Since my last blog about my current position and future career plans I have done a lot of brainstorming while trying to determine what is realistic for me and my short attention span. : ) I have come to understand that my journey must include gaining more work experience in the health and wellness industry and that it must not cost me an arm and a leg, if anything at all. I decided to start with volunteer service and don't expect I will have anything concrete to report for another two weeks. I have also concluded that although I have a degree I may have to take a pay cut to afford myself the opportunity to become happy in my work/career life. In response to this conclusion I decided to get serious about looking for a part-time job so that I pay my car off early. I'm not expecting to make tons of money I just need something that will net me an extra $500 a month after taxes.
Besides what I have mentioned above I also came to the realization that I want a much simpler life with less clutter and less clothes. The extra clothes can go but my six pairs of Nike Tailwind +2, +3 and +4 can stay. What can I say? They make my feet feel awesome! I have become increasingly annoyed with having an object or piece of furniture in every corner of my apartment dwelling. I feel tense and can't concentrate on my goals when I get home from work. Sometimes I want to lash out but realize I'm the to blame for all of this.
Today is probably the first day in a very long time that I didn't not come home after work and immediately turn on the television. Yay for me! I remember these days before I had a roommate or a boyfriend. I kept my dwelling quiet and serene just so I had the mental space to think. Now my television stays on from the time my roommate gets home from school (5:30pm) until the time he falls asleep on the couch (1am). I guess what I am trying to say is that I need my space to think and to plan my life before acting out my life. I see that I have lots of work to do and that am going to make my needs a priority. This so that I can get on with the business of planning a career that I don't yet have.
