Friday, January 30, 2009

I'm Up!!!!!

Ok, so I've been away for too long. Let me just say that I have completely lost some motivation. I'll blame it on that really great job that I totally had falling through. It just kinda punched me in the stomach when they told me it was on hold. So, it was like starting from square one...again. And now, the job market is tough, so I'm trying to come up with new ideas.

Idea One: Culinary School. This was my first idea when I was moving! But I let it fall by the wayside for some reason. Well, I have an appointment with an admissions person on Monday at CHIC (Culinary and Hospitality Institute of Chicago). We'll see how it goes. It may be too pricey but it may be the right choice for me now.

Idea Two: Yoga School. I've always talked about getting certified to teach yoga. I love my new studio and I know they are having a cert program start soon. Something I will look into further.

Idea Three: Keep pounding the pavement in higher ed. I kind of pushed my field to the side, but recently have been applying for jobs at colleges and universities. It wouldn't be the worse thing I guess, even though I wanted something new. But, I do believe University Registrar being my last title is hurting me. Some may think I'm over qualified for let's say an advisor position. Oh well.

Idea Four: I guess there is no fourth idea. But, John and I have been talking baby, but that is not the ultimate solution. I still need to get my shit together first.

I have decided to keep up with this blog at least every other day. I am so jealous of Melissa and her wonderful blog http://labellecookie.blogspot.com/. She writes all the time and has great pics! She'll be happy later on in life that she documented her life. I'm going to give it another shot.

Today I'm planning on yoga at noon. John and I are going out to eat tonight so I need to pick a place. Always tough in a city with so many great options. Last weekend we went to Avec in the West Loop before we saw Wicked. It was an all around amazing evening. The best thing at Avec were their bacon wrapped dates....yum. Here are some pics from that evening:



Sunday, January 4, 2009

Happy 2009

This holiday season was a good one. John and I were missing friends and family but made some sweet memories of our own. Our first Christmas in Chicago was memorable and we are so grateful to be so fortunate. We are so curious though about where we'll be next Christmas. Here in Chicago? Back in FL or somewhere completely new? Who knows but the mystery is always exciting. Tomorrow is back to business and I'm hoping to get some concrete info on my potential job opportunity. I still have a good feeling.

This week, I have mostly been dieting :( and playing guitar hero with John (so addicting). We've been to the gym a couple of times and i was able to get to yoga once. This coming week I'll get back to my routine.

I had a lunch date with my friend Tracey yesterday. We met in Bucktown at Bin Cafe. We're both dieting so ordered boring eggs and fruit but it was still good and good company. It was nice to meet a girlfriend out, makes Chicago feel more like home.

Still writing on gearlive. Will post something tomorrow.