Envious too much?

Taken from The Art of Great Things:

Leaving My Job, Looking Forward
Posted: 08 Jun 2010 08:32 PM PDT


Today I gave three-weeks notice at my job. Three weeks, not two, because while I’m excited to open a new chapter in my life, I’m also emotionally invested in the company I’m leaving, and I want to make sure the transition is smooth for them.

In other words, I like my job, I like the people I work for (and with), but I need to follow a different path.

This was a difficult decision for me to make – and an even more difficult decision to put into action. I’m not sure how I feel now that it’s “official.” I’m conflicted; there was no immediate rush of relief afterward.

On one hand, I’m thoroughly excited to take on a new lifestyle and commit fully to my personal goals. On the other, I’m sad to leave a fun, successful company that I’ve helped shape and grow. I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had over the last 2+ years, but it’s time for me to move on.

Why am I leaving a job that I like?

The short answer is that it feels like the right step for me to take right now.
The slightly longer answer is that, while I firmly believe that it’s possible to do remarkable things in and around a 9-5 job (people do it all the time), the path most consistent with my values requires a less conventional lifestyle. I need the time and space to pursue my writing, blogging, traveling, and world-changing. Most of all, I have to practice what I preach and do what makes me happy.

June 30th will be my last day on the job. Between now and then, I have a lot of less-inspiring things to take care of: signing paperwork, visiting the doctor (while I still have benefits), looking into health insurance, etc.
But come July, I’ll have a mostly blank slate, few boundaries, and a lot of ideas to put into practice. I’m excited to devote more time and effort to writing here at The Art of Great Things, as well as to a few cool projects that have been stewing in my head for the last few months.

Out of these raw materials, I’ll need to find a way to create a livelihood doing work that matters to me. I don’t know exactly how things will turn out, but I relish the challenge and hope you’ll come along for the ride. Thanks so much for your support.

More details on the job-to-none transition in the coming weeks. Right now I need to spend some time sorting out my thoughts and getting my work affairs in order.

How are things going for you?


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Me? Feeling is one thing, but saying is another.

My Problem

*Taken from icanread

Make your votes count!

Reminder to all those who will vote on Monday:
Take care of your ballots. Do not put any marks on it except the proper shading on your chosen candidate.
Do not also fold or hold it with wet hands.
I pray it does not rain on Monday.

So Sweet

I am

Tea and Sympathy

Fare thee well

Tradin' all our words for tea and sympathy

Wonder why we tried, for things could never be

Play our hearts' lament like an unrehearsed symphony

Not intend

To leave this castle full of empty rooms

Our love the captive in the tower never rescued

And all our victory songs seem to be playing out of tune

'cause it's not the way that it has to be

Don't trade our love for tea and sympathy, no

And it's not the way that it has to be

You begin

All your words fall to the floor and break like china cups

And a waitress grabs a broom and tries to sweep them up

I reach for my tea, slowly drink in

'cause it's not the way that it has to be

Don't trade our love for tea and sympathy, no

And it's not the way

That it has to be

Don't trade our love for tea and sympathy

Fare thee well

The words, the bag of leaves that fill my head

I could taste the biterness and call the waitress instead

'cause she holds the answer, smiles and asks one teaspoon or two

'cause it's not the way that it has to be

Don't trade our love for tea and sympathy, no

And it's not the way that it has to be

Don't trade our love for tea and sympathy

And it's not he way that it has to be

Don't trade our love for tea and sympathy, no

From "I can read"

I miss these shows

I miss Rorie and Lorelai

I  miss Paige, Piper and Phoebe... But I like Prue also..

I miss Jesse and Justin

I actually can't recall the other series I've been addicted to before.

But I wish I have more time to just sit in front of TV and watch all series I want.

That would be fun! :)

I'm such a TV-addict.

You think that's it...but you have no idea

So next time...think again :)

This is from Charmie's tumblr account :)

Is this the "real" face of Jesus?

This is the 3d image featured in History.com. They say that this is the "real" face of Jesus. They said that they based this image from the cloth used to cover His body.

Contrary to the opinion of most people, I think this image resembles the image I've seen growing up. This resembles the face of Jesus on a lot of scupltures found in different churches and in different movies revolving in His story. But it's also quite interesting if this is the real image of Jesus, right?

But I guess no matter what He looks like, whether He looks like the one above or a totally different figure, it wouldn't change our deep faith in Him.

I know it would not change mine.