OK, so I was thinking... "Man this is a lot of posts! People are going to be annoyed at how many in one day!" And then I realized, "Hey! This is your blog! Your whole intent was to mainly write it for YOU and if other people got something out of it, then great!" So here I go with my 3rd (and possibly not last) post for today...
It's time to tackle two more issues on my list.
#3. I can't really do anything about the economy. It's stressful yes, but all I can do is hold my head above water the best I can and try to focus on the blessings I have that don't include money. I have a house, a great husband and my community is starting to rally around local events and parks since people can't afford to travel elsewhere. That means there is more emphasis in making this a good place to live. And that's a wonderful thing.
As for how I can earn more money - news of my possible promotion is still pending, and it may not even happen. What's more, overtime has seemed to dry up. It's been offered less and less. I have to be honest and say that I'm somewhat grateful because I hate overtime. But at the same time, it's a stresser because I do need it. Therefore, I have to think of other things to make more money. I've been trying to sell stuff on Ebay, but noticed that people aren't buying nearly as much. I'm assuming they don't have money either. I've also thought about putting the ad box on this site. It would be used toward adoption or more treatments (more on that on the next "Hashing" post). I shrink from that though because it just seems so... I don't know... sellout. I also know that so many do it for charity, but mine would be charity for me. It feels a bit selfish. We'll see.
Hub also thinks he'd like to see me start writing for real again. I've been published in a few little non-paying things, and have won a few contests. I used to dream about becoming a writer, but nothing big ever came of it. Part of it is my lack of confidence in that area. But maybe I will. Maybe I'll start submitting to magazines again. Maybe I'll even start to write those books I've been dreaming about. I'm not so great at fiction, but I've always wanted to write a book about my Grandma's incredible life, or about infertility. Does anyone who does write for a living have any words of advice on this?
#4. My JOB. This is a big one. Things seem to be getting worse rather than better. So what I've done is started to make some contacts and inquiries that may result in leads for other jobs or better opportunities. I'm going to make a list of all my options along with their pros and cons. Then I will start to research the most promising ones more heavily. It feels good to be looking ahead again for the first time in about 4 years. This is the longest I've ever held the same position. I can't stand stagnation. If I were still learning lots of new things or felt that I could better myself in this position, I wouldn't mind, as I love my team and what I do. However, I feel stifled and blocked at every turn. I also despair of ever keeping up with cost of living with my paltry raises. Wish me luck!
Just a snippet: I have yellow fly bites all over my legs, and it's driving me CRAZY! Does anyone know of a product that helps reduce the swelling, pain and itching of these damn things? aaaargh. Floridians... come on. Help a girl out. I know you've experienced this.
Monday, May 12, 2008
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I don't write for a living, but I have been paid for writing, have been invited to write a piece in an anthology on grief which is coming out in the fall, and have finished one novel and started another. It isn't published yet but I haven't reached a dead end either and a hopeful. The publishing world is hard and changing, but not impossible. New people DO get their stuff out there. My advice is to do what you imagined, start writing the things you dream of writing. They will lead you somewhere.
I am glad for you that you have a plan together for the next steps of what is bothering you. I like the pro and con thing for the jobs. That really is a good way to make a decision about it.
Sorry about the yellow fly bites. Can you use the neosporin creme with anti itch formula? I don't know what these bites look like or how much they itch but that stuff always seems to work for me.
well I am not in Florida but close enough with Mississippi Gulf Coast. I will tell you that I am allergic to the lil buggers. lol. I have found that about 30 minutes in a warm bath with the Aveno Oatmeal bath works wonders. I takes the sting out of them and it will ease the puffiness. I recommend that one. As for all of the posts, come on now, it has kept me going on this slow Monday. hehe. Thank you very much. I have enjoyed.
I suggest the benedryl cream for the fly bites.
Look how good you are at hashing out your problems. I am a huge pro/con list maker. I talk through my problems - that is why bloging has been very beneficial for me. I hope it is for you as well
Barb, it just occured to me that I know someone who has made a living writing (someone I respect alot who experienced infant death and adoption.) I asked if you could email her and she said of course. Please email me for contact info if you are interested. seastarvsh@aol.com
Good luck on the job search!! Starting with pros and cons definitley sounds like a good start. I also get about a four year itch, so I know how you feel.
Man, you and I sound so much alike with the exception of the job part. I want to write something fun and worth reading besides instructions, but I feel like I just don't write well at all, and the scatteredness of my blog is proof of that.
The economy also makes me sick. It cost me freaking $45 to fill up my little car the other day. I just about died. Pretty quick I'll only be able to afford looking at my car in the driveway.
I just keep thinking it can't stay this way forever. It has to turn around at some point. I guess we just need to chart our blessings just like you're doing in this post. Maybe we should institute a "I am thankful for" week in blogland just so that we put our lives into a positive focus.
From one frustrated infertile to another, love and hugs!
seastar - Thank you SO much! I will do that at some point. I'm a little behind with stuff right now, but I'll get there. :)
Thanks Kathy! Good input. :)
Thanks SOOOOOOOOOO much for all the yellow fly input. Mine are FINALLY beginning to fade. sigh.
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