No financial news today, other than racking up another no-spend day. I didn't leave the house, except to take out the garbage. One whiff of the frigid air made me happy to go inside again.

I got started on applying for my passport, which it looks like will cost $140. I may also need to get a passport photo taken. I'm going to look at the professional pictures that were taken while I was still working at the college; I think there may be at least one that was full head-on with no smile. If I can save even that much, it will be a good thing.

I got an email from my boss at the museum, asking me to bring in or send in my badge. She didn't elaborate, but I assume her boss got on her about not getting it back from me at the end of the year. She didn't mention anything about the budget, either, or whether there was any chance that my contract would be renewed. I'm thinking it's not looking good, but it's early days.

Anyway, I told her I would drop it off on my way to Michigan on Friday. On the same day, I will stop at the Field Museum to turn over the papers to the new Treasurer. Good thing I've got all day to get there!

I got onto LinkedIn and updated my profile, since I am no longer officially with the museum. Today I'm going to try to find the contact info for that campaign consultant who wanted my business card. I still don't have a card (my DIL is designing one) but I can email her my info, and something might come of that.

But I have to admit I am not fired up about finding new work. I really am enjoying not working. Even with being penned inside by the cold weather. It makes me smile, actually, to think about how I DON'T have to go outside in the bitter cold, when just one year ago I had no choice.

Maybe today I'll start looking for flights to Florida. Allegiant is having a sale. Since they are already cheap, I may find a real bargain.

Today's Menu:

Breakfast: Eggs & toast
Lunch: Cheese quesadillas & salsa
Dinner: Peanut soup & stewed apples

(Yes, dinner appears to be the same as yesterday, but in fact, I snacked on cheese & crackers late in the day and then didn't feel hungry for dinner. So today I will make the soup for sure. I need to use up the half & half.)