Shut Up and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
I was having a conversation with God a few nights ago about how I've been feeling lately about my life. This morning, I woke up and the first thought I had was something about how I'm not really living but watching my life passing me by, waiting for whatever is next. I have nothing to look forward to. And how that doesn't make any sense because I'm only 28...what the heck am I waiting for - an invitation?? Today, I did something I'd never do (and of course, immediately afterwards, I completely freaked out): I bought concert tickets. And not just any concert tickets -- I'm going to see Maxwell, yall. Not only am I going to see Maxwell, but I scored what I think should be some pretty good tickets. Of course, that's $XXX that I cannot believe that I spent. Aren't I supposed be being responsible and saving? Or aren't I supposed to at least be tucking money aside for the vacation I'm supposed to be taking in October? But hell, I haven't made any real vacation plans so far and, since Big Orange Box beat the street in Q2 (with More Saving, More Doing??), I'm still holding out hope that we're getting our bonus checks. *shrugs* It's a done deal now. I'm going to see Maxwell! *giddy dance*
Of course, this now puts me in a very interesting situation. I have two tickets - there's only one of me. Who will be the owner of Ticket #2? In my daydreams, it's this new guy. Of course, how the heck I'm going to go from not knowing his name to him being my date to this concert in just a matter of six weeks remains to be seen.
I couldn't tell you what it is about this guy that's got me so fascinated. Maybe it's because in some ways he's the total opposite of every other guy that's entered my stratosphere in the last couple of years? He's not flashy. He's a self-proclaimed nerd. He's not Hot. He doesn't seem to be all about running some kind of game or obsessed with being smooth. He's just...a seemingly normal, down-to-earth guy. *shrugs* Bizarre...LOL!
Anyway, so sleepy and gotta be alert for work tomorrow. So far, work has been pretty smooth this week with Supervisor out on vacation. I lost my cool at one point yesterday bc of the continuing misadventures of Senorita Clueless at the agency. But I've called in reinforcements on that issue so it will be handled tomorrow. I feel like it's been a test of me proving myself, but I'm getting stuff done and keeping projects moving forward. I'm praying the rest of the week continues at a steady pace and this helps me to continue to build the case for myself.
Oh, before I go to bed, one more quick note - So I've been involved with the Young Professionals group for Amer Cancer Society for a couple of months. Now, the organization is getting some structure, which will include an executive council and chairs. I hadn't put in my application, but our ACS liaison last night asked me if I planned to apply. I told her I was sad that I'd missed the deadline. She answered 'Um yeah, I won't accept a council without you on it' and that the deadline for applications had been extended until Monday. That was so nice of her to say. And then today, we've been trying to recruit a few people to help with this silent auction thing on Saturday night. One of the girls emailed me today: '...and when I saw that you are working it too, I signed right up.' How flattering!
Okay, seriously, going to bed now.
Miss Tica
Of course, this now puts me in a very interesting situation. I have two tickets - there's only one of me. Who will be the owner of Ticket #2? In my daydreams, it's this new guy. Of course, how the heck I'm going to go from not knowing his name to him being my date to this concert in just a matter of six weeks remains to be seen.
I couldn't tell you what it is about this guy that's got me so fascinated. Maybe it's because in some ways he's the total opposite of every other guy that's entered my stratosphere in the last couple of years? He's not flashy. He's a self-proclaimed nerd. He's not Hot. He doesn't seem to be all about running some kind of game or obsessed with being smooth. He's just...a seemingly normal, down-to-earth guy. *shrugs* Bizarre...LOL!
Anyway, so sleepy and gotta be alert for work tomorrow. So far, work has been pretty smooth this week with Supervisor out on vacation. I lost my cool at one point yesterday bc of the continuing misadventures of Senorita Clueless at the agency. But I've called in reinforcements on that issue so it will be handled tomorrow. I feel like it's been a test of me proving myself, but I'm getting stuff done and keeping projects moving forward. I'm praying the rest of the week continues at a steady pace and this helps me to continue to build the case for myself.
Oh, before I go to bed, one more quick note - So I've been involved with the Young Professionals group for Amer Cancer Society for a couple of months. Now, the organization is getting some structure, which will include an executive council and chairs. I hadn't put in my application, but our ACS liaison last night asked me if I planned to apply. I told her I was sad that I'd missed the deadline. She answered 'Um yeah, I won't accept a council without you on it' and that the deadline for applications had been extended until Monday. That was so nice of her to say. And then today, we've been trying to recruit a few people to help with this silent auction thing on Saturday night. One of the girls emailed me today: '...and when I saw that you are working it too, I signed right up.' How flattering!
Okay, seriously, going to bed now.
Miss Tica