As you may have noticed, posting has been less frequent lately. There are lots or reasons for that, but most of them are boring, so I won’t elaborate. I will, however, share some recent news: I was laid off from my job on Thursday, April 21. The company reorganized, and my position as community manager was reorganized out in that process.
I’ve learned a lot since that day about accepting severance pay, processing paperwork for student loan deferment, and applying for unemployment insurance. It has been a little surreal, but I’m proud of myself for completing the process for each of them in a timely manner. I’m normally a paperwork hater, but I must admit – the paperwork I have had to do hasn’t been bad at all.
I am pretty happy to be given a chance to head out on a new path, too. It’s exciting thinking about what could be the next step for me. I really do not feel very stressed about it right now, either. In fact, I feel calmer than I have in a long time. I attribute the almost non-existent stress levels to eating a nutrient-dense diet, and limiting sugar (more on that in a future post).
Now, since I’m not currently bringing any money in, I’ve already fallen back into old habits of frugality; when I was a freelancer several years ago I had to be extremely frugal. However, I don’t feel like I’m really wanting for much; I have an already rich, wonderful life! Plus, it’s spring, which makes life seem overly joyous.
That all being said, I’ve decided that I am not going to scrimp on certain things – these include raw cow’s milk, raw yogurt, pastured eggs, and pastured meats. The meats I will buy a little less of, though, and go with some less expensive protein like organic beans (I love black beans especially). This may be the perfect time to explore cheaper organ meats, too. CSA season is starting up in about a month, too, so getting access excellent local, organic vegetables will not be an issue.
Needless to say, I’m looking for work, so if you have any leads, send ’em my way! I’m a creative person, a talented writer, a trained classical musician, and I would love to work on something that is going to benefit the world in a positive way.
Here’s to amazing changes coming my way! In the meantime, here’s a picture I took of the park near my home.
Hang in there Meg! Hopefully this will be an opportunity to find something else you really enjoy doing. And enjoy the break while you can!
Your positive attitude will take you far! Your swap sounds so exciting!
I am counting down the days until our first CSA deliver, 28!!!! And I got the email about signing up for the salmon.
I have meant to mention that I am very fascinated with your classical music training. I love the harpsicord.
Meg I was laid off in October for no good reason after ten years but I have embraced the days and grown in more wayz then I could ever have imagined and work will come when the job is ready….I do look though
so not get me wrong….regards…lani
Meg,
As anyone who knows you wouls expect, you are making some very thirst quenching lemonade out of the “lemons” you were recently givens. I have faith that the “job of your dreams” is in your future! Meanwhile, I will look ever forward to your inspiring blogs.
Happy gardening! Hope you enjoy an abundant harvest!