Enter Net Wisdom….
http://www.wikihow.com/Contemplate-Life
“You may explore ways to dissect life and take it in, so that one
may either enjoy life in a deeper sense or glean those famous ‘life
lessons’ more easily. Ready?”
The answer is “No… No one is truly ready to experience severe
problems, and the best thing you may do is admit that you’re looking for
something, instead of just trying to validate yourself.”
A friend was discussing with me the stage they are in life what
their goals were and what sense of frustration and accomplishment they
have achieved. The summary of my response was — “At close to 40 I
don’t have all of my goals I originally set about to have accomplished
by this age actually completed. I’ve found that the ones I have
accomplished are in a jumbled, weird order and that the journey to them,
through them, and past them has been a greater experience than what
simply following that original route to my goals could have ever
produced.”
Champion Gamer Now Real Life Champion
http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=17035
Testing out my Mirror Blog App
Jub Hunting Sucks… let me count the ways.
Here are a few of my favorites from an article/blog about how crazy Job Hunting can be and how crazy it is making me now.
Job-hunting SUCKS!
By JCP
It’s hard to look for a decent job with a decent company if you’re a decent hard-working employee!
http://www.theinsanedomain.com/Articles/lists/jobhunting.htm
Applying for ANY job to pay your rent, but no one will hire you because you’re overqualified and know that you’ll be quitting the second you get another job offer somewhere else.
Finding a mistake on your resume ONLY after you’ve mailed it out to everyone, and the mistake is in your phone number.
Having to write a "personal statement" when really, all you want is a decent job that pays well and some coworkers that don’t suck.
Having people point out or suggest jobs to you that have NOTHING to do with what you really do, and they just don’t get it.
Looking at job listings online and they’re filled with stupid "WORK FROM HOME" listings and other useless garbage.
Job titles that make no sense, are too ambiguous or are just random letters grouped together.
Having someone put in a good word for you, but it turns out they’re horrible at their job and/or hated and you’re not considered simply because they’re an idiot.
The bullshit of cover letters and personal statements.
Trying to sum up what you did in your last job when really, what you did was your job and everyone else’s, but you can’t put it all down without looking like you’re lying about it.
Asking your friend to hand in your resume, and they end up spilling food/coffee on it, crumpling it up and THEN hand it in, or just completely forget.
Spending tons of time on a resume when you know someone is going to spend maybe 10 seconds looking at it, decide they don’t like your name and then move onto the next one.
Knowing that one or two page document isn’t going to sum you up as a person or a worker, but you’re forced to make one anyway.
Emailing your resume in, then realizing you forgot to attach it to the email. Then you send another email with it attached, only now you’ve forgotten to put the cover letter in the message of the email, or attach it. You send a third email with it all and then find out you’ve been sending them all to the wrong email address.
Companies that take MONTHS to go through the interviewing and hiring process.
Not finding ANY job postings that are suited to what you do in ANY way for weeks on end.
Having people asking you "How is the job hunt going?" over and over.
Having to go over your resume each time you send it out and never being totally happy with it.
Winding up in a company where creative ideas are squashed, and your only incentive is to just do enough not to get fired. Years later you end up as an unskilled idiot who can’t get hired anywhere decent ever again.
Job ads that ask for everything under the sun but really, they don’t need half of it for the actual job.
Finding a great job to apply for and you make it to the interview, they basically tell you that you’re the best person for the job so you get all excited and then they hire someone else.
Interviews that you know aren’t going well within the first two seconds, but you can’t get up and run screaming from the place.
Job postings that lie or mislead you into thinking you have a shot, or that the job might actually be interesting.
Job posting requirements made by the HR department instead of the actual department you’ll be working for, so they make no sense and ask for tons of things that only robots have.
Being thanked for your time after the interview when it’s just been one big waste of time and you both know it.
Laughing at something you think the interviewer is joking about, only to find out they’re quite serious.
Being interviewed by about five people all at once, with them asking you questions, scribbling down what you answer with and then whispering amongst themselves.
