What does it really take?!

No...really. What extremes need to be taken to get the job? In today's job market a good job is the ungettable get...I am finding myself going to lengths I never thought I would have to. So how far do I need to go? How many people do I need to beg for a reference from? Do I burn every bridge I have to get THE job? The answer is yes on all fronts. After a year you begin to get desperate and wonder "how much do I suck?", or "what's wrong with me?" It is so difficult to be confident (and sell yourself like they say you should) after that year. You have litterally applied for hundreds of jobs, and your prospects begin to dwindle. With all of this going on I wonder if I am sacrificing my principles....Am I? Can I even afford these said principles? I don't know. I just know I really really want a job....

Totally Wish I Would Have Known!

I am struggling with motivation issues in a way that is mind blowing. As this struggle continues I must ask myself what will it take, how picky can I afford to be now? There are things that the 40 year old knows now that would have been more helpful when I was 32....it's not fair.
I read an article a few weeks ago saying that clerical/adminstrative professionals were slowly becoming obsolete.....what? Wish someone would have told me.....6 years ago. And then today I read one about how when you are unemployed for more than 6 months your skills become weak and you need to refresh them....well, holy cow. I guess it being almost a year means I am REALLY screwed! Too bad I can't be a professional slacker, I am really good at it.

Take the time to tell your friends how much you care

I say this because an old friend from school passed away. I feel bad because I hadn't been in touch much for a long time and the last time we had talked it wasn't on the best of terms. I am sad because I never got the chance to thank her for what she gave me. She taught me when we were young that it was OK for me to be who I am. It is because of her that I was able to feel comfortable in my skin, and I was a good person. A coping skill I needed at the time and still need today. Thank you Erica for this, wherever you are and may you rest in peace.

Race for the Cure Denver

Any of my local followers interested in making a "Denver Race for the Cure" team? Comment to let me know!

Coffee shop open late in Denver? You bet!

Bardo's Coffee is open 6:00 am - midnight; Monday-Thursday and Sunday; 6:00 am - 4:00 am on Saturday and Sunday. Located on South Broadway near Alameda it is probably close to where ever you might be. Check em out, and yes they have Wi-Fi!

www.bardocoffee.com
238 South Broadway
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 629-8331

Check out This Singer-Songwriter

Megan Slankard has a cool sound and has been at it for a while. She was on the TLC show "What Not To Wear" a while back and that is where I originally discovered her. Listen to some samples and read about her at her website: http://www.meganslankard.com/ and enjoy.

Breakfast Sandwich Wars

I'm sure many of you have been to Einstein's Bagel's for breakfast and have had one of their omelet bagel sandwiches. They are good, but I have some locally owned and operated alternatives that are not only delicious but also different. When you shop local you are helping your local economy, so shop local.

Imagine a savory breakfast sandwich on a waffle.
It can be found at Waffle Brothers in the Washington Park neighborhood.
739 South Washington St
Denver CO 80209
303-881-6787
http://www.wafflebrothers.com/info.html



The the yummiest biscuit sandwich ever is at the Rise and Shine Biscuit Company! It's because the biscuit is the perfect combo of flaky, buttery and believe it or not moist. Check and see what the biscuit of the day is and put your eggs and breakfast meat on it. Fabulous!
330 Holly Street
Denver, CO 80220
http://www.riseandshinedenver.com/