Yes it is true. I am up at 1:30 in the AM. For those that have known me for the last three years I have been in Oregon. This is not my style at all. But hey I want to live the student life. That means the crazy schedule too...
Not really. Don't count on it. It helps a great deal that I got most of today's and tomorrow's check list done today, and can sleep in. :) It is amazing what you can accomplish when everyone else is at work.
I have loved the whole day that I haven't had a job, but I could see this get old very quickly. Looking forward to a somewhat more structured schedule next week.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Oh for the Love of Change
That is right. The time as come for me to start a new chapter in my life. My plan... is to go back to grad school. I am going to get a masters in education. I am not sure what is my favorite part about this change.
#1 A fresh start. I love having a new start. A clean slate. Nothing that I should have finnished last week hanging over my head. A new chance to get it right. (This is why I like Mondays.)
#2 The chance to be a student again. To have a random schedule that varries from day to day. Where I can choose to take early classes, or go with late ones, and sleep in. (Lets be honest I'll be up early regardless.) Back to being able to wear jeans every day, carrying my life in a back pack, just having the simple life back. Yes I realize I am only remembering the good parts.
#3 I am quiting my job at Wells Fargo. This actually brings me the most happiness. Don't get me wrong. For the majority of the lst three years I have loved my job. It has been a good job, good company. I am just ready for a little less stress for a while, and a different type of stress.
Like most people I do have some adversion to change, but really it is just to small change. I don't like reorganizing furniture, or changing my route to work. Major overalls for my life I love! I know I'm crazy... best if you knew it too.
Wish me luck!
#1 A fresh start. I love having a new start. A clean slate. Nothing that I should have finnished last week hanging over my head. A new chance to get it right. (This is why I like Mondays.)
#2 The chance to be a student again. To have a random schedule that varries from day to day. Where I can choose to take early classes, or go with late ones, and sleep in. (Lets be honest I'll be up early regardless.) Back to being able to wear jeans every day, carrying my life in a back pack, just having the simple life back. Yes I realize I am only remembering the good parts.
#3 I am quiting my job at Wells Fargo. This actually brings me the most happiness. Don't get me wrong. For the majority of the lst three years I have loved my job. It has been a good job, good company. I am just ready for a little less stress for a while, and a different type of stress.
Like most people I do have some adversion to change, but really it is just to small change. I don't like reorganizing furniture, or changing my route to work. Major overalls for my life I love! I know I'm crazy... best if you knew it too.
Wish me luck!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
wanting to move foward, but looking back
So I lost something last year... something very dear to me and I am trying to move on, or more forward, or what ever it is we are suppose to do.
There was something great about it. It strengthened my need and desire to want to be a better person, friend, a better me. It build my helped to build my vision of self worth, and appreciate myself for who I was each and everyday. It made me smile.
Now I am living without it. I still think I am overall a good person. I am still trying to find the desire to be better, and the determination to make it happen.
I know I will find a way, I have before, but like always the new way is never the same. I will forever be change, and grateful for the time I did have it. If I could find a way to have it back I would do anything, as I have never been so whole in my life.
But I don't know that it is possible. So onward I go into 2009. The year that so badly I would like to see myself make the improvements, and the leaps froward like 2008, but I can't seem to stop looking back and longing for all I had in 2008, because I truly had the world.
There was something great about it. It strengthened my need and desire to want to be a better person, friend, a better me. It build my helped to build my vision of self worth, and appreciate myself for who I was each and everyday. It made me smile.
Now I am living without it. I still think I am overall a good person. I am still trying to find the desire to be better, and the determination to make it happen.
I know I will find a way, I have before, but like always the new way is never the same. I will forever be change, and grateful for the time I did have it. If I could find a way to have it back I would do anything, as I have never been so whole in my life.
But I don't know that it is possible. So onward I go into 2009. The year that so badly I would like to see myself make the improvements, and the leaps froward like 2008, but I can't seem to stop looking back and longing for all I had in 2008, because I truly had the world.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Yea for Summer Fun
Yes I know it is not summer yet... but really I can't wait anymore. So today some friends and I went hiking. I thought I would share one of my favorite pictures from that hike.I have had several great summers in the past, 2008 the most recent that I just loved. I find myself already wondering if this next year will compare at all to last year. I know I am setting myself up for disappointment going that route... but I still am.
I don't want to live in the past, and I want to enjoy each moment of this year as it's own, but I haven't seemed to be able to get there quite yet.
Any suggestions...
I really do want to make 2009 all it can be and more.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Currnet Economy
It has been a while since I have written, but thanks to the troubling market, increasing interest rates, work has slowed down some.
