Learning and adapting

It is a weird sort of stress changing jobs. I was so very good at what I did at my previous employer. I now have to start from scratch and expand my knowledge into new applications and systems.
I love it though!
There is old knowledge that I have that I am able to impart to my new bosses. There is lots of learning in my new environment as far as methodology. The people are nice though.
The jewelry industry holds it's own type of stress. There is a great need for being completely willing to drop what you are doing to attend to a perceived emergency.
I do not have a great concept at this time as to what constitutes as a 'crisis' for them. This industry is also well known for nepotism. Jessica and I are the only outsiders and the only non-jewish associates.
Interesting being on a minority side. The people are SO very kind however.

My previous weekend (Memorial Day) was spent out at a HUGE camping event called 'Flipside'. It is gathered together on the basis of a community that allows no purchasing....but bartering for others skills.
Recycling is encouraged, conservation is a must, and cooperation is the lifestyle.
There are several 'theme camps' that trade services for their service....or are just there to give and share.
one morning we went to the Breakfast Camp and then the Coffee Camp. Yep! That is what they do and share with ANYONE who is hungry.
There were a few people I know from other walks of life that were there too! WAY awesome!
It was nice and relaxing in the 'Spa Camp' where I stayed.
It was a wonderful gift to be giving massages to those who were tense or hurt. I had a blast! It is an experience I chose to go through because of my next adventure to Black Rock City. That is where the Burning Man event is held. I am learning a lot about being able to appreciate, depend, and assist other people I have never met. My friend Mark is teaching me how to make 'huts' for this event.
there is a lot of planning that occurs before you go into the desert.
Has to be.

Hopefully my art will be appreciated and I will be grateful for my experiences.

Right now...I am tired...and it has been a good evening with climbing....and my tummy is full...and I wish to sleep.

I cannot relate to all about 'what happened' at the Flipside Event...but it was truly awesome. There was a fantastic amount of lightening shows...dancing....meeting people...sharing and talking...and I learned how to do some Fireball Spinning (no fire of course). I am going to practice more on that skill too.
One of these days I will be able to spin and dance with fire!

Yep another adventure I have planned!

Love to all...
I am peaceful and happy.

Circe

OH YEAH!
I am not sure WHEN I will be online again..but hopefully within the next 2 weeks!

:)

Time time time....

Not doing to bad at the new job!
Finally found a route to work that has me humming along in glee.
The office is a family business and I really do enjoy the interactions of them all.
French is the main language adn it is wonderful to hear it again while being able to understand some of it. I have forgotten most of my French and I hope to brush up on it. THEN I wish to learn MORE of it!
:)
I apologize to all about not being on IM, the learning curve is great in the office.
It isn't that all just do ONE job...there is multitasking going on in all levels.
THAT is nice!
It does take time. However I did come in to the business with previous knowledge...and 'moxie'. I LOVE THE COFFEE! They have a great machine! It is a "Flavia"....WAY awesome adn I would recommend it for home use too!
Even makes tea. :) It is a nice bonus. NO burned coffee or tea.

This weekend is a camping trip with some friends.
I am truly looking forward to it. Marty, Serena, and Rob will be my camp mates. There are others but I do not know them well. Rob and Serena were married this year in March. Serena JUST had her birthday yesterday! Happy birthday beautiful!

The truck is (I believe) finally fixed.
Torque converter was freezing up in the transmission. Ford kindly replaced it at no charge...or was that warrenty work?
Anyway...I am happy about it.

Life is such an adventure right now....and I am sleepy.

Tomorrow will be busy...and I am looking forward to it.

Je vous souhaite une bonne nuit et des rêves plaisants !

Through the doors

Friday the 20th of May was my last day at Intervoice.
I also realized I have been divorced for 10 years now.

Monday the 23 of May is a new beginning in my career. I will be working at Spectrum Diamonds as a VP assistant!

I am excited. Not timorous at all. I am cognizant of the changes that this will bring into my life and attitudes.

I am looking forward to the new interactions and learning I shall be experiencing!

Stay Tuned!

Ready for me yet, Spectrum Diamonds?
Hmmm....thought so!

See you all in the AM!

When Pigs Fly...

The days run long for one who waits on change.
Sunshine hits the skin and warms my thoughts as well as my heart.
There are times that I realize how very lucky I am.
I am being sentimental today. Changes are good. Positive. Matters not if they are as I would wish them to be.
I try hard to take to heart that change signifies growth.
I have noticed multiple levels of change not only in myself but in those I know.
Age has a way of bringing patience to my conscience.

I haven't flown my kites in a while....been paying attention to the other duties in life. My mind sometimes still goes to the skies and sees the way the kite bounces along and still is tethered to my hands.
Then I realize as I am remembering the actions I am flying.
This is the purpose of visualization.
TO FEEL AND TO KNOW that the thoughts proceed the actions.

Pigs fly not only in their dreams but sometimes they can jump and play and feel the freedom of not being attached to the world....even for a brief moment.

Badda BING!

