My Reality

Here I sit writing my JOG, working my at-home gig and watching The City. Those faux career NY girls. Great clothes. "Working" in high fashion. Being all glamorous. Huh. Who are these dames??? This is so not "reality" but I do enjoy watching. My reality is getting up at 6:30am, maybe washing my hair and maybe not, throwing on jeans and commuting to work (about 1 hr with dropping the dog off, parking my car and hopping on the el), working until 5pm (sometimes 3pm on my gym days), going home, feeding the dog and working again. While at my day job I'm certainly fabulous but I'm definitely not glamorous. In a way, I wish I was on The Hills or The City but then I reality check myself and say F that noise. I'm a true worker. I don't need Jimmy Choo to get me through the day. All I need is an Amy's frozen meal. I'm in the biz of helping people make a living. I find people jobs. Some have been out of work for awhile and really need the money. Those I can't help who are in dire situations I feel awful for. I have always been a pretty envious person but I often step back and give myself props. When someone contacts me thanking me for forwarding a resume and getting them a job it gives me a lot of joy. This is my reality. This is my City.

OK....this may be a dumb post. Drivel. But it's hard for me to think while I watch Whitney blather on about boys from Connecticut. You try and multi-task. I dare you.

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When The Money Started Trickling In

I got my paycheck from the Video IP company so now I've received 2 checks (not very much mind you) for my work as a freelancer and I really like the feeling. It makes me want to try harder and harder to make this freelance thing work.

Am I naive since I'm not overly worried right now about finding my next gig? Should I be hustling? I feel so....complete with these 2 jobs and again (like Midway) I don't want it to end but I know it will. I love the Ad agency and I really enjoy the Video IP co. Right now it's not a reality that I will not be doing this in a couple months. But there's a big part of me that's excited to go out there and find a new gig. I feel like it's what I'm born to do. How odd, huh? But with finding so many other people jobs, why not do this for myself as a career? And the thought that I'd also maybe get to take some time off would be so cool. The downside is I won't get paid for the time off....but maybe I can work really hard when I'm employed and bank that money away for when I'm not (like a month here and a month there). I'm just going to keep thinking that this will work. It will work.

TGIF (tomorrow) doesn't really have the same effect on me but I still really appreciate it.

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You Search. I Find. I Place.

Oh JOG....I have not forgotten about you. It's just tougher to update now that I have not one but TWO freelance gigs.

I'm hanging in there but it's rough. I'm tired....like exhausted....a LOT. I'm still keeping up with my workouts to coincide with my work schedule but there are days like....Wednesdays that I may need to give up so I can go home earlier and relax.

It's not like I'm working a ton of hours (I think it works out to about 45 or so a week) but with commuting to and from work and then the gym schedule, I feel like my TV/relaxing time is very limited. Sometimes I just want to take a nap.

People are contacting me right and left thru Linkedin. I changed my status to someone who loves to find people jobs. A Networking fool. Due to that I'm getting requests from all over the world in terms of helping them find jobs. I'm trying to respond to everyone but sometimes it's tough if I don't have any connections in their field. I'm hoping to parlay this into a consulting/freelance career for myself. If I'm the one that everyone goes to to find work, wouldn't I be worth your company bringing on for the short term to get your staff hired and then move onto the next assignment? We shall see.

I'm enjoying be a networking "guru" of sorts. I like having a ton of connections and if I can help to find you a job then it only looks good for me.

OH....and at the Ad agency, I'm filling a lot of their jobs with folks from Linkedin. Linkedin is a resource I was told that they use but just not a ton. Well....I'm bringing it back, baby.

That last statement was a little obnoxious, but what can I say? It's one of those days.

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Rainy Days and Thursdays Always Get Me Down

I just spit out my lunch because it was so unbelievably hot. But the crazy thing is as soon as I spit it out (just popped it in but didn't start chewing or anything like that) I went to put it back in my mouth. What the heck is going on with me?!

Having a weird day. Today's the first day since I've been at the ad agency that I don't LOVE it. Maybe it's the weather? Not sure. I'm not as busy so that may have something to do with it. I know I still like it here so I'll chalk it up to a bad day.

Oh, I did get my first paycheck since being laid off from Midway so that's a bonus. Well....no bonus was in the check but getting a paycheck is always a bonus in my book. It's only for 16 hrs of work so it's not a lot but it's something and I know there will be more where this one came from.

I've been thinking about when I'll need to start "working it" for my next freelance gig? November? Beginning of or late? Hmm....still thinking it over. I do have the one video game lead but not sure if it's still on the table. I don't want to check in with her too soon but also don't want to miss out on the opportunity.

Tonight I get to go to the gym and "Group Groove". Watch out peeps cuz I am ready to cut up the "dance floor".

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Long Time No Jog

Wow...it's been almost a week since I've Jogged. Huh. I miss you JOG.

Got back from a fun vacay to NYC and now it's full steam ahead with the work.

Still haven't received any unemployment money. Since today was a holiday I need to call tomorrow to see What Is Up? My boss got his $$. Where's mine?

I haven't been paid from any of my jobs as of yet. I think I get money from the ad agency this week and it is really needed. I think it's been 4 weeks since I've received any money. Could this be right??? And the Video IP company may not pay me until the end of Oct. Rough.

Got my former Midway coworker an interview tomorrow at the ad agency. Also, I've been getting emails and calls from random people wanting me to give them career advice and to help them find jobs. Is there a career out there for this? Can I charge people for my advice? Usually one charges the company. I'm thinking about this but don't have any answers yet. All I know is that I'm getting the word out that I am looking for contract work. Only contract work. Spread the word.

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The Work Haze

Let me tell you.....work is draining. I'm pooped. Exhausted. I love the ad agency. I feel like I'm really helping them and am doing a great job. I think they're pretty happy with me. But I'm so tired. The other contract is harder. I have no face time and I'm dealing with people in Canada and the states. I don't have access to anyone's calendars and it's tough to schedule interviews. But, I have found a few candidates for them to interview so I'm pleased. I just will be happy when I don't have two jobs. With the commute I feel like I don't have time for much else. I'm still finding time to work out but I'm exhausted when I'm at the gym. Also, you know what's suffering with my two jobs? TV. I can barely keep up with all the TV I DVR. Now I'm sure most people would scoff at this but let me tell you....I adore my TV.

Also, I need to sign up for Cobra. Must do this before I leave for NY....on Thursday. OY! Too much to do. Too tired. I need to go to sleep.

Did any of this make sense?

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