That was then... this is now.

I was made redundant exactly 10 months ago today.

2 more months and I get some kind of card and cake - right?

Hallmark are missing an opportunity there I think.

''1 year already?! hang in there buddy''.

Perhaps with a picture of monkey hanging from a tree.

Or something. I'm sure they have professional card-maker-uppers that would some up with something just as relevant....

Hey - if you're so inclined you could always submit such an idea to Hallmark directly... see here