I went through Chick fil-A's drive through today and the cashier told me as I was driving away to "enjoy my day". Usually one hears "have a good day", or "have a nice day", but this was the first time I recall anyone using the word "enjoy". I wanted to say "I'll try", but instead what came out was "Thank you, you too". I've never really thought about "enjoying" my day, (unless something special was planned) usually it's filled with errands, cleaning, and job searching.
I sort of wanted to tell the woman at Chick fil-A "how am I suppose to enjoy my day when all I seem to think about is NOT having a job"? Of course, I would never say that to someone that obviously is being friendly and showing excellent customer service. Which brings me to my next point. Do we stop and really LISTEN to the response after we ask how someone is, or how their weekend was? Most of the time, people say "I'm fine", or "my weekend was nice". That usually ends the conversation. However, I bet most people would love to REALLY tell you how their weekend was. I can hear some responses now: "Well, I had to take my kids to softball games, had to fit in grocery shopping in the midst of trying to figure out how to get the laundry done, and then I'm suppose to weed the yard, and then...". Can you imagine if we were all very honest about the not-so-glamorous weekends? I think our listeners would actually pass out from boredom or look at us like we need therapy. They would probably think: "Geez, all I did was ask her how she was, I didn't expect a dissertation on her life".
I digress...I'm trying to stay positive in the midst of not having a job, but as the days pass, it becomes harder and harder. I want to scream to the world (or maybe to a few hiring managers), "I'm a great worker! I have my Bachelor of Arts degree! I have fifteen years experience in Marketing! HIRE ME HIRE ME HIRE ME DARN IT!" But alas, the screams are muted by reality, and I do not wish my neighbors thinking I am the crazy lady. So, I keep trucking along and looking for positive ways to keep motivated. I will try to enjoy my days, I'll look for that ray of sunshine to admire, appreciate, and relish in. If only it is for a few moments.
Though I am your husband, think of this comment as if it was from just a random person who read your blog.
ReplyDeleteAs a person who is not quite happy with his own professional career and even current position, your words on making the most of a day provide a calming relief.
I read your blogs and take away the fact that you wrote it. I treat them as if they were anonomous quotes of wisdom. Then after I complete each one I am touched. It depends on the subject for that day, but at the end of the blog entry I am better for have reading it. Your determination and your outlook will be realized by an employer, you must believe that! Until then know its believed by me on many levels!
- Just a guy