iple jobs in the last few months and either heard nothing or been rejected (even kindly) it just starts to hurt. Not only that but being unemployed, or not having regular income since November makes living hard.In my sadness I posed my disappointment on Facebook and got some nice responses from some from my Atlanta past. It's interesting that I get such love from so far and little from those I met in CA. I decided to do one of the free classes from Yoga Today. It was a basic class. Not really high energy or restorative. But after the 51 minutes I was in better spirits.
Years ago I told myself that I would not deny myself anything for the lack of money. As a fairly frugal person, I had sometimes said that I did not deserve to spend on a nice dinner or a treat for myself. However, with no money coming in, it's come time that I really just cannot go out. I really have to say no. And it hurts. It's much harder that I don't have a local support system that will do some cheapy (or free) things with me. So, it's just easier to have a pity party on the couch.
I have applied for 7 faculty positions, but there's nothing else local pending. I do have some possible work come February, but I really need something NOW. I did apply for two restaurant server jobs last week, but it's doubtful that I will get them. There are just too many others that have more recent local experience. There are two other restaurant possibilities, so I was going to head out while the sun was shining. The blue skies have been replaced by gray clouds so perhaps on my way out to do my work study shift at The Beat tonight, I will stop and drop off my resume.
Deep breath, stretch & shower. Perhaps a little more coffee. Definitely getting off the couch.
I have applied for 7 faculty positions, but there's nothing else local pending. I do have some possible work come February, but I really need something NOW. I did apply for two restaurant server jobs last week, but it's doubtful that I will get them. There are just too many others that have more recent local experience. There are two other restaurant possibilities, so I was going to head out while the sun was shining. The blue skies have been replaced by gray clouds so perhaps on my way out to do my work study shift at The Beat tonight, I will stop and drop off my resume.
Deep breath, stretch & shower. Perhaps a little more coffee. Definitely getting off the couch.
1 comment:
Oh no!! Hope, take heart. I KNOW this is a hard time and each little problem and disappointment compounds upon the others. Allow yourself to feel upset and sad, but then do what you do best and go out and seize the day and another opportunity. YOU are amazing and inspirational!!! It takes strength and courage to open up a theatre company, it takes strength and courage and balls and the ability to jump into the darkness to decide to go back to school and give up the known to move ACROSS THE COUNTRY and open yourself up to growth and new experiences. It takes strength to continue to pursue a career in the arts as we get older and comforts become more important and harder to come by. You are strong. And you will get through this. I believe in you and I know you believe in yourself. You are always looking for the next challenge and opportunity and now is no different. So sit and cry and then breathe and stretch and get on your bike and ride into your life. Cause no matter what I say........I know you will!! xoxoxo
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