Reality Check - We All Need One

Reality Check

Oh-my-lanta. Why is it that when you make a change in life you think you’ll have more time to do all the things you’ve ever wanted to do? Am I alone here? You’re buying a new house: “We’re getting 4 bedrooms and a den. I’ll finally have time to craft!” You’re buying a new car: “Yes, a suburban. I will wash this baby every weekend!”  You’re getting a new job: “I will have so much time to blog, I’ll have to start another one!”  

Reality check, lady!

You’re moppin’ more floors and dustin’ more blinds than a Merry Maid. You’re car is so dirty, you identify it by the bird poop instead of the color. And you’re blog, well, people think you’re dead or you’ve traded in your computer for a video camera and started a Vlog by the name of Jessica Rabbit (link here) ((just kidding there is no link… did you click?...lol… I would have… hahah… ok… back to the blog)).

So, that’s my story. I got a new job. It’s been great. Nah, more like stellar. I’m loving the company. I have a lot of autonomy and a ton of responsibility. My boss is a great leader and an incredible mentor.

Blah, blah, blah, you’re thinking. Tell us the funny stuff.

Hush.

I have to give a shout out to Hubberkins here. He really encouraged me to seek out this opportunity and to go for it. Here’s a little secret about this job: I took a pay cut to come here. I assume some of you are thinking Why would you ever take a pay cut to go to a new job if you didn’t have to?!  Believe me, I never thought I would – especially because I had a comfy job and I really liked my co-workers. But here’s a little something I’ve learned recently: Wisdom is Priceless. (this is insightful stuff! You may want to text this to yourself...I hope I’m not the only one that texts reminders to herself...Do you get charged twice for that?... I hope I have unlimited texts). 

Where was I? Oh yes,

Wisdom is Priceless. Think about it. King Solomon a.k.a. one of the wisest men to ever live, didn’t ask God for fame, power, or money. He asked God for wisdom. And you know what, through his wisdom, Solomon gained fame, power, and money.

Now, I’m not saying that I want to be famous or powerful. But I do want to make enough money to live a comfortable life and give tons of it away. So, Hubberkins and I made the tough decision to tighten up the budget and launch into uncertainty in hopes of procuring priceless wisdom. Where’s all this “wisdom” coming from? Oh, just my new boss who is incredibly business savvy and has the heart of teacher. The first time I met her, I knew I wanted to attach myself to her leg the same way a four-year-old sits on her cool uncle’s foot, wrapping her arms around his calf and then pleading with him to walk around. I just know that her head is full of brilliant thoughts and I’m in a position to catch them as they come out.

Strangely enough, I feel as though I have made a decision that will impact my future far beyond my understanding.

So, with all that said: The blog is back!