Along with that, I no longer have my position at Church to plan for the large group activities, so my schedule and my stress level have lightened a small bit.
I try to keep my political views more to myself rather than speaking out. I do enjoy educating others on political matters, and national news. What little I understand.
I first want to say I am sorry for anyone that has lost, has a family member or friend has lost, or are in fear of loosing their jobs.
I don't envy you in any regard, and hope that you are finding the help you need through your previous preparations, friends, family, and any religious affiliations you may have.
Now I want to pose the question of what now?
For anyone that knows me they know that I am a planner, and a little bit of a realist on the edge of pessimist. I have given a lot of thought to what I would do if I lost my job. I would like to share some of my thoughts in hopes that it might just help those looking to find a new job, fill their time, and keep their spirits high.
1st. Don't be picky about your next job. Do look for a job that will pay the bills. America is founded on those who are hard workers, that take pride in a good days work. It doesn't matter what that work may be. White collar, blue collar, pushing paper, or manual labor. Doing what you can do to the best of your ability to be self sufficient is one of the most satisfying feeling in the world. Once you have a job... then look for the one you want if you didn't land it with the new one.
2nd. Don't spend eight hours a day looking for a job. At some point it will no longer be quality. Do spend 2-3 hours a day doing quality searching, applying, and most of all follow up on possible jobs. This way you are making quality applications, you can remember who you talked to and can make a quality impression to those you meet with.
3rd. Volunteer some time everyday. Think about this for a min. If you volunteer for a school or state entity, you are spending time everyday networking with people, that may be able to line you up with a job. Second you are building skills that may help you find, and land the next job. Third you can show that what you have been doing with your time since you have been out of work. Finally you are helping your community. As the country, state, and city start to cut back there will be a much greater need for help, and you have the time, and skills needed to make a difference.
4th. Take the time to work on personal improvement. That can be anything from reading about topics that you are interested in, that may help with employment. Working out to build endorphins, and build confidence in yourself. Build on an old talent that you may have let pass by when life was filled with the 8-5 job. Music, sports, art. It again will help bring out the confidence in yourself. It also fills your free time so you can think of the positive.
5th. And most important a trust in God, that He knows the pains you are going through, and is there to help support you. You may never understand why, but you can take this as an opportunity to grow.
I hope those that read this will take it for what it is. My map and game plan in the even that I loose my job. And as my support to you. Knowing that I cannot fully understand your situation till I am there, but I am happy to help in anyway I can.
Best of luck as everyone works through the struggles of our current economy.
Along with that, I no longer have my position at Church to plan for the large group activities, so my schedule and my stress level have lightened a small bit.
I try to keep my political views more to myself rather than speaking out. I do enjoy educating others on political matters, and national news. What little I understand.
I first want to say I am sorry for anyone that has lost, has a family member or friend has lost, or are in fear of loosing their jobs.
I don't envy you in any regard, and hope that you are finding the help you need through your previous preparations, friends, family, and any religious affiliations you may have.
Now I want to pose the question of what now?
For anyone that knows me they know that I am a planner, and a little bit of a realist on the edge of pessimist. I have given a lot of thought to what I would do if I lost my job. I would like to share some of my thoughts in hopes that it might just help those looking to find a new job, fill their time, and keep their spirits high.
1st. Don't be picky about your next job. Do look for a job that will pay the bills. America is founded on those who are hard workers, that take pride in a good days work. It doesn't matter what that work may be. White collar, blue collar, pushing paper, or manual labor. Doing what you can do to the best of your ability to be self sufficient is one of the most satisfying feeling in the world. Once you have a job... then look for the one you want if you didn't land it with the new one.
2nd. Don't spend eight hours a day looking for a job. At some point it will no longer be quality. Do spend 2-3 hours a day doing quality searching, applying, and most of all follow up on possible jobs. This way you are making quality applications, you can remember who you talked to and can make a quality impression to those you meet with.
3rd. Volunteer some time everyday. Think about this for a min. If you volunteer for a school or state entity, you are spending time everyday networking with people, that may be able to line you up with a job. Second you are building skills that may help you find, and land the next job. Third you can show that what you have been doing with your time since you have been out of work. Finally you are helping your community. As the country, state, and city start to cut back there will be a much greater need for help, and you have the time, and skills needed to make a difference.
4th. Take the time to work on personal improvement. That can be anything from reading about topics that you are interested in, that may help with employment. Working out to build endorphins, and build confidence in yourself. Build on an old talent that you may have let pass by when life was filled with the 8-5 job. Music, sports, art. It again will help bring out the confidence in yourself. It also fills your free time so you can think of the positive.
