As you may know, I am currently unemployed (or semi-unemployed, I talk more about it here) and describe this season of unemployment as being in the wilderness. I would say that to some extent, all of these definitions can seem to fit the season of unemployment. It is definitely inhospitable, especially since the future is…
Stress: Everybody Has It – How to Deal With Stress
Today, I am stressed. I’m not sure why. I went to bed super early by my standards, at 10pm. Then, I woke up at 5am. I am trying really hard to maintain a consistent schedule and incorporate a morning routine, so I’m on the right track for the day. I should feel good about myself,…
Unemployment – Living Day by Day
Unemployment. It’s the worst. Currently, I am unemployed. Actually, that is not quite true. I work part-time at a retail department store, but I don’t consider that a “real job.” Don’t get me wrong. Many of my co-workers have graduated from a university with a degree in fashion merchandising, and they hope to have long…
Starting a Blog to Conquer My Fear of Failure
So, this is my first blog post. I didn’t realize how little I know about how things work until I had to set up this blog! To some of you, this may seem very basic and novice, but for me, setting up this blog was a huge endeavor! First, I had to combat my fear…