Takeaways

This last week I have been all over the place trying to come up with something to give you guys. Topics have come up but nothing so complete that it would be a solid post. Overall, my week was full and busy so that when the weekend got here I could go see a friend in Chicago. Busy, though it makes time fly by, can have some side effects. I started off a bit bumpy and ass you will see it came full circle. But I had some takeaways.

Trust what you have learned, and don’t fear the future.

Don’t you wish we could see just a little bit into the future? Maybe find out if your debt is gone or you meet someone special? Or for me just to see what my next career move is. There are big changes coming at my job. Specifically, my boss will soon be leaving and it is no secret that when she does, I will be leaving too. I took my current position as part time to fill a gap, after leaving a job I thought was the one. I have stayed for 2 years thru all of Covid (thankfully remaining normal), and thru short staff/high demands, currently full time. At points, I did want to walk right out but because of my awesome manager, and not wanting to leave her high and dry I have remained.

I am not one to jump ship before I have a plan in mind. These last two jobs have been a blessing and a curse because I have learned so much and have gained experience. The curse part being that I realize even though I like the design aspect of things, I do not enjoy retail and the same in-office routines.  I could go into management from where I am at but my creative mind needs a different environment and something worth it to me. From the name and description of this blog, you can tell I bounce around just a bit. I may not know the specific job I am looking for next but as I reread over my freshly updated resume, I realize I am more qualified and capable than I think. Your accomplishments up till now can really help you to believe in yourself for the future.

Travel bumps happen, but who are you on vacation?

My trip to Chicago for sure had some bumps. Lets start with the red eye flight that boarded then un boarded for lack of a pilot. Which lead to a rescheduled flight and a day missed of my trip. Then on the tail end, I got dropped off by uber and left my phone in the car. Spent 2 more long hours getting that back. So safe to say, I really could have been annoyed with the situations. What I noticed in the airport was the immediate overwhelming angry travelers, taking it out on the stewardesses or yelling how bad the airline is. For me it was worst part to see and hear how others acted. Its at these times that you have to remember where you are and that some things are just going to be out of your control. I might not have been on that plane but there was another one that was taking me away to vacation. Don’t let the bumps ruin the rest of your trip.

Sometimes just time with friends is better than plans.

Before I left for Chicago, all of my coworkers were asking me what I was going to do or see, was I going to get some deepdish pizza? They all seemed to think that because I was going to a big city I was going to have some big city party. Whelp, honestly I was only going to see a great friend of mine and to get a break from my job. Jessica picked me up from the airport and our only plans were to hang out, talk, watch cheesy chick flicks and eat. I haven’t had any quality time with her since she moved away 3 years ago. It was so nice just to be in each others company, laughing at our ridiculous inside jokes and eating way too many Doritos and M&Ms. We did go into the city for a restaurant and the Zoo but really, I will trade the sights that are always there for the time with the little amount of time with a bestie.

Since getting back from Chicago, my mood has been improved for sure. But the two days away from work has me buried and doing overtime tomorrow. I am already trying to plan another getaway even while trying to figure out my next step. I hope this upcoming week I can add in some more fun and give you guys something else to distract you (and me 😊) Hope that you will look forward to the future and expect bumps, they happen.