getting over myself

Growing up my mother would always tell me that the best way to get over the blues is to do something for someone else. In the last year I have spent way too much time obsessing over my future, my situation, my feelings, my life and all that it has created is more frustration. I still want to figure out my next steps but I can't keep doing this.

I went to youth group tonight. The youth group that I went to when I was in high school. The youth group that held all of my closest friends and greatest memories. The kids that are in there now are in desperate need for adults to commit to working as sponsors for them and even though I may not be the best Christian role model in the world, I would like to give it a shot. I want to create something for them that is as wonderful as what I had when I was that age.

I do not have the slightest idea of how to do it, all I know is that thinking about giving them something that they could love being a part of gives me a lot of joy. Doing more for them and for God might be what I need to keep my mind off of myself. And who knows... I may even straighten myself out in the process.

happy labor day

I ready an article this morning about the current bleak employment situation on this years labor day. One job for every six searchers, fifteen million unemployed Americans and a 10% jobless rate. Needless to say, this didn't do much for my morale. As a job seeker myself I can't even begin to explain how defeating it is to know that you stand very little chance. There are so many people out there looking right now and as a recent college grad, I know most of them have more experience than me. I'm trying to keep an open mind and a positive attitude but all labor day is nothing more than a frustrating reminder.

Me being a big bummer today could also have something to do with the fact that it is beautiful outside and I am sick, but I'm going to spread the blame around.

Enjoy your day off and remember to give thanks for the jobs we do have even if it isn't everything we want!