5th. And most important a trust in God, that He knows the pains you are going through, and is there to help support you. You may never understand why, but you can take this as an opportunity to grow.
I hope those that read this will take it for what it is. My map and game plan in the even that I loose my job. And as my support to you. Knowing that I cannot fully understand your situation till I am there, but I am happy to help in anyway I can.
Best of luck as everyone works through the struggles of our current economy.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Yea for friends
So it has been requested that I update so I thought I would share some of my current thoughts. Because really what is the point of a blog if I don't update it. :)
I recently made contact with an old friend from elementary school online. Go figure. She was surpised to see that I had found her and we have been enjoying getting caught up. I am so excited because we use to spend hours talking on the phone, and spending time together.
It really makes me think in many ways the online net-works make it soooo much easier to stay incontact with old friends... but do we at times loose that personal touch?
I have kept in "close contact" with about 4 frineds from high school, and a few more from college, and then one or two that have moved away from where I am now. In comparison that is about as many friends my mother has stayed in contact with.
I have kept up with and in some contact with many other's through my on-line networks. I have loved watching them move on into diffent avenues of life, careers, family, and travel. But I ask. Do I really know the people? If we were to sit down and talk would it be like old times, or would it be a quick 30 min catch up?
Second thought. How much time do we spend on line reading each other's blogs, profile, and looking at pictures, and not building lasting memories with those that are around us? Who will we keep up with if we aren't building friendships with those people that we do associate with?
Not saying that blogs and on line networks aren't great! I appreciate the support, and many of my friends have made for great networking opertunities for other friends. I just wonder if we now use these virtual networks as a way to apprear connected, and yet become more disconected from the world around us.
Just some of my current thoughts.
I recently made contact with an old friend from elementary school online. Go figure. She was surpised to see that I had found her and we have been enjoying getting caught up. I am so excited because we use to spend hours talking on the phone, and spending time together.
It really makes me think in many ways the online net-works make it soooo much easier to stay incontact with old friends... but do we at times loose that personal touch?
I have kept in "close contact" with about 4 frineds from high school, and a few more from college, and then one or two that have moved away from where I am now. In comparison that is about as many friends my mother has stayed in contact with.
I have kept up with and in some contact with many other's through my on-line networks. I have loved watching them move on into diffent avenues of life, careers, family, and travel. But I ask. Do I really know the people? If we were to sit down and talk would it be like old times, or would it be a quick 30 min catch up?
Second thought. How much time do we spend on line reading each other's blogs, profile, and looking at pictures, and not building lasting memories with those that are around us? Who will we keep up with if we aren't building friendships with those people that we do associate with?
Not saying that blogs and on line networks aren't great! I appreciate the support, and many of my friends have made for great networking opertunities for other friends. I just wonder if we now use these virtual networks as a way to apprear connected, and yet become more disconected from the world around us.
Just some of my current thoughts.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
ah back for a post... it has been a while
Sorry to those of you who follow my bog... or try to since I often don't write.
Quick update on my life. Overall I love life, even when it is not going my way.
Work... is work, but today being in the mortgage lending field I am very grateful for a job, and one that I enjoy most days. It will never cease to amaze me though that people think they can get a stated mortgage these days. I really wonder... "do you even pretend to watch the news" :)
Church is wonderful. I love my ward. I love the people in it! I love that that is where I find wonderful friends that will share and uplift me. I am always trying to be a better person... and we are working with baby steps. The moto I am currently working to put into my life is "discipline is the bridge between goals and achievement." Fro the Presiding Bishop. I have plenty of goals... not enough discipline. :)
Social life... I never stop meeting wonderful people! I learn more about myself with every person I meet. Sometimes I keep myself a little too busy, but I promise I am trying to simplify my life. :)
Well I think that is all for now... Will try to do better. Thanks to those who do read my blog!
Beth
Quick update on my life. Overall I love life, even when it is not going my way.
Work... is work, but today being in the mortgage lending field I am very grateful for a job, and one that I enjoy most days. It will never cease to amaze me though that people think they can get a stated mortgage these days. I really wonder... "do you even pretend to watch the news" :)
Church is wonderful. I love my ward. I love the people in it! I love that that is where I find wonderful friends that will share and uplift me. I am always trying to be a better person... and we are working with baby steps. The moto I am currently working to put into my life is "discipline is the bridge between goals and achievement." Fro the Presiding Bishop. I have plenty of goals... not enough discipline. :)
Social life... I never stop meeting wonderful people! I learn more about myself with every person I meet. Sometimes I keep myself a little too busy, but I promise I am trying to simplify my life. :)
Well I think that is all for now... Will try to do better. Thanks to those who do read my blog!
Beth
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