Almost Back to Normal

posted 5th November 2009    Written by: Marisa    CATEGORY: All Posts, Inspiration, Marisa, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 1

Marisa ponderingHey guys, guess what.  I got a job.

After my months of searching, trying to find an employment path or road to ride along, a job just kind of snuck up on me and smacked me hello.  And it’s what I’ve been looking for, so I can still continue to pursue music and other creative efforts.

So, I have a job, that’s a huge relief, right?  I’m all okay?

Somewhat yes.  Working for lucy activewear will alleviate some of my worries and trouble.  Financially, the steady paycheck is much appreciated and a self-confidence/identity will return with work.  Yes, I have missed those.

But I think I’m wary and still unsure because my Quarterlife Crisis was bigger than just unemployment.  I started to question and learn new things about myself and the process isn’t even close to being over…  That’s why my experience with Molly’s online course “The Joy Equation” has been an interesting one.

To focus on oneself, I find, is a scary thing.  I do have confidence about myself whether it’s physical or emotional, but it’s fleeting at times and doesn’t tend to stick around whenever I need it.  And to reflect about whom I am and how I feel about myself is thus scary.

This experiment of exploring who I am and what I want has been very telling for the past 30 days.

In a lot of instances, I know who I am.  I know what I like, what I dislike and how I like things in life.  I do know, however, that I’m not finished yet with finding out who the complete Marisa is.  That’s what this QLC is all about for me at least.

My favorite part of the course is the three-minute questions.  For example, there are questions that focus on what you cherish, what you can accomplish or what you can commit and realize.  I have scattered thoughts and ideas and this helped immensely to concentrate and divide what’s realistic and what’s not.

I actually enjoyed being able to read a plan of sorts for my upcoming future; the ability to see a path written on paper gives me hope and confidence that I’ll find whatever it is that I’m looking for, need or want.  I’m getting to the point where I can recognize what’s going to make my life and myself happy.

So, I have a job again.  I admit, I am excited.  The people at lucy seem just unbelievable nice and relaxed and calm.  I think I’m going to like this.

But I know I’m still figuring other parts of my life out. I’m still learning more and more about myself. Tools like this blog, Stratejoy and The Joy Equation have given me some direction as to how to do it and how to like what I find.

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photo credit: Nilina Mason-Campbell

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2 Responses to “Almost Back to Normal”

  • Kendra Says:
    November 7th, 2009 at 4:42 am

    Yay to employment! Congrats and hopefully it’s a great fit that supports your dreams and contributes to your daily well being.

  • Marisa Says:
    November 7th, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    Thanks! So far so good! It’s hard to complain when I wear yoga clothing to work.

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