Holy Crow -- Once again I had to look back to see just how long it has been since I have posted... and wow... 2 full months to the day almost... Craziness. Time flies when you're having fun I guess.
So many things have happened, are going on, and are on the way to change it is hard to even know where to start. So here goes nothing...
JOB(s):
- I was offered a raise and promotion of sorts at the new job. I am now responsible for the sales and marketing. This includes being responsible for the financial well-being of the company, selling the software, and then selling the service we are still in the midst of figuring out. It is fun and exciting and challenging. I am working from home, doing a bunch of networking, and learning a lot in many realms.
- My last day at Taft was in June. It kind of seems weird to be ending a 6 year business relationship, but I am happy to be moving on. Mostly because I kept forgetting to do the work and it was causing me all sorts of extra, unnecessary stress. Of course, Lisa (my boss) asked me if I really wanted to give it up, and to at least consider coming back once I am settled... haha
- I am technically done with the club, but they are very short on staff, so I got asked to work yesterday, which was fine. I really enjoy working at the club, it is always entertaining and I love the people I work with. Plus the money is pretty decent. But the prospect of no more working till 3 am and only have one job really is awesome!
- So what am I going to do with all of this freedom?? Try to not completely fill my schedule back up! lol I keep thinking about going back to play with the puppies, teaching gymnastics, volunteering with my networking groups. There are so many things I want to do, but I first need to figure out my routine with the job, start making some sales and get into a groove. So really I will be focusing hardcore on myself and my new career.
With that being said let's jump into SELF:
- Due to some recent unhappiness with where I am at mentally, physically, emotionally, etc... I started a crusade to get myself all moving in the positive direction my career is going. I started physical therapy again for my shoulders (and have actually been trying to keep up with it). I have been getting out on my bike a couple times a week. A friend of mine put together a work out schedule for me. I am starting kick boxing classes. I have been seeing a therapist (although I apparently am not medically in need so that isn't going to last very long... thank you kaiser). I dished out an exorbitant amount of money to get some special blood testing and to work with nutritionist to really figure out my diet issues. So starting Tuesday (I already had dinner plans on Monday that I did not want to skip) I will be back on yet another elimination diet. I will be exercising. And most importantly I will be keeping track of all of this. It sounds exhausting. But I am determined to feel good and get myself on track.
- I have set a goal that for my 30th birthday in February I want to submit photos to INKed Magazine of my tattoos, which means I have to be fit and feeling great... So LET'S DO THIS! Ideally I would like to have a little bit more work done, but that all depends on how awesome I am kicking but at work or not.
LIFE:
- Logan and I put things on hold. We are both on two amazing paths of growth, but they are just on different planes. He is pretty amazing and we are still going to hang out and what not, but in order for us both to get where we want and need to be, it is for the better right now. Who knows what can happen down the line :-)
- My lease is up Aug 5, I just put in my notice to leave my apartment complex. With the new job I am driving all over the place and being in Boulder is becoming difficult on my mental stability with all the traffic. Plus my car is not so happy about it either. I have been looking for a two bedroom apartment for myself because I need an office. It can sometimes be difficult to work at home as distractions are so easily available. I figure if I can lock myself into a room, I will be much better off. Finding an apartment, however, if turning out to be quite difficult, so now I am contemplating finding a roommate and renting an entire house... now if only I could find someone who was clean that I get along with and wouldn't mind sharing a house with... Any takers?? Side note: I am so not looking forward to moving again! I think this is why the house option is appealing to me, maybe I would stay longer...
- Some cool things: I went paragliding, which was pretty awesome. Had my first Colorado camping trip and had a blast (might need to go buy some gear soon). Already putting my Elitch's pass (amusement park in Denver) to good use - been three times so far and cant wait to go again. Went to my first Rockies game, sooo lame! Colorado seriously has no idea how to do baseball! Did my first hike of the season the other day. Tonight I am checking out the drive-in theater for the first time. And tomorrow I am going on my first bike ride brewery tour :-)
Well I think that is all the major stuff... I have officially been distracted falling in love with houses... Bagh this is going to be a very interesting month... Hopefully I will do a better job at keeping you updated through out the process. Until next time <3 p="">
*Star*
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
Where is Everyone?!
Hey aren't so of you guys supposed to be keeping track and yelling at me for updates?? I guess I need to find a way to better motivate myself to write... I stare at it on my earnings list and am like I will get to it... then never do. So before I could do that again this week, I figured I would get my head out of the sand and get to it. It is amusing because I always look back to my last post to see where I left off... and the title surely did not last very long... whoopsies.
