I used to fear the dark when I was younger because I was afraid of monsters. Now, well, I don't exactly fear the dark, but I know that my fears escalate as night falls. For some reason everything seems harder, more sad, impossible at night. But, in the morning my head is clear, there is hope, and I have a better look at reality.
So, do I think everything should be reasoned out before going to bed? No. That is the most ridiculous saying. If I were to fight with someone before bed, well good night, because it will go a lot smoother in the morning.
I went to Borders for the release of the seventh Harry Potter book. It was crazy, so many people and a third of them dressed up like the character they most resembled. I was having fun identifying the characters and then a realization hit me...what's the difference between this and Star Trek? I was basically at something that's comparable to a Star Trek convention. And, then when I saw the books come out and got excited. I knew then that I must be a nerd. And, of course, I don't use that term as condescendingly, but more as a demographic-type of category.
Well, it may come as a surprise then that I actually purchased my copy via Lisa at a local Meijers. The line was so long and Jeff and I were going to be traveling straight through to Burlington, VT the next day.
I just finished the book yesterday. It was great!
Right now I am searching for a new job in a new city that's about 15 hours away. And, so far I've only applied for two different positions because that's all that has appealed to me. However, even though I have only applied for two, I have been totally consumed by the job search. I have allowed it to consume me.
In the process of doing so, I have become more worrisome. When we surround ourselves by things that are nonsupporting elements, we fall. Since Jeff and I decided to move, I have made it my job to find a job and my hobbies have become looking for a job. No wonder I was totally stressed about it today. I stopped doing all the things I normally would have done throughout the day that give me balance and support.
Too much of a good or bad thing is too much.
I'm a journalist. I interview and then I write, I interview and then I write. And, so far I've been doing that primarily for colleges and universities. Well, in doing so I have found some certainties.
First off, be prepared to be viewed as ignorant. No matter who I interview there is typically a point at which the professor or other professional will look at me with the look of "you don't know that?" Today I asked someone if they had any further thoughts that they wanted to share...me knowing that his or her field is not my expertise and me wanting to make sure I didn't leave anything out that he or she might wanted to add. I was told today that it wasn't necessary to summarize what was said...that I was given enough material to do that on my own.
I'm sorry, did I ask for you to summarize everything you just talked about? No, I didn't. I asked, "is there anything you would like to add." Thanks for thinking so highly of me.
It also irritates me when I ask a question that, yes, I know the answer to, but ask anyways in hopes of gaining a good quote. Or, when I am asking for clarity on a fact. Most people see a picture only one way, I don't, so I ask for clarity...you can't assume in my profession.
I actually had someone tell me today that she teaches college students at the university, not 5 and 8 year olds. Wow, really, thanks for sharing. (Now obviously, those who read this don't know the context of the situation, but believe me there's not too much to say..she can only see the world one way, any questions that extend beyond are beyond her comprehension. And, yes, I'm being a bit harsh, but I'm just tired of it...I get lame responses like this enough that it makes me wonder, "how can they not see where I'm headed in all this?")
I would agree that not all journalist deserve respect, but I do. I always respect those that I interview and wish that they could give it right back.
