Update! Update! Update!
I've started my job/temporary assignment with the United Way. It's really great. I get to go around to people at their workplaces, tell them about all the cool stuff the United Way does, tell them about this friend of mine who came to Maine from Rwanda as a refugee and was helped by the United Way, and then encourage them to donate. It's like the best job ever. I've always hated public speaking and been terrified of it, but now I'm starting to find out that if I really care about the suject, not only do I like it, I'm actually really, really good at it. The other people in the program even elected me to go speak on their behalf at a United Way board of directors meeting. It feels great.
In less positive news, the shoe finally dropped at my regular job this month. They told me officially that I'm being laid off, effective December 31. It's a little depressing, but at the same time, I've been feeling that it's time for me and my employer to part ways. People at United Way are helping me shop my resume around, and hopefully I'll be able to get a job through them, maybe even a better one. Maybe even one working for a local housing agency, which I would really love.
In personal news, Katie and I are approaching 3 months, and still going strong. I couldn't be happier. Life is good and I feel ready for anything.
That's all I got. Word to your moms.
I've started my job/temporary assignment with the United Way. It's really great. I get to go around to people at their workplaces, tell them about all the cool stuff the United Way does, tell them about this friend of mine who came to Maine from Rwanda as a refugee and was helped by the United Way, and then encourage them to donate. It's like the best job ever. I've always hated public speaking and been terrified of it, but now I'm starting to find out that if I really care about the suject, not only do I like it, I'm actually really, really good at it. The other people in the program even elected me to go speak on their behalf at a United Way board of directors meeting. It feels great.
In less positive news, the shoe finally dropped at my regular job this month. They told me officially that I'm being laid off, effective December 31. It's a little depressing, but at the same time, I've been feeling that it's time for me and my employer to part ways. People at United Way are helping me shop my resume around, and hopefully I'll be able to get a job through them, maybe even a better one. Maybe even one working for a local housing agency, which I would really love.
In personal news, Katie and I are approaching 3 months, and still going strong. I couldn't be happier. Life is good and I feel ready for anything.
That's all I got. Word to your moms.
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