Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Treat Yourself Daily…


"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated."
—Maya Angelou

We are still the same person we were prior to our “defeats”.  Therefore, the person we are will determine how we refuse to be “defeated”.  For me it is to treat yourself daily.  I know this is a difficult concept to fulfill when you are “financially challenged”.  I am a creative person so I must respect myself enough to continue nurturing that person.  If you don’t, you kill the soul that gives you the spirit to fight your way back.  

You don’t have to abandon the job search, working, and/or education.  You don’t even need to spend money.  I enjoy quilting, art, theatre, cooking and traveling.  All of this does not change.  Ok, I may not be able to travel in person due to costs involved, BUT I can still explore the world via the internet and watching PBS travel shows.  Cooking poses creative challenges but you can go to any of my Friday postings to see how I conquer those.  I am fortunate live in Columbus close to Schiller Park.  During the summer months they have (free) “Shakespeare in the Park”. 

Tonight (after I sell Street Speech) I will go to my monthly quilt guild meeting.  I was voted in as 2nd Vice President for 2011.  My primary responsibility is to plan the meeting programs and speakers under the help of the 1st Vice President for meetings up through 2012.  Many speakers have their schedules booked 2 years in advance.  Then in 2012 I move to 1st VP with a new 2nd VP.  It is a team position so no one is thrown into the job cold.  It is a good fit since I have tons of friends and contacts in the quilting community.

I am still making quilts and my butterfly pincushion pins (I always have “bug parts” in my purse for these).  I don’t have to purchase much if I use my fabric stash, trade with guild members, good parts of cotton clothing I no longer fit, or go to the Waste Not Center to search their fabric scrap donations.  This is why quitters say, “When life gives you straps, make quilts.”


Today's Tally:
Tuesday, February 15, 2011                      Time:  11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:  3rd and State Sts. (across from the state house
Temp:  31°
Newspapers sold:   1
Viable job postings:   1?
Filled or baiting job posted:   0
Resumes/Job Applications sent:  0  
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  1. CJFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I think if I end up taking summer courses at OSU again, I should check out Shakespeare in the Park... :D Though if they start in May, then maybe I can check out at least a few?

    Also, I think I really really want one of those butterfly pins; they are so incredibly cuuuuuute! Can I perhaps purchase one from you at some point? (Maybe more than one? <3)

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