Motivational Monday

I've been thinking on this concept for months now. I have so many things I want/like to do, but I have a hard time focusing on them. I have so many things I would like to do for a living that I have a hard time deciding.

I want to write a book {I've started writing three}. I want to work in pubic history {I do now, but not how I would like to}. I want to be an historian {but they aren't really in-demand and there is a lot of competition}. I want to be an event planner {weddings/galas/etc.}. I want to be a paid photographer {I've done one family session, one wedding reception and have another wedding coming up this August}. I want to be a person who makes history interesting to those who hate it {most people...}. I want to be involved in the weight loss/fitness industry in some way {along the lines of helping those who are overweight see they can workout rather than thinking they can't}. And I'll bet there are a few more things I want to do that are escaping me right now.

I need to work on narrowing down my choices. Or I need to start going forward in several directions to see which sticks. I just feel like all this indecision is making me turn my wheels and get nowhere.

And it's scary - to venture out into the unknown, to leave behind what I know in case I fall on my face. But, working PT as a manual laborer can't be that much worse than falling on my face trying something I would love to do.

What are you having trouble focusing on? Are you going in too many directions too?

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Quick Job Update

I had a job interview in September for a part-time fund raising position.  I hadn't heard anything at the start of October, so I sent a quick email letting them know I was still interested and I found out they had some internal issues that had kept them from making a decision as of yet. 

Today, I received a phone call from the company and I got pretty excited.  I returned the call, only to be told while I interview very well, I had stiff competition and did not actually get the job.  While I appreciate the phone call, it totally screwed with my mind.  With the way the economy is, I figured if I hadn't been selected for the position I would receive a letter...if lucky.  When I had a message they called, I thought for certain I was being offered the job. 

So, I'm not in a very good mood currently...

Ups and downs

What a weekend!  Wow.  We headed out Saturday to Philly to meet our friend from NY for the Philly Craft Beer Festival.  It was soooo fun!  I had high hopes and it exceeded my expectations.  I was worried there would be too many people to get to the tables, lines would be long, and it would just be conjested.  I was worried for nothing.  The lines at the first couple of tables were long, but as you moved along it was fine.  The beer was good, the people nice, and the other attendees were fun!  So would do it again next year.  And if you've never been to one, go! 

But, beer festivals do not help the diet.  LOL!  And it really killed the weekend.  I had a yummy humus and pita appetizer and a delicious vegetable sandwich for dinner.  I did have some sweet potato fries later, but not many.  Then Sunday, we stopped at the diner and had breakfast.  Diners make the best breakfast.  Had the best corn muffin and Belgium waffles.  It was awesome!!  We headed home and napped.  LOL!  Then we just ordered pizza and fries.  Just did not feel up to making dinner.  Ah well...

Today, back on track.  Tomorrow I start a new temp job, so I went out for a couple things.  I tried on all my work clothes last week and since I haven't really worn them since the spring, I had no idea what would fit and what wouldn't.  So, I headed out for a suit jacket.  I got that, a dress, a dress with a jacket, and a sheath dress and since they were from Ross and Burlington Coat Factory, they were affordable.  And I am really excited about the clothes.  :-)  And the best part is, they are two sizes smaller than I would have worn this time last year.  Yea!  I'm happy about that.

I start the new temporary job tomorrow.  Eh.  Not happy about it, but whatever.  I have to do something.  Supposedly it's four weeks.  We shall see.  I have a friend who works out that way, so hopefully we can meet for lunch once or twice.  I'll let you know how it goes.

Updates

It's Friday and we all know what that means - weigh in day.  I wasn't going to go after the weekend I had.  I mean when you have friends in from around the country are you really all that concerned with points?  I shouldn't say that.  One of the ladies who came out did very well sticking to her points this weekend.  Puts me to shame really...Anyway.  Got up this morning and headed out because I know my friend Nicole would hassle me if I didn't.  :-p  It's been two weeks and a couple horrible weekends since my last weigh in and I had NO idea what to expect.  Thankfully, I stayed the same.  I was a tad surprised since it had been two weeks, but happy.  I guess fasting one day will help knock some weight off you.  LOL!  I'm aiming for a loss next Friday.  I think between no meat, no sweets, and no snacking I should be good for one.

This afternoon I had an interview at a temp agency for a temporary part-time position.  Interview went well.  There are two positions with the organization hiring I qualify for, so she's sending my resume along today to the company.  The positions are temporary (4-6 weeks), but not part-time, which is fine.  Time-wise I kinda like it honestly.  So, we shall see what happens.  The lovely lady at the temp agency is emailing my resume over to the company hiring and I should hear next week if they want to bring me in for an interview. 

Tonight, we are headed out for some fun!  We belong to a Beer MeetUp and tonight's meet up is at a Belgium bar locally.  I love Belgium beer.  Soooo excited!  And we scoped out the menu ahead of time and they have a vegetarian burger and a cheese plate, so we are good to go on food!  Woohoo!

Rough day

Today was a rough day. I am being let go from my job come June 30th and it really hit me today at work. I was reading an article in a trade magazine that said my industry isn't laying people off, they are finding other means of making things come together. Well, not in my case. I know I will be let go June 30th. There's a new position opening up, but in reality I don't have the skills for it, it's a position much higher than I have now and without direct supervision experience, I will not get it. And I know that. But today, when reading that article and then seeing the employment section in the back, I just got really down. I just feel helpless. The economy is horrible, so the chances of finding a job in my field by the end of June is pretty daunting. I need to change that mentality, but it's not going to be easy.

But, in better and more topical news, I ate out at lunch today. I rarely do that, but a friend and I went to local restaurant. I did well. Removed the cheese and had the dressing on the side, so I was able to cut out a ton of calories. I was happy. I also drank a lot of water. Cereal for breakfast and fruit snacks for dessert. Not too bad today. Especially for going out.

Came home and put in a line turkey tenderloin. Last time we made it, it was delicious! I planned on having that for dinner tonight, but I don't think I have the energy to turn it into anything at this point. I think instead, I'm going to grab a WW meal and call it a night. I'm feeling kinda lazy.

And of course, I played with the Wii. Did a ton of the step. I'm frustrated that I can't get it RIGHT! I keep screwing up the basic step. I did much better on the advanced step, figure that one out! That basic step is KILLING me! LOL! I also did some hula and balance exercises for the first time. I think it was ski jump. That was fun, but I kept screwing up the take-off. I have NO balance! Hopefully the balance exercises will help that.