to hold my hand over the phone as to not screw up. Makes me wonder for those who struggle with language ...

I also inexplicably find myself pacing around in between all such activities almost like I've forgotten what it is I was supposed to be doing.

To get a better grip on those moments, I've started making a schedule. I'm still taking photos for an ongoing project I've started. I've gotten back to writing my own book, piece by piece. I'm also working on other side projects that are in their development phases. I've been very lucky to have met some truly wonderful people in my career that have offered up some exciting opportunities.

I also started dancing and trying out exercise routines in the evening. During the day, if there hasn't been another snowstorm, I go for a modest hike.

Right now, I'm not working ... kinda. And for right now, I'm going to make it work.