Things have been absolutely amazing and hectic in the same instant. Weeks are flying by without even a blink of an eye. On one hand its been a blast, on the other I truly wish everything would slow down so I could A) keep up; B) process everything that has happened; and C) simply appreciate it all a little more.
As mentioned above I would normally start where I left off, but I am a bit too scattered brained today to read through it all so I shall just start rambling and hope something productive comes of it. Better to write something, than nothing at all, right?
The end of April/beginning of May have brought a ridiculous amount of awesomeness!!
1) With any luck I will close my first sale from lead to customer this week.
2) I am going to A LOT of networking events -- not all are good, but I am definitely feeling much more comfortable and think I am making some good connections.
3) I have gotten my weekends back (mostly) and utilizing them to the max and I could not be more thankful. I have really started to bloom some amazing friendships here that I am absolutely grateful for.
4) Logan and I have made things official and I am really enjoying being in a real relationship. Everything is still new and we have lots to learn about each other, but he seems to kind my crazy OCD quirks oddly endearing. His laid back style has definitely helped me to loosen the reins a little bit.
5) The roommate and I get along mostly well for the most part -- he also does surprisingly well with my very strict nature when it comes to certain things and is good enough about taking everything else in stride.
6) I keep trying to work myself out of Taft, but they keep finding more things for me to work on... which is fine enough I guess. Mind as well bank as much money as possible before I move.
7) I really need to start narrowing down WHERE I want to live next in CO. With all of the networking events I am doing, I am driving a lot and its starting to get frustrating having to drive an hour places thanks to crazy traffic.
8) Additionally, this is really making me buckle down and try to pay off the personal loan I took out for my truck and credit cards because I really would like to downsize my vehicle exponentially, but I
refuse to take on a car payment with a fairly large loan payment on top of student loans.
9) This week I will start in with the many docs I need/want to see to hopefully get me back in a positive healthy state of being. I still want to start seeing a therapist or something simply because there is a lot going on and I have slipped into not great places a few times since I have been here and I would really like to avoid any further major breakdowns. I'm starting to be concerned my ulcers are back so yea that will be fun. And hopefully between some probably really expensive allergy testing and a nutritionist I can help get a better handle on this Fibro stuff and my persistent exhaustion.
10) Along the same lines I seriously need to find a workout partner because I truly do not push myself hard enough nor do I hold myself accountable when I do not uphold my plans or even ignored desire to work out.
11) I am taking a couple courses online right now, in part for me and part for my job and I am pretty excited about what is to come from the one entitled Better Leader, Richer Life -- you should all check out coursera.org it has some many great FREE courses to take.
Tried out a slightly different style than usual. Just trying to keep my thoughts in order and concise. I hope I am just suffering from allergies and its not another cold going on, but my head has been a bit fuzzy all day. Well its been a productive day today and have a very full week ahead.
Hoping to check in more often, but we all know I have said that before.
Take Care,
*Star*
Things have been absolutely amazing and hectic in the same instant. Weeks are flying by without even a blink of an eye. On one hand its been a blast, on the other I truly wish everything would slow down so I could A) keep up; B) process everything that has happened; and C) simply appreciate it all a little more.
As mentioned above I would normally start where I left off, but I am a bit too scattered brained today to read through it all so I shall just start rambling and hope something productive comes of it. Better to write something, than nothing at all, right?
The end of April/beginning of May have brought a ridiculous amount of awesomeness!!
1) With any luck I will close my first sale from lead to customer this week.
2) I am going to A LOT of networking events -- not all are good, but I am definitely feeling much more comfortable and think I am making some good connections.
3) I have gotten my weekends back (mostly) and utilizing them to the max and I could not be more thankful. I have really started to bloom some amazing friendships here that I am absolutely grateful for.
4) Logan and I have made things official and I am really enjoying being in a real relationship. Everything is still new and we have lots to learn about each other, but he seems to kind my crazy OCD quirks oddly endearing. His laid back style has definitely helped me to loosen the reins a little bit.
5) The roommate and I get along mostly well for the most part -- he also does surprisingly well with my very strict nature when it comes to certain things and is good enough about taking everything else in stride.
6) I keep trying to work myself out of Taft, but they keep finding more things for me to work on... which is fine enough I guess. Mind as well bank as much money as possible before I move.
7) I really need to start narrowing down WHERE I want to live next in CO. With all of the networking events I am doing, I am driving a lot and its starting to get frustrating having to drive an hour places thanks to crazy traffic.
