United by our lack of purpose
So I went scrapbooking at my friend's last night (we'll ignore how getting together with married women to scrapbook always makes me feel like I'm 45 and just try to focus on how it's a quick, easy way to keep rather regular contact with J since she's had her baby and we both get wrapped up in things and end up going months without talking). She's now been home with baby for 18 months and last night was talking about how some days she has no idea what she's going to do that day - that she has nothing to do really (yes, there's always cleaning and diapers and food prep, but something other than usual chores). Going on month 5714 of this job search, I told her that lately I've had the same feeling some days. Ahh, bonding over a complete lack of direction, focus and purpose in our day. Who says single, childless people can't relate to married people with kids?!