Talking about It wasn’t funny at the time – Los Angeles Times
I read this article and wanted to share it with all of you. I vaguely remember writing in a journal but for the most part I remember tons of sketch books with ‘doodles’.. as well as the normal doodles and squiggles and miniature notes in the column on the side of school notes from class.
I have a few writings but most of my private personal possessions were lost to a petty vengeful bonfire during my divorce in 1998-1999. So I have the funny memories of what happened but of course there is that rose colored shell for what was the reality and what is fact. Reading that others stood in front of a crowd and read these entries out loud made me wonder if I would have the hustpa to do that.
How about you? Could you read your old journals out loud – in front of a crowd?
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It wasn’t funny at the time – Los Angeles Times
For the recordDiary readings: An article in Saturday’s Section A about adults reading their teenage diaries and writings in public misspelled the name of the university that graduate student Josh Gallaway attends. It is New York’s Columbia University, not Colombia University. ↩
8 Things about me…
This is in response to Spellweaver’s post… 5 days later but I have been a busy lady.
- I am who I always wanted to be. My husband [& friends] says I am genuine. I am who I am, I don’t pretend for anyone to be anything other than myself. Still don’t have that patience – waiting thing down but I am trying.
- While I was a single Mom I held down three jobs, at the same time. I have a vast amount of random knowledge that I have gathered through my career path. It is amazing what you will retain and how you can apply it to your life and various other careers. I’ve had a lot of different jobs: secretary, admin asst, office manager, payroll clerk, AR & AP, production manager, model, exotic dancer, freelance artist, waitress, and asst. matre’d, insurance agent, realtor and a few more.
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I could be a professional dumb blonde but it is to tiring. Playing stupid is hard work. * Since Spellweaver brought it up… My IQ is about 150, my siblings and I had IQ testing and my mother would never tell us who was the top but told we were all about 150 give or take a few points. Which is of course means absolutely nothing.
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I have made men stutter [& not because of my IQ]
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I am in pain… Fibromyalgia [No that is not 'I am a pain'… I wrote it right] – My Medical history would never be called boring: Hysterectomy [reason: Endometriosis, cysts, lacerations, adhesions], Hypoglycemia, Fibromyalgia, Atrial Tachycardita-Reciprocating Tachycardia [don't even try to say it… to many constaniants], Gall Bladder Cancer… those are the highlights for more see my blog.
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I am an Artist: sketching, painting, sculpture, photography, design, etc. [Not your Aunt-Uncle-Cousin-Friend-stranger who paints kitsch landscapes, kittens or flowers in vases. Showing my work in galleries for over 25 years – not the state fair where bessie the cow is being judged for a blue ribbon. But that is just my opinion - I appreciate those types of artists, just don't like the label.
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I love my husband. My husband looks like he should be in a rock band but is a nerd. He is truly a partner and takes care with me and our boys.
- Haven't you met, are related to, know or have read about someone who really seemed to take life and live it. I am striving to be that person, who when they sit down to really look at their life – possibly write a memoir [one worth actually reading]. You look at them and say … She really lived.
View older blog "101 Things about myself… Updated 2008"
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From: Yosh™
RE: 40things
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lol well it was hilarious, i got a good laugh
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From: JaxYep… Thought it would be fun… and I stand by my #5 answer….lol
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From: Yosh™lol did ya feel the need to send it to me>
i like ur answer to number 5 made me crack up
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From: Jax40 little secrets
- Be honest no matter what the question is.
[ONE] What did your last text say? Who was it from?
OMG! I can’t get over your ideas! I have to sit here and be quiet instead of screaming and dancing like I want to!" Molly[Two] Where was your default pic taken?
In my car with my phone[Three] Have you ever dyed your hair?
Yes.. I always wanted to tip my hair with a fun color like blue/green or pink — like the lead singer of Berlin. When I run my gallery-studio I will… I am leaning toward hot pink. lol[Four] Your current relationship status?
Seriously Taken[Five] Does your crush like you back?
He better — I have him tagged and bagged.[Six] What is your current mood?
Tired.. hurting a little[Seven] What’s your dad’s name?
Norman Ericson Burroughs[Eight] What color shirt are you wearing?
Red t-shirt… new it has Animal from the Muppets on it.. I love Animal…[Nine] What was the last thing you drank?
