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.
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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.
Awww, Clink! To new beginnings! Refreshed and Vital! And totally in your element! Go get 'em, girl!
ReplyDeleteI like the name of your book! :D
ReplyDeleteWell done with saying it out loud!
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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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ReplyDeleteKJ, 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.
ReplyDeleteIm 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!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for your new endeavour KJ!!
singleton, thank you.
ReplyDeleteliz, 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!
I wish you the best of success.
ReplyDeleteI'll surely go and have a look at carreers.
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.
ReplyDeleteIf it feels like I'm holding your hand, it's only because I never let go when you held mine!
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 :)))
ReplyDeleteI 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! :)
ReplyDeletepieterbie, thank you. you are a good friend.
ReplyDeletethanks 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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Hhehheee, because there aren't enough birds left! I also resolve everything before moving on, so refuse to repeat myself!
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