Yesterday morning I had to take a co-worker out so she could run a few errands. She doesn't drive and I always take her when she needs to go to the grocery store, etc. One of the places we went was Barnes&Noble. I was just looking around when I came up on a book called "When God Winks". The book discusses how all the coincidences in life are really God winking at us. I thought that was a cool concept. There are many things in my life that I figure are just coincidences, but after looking at this book for just 5 minutes I realized that maybe all those coincidences are God winking at me.
Yesterday afternoon I got an email from a friend that I went to school with when I got my bachelors degree. There are 4 of us that graduated together and we still get together every couple of months. All of them are social workers as well. In my response back to everyone I told them that my schedule to get together was pretty open because of my job situation. My friend Karen wrote me back and said that she has many positions at her job she would love to hire me for, but none in the Kansas City area. The closest was Tulsa. I explained to her that moving was a possibility for us because it would be nice to get as far away from my family as possible. She wrote back and said there are openings from Mississippi to Florida she is trying to fill. Florida? She said the magic word. The job is in Ft. Lauderdale. I emailed back for more information. A coincidence or a wink from God?
Yesterday I was so upset and I finally decided that the best way to get back at my parents/family was to go to the gym and have the best workout so far. In 30 minutes on the ellipitical trainer I went 2.7 miles and burned 342 calories. Pissing me off really does motivate me at the gym. I have been doing so well with the gym considering it's the holidays. I am still going 3-4 times a week and though I am a little tired, physically I am feeling so much better. I go to the doctor on Monday for my 3 month check-up and we'll see what my blood work says. I am hoping for good results.
I continue to clean out my office. A week from Friday is my last day. I realized yesterday that it's time to stop solving everyone elses problems and focus on myself. It's very tiring to be a social worker. And today I am more tired then most days.
4 comments:
Turn that anger energy into something good. It won't do anything but burn inside otherwise.
I love the God Winks idea...looks like I need to go find that book and check it out.
Florida? Wow! That would really great for you but I can see where it might have some cons too....being away from Laura's supportive, wonderful family and..just to give you some food for thought, FL does not allow second parent adoptions which means if you decide to have a baby, the non-birth parent would have no legal rights for the child at all. It's a huge thing to consider...just thought I would toss that out there. But..I have no idea if your current state allows it so maybe it's not so much of an issue for you. It's not just about custody rights but a whole myriad of protection for the child that they would not be able to receive (social security benefits if the non-birth parent dies, the non-birth parent not being able to legally give consent for anything including registering for school and medical treatment, etc.
Just wanted to toss that out there so it can go on your pros and cons list. :)
That said though - I know how much you two love Florida! And how wonderful about networking with your friends. Talk about an ego boost! :) Good for you! Whatever you decide, I know the perfect job will find its way to you because, after all, God winks. :)
I am totally into the Winks From God... Love it! Love it! Love it!
ragged--that's why my workouts at the gym have been so good
casey--i think we are going to go get the book this weekend. thanks for the info on FL. we may need to think twice about this
patti--i also loved the thought of winks from God
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