In my "real" job I do a shit load of writing, so sometimes my brain and fingers are worn out from thinking and typing. But, here, in this space, I get to do the fun and crass writing, which I certainly cannot do as a social worker. Well, I could, but then I'd have a full time blogging job that pays nothing because I would have been fired from my social work job. Somehow saying the "f" word and talking about poop is frowned on by social services. Who knew?
So, what is the solution? Probably to blog more, but to say less (i.e, shorter and dumber posts).
Here's a shot at that.
First, to be fully transparent, I did not get THE JOB (if you aren't sure what "the job" is, you'll have to click and go find out). It was disappointing, but helped by the fact that I know who was hired is amazing. Also, I am hopeful there may be a job for me in the future as the business expands.
Some other opportunities I've applied for have not worked out either.
REJECTION is tough.
And then this funny guy has to give me the finger. Behind my back no less.
How am I so pale? Do you get really pale when you are rejected?
REJECTION and not getting what you want are a part of life.
We know this. We are told it all the time.
- Dr. Seuss's And I Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street, was rejected by publishers 28 times (maybe he should stop rhyming. jeez)
- Michael Jordan didn't make his high school varsity basketball team (maybe he had B.O. who knows)
- In her twenties, Oprah was removed from anchoring a news show because she was deemed "unfit for television." (maybe she said "and you get a car, and you get a car" too many times)
When rejected, we are told to get back up and try again. But what about our fragile egos? What about our fears of further rejection? What about our desire to just hide out in bed eating Cheetos washed down with chardonnay and watching the Bachelor?< or, maybe that's just me.
Trying again takes guts. But in my mind it beats a life of boredom and complacency.
The good news is that with not getting what you want, sometimes you DO get what you want. Or some bullshit like the front door closes but the bay window opens up...then slams down on your finger, then the sliding glass door opens up and...
I did have a win for the month as I was accepted onto this team of amazing athletes:
When they say "be the smartest person in the room so you are inspired" - this team will force me to be the least fit and oldest in the room so I will be inspired. So, next weekend I'm off to St. George, Utah for a training camp.
Suunto also sent me this gem to get my training rolling. I'll do a review on it once I've used it a few more times. But so far - this watch does everything including tell me when to poop.
Speaking of getting my training rolling - that little bitch 50k I had to drop out of last year due to ripping my hamstring is calling me back, so...
Dirty Thirty 50k on June 1
Triathlon is calling me back too, so...
70.3 (Harvest Moon) in Boulder on September 15.
And...because friends and alcohol are always a good mix...
Bourbon Chase Ragnar on October 18-19
My race calendar is filling up with good stuff. And I'm going to keep being gutsy and being the best version of me because if not I will get really fat and lazy and make out with Heidi all day long. And then I'll get dog breath and kennel cough, which no one wants.
So for now...off I go into the distance as training once again ramps up!
Answer at least one or you're not cool
If I did shorter but more frequent posts, would you read?
Tell me one race you're signed up for.
Last rejection you've gotten? How did you deal?
Ever tried Suunto products? I've always been a Garmin girl but I'm down for trying this new brand!
SUAR
