Tuesday, September 25, 2007

CAREERS

Well, it was probably inevitable. It's time for me to get back to work.
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I realized this last weekend while jb and I were in the midst of a tour of local artists, their studios, and their gardens. We visited 8 homes and studios and I found myself thinking, "Gee, some of these folks could use help. I should contact the Art Center and Community Assistance Program and offer some workshops in self employment or working as an artist." And then, "Gee, I wonder if I should set up a business of my own again?"
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I have a tendency to get in too deep too fast. I promised myself I would not do that when jb and I moved here, and I've pretty much kept that promise by sticking to writing. Now I know I am a writer and will always write. But it's time to shop around the career book I've finished--publish it myself if I have to--and maybe it's time for me to revisit the always present initial terror of offering self-help workshops.
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So.....Today I took my first step. I've opened a website/blog called "CAREERS". I'll include some exerpts from my book, answer some questions about life and career choice, and MAYBE set up a telephone counseling service where I can work with people from all walks of life. (MAYBE).
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Of course, Ces had to help me set up the new site. Its address is CAREERS. Stop by if you'd like. I don't know where this is heading but like anything else, saying it outloud is the beginning of experiencing it.

14 comments:

  1. Awww, Clink! To new beginnings! Refreshed and Vital! And totally in your element! Go get 'em, girl!

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  2. I like the name of your book! :D

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  3. Well done with saying it out loud!
    :)

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  4. How exciting! And your clients could have no better guide, hand-holder, nudge-giver, inspiring cheerleader than you, my friend! Cheers! :)

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  6. KJ, you can be my counselor, case manager, adviser or guide anytime. I could have none better. I and my family can vouch for your excellent services. Your negotiation skill is like a hot knife slicing through cold butter. You are amazing and you do it with a soft voice and so genteel manner. You are fantastic! It was such a delight to find out all of these about my best friend. I struck gold. Plus you are a real sweetheart. I am so proud of you.

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  7. Im definately subscribing to the feed for the Careers site - Im still trying to figure out what Im going to do when I grow up - and everyone knows Ive put that off long enough Tehehe!
    Best wishes for your new endeavour KJ!!

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  8. singleton, thank you.

    liz, oooh, do you? The title is a work in progress. i've gone through a dozen so far.

    anon, i could help you become any bird you wish are you interested?

    melissa, thank you. that is so sweet.

    ces, i struck gold too, my dear friend. i could not be more proud of you either. (subtitled: merited mush on the internet)

    lavender, i hope you like what you find. please let me know along the way!

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  9. I wish you the best of success.
    I'll surely go and have a look at carreers.

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  10. Congrats on your big start! I don't think I need to tell you that you have our (fellow bloggers) full support as you venture forth, blazing a new trail to fulfillment.
    If it feels like I'm holding your hand, it's only because I never let go when you held mine!

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  11. I wrote a list when eight of every bird I wanted to be before turning thirty and finished it, plus more. I'm already the bird I wanted to be, but thank you for offering :) Have wondered whether there should be a next list taking me to seventy as this bird, but doing lists by the tens now :)))

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  12. I think I will go to that blog often! :) Especially the help for the artists part. Just joined a yahoo group folks could use your advice--AJmarketing for art journalists. A little heads up. I myself am streamlining who I will be--(okay, more like being who I am and but now making a good living! :)

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  13. pieterbie, thank you. you are a good friend.

    thanks for your genuine support, rm.

    why lists by the tens, anon? you can be any bird you want anytime!

    designingfairy, i LOVE your art! i LOVE your blog! i am simplifying too, my thoughts and desires as well as my closets and pockets.
    :)

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  14. Hhehheee, because there aren't enough birds left! I also resolve everything before moving on, so refuse to repeat myself!

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