Pounding the Pavement

Since becoming unemployed on Monday I think I've applied for almost twenty jobs. The process of searching for and applying for jobs can be daunting in and of itself. The more difficult aspect is waiting for a call to be interviews. The worst part is awaiting the decision after the interview. In the last few days I've gone through all three aspects of job hunting. I've been fortunate enough to have good conversations with close friends and family, talking about my next steps in life. Under the suggestion of one of these friends I've even undertaken the task of creating a strategic life plan.

During trying times like these I think people can find comfort in talking to those close with them and maintaining some semblance of order and day to day organization. I've done these things since day one and I honestly think it's how I've kept my sanity in tact.

I've been dropped "into the wilderness" and now I'm slowly learning what it's takes to not only survive, but hopefully and eventually thrive. Here's to Day Three. It's only up from here...