Enjoy this period while you have it, Slim. As someone who went through it, I can tell you, it's far better to appreciate it now then to look back (after the next job commences) and wish you would've appreciated it more.
Sure, you have to make some sacrifices (financially), but as long as the hummie is full and your health is intact, life will go on.
Oh yeah...and try to stay away from the hassles of the job search until AFTER the holiday season. If you can, bring it into full throttle come spring. Somehow, the hibernation always seems to bring out the best in you if you're basking in it.
James Taylor said it best (or maybe he was just paraphrasing a famous author) when he sang "the secret of life is enjoying the passing of time."