Tuesday, November 29, 2011

get money, get paid.

It's somewhat weird that my first full-time job starts tomorrow. The fact that it's not the most prestigious gig doesn't help either. Nonetheless, I am thankful that I found a paying job somewhat quickly, and I am thankful that it is close to my present location.

Recently I've realized that in my struggle to cope with this gap year and the liminal in general, I need to slow things down and enjoy the present more. I'm in a hurry to find out my next step of life, to move on to independent living, to be able to tell people what I'm currently up to without dreading doing so. This period of life, as unappreciated as it generally is by all who share it, is still unique and valuable as a growing process. Although it's harder to discover how exactly that growth is supposed to happen, I think being grounded in humility is a beginning.

Cheers to new stages in life and being able to appreciate them despite their frustrations.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Done

It's weird to be done with the whole application process that started back in June. I'm excited to move on to my next stage in life, trusting that I will end up where I am supposed to be. Hopefully these next nine months will be productive in the interim.

On a separate note, welcome Mike Matheny and a new era of Cardinal baseball. Always liked him as a player, and I will go on the record to say that I think he will do a good job, along the lines of a Joe Girardi.