Thank you.

Things seem to be looking up, sort of. No jobs or interviews yet, but I got some good news within the last 24 hours.

1) A huge retail chain called me and asked for an interview for a Cosmetic Manager position. I turned it down. I think the job sounded great and I know that I would do a great and probably really enjoy it. But...I turned it down for several reasons. One being it was in the "big city" and hour and a half away and they couldn't offer me the base pay I require to move there. I do often apply for jobs in the "big city" but never end up going because I can't afford an apartment, bills, living expenses, etc. on the salary they offer. Two, being I would hate to take it knowing that its such a self-centered position, just like my current job. I know that I would really enjoy this job and really do well, but I would rather do something that is less petty and more charitable to those less fortunate than myself. On the other hand...if they offered more money or I find the same job here, I'll take it. Sounds hypocritical, but in my mind it makes sense. Three...I don't wanna leave KC.

2) I met a friend of mine a few years ago purely by chance and even though we don't see each other too often, she has turned into a really great friend and I appreciate her so much. She is an up-and-coming business owner in the greater area and I really admire her for doing what she's doing. She is in charge of a women's club meeting in July and asked me to be a guest speaker. I will talk about something health/fitness/wellness/nutrition related, I just haven't come up with a program yet. I asked her if I could do it, and she is allowing me the opportunity. Its not a huge meeting or anything too big, but it is an opportunity to speak to people in the community, get the word out, show my knowledge and skills, and network and market myself to these women. I have no idea who these women are, but it'll be a real test for me and I'm very excited that my friend trusts me enough to do this! Yes, its a little intimidating, but I will do it as a challenge to prove to myself that I know my stuff. Yeah!

3) I applied for 2 more jobs this morning at the same local company. One is a higher-up job, and one is (as I assume) entry level. The industry isn't anything I've thought of before, but I'm confident that I can do and its a company that seems easy to climb the latter in. I would love to hear back! Its something that most people in the area use on a daily basis and I think I would be selling/promoting the business to new customers and encouraging current customers to upgrade. Because of my recent "successes", I'm feeling confident.

*I still want this job that I had to jump through the hoops to even apply for. Since its a state job, its taking a while to get things processed, but its always in the back of my mind. Pray for me because its the job that I think I was made to do. We shall see...