kaitou | Vib Ribbon Blues

Well, I have started my first week of layoff from work. This isn't a permanent layoff, mind, just one week here, and another in July. It's better than a pay cut I know, because if/when business picks back up any raises will be based off a higher salary. And really, all things considered, not nearly as bad as it could be. I have my refrigerator stocked with chicken strips, mac n cheese and chocolate ice cream (I saved $15 on groceries with coupons! I win!). I have yarn for knitting with, I have video games, books and writing I need to do. So it'll be a nice week.

But it still feels weird. And especially weird for filling out unemployment when really I feel more like I'm taking a no-pay vacation. But the office told us to do this, and I'm not missing out on benefits for a week out of pride. (My boss said something about not filing just out of pride. I told him I could use his benefits if he didn't need it.)