To Each Her Own Pace

I've been thinking a lot about my place in life at the moment (which is extremely stable, I might add). I've got a wonderful job. I have wonderful family and friends who support me. I have a lovely home in a fun city. Life is grand. Even though life is more stable than it has been in the past… 7 years or so, I still find myself nervous and worrying. What happens if I meet someone? What happens if I get married? What if I decide to buy a house? What if I change jobs? What if I don't find a man? I am ready for any of the above? Is anyone ever ready?

My advice to myself: Live in this moment and be happy. My second piece of advice for myself (and all my other friends who find themselves feeling the same way): Don't worry about what other people are doing. So you have friends getting married? Big deal. Friends having babies? Big deal. Live at your own pace.

You have Nothing to Lose and Everything to Gain

Today one of life's lessons snuck up on me in the midst of all the stress of the spring selling season (thanks to one of my wonderful co-workers): You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain. Today, I was finding myself frustrated. I didn't want to make my point for fear of offending or pressuring some professors. I just wanted them to see the value in our book without having to push them. I wanted to transfer my knowledge of the product without having to say, "Time out. Let's sit down and compare side-by side" for fear of the professor feeling like I was calling their choice stupid, or insulting them. As my coworker so gently pointed out to me: it's now or never. What I have to say can totally change the game, or if can not mean anything, so I might as well make my point and know that I'm saying everything I have to say.

This attitude needs to pour into the rest of my life in general. Perhaps a summer goal?

Favorite Songs

Clearly I've been on a music kick. Anyway, this morning while preparing for my day on campus I started thinking: "What does my favorite song say about me?" And then I realized that I couldn't really tell you my favorite song. I have favorite songs by certain artists. And, according to iTunes, I have a song that I've listened to 219 times. But when someone asks the question, I have no answer.

So I ask you, my friends, what does your favorite song say about you?

The Beat-- How Music Changes Everything

Slightly behind on my blogging this week, thankfully it isn't for lack of inspiration. It seems the selling season has really caught up with me, but it is the start of a new week (and of DST) so here we go!

Last night I had the wonderful opportunity to go see one of my favorite artists with an amazing group of friends (you all know who you are!). In the midst of all the dancing/clapping/singing/jumping I had an amazing realization: all this is because of a song. One person's passion/inspiration/pain/joy put down in chords, bars, notes, and lyrics to all culminate on this stage, in front of this audience, and all for me. I don't know why, but this struck me to my core last night. Someone else's passions fuels my own passion. It's such a wonderful, invigorating, and powerful cycle.

In tribute to the wonderful show Ben Rector put on last night, I am posting a few links to my favorite songs. He is a truly talented artist, so check him out! The songs below are my top 3 favorite in order. Enjoy!

The Beat-Ben Rector

White Dress-Ben Rector

She Is-Ben Rector

Today's Life Lesson

I am beat, and in my bed preparing for sleep, but I am determined to try and post something everyday, so here is my bit of wisdom: Civilization depends on people following interstate driving etiquette. When that goes by the wayside, things fall apart. Chew on that bit of knowledge.

Life's Little Lessons

Every day teaches me some kind of lessons. Today's lesson: If you challenge the universe, you will lose… or at least get shown up.

Feelings I Just Can't Shake

Sometimes I feel guilty for the decisions I make. Specifically, the decision to not be a teacher and to begin a career in publishing. I know a couple of days ago I was exploding with love for me job, which I still feel, but I can't squash this nagging feeling that I'm not necessarily fulfilling my purpose in life. Despite my love for my job, I never really feel like I make a difference. Don't get me wrong, Norton is a great company with fabulous products and a wonderful commitment to quality, but it's just not the same as shaping the minds of young people. I was reminded of that when I sat in on my fake-mom's junior English class. The entire time I sat there I thought about how much I loved being a substitute teacher--the feeling that every day I made a difference for someone. Now, I know I wasn't there to walk them through their educational journey, but I was talk with them, learn about their lives, bond with them, treat them like people. It was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I just can't shake the feeling that I have stepped over the career I was supposed to be in. I know it's silly, but I've always felt like I was destined to make some kind of change in the world… I'm sure everyone feels that way, but I just can't see how I will do that in my current job. I suppose only time will tell.