I wouldn’t bank my future on one of these quizzes, but it makes me wonder if I took a wrong turn somewhere. Still, I love science, especially chemistry. And, I love artistic type things, like writing and photography.

Your Career Type: Artistic

You are expressive, original, and independent. Your talents lie in your artistic abilities: creative writing, drama, crafts, music, or art.You would make an excellent: Actor - Art Teacher - Book Editor Clothes Designer - Comedian - Composer Dancer - DJ - Graphic Designer Illustrator - Musician - Sculptor The worst career options for your are conventional careers, like bank teller or secretary.

What’s Your Ideal Career?

I feel discouraged about finding employment and yet I just had an interview last week. It can’t possibly be the last and only interview ever. In a way I feel like I should have been willing to have work be my only life just to have a job. I just can’t do it though.

I’m also having a bit of writer’s let down. I finished the script early, and I have been just a little down since then. for several weeks, I had something to look forward to doing for an hour each day. Even when I was tired of writing the silly thing, I still wrote.

I had a busy wekend, so I didn’t get any photos taken. I’m disappointed about that as well. It has been cloudy here in the morning, so early photo taking is out. I have a couple of assignments that I need to get taken care of this weekend.

Well, my “interview” yesterday morning was interesting. I think I found an ally in finding work as a technical writer. Unfortunately, they want someone who will work 50-60 hours a week onsite. Ten minutes of gray cubicles began to suck the life out of me. The manager is extremely familiar with the writers losing their “souls,” as she put it. Otherwise it was a really good fit for my background.

It’s the day of the to-do list. I have created quite a list. More will be added as the day goes on. I finally got the first draft of my novel printed off so I can do some editing on paper and others can read it. I can’t believe that I’ve had requests to read it. It’s quite rough, but that doesn’t stop anyone. That would have been one of my to-dos today, but I took care of it yesterday.

Oh, I just noticed that I have reached 502 posts now. Wow!

I have got to find a job. It’s just not working out as well as I would like. It’s not so easy out there. I’ve been asked if I would move (not by employers), which I’m not eager to do.  I certainly don’t want a long commute, and I know what I am asking for is reasonable. There are tons of companies out here, and tons who hire poeple with my experience. Now, I just have to find them, and they have to find me. Or I need to create my own job. I haven’t quite figured that one out yet.

I have been listening to an audio book called The Ultimate Anti-Career Guide. I have only  just gotten thorugh the first CD. A very simple qusiton was asked:  “What would you do if you couldn’t fail?”.  The first answer that popped into my head was photography. I think it might have been first because I had just looked up prices on a new camera that I have wanted for a few months. The next answer to the question was writing–as in writing novels or books. Perhaps a non-fiction book is possible.

Then you look at your family history when it comes to work and career. The author also discusses the myths that we have inherited about work. What I saw was that I learned that: you must work and it isn’t fun, you can’t work in your passion, and you must give up your passions and dreams to make money. I watched my mother do these things. I always told myself that I wouldn’t give up my dreams just for a paycheck. And then I saw that is exactly what I have done. I have taken positions–well-paying ones–in areas I don’t like and couldn’t care about. It really makes me sick to see that I have done the same thing as my mother when I vowed I would never do that. My sister has done the same thing. I don’t know what I will find out next, but I will let you know.

Well I’m quite upbeat for a Monday. I had a great call with a recruiter at a company about a position there. It sounds like a good fit, particularly in the culture. I also have the possibility of a date in the near future.  I realize that sounds odd but because he had to get off the phone right away, the when didn’t get worked out. Things are looking up around here!

This is still my job hunting experience:

While I’m still getting over the disappointment of not being able to tryout for the Tahitian group, I have been busy getting the rest of my life in order. I have the leadership program beginning in late August. It’s our first chance to see who is in the program locally and meet our coaches. Coming up next week I have the first seminar of a series on sex and intimacy. Everyone’s favorite topic. It should be a very interesting seminar if only to see how everyone else reacts to the topic. I have to make time for dance practice and especially conditioning. I never work as hard on my own as I do in class. I suppose everyone is like that. I certainly like the results from just three hours of conditioning and practice–trimmer arms, tigher abs.

The other part of my life to get in order is work, of course, but also dating. I put that on hold over the summer while my son was here. It’s not easy to meet someone new while he’s here, and I would rather spend most of my free time with my son. Actually, I don’t like the dating part…the meeting, the wasted time. It can be fun to get to know someone, but you have to go through so much effort to find one worthwhile.

I get asked that a lot. Lately I haven’t known what to say. I know there is a lot that is new, but how interesting do others find it? I’m still working on my project, although it has been a slow week coming up to the holiday. I had a seminar end this week, and the other didn’t meet. So I’m off to live in my now quiet head.

I have my costume for Tahitian competition. Well, all but the flower. I have to decide on a flower, and it has to be real. So that means it has to last all day (from 7 am to about 6 pm).

Last weekend I was busy meeting up with friends–even after a long day at the garage sale. It seems that most people are out of town this weekend or have other plans, but perhaps something will come up spur of the moment. A friend is supposed to have a party either Friday or Saturday, but I haven’t heard anything further.

Oh, I finally got a Nintendo Wii, which is supposed to be for my son. I have been playing. It’s a lot of fun. I ended up with a sore arm from playing tennis.

Work? Well, it’s still the same, although it seems that some new interest could provide more immediate funding. Just have to see.

The cats are pretty much the same. So is the dog. I have one cat with an immune disorder, and he’s not looking so good right now. Not much I can do about it other than keep him comfortable. It’s kind of icky to watch him waste away.