Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Realizations
Yesterday was an amazing day. I took and passed a test I had been contemplating for years. A huge achievement.
And today I went back to the same old job, doing the same old support work that I have been loathing for months. Yuck.
A few weeks ago, on one of those nights where I just couldn’t sleep, I watched an older Oprah show. This show was all about what to do to improve your job. When I saw it - I immediately downloaded the course in iTunes for later listening. I’d already decided that starting the day after I took the test I was going to start making changes in my life to both figure out what I want career wise and how to make myself a happier, healthier person.
So today I started listening, and completing the workbook online.
And you know what? I figured something out. Already, only a few hours after listening to the first snippet of information about this subject, I figured something out.
I love writing, I want to write more than anything. And writing is the one thing I never feel like I have time to do.
Why is that?
Because I am too wrapped up in things that aren’t my passion. Duh!
I got to thinking - what’s my current routine?
I wake up, get ready for work, go to work and spend 9 to 10 hours everyday working. I often skip lunch and end up eating at my desk. I am often running out the door to make it to some commitment after work. I feel rushed and tired at night and the last thing I want to do is write. Mostly, I just want to spend time with Hubby and crash out after a long day.
Then I thought - when I am most awake, thinking most about life and most inspired to write?
Why - that would be first thing in the morning.
So, um, why don’t I get up, get ready for work, head to work but instead of GO to work, I go to write? Why not take an hour or so every morning and write about what ever comes to me to write? I wouldn’t need a laptop - I could do all my first draft stuff long hand and then type it up on the weekends.
Sometimes it takes a little while for the light-bulb to come on. But the light is usually pretty bright when it does 
Monday, April 28, 2008
Passed!
It’s all paid off. I passed my PMP Certification today.
I am officially a PMP.
It is such a relief, I can’t even begin to describe the feeling of knowing
that I am “official.”
As if what I have been doing for all these years was a sham of some sort…
But it’s done. I’m certified!
Now I’m going to drink a beer and watch mind-numbing television. Two things
I haven’t done for several weeks now…
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Beautiful day
Yesterday was a beautiful day. It was sunny and warm. Mom and I headed over to the Earth Sanctuary to enjoy peace and nature. I got my allotment of both mom time and vitemen D, something I really needed.Today its overcast and cooler. I’m in the final stretch of study time for the PMP. I go in tomorrow morning, 8 am sharp. I’m a little
nervous but feeling prepared.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
A moment to Relax
After working ten hour days and rushing around like a crazy woman, I’ve got a moment to relax.
I’m in a PMP prep class for the next two days and take the test on Monday. I’ve told everyone at work that I’m unavailable. I’m not checking in or thinking about it till after the test on Monday.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Happy Friday!
My co-workers have been talking about cookies all week. They seem to
be on some sort of cookie kick.
In honor of the cookie I decided to wear a new shirt! It says “come to the dark side, we have cookies” it also glows in the dark-but I don’t think I’ll be showing off that feature at work.
Here I am modeling said shirt!
Happy Friday! 
As you wake in the morning
What do you feel?
Does a rush of happiness
wash over you when,
Suddenly, you realize you are alive?
