Unemployed: First Dissapointment

I thought I knew my next step but I was dissapointed to find out that the CASH program, the training program for the Self Employment Assistance Program, has already started for this Fall and is full.  This program would have allowed me to concentrate on being self employed and not have to do the weekly job hunt reporting to receive unemployment.  I could, of course, keep looking but the reportiing part wouldn't be necessary.

Good part:  I'm signed up for the program starting in January . . . hummm, makes me wonder how long this journey will be . . . but I have always believed that LIFE is a journey, not a destination and this is just another part of the life long journey.

My routine is the same as always; getting up early, going to the street to get the paper and giving Abby a short run, reading the paper/watching the news/checking e-mail and such (yes, all at once).  Now, instead of heading to work I am trying to eat a healthy breakfast (which I often skipped) and taking a real walk with Abby.  I may also try to get to the Bloedel Reserve more often; love that place and I have usually been there with writers and tour operators; always trying to get through the tour quickly without rushing.  Yes, I will take advantage of my Bloedel membership and talk slowly and take LOTs of photos! 

The rest of the day is job hunting, gardening, enjoying Sunrise Acre, working on photos and thinking . . . what next.

Tomorrow: Networking in Gig Harbor - another great photo opportunity.  Loving this weather.

Question:  (First a statement) Long, long ago I found that I needed help with house cleaning.  I spent years feeling guilty about paying someone else to clean my house.  I also knew that if I worked full time and then cleaned on the weekend and Jim didn't, I would resent it and probably be less than fun to be around. (Jim would help if directed - he just doesn't see dirt - just a fact).  I used to have weekly cleaning and since working locally, and thus having more time, and less money, it has been bi-weekly.  Over the last 25 yeas we have only had a handful of individuals who helped me maintain the house and all have become friends.  Kelly has been helping me out for over 10 years and tomorrow is her day.  So, back to the question.  I'm unemployed and should be cutting costs, right?  But . . . I don't want to give up Kelly's help AND if I do it will cut into Kelly's income which has already been cut because of other clients being laid off.  What to do?