8) Additionally, this is really making me buckle down and try to pay off the personal loan I took out for my truck and credit cards because I really would like to downsize my vehicle exponentially, but I
refuse to take on a car payment with a fairly large loan payment on top of student loans.
9) This week I will start in with the many docs I need/want to see to hopefully get me back in a positive healthy state of being. I still want to start seeing a therapist or something simply because there is a lot going on and I have slipped into not great places a few times since I have been here and I would really like to avoid any further major breakdowns. I'm starting to be concerned my ulcers are back so yea that will be fun. And hopefully between some probably really expensive allergy testing and a nutritionist I can help get a better handle on this Fibro stuff and my persistent exhaustion.
10) Along the same lines I seriously need to find a workout partner because I truly do not push myself hard enough nor do I hold myself accountable when I do not uphold my plans or even ignored desire to work out.
11) I am taking a couple courses online right now, in part for me and part for my job and I am pretty excited about what is to come from the one entitled Better Leader, Richer Life -- you should all check out coursera.org it has some many great FREE courses to take.
Tried out a slightly different style than usual. Just trying to keep my thoughts in order and concise. I hope I am just suffering from allergies and its not another cold going on, but my head has been a bit fuzzy all day. Well its been a productive day today and have a very full week ahead.
Hoping to check in more often, but we all know I have said that before.
Take Care,
*Star*
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Putting in a Little More Effort
Putting in a little more effort does not just go for this post, but life in general. The last few weeks have been pretty stressful, blah, and left me feeling out of touch. With all of the simultaneous changes... new job with complete different working life (HUGE CHANGE), worrying about a new health insurance plan, having to start thinking about moving in August, new roommate (after not having one for 2 months), post visitor from home blues, etc... I think I just shut down.
Thankfully, I am the type of person that notices these things about myself. Now I know I need to get help for a lot of the things going on right now, especially health wise, but with new insurance starting May 1st, it would be financially unwise to start seeing or go to a current doctor since my current deductible hasn't been met yet (although I am sure I am very close already) and it would all just be out of pocket expenses. So what is a month...
A slight varied version of that same question is currently applying to multiple areas of my life. Example: My lease is up at the beginning of August and I need to find a new home. So my roommate search ended up being much less thorough than usual because I was kept saying, "What is four months?" New roommate is nice enough, it is just his first time ever moving out of his childhood home... and he turns 21 tomorrow, so he is still VERY young. There are little things as always... he leaves ALL of the lights on in the house! Thankfully, after a same talk he is at least getting better with that. He is SUPER paranoid. We live in probably one of the safest towns ever and in a VERY safe neighborhood... yet he will close and lock the windows and doors every time he leaves. I just figure if someone wants my stuff that bad they are welcome to it, I have renter's insurance.
Ah and this move!! It is very hard decision to make of where I want to be. A very big part of me wants to find a one bedroom in a town half way between Denver and Boulder to make my sales calls easier. But if that is the case then I definitely want to be in a place with good amenities like a pool, gym, common area with wifi, etc. Lately, however, I keep visiting all of these adorable little places and think how nice it would be to get a small two bedroom home in a quaint little neighborhood where I can become a local somewhere lol. OO decisions, decisions!
The next couple months example is with Nitro. I really love working there, but as of late it is more a waste of my time than anything. We are having to cut off a lot of people a lot earlier than we normally would and kick them out because the liquor board is on a rampage in downtown. Which is having a VERY serious negative affect on my tips. This in conjunction with me moving I have put in my last day as July 31. Sometimes it seems soo close and other times it seems soo far away. I really love the people I work with and will undoubtedly still hang out with them... but I am so happy at the prospect to not have to work until 3am!!
The new job is going great. I love my team and they are very helpful and supportive. The software is frustrating me a bit, but I think this will also be helpful to the team for ways to simplify it for our end users. The very exciting part is that I can use the software at this job to help me with the part-time marketing job that I have! What a wonderful added benefit! There seem to be so many. I am so thankful they are taking a chance with me and greatly look forward to jumping in and getting my feet wet and helping to grow this business. The working from home part is definitely a reason I want the common area with wifi or the second bedroom while apartment searching. I have discovered that I really need to set a time and place for my work and stick to it. Although, I did work from a cafe the other day and that was pretty nice... maybe I will work that in one day a week for some variety.
Then there is the addition of Logan into my life. What a fun and interesting adventure this as been. I swear life will never let me work on one thing at a time. I saw I am only going to focus on my health... all of a sudden I have two jobs that land in my lap and a pretty awesome guy. Things are still very fresh and there is a lot of getting to know each other that needs to be done and who knows it has serious relationship potential. But, it has been great getting to know him so far, spending time with him, and having someone to do stuff with.
