The Little Blog That Could

A little less than 2 months ago I decided to end this blog and start an advice blog. The two people I gave advice to really valued and utilized my advice. However, it is hard to have a daily advice column with that little response. In the meantime I have been busy looking for steady employment and continuing to settle in to my new home as well as spending valuable time with my fiancee. The solution to the advice column dilemma seems to be either finding a way to market it so others hear about it and write in or to not continue writing it. At this time I realize that I am no marketing genius nor do I wish to try and become one. So I am going to share my erratic thoughts here for myself and the readers whether there are 3, 3,000, or 3 million.

Recently I went on one of many interviews I have gone on. This was for a part time instructor position that I knew I would enjoy doing, but had no idea if I would get it. After one interview and a presentation in front of the other instructors and the administrator; they had me filling out paperwork such as a W4 that you only complete if you have the job. I asked them if it meant that I got the job and they indicated yes. It took all the control I have to refrain from screaming with job or jumping up and down. I am still looking for additional work as this is part time and at night, but most importantly it is steady work.

I believe strongly in the concepts in The Four Agreements and the concept that one's esteem needs to come from within. However, I couldn't help myself from feeling much better about myself due to the reinorcement and the fact I will have some place to go on every weekday. It feels good to provide a necessary skill to society.

Feelings are clearly not logical. Before and after getting the job I was the same person. The difference is having my personal confidence reinforced. I worked one day so far as a sub and as of tonight I will begin working every weekday or do I call it every weeknight? Either way it feels great to get back to work and know I am providing a necessary service to others and one that I am confident I can do well.