Thursday, February 19, 2009
Following my path...making some turns....but always toward the same destination
This is the first time in my life where I truly feel like an adult. I have a job that I enjoy, that makes me feel happy at the end of the day. I am referred to as a colleague. I am no longer merely an "employee" that is looked down upon by upper management, but as a valued member of a team.
It's a great feeling.
Now if I could just get more commissions coming in I could quit my night job and join the rest of society during normal business hours.
I know I've changed a little. But not a lot. Sure, last summer I didn't own a single pair of heels, jeans, or a nice jacket, didn't drink coffee and slept all day. Now I work 16 hour days in heels, fueled by multiple cups of coffee, clothed in unfamiliar clothes. Kind of. I've been trying to blend my bohemian-hippie style with a more professional style, and it has kind of turned into what Noah calls "avant-garde artsty chic". I like it :)
My priorities have not changed either. At least, not long-term. My life goals are still the same: travel the world, be a nomad (with a home base), go to grad school, study glass and poi and anything else creative. But in the short-term, I need to pay off my debt and save money to enable me to achieve those long-term goals-and shouldn't I do it in a way that fulfills me? Even if I never see Noah anymore :( I keep telling myself-and him-that it won't be like this forever. Eventually the commissions will be steady and I can quit Wasabi.
I don't believe I mentioned what my new job is. Well, I'm the Director for Southeast Asia Travel for a local travel company here in Seattle. I feel like it blends my interests (and skills) in a way that no other job ever has. I believe in what we do, and I enjoy my job. It might not be the best time to be selling travel, but we will see. All I can do is give my best, and expect the best.
And that's just what I'm doing.
It's a great feeling.
Now if I could just get more commissions coming in I could quit my night job and join the rest of society during normal business hours.
I know I've changed a little. But not a lot. Sure, last summer I didn't own a single pair of heels, jeans, or a nice jacket, didn't drink coffee and slept all day. Now I work 16 hour days in heels, fueled by multiple cups of coffee, clothed in unfamiliar clothes. Kind of. I've been trying to blend my bohemian-hippie style with a more professional style, and it has kind of turned into what Noah calls "avant-garde artsty chic". I like it :)
My priorities have not changed either. At least, not long-term. My life goals are still the same: travel the world, be a nomad (with a home base), go to grad school, study glass and poi and anything else creative. But in the short-term, I need to pay off my debt and save money to enable me to achieve those long-term goals-and shouldn't I do it in a way that fulfills me? Even if I never see Noah anymore :( I keep telling myself-and him-that it won't be like this forever. Eventually the commissions will be steady and I can quit Wasabi.
I don't believe I mentioned what my new job is. Well, I'm the Director for Southeast Asia Travel for a local travel company here in Seattle. I feel like it blends my interests (and skills) in a way that no other job ever has. I believe in what we do, and I enjoy my job. It might not be the best time to be selling travel, but we will see. All I can do is give my best, and expect the best.
And that's just what I'm doing.
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