Good advice

My 19-year-old cousin told me that for women her age, dating is just for fun.

I love how for her generation, men come after self.

I feel much better that I have had the luxury of having some fun in my 30s to make up for lost opportunities.

Now I'm ready to settle down.

craziness

I received another contract work this week. Not as big of a contract, but still work to allow me to continue to fly out to explore the potential relocation.

The new work also reminded me that contract work is also about securing future work, and I love that idea!

The thought of controlling what I will be doing is so exciting, and it is also an opportunity to develop my career all on my own.

This sense of control is exhilarating!

contracting

Went through two demand weeks of work. I tried to keep up my personal life during crunch time, so it was stressful at times.

My body went into shock because I cut back sleep, but it's good practice for motherhood.

The experience gave me food for thought about the business and the nature of contracting. There is a certain amount of over-promising to get the job, but then subcontractors like me scramble to uphold unrealistic expectations.

At the same time, I am very grateful for the work. Need to make enough money to focus on my other priorities, including building the business.

Life is so good right now. Who knew unemployment would give me this appreciation for work and life?

Coming and going

Had a fallout with a girlfriend. She heard gossip about herself through one of my friends and felt betrayed.

It's too bad because I appreciated her company in the last three months.

Sometime things happen outside of our control. The two other people who gabbed had no idea that they would ruin a friendship.

But isn't friendship suppse to withstand such turbulence?

I've lost enough connections to accept the sadness the comes with moving on.