Career Counseling

I had my first appointment with my career counselor yesterday. Pretty amazing, as far as the things she was able to show me about my current situation, and the ways I'm thinking about it.

I left feeling optimistic--and with a homework assignment.

Anyway, it felt good to do something about it rather than just bitch. In fact, it felt GREAT.

Suzy

Suzy
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Suzy, hiding from the Roomba.

We've all felt like this at one time or another.

Hmmmm....

Not sure how well this is going….Abby got stuck behind the sofa cushions last night….

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Enough

The past five years have been the most discouraging of my working life. Also, I graduated law school five years ago. Coincidence? I think perhaps not. One thing that seems very clear is that I’m not of the proper temperament to be a litigator. And I think that’s probably a good thing.

So now it’s time to actually figure out what I’m going to be when I grow up! I have made an appointment with a well thought of Career Counselor for this Tuesday. It’s a little pricey, but I’m looking at it as therapy, so I can justify the expense that way. Besides, how can you put a price on finding something that makes you want to get out of bed every morning, rather than retreating under the covers? Well, you can, but I figure it’s worth some investment. So, here goes…. more later.

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Slackers of the World, Unite!

I think I'm in love....

The slacker's new bible - Financial Times - MSNBC.com

Let's try this one next . . .

OK, the last Fast Food I had was Sunday. Burger King. Blech.

So, my first day without fast food is October 3, 2005. Let’s see if I can do this for thirty days. Or not do it, I guess (I feel like Morgan Spurlock!)

My definition of success: No fast food from major national chains for 30 days.

Let’s see how this goes…

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Glorious

What a GLORIOUS day. Spent the day at Gunnison Beach on Sandy Hook, in New Jersey.

I woke up early and got over to the West 38th Street New York Waterway pier to board the Ferry. The ride was great…went right under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge and everything. Got to the beach and it was just the most perfect beach weather ever. The water is delightfully warm, and everyone was just having a great time.

A wonderful official “end” to Summer.

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Keep off the Grass

Could someone please explain to me how, if the folks who run Olympus Fashion Week are allowed to destroy the grass in Bryant Park every year by setting up tents and the like over the entire grassy center, people protesting the Republican National Convention in 2004 were denied a permit to use the Great Lawn in Central Park, even after they agreed to post a bond covering any damage to the grass?

Just sayin'.

In my thoughts and prayers

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people dealing with Katrina’s aftermath in New Orleans. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to donate to one of the organizations helping out down there, like the American Red Cross.

Godspeed to you all.

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