On some other random notes:
1) I bought a month's worth of parkour classes and open gyms. I am thoroughly not surprised at how out of shape I am. But it is a blast and the owners offered me a free trial of aerials!
2) Once I am down with this month of parkour I have a month of aeiral classes at another gym I am planning on utilizing.
3) The new roommate used to be a pole instructor so I am hoping he will help motivate me to get back onto the pole.
4) I am kicking butt in Toastmasters - on track to get my Competent Communicator and Leadership Manuals completed before June 30, which is really great for my club.
5) Additionally in Toastmasters, I have no won the club, area, and division Table Topics speech contest and will be performing at the District Conference in MAY!
6) I am soo excited to come home at the end of May -- party at my aunt and uncles Friday night, helping with the Big, Big Show Sat am, wedding Sat night, Block Island all day Sunday, fly back home Monday! Its going to be great!!
7) I really hope some more people come to visit me!
Ok I am losing focus so I guess I am down for today! Have a great one! Until next time...
Thankfully, I am the type of person that notices these things about myself. Now I know I need to get help for a lot of the things going on right now, especially health wise, but with new insurance starting May 1st, it would be financially unwise to start seeing or go to a current doctor since my current deductible hasn't been met yet (although I am sure I am very close already) and it would all just be out of pocket expenses. So what is a month...
A slight varied version of that same question is currently applying to multiple areas of my life. Example: My lease is up at the beginning of August and I need to find a new home. So my roommate search ended up being much less thorough than usual because I was kept saying, "What is four months?" New roommate is nice enough, it is just his first time ever moving out of his childhood home... and he turns 21 tomorrow, so he is still VERY young. There are little things as always... he leaves ALL of the lights on in the house! Thankfully, after a same talk he is at least getting better with that. He is SUPER paranoid. We live in probably one of the safest towns ever and in a VERY safe neighborhood... yet he will close and lock the windows and doors every time he leaves. I just figure if someone wants my stuff that bad they are welcome to it, I have renter's insurance.
Ah and this move!! It is very hard decision to make of where I want to be. A very big part of me wants to find a one bedroom in a town half way between Denver and Boulder to make my sales calls easier. But if that is the case then I definitely want to be in a place with good amenities like a pool, gym, common area with wifi, etc. Lately, however, I keep visiting all of these adorable little places and think how nice it would be to get a small two bedroom home in a quaint little neighborhood where I can become a local somewhere lol. OO decisions, decisions!
The next couple months example is with Nitro. I really love working there, but as of late it is more a waste of my time than anything. We are having to cut off a lot of people a lot earlier than we normally would and kick them out because the liquor board is on a rampage in downtown. Which is having a VERY serious negative affect on my tips. This in conjunction with me moving I have put in my last day as July 31. Sometimes it seems soo close and other times it seems soo far away. I really love the people I work with and will undoubtedly still hang out with them... but I am so happy at the prospect to not have to work until 3am!!
The new job is going great. I love my team and they are very helpful and supportive. The software is frustrating me a bit, but I think this will also be helpful to the team for ways to simplify it for our end users. The very exciting part is that I can use the software at this job to help me with the part-time marketing job that I have! What a wonderful added benefit! There seem to be so many. I am so thankful they are taking a chance with me and greatly look forward to jumping in and getting my feet wet and helping to grow this business. The working from home part is definitely a reason I want the common area with wifi or the second bedroom while apartment searching. I have discovered that I really need to set a time and place for my work and stick to it. Although, I did work from a cafe the other day and that was pretty nice... maybe I will work that in one day a week for some variety.
Then there is the addition of Logan into my life. What a fun and interesting adventure this as been. I swear life will never let me work on one thing at a time. I saw I am only going to focus on my health... all of a sudden I have two jobs that land in my lap and a pretty awesome guy. Things are still very fresh and there is a lot of getting to know each other that needs to be done and who knows it has serious relationship potential. But, it has been great getting to know him so far, spending time with him, and having someone to do stuff with.
On some other random notes:
1) I bought a month's worth of parkour classes and open gyms. I am thoroughly not surprised at how out of shape I am. But it is a blast and the owners offered me a free trial of aerials!
2) Once I am down with this month of parkour I have a month of aeiral classes at another gym I am planning on utilizing.
3) The new roommate used to be a pole instructor so I am hoping he will help motivate me to get back onto the pole.
