Happy Holidays Blog followers!
Hope all your shopping and pleasant holiday preparations are going smoothly. This (usually) is my favorite time of the year, however as 2011 ends I cannot hope that 2012 will bring new possibilities and (finally) success. It really is oohh so depressing going shopping, well trying to at least, and only being heart-broken at all the consumer products we can only wish to buy. I have always been the over spender at holiday time. I have had the tendency of spending beyond my means in order to show my loved ones how much they mean to me. Twisted right? Our love measured by how much we spend? Not this year. My bank account is nearly depleted.
So as I wrap my humble, and hopefully thoughtful, presents I have purchased for the special people in my life, I can only hope next year will be better. I am looking forward to spend Christmas Eve and Day with my family and embracing the cheer I know will come along with it. Good food, wine and company. That's really all I, or anyone else for that matter, can hope for. Perhaps a pleasant drive to see some christmas lights? Sip some egg nog and watch cheesy Christmas films? I will be content keeping my Holiday modest in terms of monetary value.
I am hoping to get a job for Christmas. After going on several interviews it would seem by probability that someone should make me an offer. I finally have interviews at health clubs which will give me the boost to begin my Health and Fitness career. YAY! I will keep you posted<3
With high hopes, enthusiasm and an empty bank account; watch as I learn to play with the big kids and Sink or Swim
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Maybe?
So maybe hopefully I have found an opportunity I can stick with. After being contacted by Herbalife several times I decided to give in and take on the responsibility of health and wellness coach. What exactly does that mean? I coach people on diets, work out regimes and an all around healthy lifestyle with the help of Herbalife products. They provide shakes, teas, vitamins and other things to help people loose weight and get their daily dose of nutrients. Sounds like my ideal job right?
I think it does. Let's just hope I can keep up my client base and sell enough to be successful at it. The products are actually incredible and it seems like a great community to be a part of. I am getting beyond discouraged and unmotivated in terms of work so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm over marketing and sales..I really am. I paid the certification and training fee so now I just need to focus all my energy on establishing my career. Once I know I have stable income I will begin my personal training certification. I really hope things turn out the way I see it in my head.
In other news; my mom and I decorated the Christmas tree last night and I am beginning to get in the holiday spirit. Just wish I had more money to buy my loved ones gifts. I'm sure they'll appreciate the thought behind whatever I can muster up.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS<3
I think it does. Let's just hope I can keep up my client base and sell enough to be successful at it. The products are actually incredible and it seems like a great community to be a part of. I am getting beyond discouraged and unmotivated in terms of work so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm over marketing and sales..I really am. I paid the certification and training fee so now I just need to focus all my energy on establishing my career. Once I know I have stable income I will begin my personal training certification. I really hope things turn out the way I see it in my head.
In other news; my mom and I decorated the Christmas tree last night and I am beginning to get in the holiday spirit. Just wish I had more money to buy my loved ones gifts. I'm sure they'll appreciate the thought behind whatever I can muster up.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS<3
Monday, December 5, 2011
Discouraged
Well my hopeful bliss at having a steady income are again diminished by the world's twisted fate at screwing with me. Word to the wise; do not work for a start-up company! Obvious advice? I'd say so but I was desperate and was hoping beyond all belief that the opportunity would prove fruitful. My boss allegedly got "kicked out" of her office due to leasing issues and therefore the company is going to be put on hold. Do I even want to wait and see if she locates another office space and wants to resume work? Not likely. I am over selling myself short, working LESS than minimum wage and being given the run around by employers that want to exploit and take advantage of young, hard-working individuals like myself.
Good news; I already have an interview tomorrow. I was contacted by a headhunter who is seeking to fill an inside sales rep position at an interior design company. Not my ideal description but if they are going to pay me as much as they claim I don't see how I can turn it down. They recruiter took a lot of time to give me information and prep me for the interview so hopes are high. Yes I still want to personal training certification but they will have to wait until I find stable employment. My ideal situation would be to get hired at a gym and take it from there. I have made it very apparent at the 24-Hour Fitness I attend that I would love to work there. I finally spoke to the hiring manager in person who said she would call me this week to set up an interview. *Fingers Crossed.* That's the update on my job leads...now for more entertaining information.
After attending the skidazzle convention I am the proud owner of an Extreme snowboard and burton boots. Equipment will be tested in Big Bear this saturday. I know lift tickets and gas are not what I should be spending my money on right now but I simply cannot help myself. I had an absolute blast last year and plan to put my early christmas presents to use. Having equipment, just like gym equipment at home, only increases motivation and the likelihood they will be made use of regularly. So catch me this holiday season (if I land a job that is) on the slopes of Big Bear, Mammoth and Mt. High. YAY!
I absolutely love this time of year, but for some reason it isn't feeling quite as festive. Maybe because I'm not cramming for finals getting ready for winter break? Maybe because the thought of having to buy christmas presents is more stressful than fun? Perhaps because I don't think I'll be able to partake in a lot of the holiday activities I usually enjoy. All that aside I plan on making the most of my holiday season through New Years and Valentines Day. Nothing is cheerier than sitting by a fire, sipping some delicious beverage, eating and being merry with the ones you love. I need to put the consumer gene inside of me to rest and enjoy the simpler (yet finer!) things in life.
I plan on researching delicious (yet healthy) alternatives to our holiday classics. First featured recipe is Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Onions http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/brussels_sprouts_bacon_onions.html. *YUUMM* I made this one at Thanksgiving and it was TO DIE FOR! I plan on making it several more times this winter.
That is all the ranting and raving I can muster up for one post. Until next time<3
Good news; I already have an interview tomorrow. I was contacted by a headhunter who is seeking to fill an inside sales rep position at an interior design company. Not my ideal description but if they are going to pay me as much as they claim I don't see how I can turn it down. They recruiter took a lot of time to give me information and prep me for the interview so hopes are high. Yes I still want to personal training certification but they will have to wait until I find stable employment. My ideal situation would be to get hired at a gym and take it from there. I have made it very apparent at the 24-Hour Fitness I attend that I would love to work there. I finally spoke to the hiring manager in person who said she would call me this week to set up an interview. *Fingers Crossed.* That's the update on my job leads...now for more entertaining information.
After attending the skidazzle convention I am the proud owner of an Extreme snowboard and burton boots. Equipment will be tested in Big Bear this saturday. I know lift tickets and gas are not what I should be spending my money on right now but I simply cannot help myself. I had an absolute blast last year and plan to put my early christmas presents to use. Having equipment, just like gym equipment at home, only increases motivation and the likelihood they will be made use of regularly. So catch me this holiday season (if I land a job that is) on the slopes of Big Bear, Mammoth and Mt. High. YAY!
I absolutely love this time of year, but for some reason it isn't feeling quite as festive. Maybe because I'm not cramming for finals getting ready for winter break? Maybe because the thought of having to buy christmas presents is more stressful than fun? Perhaps because I don't think I'll be able to partake in a lot of the holiday activities I usually enjoy. All that aside I plan on making the most of my holiday season through New Years and Valentines Day. Nothing is cheerier than sitting by a fire, sipping some delicious beverage, eating and being merry with the ones you love. I need to put the consumer gene inside of me to rest and enjoy the simpler (yet finer!) things in life.
I plan on researching delicious (yet healthy) alternatives to our holiday classics. First featured recipe is Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Onions http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/brussels_sprouts_bacon_onions.html. *YUUMM* I made this one at Thanksgiving and it was TO DIE FOR! I plan on making it several more times this winter.
That is all the ranting and raving I can muster up for one post. Until next time<3
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