I always write this sort of "update" one way or another every year, but this year has been especially exciting for me!
Last January I was working at Curves as Assistant Manager. I loved working with all the members and was in the best shape of my life. I was also had a growing Avon business. But a new opportunity showed itself in late February. I interviewed for a position as a Marketing Coordinator for a licensed personal care agency. They had narrowed down the applicants to one other woman and myself, and offered the position to her. A month later I received the phone call that she did not work out and was offered the position. I of course accepted and tried my hand at marketing.
During this time, I met some amazing people, who I am blessed to call my friends. However, even though I did make some great personal connections, I struggled professionally. I did my best, but never felt like it was enough. I had the opportunity to attend a training session with the company in Dayton, OH and hoped things would improve after that. I came back with a lot of renewed enthusiasm. But things did not improve as I had hoped. It soon became clear to me that I was not the right person for my job.
Right around the time when I was giving up home, someone told me about a position as an assistant to the Social Services Director at a beautiful new facility in Lafayette. I spoke with the SSD and quit my job the following week. It was time for a change. I started working in social services part-time as well as in the activities department on December 6th and haven't looked back. I am thrilled with both positions, but will work exclusively in social services when that position goes full-time.
On top of all this, I started therapy again back in August. I was angry and anxious and knew I needed to make some changes in my life. Once there, it took me 2-3 sessions to fully explain my whole situation to my therapist. Without doing so, I don't know that I would have had the courage to seek out a new position.
Very shortly thereafter, I started my little blog. :-) It's the first time in my life I've felt like I really had a hobby that I really enjoyed and could stick with. But more than that, it has helped me to process a lot of things by forcing me to find words for them. At the same time, it's given me the opportunity to connect with other people who have been through similar situations, or can even relate to part of something I blogged. I've found strength through seeing others move forward and believe that I've been able to do the same for them.
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| Studdly Hubby...being studdly |
For me, 2010 was about personal growth. My poor husband has been along for quite a ride! He's managed to be incredibly supportive at my absolute darkest moments, all the while continuing to work on his degree. Three cheers for awesome husbands!!
Next post: 2011: Goals and Expectations!
Have a lovely night!
Rachel
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