4) I am kicking butt in Toastmasters - on track to get my Competent Communicator and Leadership Manuals completed before June 30, which is really great for my club.
5) Additionally in Toastmasters, I have no won the club, area, and division Table Topics speech contest and will be performing at the District Conference in MAY!
6) I am soo excited to come home at the end of May -- party at my aunt and uncles Friday night, helping with the Big, Big Show Sat am, wedding Sat night, Block Island all day Sunday, fly back home Monday! Its going to be great!!
7) I really hope some more people come to visit me!
Ok I am losing focus so I guess I am down for today! Have a great one! Until next time...
Friday, April 4, 2014
Pre work quick update
As promised here is an update and recap.
Travis visit was awesome!
We stayed up entirely too late Friday night catching up a bit. Saturday we headed to The Buff for breakfast because how can you not introduce your friends to mimosas and bloody Marie's on tap?? That was followed up with an interesting food convention. That was followed by a nice pub tour of boulder. Sunday was a bit of snow boarding followed by a lot of relaxing. It was a beautiful day. Monday night we did saw a couple breweries and Tuesday we tested out the fat shack... So good and bad at the same time. Wednesday was Travis' last day in town so we people watched at red rocks, checked out a tiny little brewey in golden, hit up the casino and then had dinner in Ned. All in all it was a great visit and I am so thankful he came to visit!
On other fronts. I had my last day at work. It kind of came and went without much muss and fuss. I finally found a roommate. He is young!! First time out if his parents house but he seems nice enough, works a lot. And the best part is he used to teach pole fitness so I'm hoping he will help me get my ass back into shape. Along those same lines I bought a groupon for parkour classes and open gyms and another one for aerial so let's do this thing. And finally on this quick update before I have to go sling drinks... I am seeing someone. His name is Logan, he is 31, 6ft4 and an absolute sweet heart. He is in the process of opening a hot sauce company with his brother, and then works at two of the bars downtown. Still in the beginning stages, but it's nice so far. An on that note, I finish my wine and head into work. Till next time!
Travis visit was awesome!
We stayed up entirely too late Friday night catching up a bit. Saturday we headed to The Buff for breakfast because how can you not introduce your friends to mimosas and bloody Marie's on tap?? That was followed up with an interesting food convention. That was followed by a nice pub tour of boulder. Sunday was a bit of snow boarding followed by a lot of relaxing. It was a beautiful day. Monday night we did saw a couple breweries and Tuesday we tested out the fat shack... So good and bad at the same time. Wednesday was Travis' last day in town so we people watched at red rocks, checked out a tiny little brewey in golden, hit up the casino and then had dinner in Ned. All in all it was a great visit and I am so thankful he came to visit!
On other fronts. I had my last day at work. It kind of came and went without much muss and fuss. I finally found a roommate. He is young!! First time out if his parents house but he seems nice enough, works a lot. And the best part is he used to teach pole fitness so I'm hoping he will help me get my ass back into shape. Along those same lines I bought a groupon for parkour classes and open gyms and another one for aerial so let's do this thing. And finally on this quick update before I have to go sling drinks... I am seeing someone. His name is Logan, he is 31, 6ft4 and an absolute sweet heart. He is in the process of opening a hot sauce company with his brother, and then works at two of the bars downtown. Still in the beginning stages, but it's nice so far. An on that note, I finish my wine and head into work. Till next time!
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Just a Quickie to Get Paid
Hey all!
Well I feel like there is still soo much I need to tell you, but I am short on time... so a full update may need to come tomorrow. However, I needed to squeak in something because my week for earning potential ends on Saturday and I want to make sure I make my quota!
So Travis' visit was absolutely awesome! It was soo great to have someone who knows me so well around. We did a bunch of stuff... I will lay it all out for you later.
I may have found a roommate... at this point I am being the complete opposite of picky... My rent goes up exponentially as of April 2, so I am in serious need of someone to split the rent with me. The cool part was that my boss did let me sign a lease through the beginning of August so that should give me some time to get adjusted in the new job, save some money, and spend quality time looking for a place that is going to work for me... so hopefully I don't have to move again in a year!
Leaving Legacy has been a lot easier flowing than I had thought. I have been super busy with life stuff and so is pretty much everyone else at work... so I am kind of just getting to teeter out. I think they also assume because I will be on property they don't have to freak out... We shall see how this all works out.
I have basically two dates lined up for this weekend with the same guy, which I am really excited about. He is really nice, but also a smart ass so there is a good balance.
