While I was extremely interested in working there full time, working part time there is not an option with that wage. If I had another part time job perhaps I could make that work but I feel that it is too much for me to orchestrate right now, so it is now off the table and I move forward looking for what is next (a full time job that allows me to be available on Sundays).
This morning I went to a recruiting agency and took a battery of tests, mainly computer skills but other aptitudes were checked as well (spelling, grammar, basic mathematics). The woman I spoke with there helped me understand that they would keep my resume on file for one year and contact me if there were any interested companies.
After that adventure I went out with my mom to lunch at a small Mexican restaurant in Inver Grove called El Loro. I had enchiladas verdes and she had chicken fajitas. It was very dark in there – we went with the hopes of sitting on the patio to celebrate the beautiful day but they said it was closed.
I came back to Andrew's after that and we went on a walk outside which was nice. Now we're in the process of making meatloaf for dinner. Let me recap my daily records.
Daily Yoga Meal:
10/10 Oatmeal with apples and flax seed. Sat with Christine at 7:15 a.m. this morning.
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: I was very quiet during my meal, almost removed entirely from the social aspect of sitting together. Christine was studying for an upcoming test, I just focused on my oatmeal. I did enjoy the taste of cinnamon with the apples and the flax seed added a little extra crunch. Sometimes I think flax is slippery and I don't always chew it but I made an attempt to be thorough. Just had the one bowl and was satisfied; did not eat again until lunch (around 11:45 a.m.).
Daily Meditation: 10:00 p.m. Sat in the dark in the living room. The house was still. My mind was busy with worries about declining the job offer; formulating what to say/how to come across as grateful for the offer. Tried deep, loud ujjayi breathing and this helped me tune out the dialogue in my head. Observed that it was possible to make resonant noises while inhaling as well as exhaling (I was formally used to hearing my breath the most loudly during the exhale). This was interesting/held my attention. Sometimes it sounded more like a snore than an ocean but I am okay with these descriptors. I also notice the sound of my breathing is dependent on whether or not I have a stuffy nose; if I do it is much more shallow and I have to work harder to inhale. Anyway, fixated on breathing I was able to become more quiet. When it was time for mettā-meditation I focused on my gratitude; being thankful for the positive energy surrounding me. May it emanate from me and help those who are feeling stuck or depressed. May all who feel lost or alone regain their sense of belonging, feel loved and remembered.
Daily Practice: n/a I spent the day relaxing, my muscles are feeling tight and would probably benefit from practice but I have this need to slow down, it has been a very busy week. I plan on attending a class tomorrow morning at Highland and then again on Saturday. My knees ache a little... perhaps it was from one of the asanas we did yesterday. I don't know what it was called but I was seated on my mat, one leg was drawn back, the other forward, and then I was laying down on my back. Perhaps I went too far; it did not feel that way at the time but maybe next time I will lower down on to my forearms and rest/breathe there. It was either that activity or the "sunflower" action that Jennifer had us perform. I will have to ask her or another instructor if they have any advice.
Daily Gratitude: I am thankful that Joel got back to me today. I am pleased to know that he would have hired me for the position if I had been available to work Sundays, however I know that the part time offer was not enough for meeting my needs and I will trust that something better suited will come my way. I will not fear. Thank you for the continuing support from Mom, Andrew and Christine. I am thankful for my network of friends online as well supporting me on my LinkedIn profile and on Facebook. I am also extraordinarily thankful that I have a functioning computer on which I can type and job search. A year ago this would not have been possible, so a big thank you goes out to Matt who helped me get a generous discount on my computer. It is a good device and will last me a long time (the previous laptop lasted 8 years without malfunction)! I must remember to write a thank you card to Joel and Nathan for their consideration and offer as well as a card to Pauline and Molly from Valley Staffing, Inc. who helped me in my testing today. I will keep making connections and recognize the beauty of establishing new contacts.
Daily Meditation: 10:00 p.m. Sat in the dark in the living room. The house was still. My mind was busy with worries about declining the job offer; formulating what to say/how to come across as grateful for the offer. Tried deep, loud ujjayi breathing and this helped me tune out the dialogue in my head. Observed that it was possible to make resonant noises while inhaling as well as exhaling (I was formally used to hearing my breath the most loudly during the exhale). This was interesting/held my attention. Sometimes it sounded more like a snore than an ocean but I am okay with these descriptors. I also notice the sound of my breathing is dependent on whether or not I have a stuffy nose; if I do it is much more shallow and I have to work harder to inhale. Anyway, fixated on breathing I was able to become more quiet. When it was time for mettā-meditation I focused on my gratitude; being thankful for the positive energy surrounding me. May it emanate from me and help those who are feeling stuck or depressed. May all who feel lost or alone regain their sense of belonging, feel loved and remembered.
Daily Practice: n/a I spent the day relaxing, my muscles are feeling tight and would probably benefit from practice but I have this need to slow down, it has been a very busy week. I plan on attending a class tomorrow morning at Highland and then again on Saturday. My knees ache a little... perhaps it was from one of the asanas we did yesterday. I don't know what it was called but I was seated on my mat, one leg was drawn back, the other forward, and then I was laying down on my back. Perhaps I went too far; it did not feel that way at the time but maybe next time I will lower down on to my forearms and rest/breathe there. It was either that activity or the "sunflower" action that Jennifer had us perform. I will have to ask her or another instructor if they have any advice.
Daily Gratitude: I am thankful that Joel got back to me today. I am pleased to know that he would have hired me for the position if I had been available to work Sundays, however I know that the part time offer was not enough for meeting my needs and I will trust that something better suited will come my way. I will not fear. Thank you for the continuing support from Mom, Andrew and Christine. I am thankful for my network of friends online as well supporting me on my LinkedIn profile and on Facebook. I am also extraordinarily thankful that I have a functioning computer on which I can type and job search. A year ago this would not have been possible, so a big thank you goes out to Matt who helped me get a generous discount on my computer. It is a good device and will last me a long time (the previous laptop lasted 8 years without malfunction)! I must remember to write a thank you card to Joel and Nathan for their consideration and offer as well as a card to Pauline and Molly from Valley Staffing, Inc. who helped me in my testing today. I will keep making connections and recognize the beauty of establishing new contacts.
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