Went and picked up Marty at the DFW Airport on Tuesday afternoon. GREAT to see his swaggering stride coming through the doors. He was very tired and had 4 hugiferous bags to store in the tiny Ford Focus that I was driving. He managed to make it all fit! My truck had to go back into the shop so I was driving a little red (remember I don't NORMALLY drive red cars cause they get into wrecks) Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan. Cute and powerful little thing. It was nice..but I like my truck :)
Marty dozed off in the car. Most of our time together has been silent so far. He is still on Korean time.
There is much to do about rearrangement of the home. That is only part of my life.
Went climbing on Wednesday and Thursday. Finally climbing 'blues' again! (Which is intermediary) The shoulder feel good today. A little ache last night.
It is nice having all my roommates home again! Bob and Sharon are engaged and I had a blast making her ring. :) Thanks for the opportunity Bob!
I've posted a picture set to the blog here. Look down at the photos section. I only have 3 pictures of it currently. If you wish you can follow the link to 'flickr' and look at other pictures also.

I stay fairly busy of late.

I still check in with SEVERAL people...and no not all at once.

I am looking forward to starting my new job on 5/23/05!

It is nice to have a full home again. I love my room mates very much. Each of us is diverse but at the same time symbiosis resides.

Time of thought and of goodbye's

How many times can one say to oneself..."goodbye old patterns"?
Lately, I have gathered it is just about every day.

I am a beginning and an end to myself.
To breath is a beginning and to exhale is an ending to that beginning.
It is constant motion. As long as I continue to inhale I take on new characteristics of thought and action. To exhale those thoughts and actions that no longer hold optimal benefit for my health.

I think of living like the actions in swimming...the strokes it takes to move a body through the water is in effect REACHING and bringing motion to the body. To kick ones feet will help propel the physical into a better and stronger motion.
Water can symbolize emotions, or tears, or the 'water of life' which we are all made of.
Even when I dive...it is with the willingness to jump in and be immersed in the fluid motion of life. Sometimes I make a heck of a splash...other times I just dive in and glide smoothly without making a ripple or a sound.
I can hold my breath, but the action itself has to change and the old stale air needs to be released. This enables me to take in a new breath....new thoughts...new life. Even Oxygen is based in water molecule combinations.

It is all fluid motions of life.

I say goodbye to the used up and old patterns of breathing. I wish to have new influences and rhythms in my pool called Life.

I can either swim in an old worn out suit or I can swim fresh and clean in the joyous body that helps me move through this life.
My body is perfectly suited to move through the waters. Be they rough and dangerous or calm and clear.

Even tears have a way of releasing emotions that are pent up and they can cleanse the eyes for a better view of Life.

OOO time for a High Dive!
Yes, I can still do flips, too!

Watch me glide and watch me struggle at times...and cheer me on. My goal is to be swimming 'freestyle'!

G'night everyone...peaceful dreams and enlightenment on your waking.

What makes a weekend go 'round.....

Woo hoo!
Let's start off with working a later shift than normal on Friday....
add in a date that had a good beginning and a less than cold feeling at the end ...
add a bit of WAY early rising on Saturday after very little sleep on Friday....
Drive downtown to go Saturday morning shopping with a friend at a closeout sale of Chef's catalog (and hey kids!...I saw a LOT of things that would be cool for cooking with for my dinner times with you both! LOL) Then go and work for another friend and drive 60 miles delivering flyers...then over to Coppell to watch Antje's dawgies...then Richardson to pick up Kassy...then back to Addison and listening to "The Bone Jam" at Addison Park. OH MAN! 'Styx' still sounds pretty good! Was a delight running into friends from the Hash too!
Then back to Richardson to drop off Kassy...then back to Coppell to play with Dawgies...then up early on Sunday to play with Dawgies again at the park...(yes, Mikey...I played with Elliot, also!) Then looked at a few homes...then took a nap and then went to a May Day celebration with my daughter (SO glad she reminded me) and had a blast!
I didn't get to climb, fly, ride, or sleep much this weekend. I did get to belly dance and to drum with a different group of people, however.
It is Monday now...Tired and my truck wants to rest, too.
However...
I get to pick up my bestest friend on Tuesday afternoon.
He is one who has stayed in contact with me through his working year in Korea. Never judged me or made me feel like I was less than perfect ...just as I have with him. Distance doesn't stop the talks...it enhanced the directness we have had between us.
I am looking forward to Marty returning home for however long it is that he is here before he leaves again. You see Marty has 'sand in his shoes'. A very old term...but it fits him.
Bob and Sharon are engaged and return on Wednesday from Europe. I want to have a party for them to celebrate the engagement. I am SO happy to see them binding their lives together... Their kids are all pleased as well!

Life is getting interesting and still very, very full.

I am enjoying being on my own and searching for where I want to live next.
I look forward to my new job...new opportunities...and personalities.

Whee!
Fly safely my, dear one.
Looking forward to our dinner together Tuesday night!
I sure hope you have ALL of your pictures ready for viewing!

Circe