Tomorrow begins December which starts the countdown to the holidays, beginning with Hannukah. December also signifies the ending of another year. Man, time has been flying by pretty fast. One difference that I've noticed about myself this year is that surprisingly, I'm in the holiday spirit early. Usually, I find it to be stressful so soon after Thanksgiving but I'm actually looking forward to the festivities. To such an extent that I may even start my holiday shopping early...like this weekend. Now, for me, that's a stretch because I HATE to get caught up in the Xmas shopping crowd. I usually wait until a few days before Christmas, list in hand and tackle it in one or two days. However, this year I'm taking a considerable amount of time off so I can start on it now and leisurely get it done fairly soon. Unfortunately, I can't afford to spend a lot on gifts this year but I try to get at least one gift for each person in my immediate family. And, I'm thinking about doing some serious baking for my family and close friends, something I haven't done in a minute. Hell, I may even put up a Christmas tree! Yeah, the holiday spirit has definitely gotten hold of me!
Christmas is definitely on it's way!
Friday, November 30, 2007
Holiday Spirit
Tomorrow begins December which starts the countdown to the holidays, beginning with Hannukah. December also signifies the ending of another year. Man, time has been flying by pretty fast. One difference that I've noticed about myself this year is that surprisingly, I'm in the holiday spirit early. Usually, I find it to be stressful so soon after Thanksgiving but I'm actually looking forward to the festivities. To such an extent that I may even start my holiday shopping early...like this weekend. Now, for me, that's a stretch because I HATE to get caught up in the Xmas shopping crowd. I usually wait until a few days before Christmas, list in hand and tackle it in one or two days. However, this year I'm taking a considerable amount of time off so I can start on it now and leisurely get it done fairly soon. Unfortunately, I can't afford to spend a lot on gifts this year but I try to get at least one gift for each person in my immediate family. And, I'm thinking about doing some serious baking for my family and close friends, something I haven't done in a minute. Hell, I may even put up a Christmas tree! Yeah, the holiday spirit has definitely gotten hold of me!
Christmas is definitely on it's way!
Christmas is definitely on it's way!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Reflections
Damn, it's been a hot minute since I've last blogged. I'll get it together and start putting something down on a regular basis again. The thoughts have been there but sometimes, it's just easier to keep them to myself.
I had my yearly review yesterday and came away with the feeling of knowing for sure that's it's time for me to enter the next phase in my life/career. Don't get me wrong, the review was excellent and I'm in a better place than this time last year. However, the money isn't right and I took the first step and admitted to my manager that although I'm content with my job, I'm not happy. And happiness is much more important to me than any dollar amount.
So, I've decided that since I have a substantial amount of time off from work coming within the next month, I will use it constructively and study for my IT certifications that I've put off until now. I'd gone on a few job interviews earlier in the year and although I did not get any of the positions, it was mainly due to my lack of having these certs (prospective employers were kind enough to inform me of such). In order to be able to market myself properly and attain the position that will enhance my career, I need them. I've been putting it off because I'd found a certain 'comfort' level at work. However, that comfort level will not afford me the opportunity to do reach my remaining goals in life. The time has come for me to move on.
Speaking of moving on, a little while ago a wave of sadness washed over me. It's not the first time it's happened lately and I think that I know the cause. It's been a little over a year since I broke up with my boyfriend (Terry) and around the holidays, I've been thinking about him alot. Don't get me wrong, I am not considering a reconciliation as I know that this is what was needed for me to move on and hopefully, find the person who wants to spend a lifetime with me. He just wasn't that person and thinking about that sometimes makes me sad. He looked forward to spending Thanksgiving and Christmas with my family, sometimes more than I did. We didn't do anything out of the norm but it was the intereaction with people that love you the most that me him feel most at ease. He has his own family who he loves but they don't keep in contact like I do with mine. So, holiday time was major family time. I miss those times but I know as the years move forward, I'll miss them less and less.
I reflect a lot during this time of the year as it allows me to look back on what I've done and what to look forward to in the years ahead.
Peace for now.....
I had my yearly review yesterday and came away with the feeling of knowing for sure that's it's time for me to enter the next phase in my life/career. Don't get me wrong, the review was excellent and I'm in a better place than this time last year. However, the money isn't right and I took the first step and admitted to my manager that although I'm content with my job, I'm not happy. And happiness is much more important to me than any dollar amount.
So, I've decided that since I have a substantial amount of time off from work coming within the next month, I will use it constructively and study for my IT certifications that I've put off until now. I'd gone on a few job interviews earlier in the year and although I did not get any of the positions, it was mainly due to my lack of having these certs (prospective employers were kind enough to inform me of such). In order to be able to market myself properly and attain the position that will enhance my career, I need them. I've been putting it off because I'd found a certain 'comfort' level at work. However, that comfort level will not afford me the opportunity to do reach my remaining goals in life. The time has come for me to move on.
Speaking of moving on, a little while ago a wave of sadness washed over me. It's not the first time it's happened lately and I think that I know the cause. It's been a little over a year since I broke up with my boyfriend (Terry) and around the holidays, I've been thinking about him alot. Don't get me wrong, I am not considering a reconciliation as I know that this is what was needed for me to move on and hopefully, find the person who wants to spend a lifetime with me. He just wasn't that person and thinking about that sometimes makes me sad. He looked forward to spending Thanksgiving and Christmas with my family, sometimes more than I did. We didn't do anything out of the norm but it was the intereaction with people that love you the most that me him feel most at ease. He has his own family who he loves but they don't keep in contact like I do with mine. So, holiday time was major family time. I miss those times but I know as the years move forward, I'll miss them less and less.
I reflect a lot during this time of the year as it allows me to look back on what I've done and what to look forward to in the years ahead.
Peace for now.....
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