Mexico & Beyond

I took a long walk today; it was overdue.  My schedule has been changing these past few weeks and I’m learning to adjust.  Walking and thinking; it’s my favorite form of meditation.  It’s good to get out of a typical schedule and be able to easily re-adjust to a new one.  No matter what the circumstance, my priorities are constant.  I love my active lifestyle and that will never change. 

I hit it up a notch this past weekend, by going on a caravan with new people to Rosarito, Mexico to play in a volleyball tournament.  I was hesitant to go on this trip, because I only knew a handful of people and was nervous to play in a draw tournament.  I’m very happy that I convinced myself to go, as the people I met were super cool and I made the play-offs.  My social circle just continues to expand, proving it’s never too late in life to make new friends.  By joining a new volleyball league, I found people to play with and friends to hang out with as well.  This is something anyone can do.  What are your passions in life, or what are you curious to learn more about doing?  There are groups and opportunities for everything imaginable and by trying them out, you just may make a new friend or two.  In Mexico, I truly felt like I was part of the beach volleyball community and hanging with the ‘cool kids’.  I realize that no matter what, I will always have an active lifestyle and stay competitive in some way.  

My freelance reporting is not gonna pay the bills, but it’s rewarding in other ways.  Check out my new article:

http://sduptownnews.com/labor-of-love-in-the-heart-of-mission-hills/

Back on Track

The Summer of Sara (2.0) has started off with a bang!  It’ll be a year ago next month when my unemployment started.  Looking back, in the beginning, it was a time of excitement and nervousness.  I had no real plan, but felt happy and filled my time with fun and activities.  I wasn’t prepared to look for a job right away, because I only wanted to enjoy the moment and deal with the rest later.  Well, it’s later – a year later and I’m enjoying the moments again.  My personal life has come full-circle, and I continue to develop my talents and passion to find the right career path. 

Despite the “June gloom”, I won’t let a little cloud coverage stop me from enjoying the beach.  I’m taking full advantage of volleyball games, waterskiing and long walks.  I know this could all end with one phone call and an offer, so I don’t feel guilty while at play.  With the freelance reporting gig, I truly like the process of interviewing and writing. It has been fulfilling. I believe that this could actually develop into something larger than what it is now.  I am in control of what that could be, as I need to reach out and find other avenues for people to utilize my skills. 

I am almost finished with my second article for the SD Uptown News.  It’s another business profile – this one for a new, trendy restaurant.  Bonus points for some free, yummy food and a supportive dinner date.  I am a real lucky girl with a permanent smile on my face.  I am proud of myself for making positive changes in my life and attitude.  I was the only one who could get me there, and I still work at it everyday.  More fun times to come!  

The Curveball

Life is not predictable. Just when I thought I had a little traction on the job-front, things keep changing for me.  I’m able to roll with the punches and be open for any ‘pitch’ that may be thrown my way, but with each strike, I lose some motivation.  From one day to the next, I find myself contemplating my actions, or lack thereof and wonder if this contentment is enough for me?  Without a schedule, life can be a challenge to keep on track and bring focus on the end goal – employment. 

   

Would my perfect scenario really manifest for me?  I visualize it, but why do I feel that it may just be too good to be true?  I am conditioned to believe a certain way, and it needs to change in order for me to be okay with today and stop worrying about tomorrow.  I will continue to put myself out there and take on another reporting assignment.  The first one helped build a lot of confidence in my writing skills.  I’m a Reporter! 

http://sduptownnews.com/powers-plumbing-a-modern-boneyard-of-tanks-and-parts/