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So this girl got a job. It's my first away from the home in nearly nine years.
` I can't speak of the specifics, but I can tell you that it involves the outdoors, a scientific case study and... my nose.
` The most genius part is, tucked around the work itself, there is mucho downtime. During that downtime we can do whatever we choose, and that means I will write! It's a perfect scenario, really, because I'll be earning great money, but won't have to give up the time I put toward my writing.
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| when Janna met Sally |
I'll schlep my notebooks, pens and pencils, novels and craft books, my laptop and (sometimes) my AlphaSmart 3000. (Who remembers Sally?)
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This experience will be incredibly out of the ordinary for me, and I'm very much looking forward to it. Every day is an adventure waiting to happen, and I expect to be inspired.
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Also, because of the change in my schedule, and the way I'll have to make adjustments with family and household responsibilities, I feel sure I'll be forced into a more balanced life. (I've spoken about the life juggle many times, most recently here.) Does that make sense? I think time away from home will give me healthy space, a more appreciative perspective, and better-defined goals.
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The busier we are, the more we accomplish, right?
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Please keep me in mind! This will be so new for my family and me. But don't worry, they'll be fine, and I will, too. ;) You'll still see me here and on Facebook. I'll still have content at those places you see linked in my sidebar, and I'll be working ever diligently on my current novel-in-progress.
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Stay tuned, too. I may have stories to tell!
23 comments:
Outdoors and using your nose...sign me up. I'm a nature lover and a major smeller!
Can't wait to hear more.
~ Wendy
I am so intrigued by this job of yours. Congratulations and good luck! I hope you can tell us more about it soon.
You know you're gonna have to tell us more eventually, right? It sounds so intriguing--and perfect. Where can I get a job like yours? :)
Congrats! Your hints make me want to craft a story surrounding this mysterious new job. (Wait a second, I still have my own WIP to finish...)
Seriously, I can relate because I, too, am thinking of going back to work this fall, after my kids are back in school. I wish you the best on your new endeavor and can't wait to hear the stories you'll have to tell.
Barb
Congratulations, Janna! My husband has a nose a beagle would envy. Seriously. He's happily employed, though, so your position is safe. :)!
Best wishes for a smooth transition.
Love my AlphaSmart. I call him Alphie and he is just great. Happy Writing and congrats on the new gig.
How exciting! Congrats, Janna! Wishing you well at the new job -- and your novel in progress. How far along are you? (sounds like you're having a baby, which, I guess, in a way you are)
It sounds fascinating, Janna! More fodder for the writing! Enjoy.
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Congrats, Janna! Sounds like the perfect thing for you. I look forward to hearing more about it.
Congratulations!
Are you testing bug spray at picnics? Underarm deodorant at outdoor weddings? Fish that washed up on shore after a storm? Please!
When will we know?
Sounds intriguing and like a lot of new opportunities for you. CAn't wait for updates. :O)
Janna that's great! Congratulations and good luck!
This sounds very interesting Janna. I know that you'll get so much inspiration in this new job. Congratulations and I wish you the best of luck.
Sounds interesting! Hope you can share more details later. :)
I am excited for you and can't wait for the details! *high five* fellow writer!
Thanks, everyone!
Congrats! You hit the nail on the head when you said the busier you get, the more organized you become. Totally true. Also, something I learned recently, is a thing called Parkinson's Phenomenon. It basically says a task will take as long as the time we have allowed to do it. Which explains why a four-hour workday for me sometimes takes eight when I know I have that long to get it done....gosh, I wish I would have understood this about 10 years ago!
Good luck! Keep us posted! I'm off Facebook until after Lent (some people give up chocolate, I gave up social networking) but I would love to add you when I'm back.
Okay, Janna, what ARE you doing??? Sounds like an ideal job, I think. Can't wait to read more.
I hope your transition goes well. I am trying to decide whether to go back to full time work or stay at home and continue to work on my writing and recording my music compositions - a long term goal I am finally reaching -yay!! Decisions, decisions. Your job is the type I need, I think - one with lots of flexibility:-)
You have me so curious! What are you doing? The down time seems wonderful!!
Congratulations! Good for you!
You get to use your nose, hmmmmmm...
This sounds so exciting! I wish you the best of luck with the new job and all the changes in your life it will bring with it. Looking forward to hearing more.
"Stay tuned, too. I may have stories to tell!"
You will, too. Sometimes I do my best writing when I'm completely overwhelmed by life. Hope the time works out to fit in thoughts and get them down.
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