The 6 Steps:
Step 1: Attitude
Step 2: Assessment
Step 3: Marketing Strategy
Step 4: Marketing Materials
Step 5: Interviewing
Step 6: Follow up
Anyway, my blog is not (primarily) about my job search although the process of journaling might ultimately reveal where I'm supposed to be. After that finished I helped my uncle Svend for about four hours, we went to Menards (twice) and picked up a total of sixty cement pieces of pavement for his yard (not quite cobblestone but similar in shape/function). Each piece weighed in at 22 pounds... it was a good work out. We also went to Trader Joe's and he stocked up on trail mix and yogurt. You see, my uncle doesn't have a car so he enlisted my help since he knew that I was not working and he took me out to dinner as a form of thanks. We went to the Cleveland Wok. After dinner I dropped him off and then I came home. I took some time to enjoy sitting and then I changed into yoga gear. I then went to class (with the intention of going to Slow Burn and then Yin, but I had the wrong start time in mind so I just did the Yin practice). After class I spoke with Jan and her husband. They are very supportive of my current position–it was nice to share my story with them.
Daily Yoga Meal Record:
10/7 Had dinner with uncle at Cleveland Wok.
Remained seated? Yes ✓ No.
Refrained from conversation while chewing? Yes ✓ No (if no, % of meal = __%)
Refrained from any external distractions? Yes ✓ No
Waited until food was completely chewed and swallowed before picking up my next bite. Yes✓ No (if no, % of meal = __%)
Refrained from putting more than two handfuls of food on my plate at any given time, finished eating my two handfuls, then waited 3-5 minutes before taking more food. Yes ✓ No.
Waited 2-6 hours before taking my next meal. Yes✓ No.
Comments: The Cleveland Wok is a Chinese buffet-style restaurant. I did have two platefuls ultimately but I did wait about five minutes between them. We did not talk a lot. I spoke mainly when I was waiting to see if I was satiated (and listened the rest of the time). The jasmine tea was nice; I enjoyed two cream cheese wantons, one fried egg roll, a side of fried rice, fresh vegetables with chicken and one steamed dumpling, which I am sure was filled with pork.
Daily Meditation:
10/7 Before I started my blogging tonight I took 20 minutes to meditate (it was around 10:15 p.m. - so late!). My mind was really still, I think doing a Yin practice beforehand helped. Not as much anxiety/fewer thoughts about the past or the future. A couple of times I had to remind myself to focus on my breath because there were subtle images that distracted me (i.e. thoughts about people I had interacted with; the phone call I had on my way home from yoga with Amy). But over all, less wild then other evening meditations. I would have preferred to have meditated in the morning but with my busy schedule this was the first opportunity I had to just stop and sit. Mettā-meditation was pure gratitude, extending thanks to Amy and Christine for their willingness to prepare for my upcoming interview with the Mississippi Market and a resounding thanks for my uncle for his support today. Grateful that I could help him accomplish his heavy lifting/errands.
Daily Practice:
10/7 Attended 8:15 p.m. Yin class with Jan. I had a lot of discomfort in my hips and lower back but some of the extended side bends were helpful, especially on my left side when I had help with an adjustment. It made all the difference, I was not open/facing up and when Jan helped twist my body I felt things open and lift and I could breathe more clearly and deeply, sinking deeper into my left side and stretch my tight hamstring muscles and the muscles along my back/ribs. This class was a great help. All day my neck has been stiff and my upper back/muscles along my ribs have been achey. I feel like I am now rested and will be able to move better tomorrow.
Daily Gratitude:
10/7 I am so grateful for the opportunity to go to Wooddale Church on the recommendation of Christopher. I feel compelled to return next week for further ideas although I feel like I can have a go on my own for a while too and see how it goes utilizing these new techniques and awareness. I am thankful that I was able to spend time with my uncle today and help him with a project. I am thankful that the Grocery Manager at the Mississippi Market wants to interview me AND that I got an email from Valley Staffing, Inc. expressing interest as well. I am pleasantly surprised at the possibility of working at Lifetime Fitness as a part of their reception team (Jan just brought this up tonight as a temporary option). I am also so pleased that I was able to spend just over an hour on the phone catching up with my best friend Amy. I am thankful for her listening ear and feedback. I am thankful now that I get to get ready for bed and get ready to go all out tomorrow – Slow Burn yoga at 9:30 a.m. with Jan and then to weekly tasks/preparing for interview(s).
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