Sadly, the job came to an end when mama came back to work.  Luckily they call me now and again to help out.  Plus I’ve picked up some production assistant jobs since then.  I think being the go-to gal is what I dig.

So, the reason I’m writing this is to suss out what would be my dream job.  Aside from writing travel tips from a laptop slowly swaying in a hammock somewhere in remote and mosquito-free Costa Rica (hey, it’s MY dream!), I haven’t really listed it specifically.  At this point in my life, I’d be ecstatic to find a full-time gig that pays more than $15/hour with full benefits, M-F hours with flexibility, within walking/biking distance, with a wide variety in type of work needed and bosses that appreciate the team they have.  Is that too much to ask?  What would the work entail though?

As the go-to girl, I love thinking ahead of what needs to be done.  I also love spending hours writing weird quips on Facebook and promoting my hoop business.  I think I could do that full time if I didn’t actually have to teach the classes and make hoops and well, to be honest, pay bills!!!   Travel, yes!  Traveling for working would be great.  What would I do in other places that I can’t do here?  I guess meet new people, experience life somewhere else…the best parts of traveling really.

Hmmmmm…what else?  Have fun at work – of course!  Maybe teach a weekly hoop class for my co-workers.  Ooooooo!  There should be a couple of dogs at work, and a covered bike rack and discounts on TriMet bus passes!!  A kitchen and healthy snacks and excellent coffee and tea.  A socializing space for everyone to share ideas.  And Volkswagens…how could I get VW buses involved in all of this?  And wine!  oooooo…I’m on a roll!

I guess this is a good start.

I am your gal! Please hire me.
I am a Virgo with innate organizing talent.  I know 4 people who work for you and they ALL love it!!!  And they love me! I crave to be around creatives.

You won’t be sorry.

love,
me

xoxo

Decluttering, purging, spring cleaning, what have you.  Feels good and I found out that you can actually sell used wine corks in the process.  Who knew?

Rebuilt my bus’ engine.  whew!  That was monumental and I still get a thrill every time I turn the key and it starts.

Started a hoop troupe, too.  The Spinnerettes.  We’ve already performed and have three upcoming gigs.

I’d say despite the panic of unemployment, things have made a good shift.

Our meeting actually inspired the crap out of me.  Earlier in the day, I sort of had a panic attack, second-guessing my abilities.  She told me to focus on my strengths and I realized my panic attack was a waste of adrenalin.  As we talked, I could see myself in the interview then at a desk, doing the work, feeling confident.  It felt pretty fucking good.

Thank you, MCS, and good luck to me!

Be careful what you wish for.  I was fantasizing about staying until after it was over.  Well, TA DA!  I got it.

I really want to take advantage of this unexpected time off.  What to do next?  Time to reinvent!

Around January, I started taking Burlesque classes at the Rose City School of Burlesque.  Yowza!  Talk about empowering!  I’ve developed a hooping burlesque persona called Chica Vroom.  She is not very good at taking off her top yet but loves to hoop and remove articles of clothing whilst hooping in front of an audience.  Next show is May 28th at Kelly’s Olympian.  That’s right, Kelly’s Olympian, the first time my band, Gravy, played outside of someone’s basement!

I’ll explore the hooping/burlesque/band path at a later time.  They happen to be merging at the moment and I suppose it’s a good time.  I need to focus on things other than boys.  hee hee.

• My last day at the TV station was June 18th
• I’m on my last week of severance
• I am on unemployment
• I have started my hooping career, with the blessing of the unemployment people

Like I said, “Holy Shit!”