I have so many things coming up and that will all be listed out in the next edition. The biggest two excitements are getting to sleep in tomorrow and monday! I feel like I haven't slept in ages!! And on that note I have to go get ready for date #1... till next time!
Well I feel like there is still soo much I need to tell you, but I am short on time... so a full update may need to come tomorrow. However, I needed to squeak in something because my week for earning potential ends on Saturday and I want to make sure I make my quota!
So Travis' visit was absolutely awesome! It was soo great to have someone who knows me so well around. We did a bunch of stuff... I will lay it all out for you later.
I may have found a roommate... at this point I am being the complete opposite of picky... My rent goes up exponentially as of April 2, so I am in serious need of someone to split the rent with me. The cool part was that my boss did let me sign a lease through the beginning of August so that should give me some time to get adjusted in the new job, save some money, and spend quality time looking for a place that is going to work for me... so hopefully I don't have to move again in a year!
Leaving Legacy has been a lot easier flowing than I had thought. I have been super busy with life stuff and so is pretty much everyone else at work... so I am kind of just getting to teeter out. I think they also assume because I will be on property they don't have to freak out... We shall see how this all works out.
I have basically two dates lined up for this weekend with the same guy, which I am really excited about. He is really nice, but also a smart ass so there is a good balance.
I have so many things coming up and that will all be listed out in the next edition. The biggest two excitements are getting to sleep in tomorrow and monday! I feel like I haven't slept in ages!! And on that note I have to go get ready for date #1... till next time!
Monday, March 24, 2014
SO Much Going On!!
So we last spoke, if you will, on Saturday the 15th. I had run a race with my co-workers and was getting ready to start partying. The party was fun. I got away for a little bit with Liam and Candy, which was great getting to know them. I didn't spend too much time with Tony, which ultimately was probably better for me, but it was very nice to see him. And ultimately, after waking up super early on no sleep and starting drinking at 12pm after not having drank in almost a month... I managed to stay up till about 10:30 then I cozied up into bed, which I am thankful for. I missed out on fights and a couple other random dramatic things that I am sure I wanted nothing to do with.
Sunday I got up nice and early and cleaned up for Bill. He put on such a great party he shouldn't have had to clean up to. Bill, Tony and I chatted for a little bit. I was supposed to go to another St. Paddy's party, but with the chaos of the next two weeks I stayed home and got A LOT of Taft work done, which I could not have been more thankful for. Sunday at work was actually ok, despite having not wanted to go in, in the first place.
Having to actually work in the office is never fun, but I dressed up for St. Paddys and it was actually pretty quiet, which I was entirely thankful for. I was able to take a little bit of a nap and eat a delicious meal (added back in steak and that was lovely... only very mild side effects). Then I headed off to Jake's for the celebrations. It was low key and more fun than I could have guessed. A bunch of friends from the club showed up, made some new friends, learned a new card game, and all in all had a blast. I am so happy I did not blow it off.
Tuesday was the day to put in my two weeks at the day job, which I was very happy about. My boss did her best to make me feel bad about it, but I know it was the right decision... which reminds me I promised a run down of the two jobs and what I chose...
Job 1: Operations Assistant with a Ticket Brokerage firm -- company has been around for about 6 years. 2 person company (one potentially leaving in the semi-near future), great vision and dream for where they want it to go and where one could go with it. Lots of responsibility and challenges. Opportunity to really learn lots of new things, including how to run a business -- they are going away for 5 weeks during the summer and need someone they can trust. Get to focus on music, sports, theater, etc and learn as much about each as possible. Good base pay with some bonus potential, M-F 7:30-4:30, hour lunch, about 20-30 min commute, health benefits and vacation after 60 days, ticket perks. Very desk oriented, potential down the road to do more marketing, event type stuff and help grow the business.
Job 2: Corporate Sales with a Software Programming company focusing in automation amongst other things. Company has been around about 5 years, very established, growing and has been recognized in major tech media. 3 people, looking for a developer, this position created new. Lots of responsibility to build current client relationships, create new client relationships, and general networking, joint ventures, etc. Challenge to learn tech speak, I would want to take some programming courses to be well versed and able to speak intelligently with potential customers and clients. Flexible schedule, time off, good base pay with commission scale in place (able to be altered as more information is gathered), no office, cold calling and office visits, travel to Denver and Boulder, health benefits. Realistic view for company growth and path with opportunity to take over all/most marketing down the line.