Glass of Coke[Ten] If you could go back in time and change something, would you?
No[Elevenn] Have a crazy side?
yes…[Twelve] Ever had a near death experience?
several times…. four so far[Thirteen] Something you do a lot?
breathe… yep I agree….[Fourteen] Angry at anyone?
no one right now[Fifteen] Do you wanna see somebody right now?
my mom
[Seventeen] When was the last time you cried?
few days ago[Twenty] What’s the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
if they are close eyes, if far away – the way they walk[Twenty-one] What do you usually order from Starbucks?
white mocha frap.[Twenty-two] What’s your biggest secret?
I dont keep secrets.. if I do I just don’t have the storage space to remember[Twenty-three] Where is your ex?
not here… so that works for me[Twenty-four] Would you ever take them back?
NO[Twenty-five] Do you still watch kiddy movies or TV shows?
yeah — I have the muppet show I’ve watched a few times and I like animation movies[Twenty-six] What are you drinking right now
Glass of Coke[Twenty-seven] Do you speak any other language(s)?
a little spanish… a little greek[Twenty-nine] Describe your life in 3 words?
Bumpy Hectic Ride[Thirty] Have you ever kissed in the rain?
Yes… love it[Thirty one] Do you like the rain?
Love the Rain… espically on a metal [tin] roof[Thirty-two] What are you thinking about right now?
working on a web page[Thirty-three] What should you be doing right now
working on my web page.. lol[Thirtyy-four] What is your favorite memory?
I have several memories that are pretty tight. Hugging my mom while laughing – painting side by side with her = being in the beach [east coast] looking up and seeing her smile and laugh. The first time I held my boys [Josh & Bry], pretty much all their firsts – walking – talking, saying mom. The first kiss with my hubby – it was a total surprise – then seeing him when the boys walked me down the isle. All of these as so close that I can’t say which is my favorite… I don’t think life should be limited to one favorite moment.[Thirty-five] What are you listen to?
aerosmith[Thirty-six] Who was the last personn you told I love you to and meant it?
Chris & the boys[Thirtyy-nine] What is your naturalal hair color?
blonde[Forty] What was the last thing that made you smile?
the last text from Molly—————– Bulletin Message —————–
From: Yosh™Pulled from Joshua My Space… email transmissions with me…. the mommy
Economic Stimulus Payment
Worth Quoting: Dave Barry on the Economic Stimulus Payment
‘This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment.
This is a very exciting new program that I will explain using the Q and A format:
‘Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment?
‘A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.
‘Q. Where will the government get this money?
‘A. From taxpayers.
‘Q. So the government is giving me back my own money?
‘A. Only a smidgen.
‘Q. What is the purpose of this payment?
‘A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.
‘Q. But isn’t that stimulating the economy of China?
‘A. Shut up.’
Tit bits!!! At midnight.
Doing a little browsing and pondering…. Check out a few tid bits that struck a cord…
- Found this on the Fortean Times: Flying Humanoid? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNbe0YWXUuc
- Found on the Daily Rotten: Mother Says DSS Threatening To Take Her Son Because Of Weight Problem http://www.wspa.com/midatlantic/spa/news.apx.-content-articles-SPA-2007-03-21-0021.html
- Penny Postcards: http://www.pennypostcards.com/ Check them out. Funny stuff.
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A different kind of Post Card site…images and text may be disturbing. "The Post Secret" http://postsecret.blogspot.com/
Articles about the project…
http://www.writingup.com/trackback/36101
Book with the concept as well…
http://www.harpercollins.com/books/9780060899196/PostSecret/index.aspx
What would you put on a postcard confession? Made me think.
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What do you get when you Google yourself?
I got a blurp or two actually about me… quite funny seeing your name in print and you not being the one who put it there, or remember it being there.
Apparently there are quite a few of me…. And I am a prolific artist, writer and oh yeah I have a resume in two languages. LOL!!! Nope none of them are little ol’me.
You must check out this link!!!
"You Tube" site — check it out it is a parody of the MAC commercials.. Awesome funny.
Jacquline Anderson
Artistry Jax Deviant Art Gallery
