Well, after 5 months in a temporary position, I am back to one job working in books. My other position, which stressed me out and held little benefits other than better pay and great kids, is no more. I sat down with the boss to ask her to allow me to change my role in the organization. She didn't like my suggested change and gave me an "all or nothing" ultimatum. I chose the nothing. It was definitely not worth it to continue. I am now back to working at a bookstore parttime (although the hours are now a LOT better than they were in the spring), and looking for another job, yet again.
One extremely negative side effect however, other than the obvious loss of better pay, is my migraines. The week after I left, they came back in full force and after today, I have had 4 in a 3 week timespan. It's extremely frustrating. I want to attribute them to stress, even though I feel much less stress since leaving my other job with the crazy boss. I think that on a subconscious level, I am incredibly worried about my future job security and supporting myself once more. While I like working in a book store, it's not a place that will help me become self-sufficient. I can't live with my parents forever, folks.
On the job horizon, it still looks as bleak as it did 6 months ago. I have applied for many jobs over the past few weeks, but have only had positive feedback from one. Who knows, maybe that one job will be the perfect one for me and I'll finally find some hope.
There have been a few positive side effects of having only one job again. One, I've been able to get more involved at church and have finally identified with a great christian family. I have had more time at home to spend with my parents and the puppy. And I've been writing! Finally! I only have a few more chapters of my manuscript, and then I am done! If only I can get past the occassional writers block that randomly hits, I'll be done by the end of the month. I have to simply keep myself from getting distracted... ooo choclate!
I have found that it helps if I don't write at home where the familiar distractions are. I went out today and bought a starbucks gift card as a little incentive to get out of the house to write. Hopefully this will help matters and I'll be done with the first draft in no time. When I finally do sit down to write, I sometimes don't like the direction in which my tale is headed, and get distracted with developing changes to make later. I need to simply finish it first, and then make changes. What say you, readers, do you think I can finish it up in the next few weeks?
Tidbit: Alias was the best show ever, and I have spent the last few weeks re-watching all of the seasons. Brings back some exciting memories.
Marshall - "There's technically a bomb in your head."
Will- "WHAT?!"
Best,
Princess Booka
One extremely negative side effect however, other than the obvious loss of better pay, is my migraines. The week after I left, they came back in full force and after today, I have had 4 in a 3 week timespan. It's extremely frustrating. I want to attribute them to stress, even though I feel much less stress since leaving my other job with the crazy boss. I think that on a subconscious level, I am incredibly worried about my future job security and supporting myself once more. While I like working in a book store, it's not a place that will help me become self-sufficient. I can't live with my parents forever, folks.
On the job horizon, it still looks as bleak as it did 6 months ago. I have applied for many jobs over the past few weeks, but have only had positive feedback from one. Who knows, maybe that one job will be the perfect one for me and I'll finally find some hope.
There have been a few positive side effects of having only one job again. One, I've been able to get more involved at church and have finally identified with a great christian family. I have had more time at home to spend with my parents and the puppy. And I've been writing! Finally! I only have a few more chapters of my manuscript, and then I am done! If only I can get past the occassional writers block that randomly hits, I'll be done by the end of the month. I have to simply keep myself from getting distracted... ooo choclate!
I have found that it helps if I don't write at home where the familiar distractions are. I went out today and bought a starbucks gift card as a little incentive to get out of the house to write. Hopefully this will help matters and I'll be done with the first draft in no time. When I finally do sit down to write, I sometimes don't like the direction in which my tale is headed, and get distracted with developing changes to make later. I need to simply finish it first, and then make changes. What say you, readers, do you think I can finish it up in the next few weeks?
Tidbit: Alias was the best show ever, and I have spent the last few weeks re-watching all of the seasons. Brings back some exciting memories.
Marshall - "There's technically a bomb in your head."
Will- "WHAT?!"
Best,
Princess Booka