Isn't that quote cool? That was on my monthly drycleaning newsletter-- so if you think your drycleaner's newsletter cannot make your day (or at least cause you to pause), consider yourself disabused of that notion.
I notice at the career center where we 'restructured' employees get to go as much as we like these 2 months post handing over out laptops and badges, that though levels of energy and enthusiasm vary widely as you might expect among us, to a person, everyone given the slightest opening will say something tantamount to, "I'm so HAPPY I don't have the headaches of my old job."
I had a few unwelcome sea changes these last months especially but didn't think I'd feel much beyond terror being jobless with a spouse also jobless. I find myself dejected at times, and sometimes even sleepless the way I was when I felt like a given project or team assignment was untenable-- but there's no denying it's so very nice not to have those particular day to day worries.
In trying to partake of everything available while it lasts, namely the job placement services, I've scattered myself widely across workshops, free coaching and job fair preparation such that I'm not feeling very effective. I don't feel too put off (although I'm not jazzed by any means) that I don't have a great many interviews (ok, none yet) lined up.
I am revising my resume targeting it toward writing jobs and clinical jobs should an opportunity come along. I'm loving have the days to chart various courses for myself and when I keep my eye on just what's in front of me, I don't ever entertain worry or fear.
Fall is my favorite season. I won't lie- it's because it acts as harbinger to 'the holidays' beginning in the US with Halloween and ending with New Year's. I caught myself thinking I wouldn't have the right to enjoy them 'with no job' but have managed to get Fall and Halloween decorations out and about our house even a little early this year.
I say early because in a fit of holiday decorating superiority, I declared a few years ago that Halloween decorations should not be donned (can a nonperson don something? I don't know) prior to 3 weeks before Halloween and certainly not before the month of October. Well, it's September 30 and ceramic jack o' lanterns abound. Aren't we rebels?
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Although I have been reading your blogs, I've never taken the time, like I should, to comment. For this entry I must say that one of my absolute favorite traditions that we have in our household is making our house festive for the holidays, especially Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment, Sarah! I still pinch myself when I think of how overjoyed I was to learn that you guys put up a Christmas platform EVERY year!
ReplyDeleteLove that teapot!
ReplyDeleteStan and I are joking about how soon a decorating fit will hit me during my time off. I'm guessing not too soon other than pumpkins and gourds :)
Of course I know you not as well as Stan (unless you count that female intuition/eternal sisterhood thing ;-) but I can't picture it other than nature's bounty as you mentioned!
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