I ended up taking job #2 for a variety of reasons and I am pretty comfortable in my choice. Ultimately, I am much more likely to be able to quit both part time jobs with the second position verses the first. Of course, that is not something that can happen immediately, but at least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.With all the job stuff so many questions of should I move or stay or all sorts of things came up. I was able to sign a lease with my current apartment until Aug 1. I need to find a roommate to be able to stay here and afford it. I figure that is a good time because by then I should be able to quit at least the club and then move somewhere half way between Denver and Boston to make my back and forth commuting a little easier.
Soo many great things happening. On top of jobs and housing Travis is here to visit!! I will give you that run down next time. On Friday night I won the area Table Topics Speech Contest and will be heading to the district contest on April 12. I was a bit surprised and even more so, when I found out the person before me gave a VERY similar answer to my response. I can proudly say I earned my 3rd trophy just this year! So now I get to go and speak in front of even more people and hopefully wow them with my speaking abilities and my confidence in myself. That win definitely made up for my blah speech in club on Thursday night.
Well know I am completely exhausted! Stay tuned for updates on my time with Travis, roommate search, and some of the last days of working at Legacy... oo and 4 nights in a row of working at the club, and finally a potentially date and not from OK Cupid -- I totally gave up on that crap!
Till next time, thanks for reading!
Sunday I got up nice and early and cleaned up for Bill. He put on such a great party he shouldn't have had to clean up to. Bill, Tony and I chatted for a little bit. I was supposed to go to another St. Paddy's party, but with the chaos of the next two weeks I stayed home and got A LOT of Taft work done, which I could not have been more thankful for. Sunday at work was actually ok, despite having not wanted to go in, in the first place.
Having to actually work in the office is never fun, but I dressed up for St. Paddys and it was actually pretty quiet, which I was entirely thankful for. I was able to take a little bit of a nap and eat a delicious meal (added back in steak and that was lovely... only very mild side effects). Then I headed off to Jake's for the celebrations. It was low key and more fun than I could have guessed. A bunch of friends from the club showed up, made some new friends, learned a new card game, and all in all had a blast. I am so happy I did not blow it off.
Tuesday was the day to put in my two weeks at the day job, which I was very happy about. My boss did her best to make me feel bad about it, but I know it was the right decision... which reminds me I promised a run down of the two jobs and what I chose...
Job 1: Operations Assistant with a Ticket Brokerage firm -- company has been around for about 6 years. 2 person company (one potentially leaving in the semi-near future), great vision and dream for where they want it to go and where one could go with it. Lots of responsibility and challenges. Opportunity to really learn lots of new things, including how to run a business -- they are going away for 5 weeks during the summer and need someone they can trust. Get to focus on music, sports, theater, etc and learn as much about each as possible. Good base pay with some bonus potential, M-F 7:30-4:30, hour lunch, about 20-30 min commute, health benefits and vacation after 60 days, ticket perks. Very desk oriented, potential down the road to do more marketing, event type stuff and help grow the business.
Job 2: Corporate Sales with a Software Programming company focusing in automation amongst other things. Company has been around about 5 years, very established, growing and has been recognized in major tech media. 3 people, looking for a developer, this position created new. Lots of responsibility to build current client relationships, create new client relationships, and general networking, joint ventures, etc. Challenge to learn tech speak, I would want to take some programming courses to be well versed and able to speak intelligently with potential customers and clients. Flexible schedule, time off, good base pay with commission scale in place (able to be altered as more information is gathered), no office, cold calling and office visits, travel to Denver and Boulder, health benefits. Realistic view for company growth and path with opportunity to take over all/most marketing down the line.
I ended up taking job #2 for a variety of reasons and I am pretty comfortable in my choice. Ultimately, I am much more likely to be able to quit both part time jobs with the second position verses the first. Of course, that is not something that can happen immediately, but at least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.With all the job stuff so many questions of should I move or stay or all sorts of things came up. I was able to sign a lease with my current apartment until Aug 1. I need to find a roommate to be able to stay here and afford it. I figure that is a good time because by then I should be able to quit at least the club and then move somewhere half way between Denver and Boston to make my back and forth commuting a little easier.
Soo many great things happening. On top of jobs and housing Travis is here to visit!! I will give you that run down next time. On Friday night I won the area Table Topics Speech Contest and will be heading to the district contest on April 12. I was a bit surprised and even more so, when I found out the person before me gave a VERY similar answer to my response. I can proudly say I earned my 3rd trophy just this year! So now I get to go and speak in front of even more people and hopefully wow them with my speaking abilities and my confidence in myself. That win definitely made up for my blah speech in club on Thursday night.
