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l i f e .

Trying to pick a career path is practically an impossible thing, if you ask me. I think there are two types of people in this world.

one. the type who have always wanted to be ________ when they grow up. they grow up, go to college, become said ________. they live happily ever after with a cute little family in the suburbs. or a foxy husband/wife in a loft in the city.

two. the type who want to be _____ when they grow up. or ______. or maybe ______….. this person grows up, goes to college, or maybe doesn’t. then they go to college again…or drop out. or something. then they work a string of random jobs and spend most, if not all, of their 20s confused about where their life is going, and defending themselves to their parents.

i say we should do away with money and work and debt and just hang out and eat and play and blow bubbles and smile. right?

a t t i t u d e

Let’s talk about attitude.

Generally, I feel okay about my current job situation. Ideally, I wouldn’t be 27 & waiting tables, but hey…I’m just thankful to have a job that pays the bills & allows me to do some fun stuff on the side. It’s also a very flexible job, which I love. 

Anywho, as I was saying, I normally feel okay when I go into work. I’m definitely never excited to clock in, but I don’t always dread it either. I’ve had the last 9 days or so off, as I was out of town visiting my family. So I was feeling alright when I got to work. My attitude changed completely within 10 minutes though. First, a co-worker snapped at me. Then, 2 different tables that were transferred to me snapped at me for something that wasn’t even my fault. 

This experience reminded me how important it is to have a positive attitude, & how much your own mood can affect others. I’m trying much harder these days to have a healthier, more positive outlook on things. It’s not always easy, but the more I work on it, the better I get at it. 

Of course, there are days when I feel like it’s completely impossible to look on the bright side of things, but I know that feeling will pass. After all, there’s nothing a good nap or a nice cry won’t cure. :)

a day off.

Who knew that a day off (at the very end of a 6-day long vacation from work) spent by myself would be exactly what I needed to get my creative juices flowing again?

I came home from the chiropractor this morning & decided I was incredibly sick of our blank wall in the entry. I spent the afternoon priming & painting picture frames used in my previous apartment (previously a beautiful periwinkle) and making them a cool grey color (a bit more guy friendly, to accommodate my male cousin living in Yalda & my midst).

I took a quick trip to the nearest thrift store, only to be appalled by the crazy prizes they wanted for their junk. I did find a couple things to purchase, which I felt were still overpriced, but am overall glad with my purchases.

Pardon the crappy quality of the phone, but this is only partially finished anyway. 

Once finished, I will take a better picture…provided it turns out well. Ha!

I also spent way too much time on Pinterest.com. That is like crack for someone like me. sigh.