Day Three of Unemployment was Busy

I started my day taking my daughter Gabby to day care. A tradition to either to day care or to school. That will end soon as we gave our two week notice.
After that I took a crack at updating my resume and filling out an application for place I will try to get . Last time I did any updating like this was in August 2005 when I was looking and considering a job in Washington.
I had to go back to Crafton and register in person. Some sort of snag with me registering and adding classes online today.
I must admit, I was initially frustrated I could not get my class I wanted at Crafton. Since Crafton is linked ot SBVC, I checked their webite again tonight. Amazingly there was ONE opening for the class I wanted. Someone dropped. Was it meant to happen?
So now I'm taking a writing class at Crafton and a CISCO I class at SBVC Tuesday nights.
One of my mentors, Leo Greene, is regularly on my mind cause I wear a bracelet in his honor. He passed away from ALS in early 2008. Here is a photo that say's it all for me. it says "Never Give Up".

I went to register for classes today

A day after being laid off after nearly 15 years of dedicated service I made the trek to a community college in Yucaipa. I chose this college because they teach CISCO technology. Turns out to be a quaint little college in the hills of Yucaipa. Very scenic!

I waited two hours to see a class counselor. I have decided to take a writing class as well. I am also going to figure out how to take and ADD a 5:30 p.m. class on CISCO I and II on Tuesday nights. The problems is we are taking Gabby, our 1st grade daughter, out of day care since I was laid off. That means I'm taking care of her from 1:50 till her mom would get home.
My wife, her mom, gets off at Five. Not sure how to work that out. No time to think about it as classes start Monday.

Day two accounted for me hanging out at the college for a long time. I actually made a second trip their to give them my transcripts from Cal State Long Beach. I eventually got home, made dinner and Amy picked Gabby up from day care. We are taking advantage of the two weeks we needed to give them so I can pursue interests.
Gabby and I took a walk after dinner. I love my little girl so much.

I'm hoping to hear back from a career counselor Friday. She left me a voice mail while I was out today.

This is day two of unemployment. I thank all I have worked with. Thank you Rick for your compassion. Thank you Eric.

Look for day three. I assume I'll write something. It seems to help. A public journal. Who knew!

gary scott: Cuts today, more tomorrow*

gary scott: Cuts today, more tomorrow*


gary scott: Layoffs at the Daily News*, **


gary scott: Cuts at the Press-Telegram


gary scott: Cuts at the Daily Breeze*

Jeff is hanging out after being laid off

Just filled out unemployment online. Called some resources to help me find a new career with counseling. This past job, the company offers a resource to help with the shit that hit. Also talked with the 401k folks about rolling over into an IRA. Never thought this would be so fun. Almost made it to 15 years. I must admit the writing was on the wall. All the good talent being let go to save what's left of Media News Group and its Inland Empire newspapers. Can't wait to see how they survive.
So now I have wallowed about the unemployed Jeff and my fellow colleagues who have been let go today, I feel the pain with you.

Going to check out the local college(s) to see about switching gears to being a student. Changing those gears to a new career.

Cheers to all who wished me well!

Cancer woman's Christmas Wish is for Help

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Highland Home Lights Up For Christmas

30,000 lights synced with music at this Highland home.

Jeff hangs out with SpongeBob

I met a star a while ago. I happened to be at the Daily Bulletin newsroom when he stopped by for some photo opportunities. Staff photographer Jennifer Cappuccio Maher happened to be in the office to help me savor the moment. Bob jump up on my hand and we posed for the everlasting photo. Thank you SpongeBob and Jennifer.

Rancho Beat Upland in Football Finals

Here is a video I did of Rancho Cucamonga High School beating Upland in the finals 21-7. Ended up being a bit cold and condensation was forming on the eyepiece and video camera. It ended up being a good game although for people who got to the stadium on the later side they were lucky to get seating. Again there were way to many people on the sidelines. Sideline passes were abundant.

The Moon

I'm not one who shoots the moon, but on my way back from photographing water polo today I saw a nice glow from the moon through some palm trees. Use your imagination to see that the black stringy stuff from above is palm leaves, OK!

Number 7 for Daniela