Well know I am completely exhausted! Stay tuned for updates on my time with Travis, roommate search, and some of the last days of working at Legacy... oo and 4 nights in a row of working at the club, and finally a potentially date and not from OK Cupid -- I totally gave up on that crap!
Till next time, thanks for reading!
Saturday, March 15, 2014
WHAT A WEEK!
Well this has been a crazy and interesting week for sure! I saw the therapist, but then realized I probably have health benefits that cover this... which I do, so now on the hunt for someone who is at least covered by my insurance (my current insurance will pay for the first three visits, super awesome! I missed the nutritionist because I had the time written down for the wrong time, but that actually worked out well since she apparently does not do Elimination Diets. So now I have to wait until March 31st so see the next one, by which hopefully most items will be added back into my diet. But there is some testing she talked to me about that I will probably suck up and pay for.
The interview went well and I should be getting an official offer today, because I got an official offer from the other position on Wednesday and they want an answer on Monday. I really want to consider all of my options and visit the pros and cons of each position and make an educated decision. The funny thing is I am already trying to figure out if I should stay or move. Do I want to deal with a roommate, can I afford living on my own. What is the commute like for both jobs, etc. The exciting part is that on Tuesday I will get to put in my notice! Yay for life changes and taking chances.
I have now had two dates from OKCupid... neither were anything of special note. Both the conversation was good and flowed easily enough. Just neither really provoked any kind of lust or interest beyond talking. I have only been doing this for about a week and I am already completely over it. I am so not the type to really focus on trying to find someone. While I would love to have someone special in my life, I am not afraid of being alone. I guess it will happen when it is meant to be... and speaking of things meant or not... Tony and I finally talked and worked things out and I am very happy to say that he recognizes he is stuck with me as a friend in his life for a while. And I am perfectly ok with this, it actually makes me very happy to have put it in its place.
I started today with a 5+ mile walk with some work friends, am headed for lunch at my bosses place and then the partying and chaos of the next two weeks begin. I have an insane amount of shifts at the club because a server quit and the other one is on vacation. I have parties today, tomorrow, Monday and Thursday. I give a speech on Thursday in my toastmasters club and then have to speak at an area contest for toastmasters on Friday. Travis comes in on Friday night, and I am doing my best not to have nine million things that I want to do with him. I am absolutely utterly ecstatic to have him coming to visit!
Things are definitely looking up and I could not be more excited. Then next two weeks are going to be insane and awesome I cannot wait. But first I must finish laundry, vacuum and get myself ready for the celebrations! Hope everyone has a great week. I will do my best to check in and give you an update sooner rather than later -- at least a little bit about the jobs and which one I choose and why.
Happy St. Pattys!! Erin Go Bragh!
The interview went well and I should be getting an official offer today, because I got an official offer from the other position on Wednesday and they want an answer on Monday. I really want to consider all of my options and visit the pros and cons of each position and make an educated decision. The funny thing is I am already trying to figure out if I should stay or move. Do I want to deal with a roommate, can I afford living on my own. What is the commute like for both jobs, etc. The exciting part is that on Tuesday I will get to put in my notice! Yay for life changes and taking chances.
I have now had two dates from OKCupid... neither were anything of special note. Both the conversation was good and flowed easily enough. Just neither really provoked any kind of lust or interest beyond talking. I have only been doing this for about a week and I am already completely over it. I am so not the type to really focus on trying to find someone. While I would love to have someone special in my life, I am not afraid of being alone. I guess it will happen when it is meant to be... and speaking of things meant or not... Tony and I finally talked and worked things out and I am very happy to say that he recognizes he is stuck with me as a friend in his life for a while. And I am perfectly ok with this, it actually makes me very happy to have put it in its place.
I started today with a 5+ mile walk with some work friends, am headed for lunch at my bosses place and then the partying and chaos of the next two weeks begin. I have an insane amount of shifts at the club because a server quit and the other one is on vacation. I have parties today, tomorrow, Monday and Thursday. I give a speech on Thursday in my toastmasters club and then have to speak at an area contest for toastmasters on Friday. Travis comes in on Friday night, and I am doing my best not to have nine million things that I want to do with him. I am absolutely utterly ecstatic to have him coming to visit!
Things are definitely looking up and I could not be more excited. Then next two weeks are going to be insane and awesome I cannot wait. But first I must finish laundry, vacuum and get myself ready for the celebrations! Hope everyone has a great week. I will do my best to check in and give you an update sooner rather than later -- at least a little bit about the jobs and which one I choose and why.
Happy St. Pattys!! Erin Go Bragh!
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