June 24 – June 30

This week, I struggled a lot with this whole “self motivation” thing. My life no longer has a lot of those helpful supports that enable productivity – jobs where I sit in front of a computer, regularly scheduled work shifts, time by myself at home. But life is life, and now it’s time to work on discipline, habits, and other skills that keep me from feeling like a useless, underemployed lump.

On Friday, I went to a job interview in a beach town in Eastern Connecticut. Afterwards, we paid 5 dollars to park in someone’s front lawn and spent a few hours in the sun & sand on the Long Island sound.

First of all, I think I should start going to the beach after every interview. Packing a nice bag with snacks and sunscreen and a book counteracts some of that pre-interview dread.

Second of all, the above home is available for year-round rent in the area, for the same price as my current two bedroom apartment, and includes:

• Three bedrooms
• Large kitchen
• Basement with washer & dryer hook up
• Two car garage
• Access to a private beach

I’ve been applying for a lot of jobs in the Boston metro area, but I think I might be doing it wrong…

Reading:

• Son by Lois Lowry
• New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
• Drama by Raina Telgemeier
• Baby Proof by Emily Giffin

Watching:

• LOST Season Four, you are ridiculous.
• Watching This Emotional Life, a three-part PBS special on happiness. Very interesting and engaging – definitely recommend!