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Ten Things of Thankful: Moving on with high spirits

November 17, 2013

I figured this week is probably a good one to do my second go at the Ten Things of Thankful. To say I have a lot of things to be thankful for is probably an understatement.

With that in mind, I’m going to find my 10 things and take part in Lizzi’s weekly challenge.

Realize, some of these will be about the same sort of topic — the job. And, of course, I’ll be throwing some other things in there as well.

So, without blabbing any further, here’s my 10 things.

1. Opportunity

This goes without saying. If you read my Friday post (and if you didn’t, I would highly encourage you to do so!), you know I’m gainfully employed again. Words can’t express enough how appreciative I am for this opportunity.

2. Timing

This is one of those jobs that moved fast. I got my stuff in a couple of days before the deadline, had the interview a handful of days later and then had the offer the next day. Talk about things working together in strong timing!

3. Interview

OK, I’m not always the best interview. Sometimes I think I do well and others I don’t. It hasn’t mattered much in recent years as it’s all ended with the same result. In fact, a couple of weeks ago I had an interview. I walked out figuring I wouldn’t get an offer and didn’t. But this one? Yeah. I rocked it and thought that. I left with cautious optimism and, in the end, it turns out the interview was solid.

4. Friends and family

The past three years have been tough. Without friends and family, I’d have been fully lost. I opened my guard up a little on this situation and, after I got the chance, I posted about it on Facebook (after contacting some people). The outpouring of comments was extremely humbling and words can’t describe how thankful I am.

5. Being well-rounded

OK, this is the last thankful that will go with the job stuff. But one think I learned at a few past stops on the job train was being well-rounded is important. I think it really helped me here as I showed confidence in every aspect that will be needed for this gig.

6. The Blogging World

I can’t express how important blogging has become to me. What a great community. It has been such an important part of my life and hopefully, it will continue. I find surprises every day and I want that to continue. I have some ideas I am going to start working on for my blog and it’s my hope it will entertain readers!

7. Podcasts

OK, I’m a little behind the time here. But I am really starting to get into podcasts. Some are really awesome. I’ll be blogging about one or two of them in the near future, but I want to keep finding high-quality podcasts to listen to. As much as I love driving to music, being able to listen to a quality podcast makes drives much faster!

8. Milk

A few weeks back, I stepped on a nail. I had to go to the ER and, then, a second time. At that point, I got an antibiotic I needed to take for 10 days. Dairy could only be had at certain times when taking this, so I basically avoided it. When the 10 days came and went, I had a big glass of milk. I really do love milk and it’s nice to be able to have a glass whenever I want!

9. Championship weekend

I’m also thankful that, for the second straight year, my niece is playing for a state championship in girls soccer. She’s but just a junior, and she starts on the squad this year. Last year, they lost in the final. Here’s hoping that changes this year.

10. Challenges

I really do enjoy challenges. I need to keep on top of them a bit more, but I do love ’em. Whether writing, photo or whatever else, they are a bit of fun. And with that, here’s another Ten Things of Thankful.

Ten Things of Thankful

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  1. Bouncin Barb says

    November 17, 2013

    Great list of things to be thankful for. Isn’t it amazing how when one things falls into place, the world seems to be so much better!! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

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  2. Phil says

    November 17, 2013

    Nice list here. It’s good to have things to be thankful for.
    Phil recently posted..Do they really think we are that stupid? Really?My Profile

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  3. zoe says

    November 17, 2013

    gainfully employed! WOOHOO!

    ok stepped on a nail not so much… not even milk can make that better in my book…

    but podcasts Im feeling it!

    Glad you joined in again!

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  4. christine says

    November 17, 2013

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What a wonderful story of perseverance. I’m very glad you were able to get the job you wanted. I look forward to hearing about it all as you get to work.
    Well, I’m farther behind in the times than you. I don’t even know what a podcast is. 🙂
    I had to give up milk when I was nursing my oldest. I only drink milk and water, so that was hard. Of course, stepping on a nail is harder. Ouch!

    Good luck to your niece! We are a big soccer family, and a state championship game would be wonderful!
    christine recently posted..Big Chicken News and a New Song to Stick in Your Head – TToT, Week 24My Profile

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  5. Robbie says

    November 17, 2013

    Congratulations! I’ve been laid off before and I know how difficult and frustrating job hunting can be. So glad you had the support of family and friends through this.
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  6. clark says

    November 17, 2013

    great on the interview and job-getting! makes a lot of things more…better!

    (don’t you love the blogosphere? while they have the annoying spell-check thing that wants to stick in their own words, there ain’t no rule against bad grammar and/or making up your own words when you feel like it…as I often do)

    good list, and glad you could join us at this cool weekend bloghop!
    clark recently posted..Sunday TToT ‘coffee, Gould and grey skies’ the Wakefield Doctrine (hey, we have a docTee photo… it’s not a total loss!)My Profile

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  7. Considerer says

    November 17, 2013

    *happy, happy, HAPPY dancing for your job*

    Getting employed again that validation and endorsement and earning and living and contributing again, after not being part of it, is WONDERFUL and I’m so glad it’s happened for you. What a glorious thing to share.

    The community of people in the Blogosphere are wonderful (in the main) and I love it here. I love writing and reading and interacting, and like you, was surprised at how very hooked I got, so quickly 🙂 But I don’t regret it at all 🙂
    Considerer recently posted..TToT 24:2 Brighton BeautifulMy Profile

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  8. Kate says

    November 17, 2013

    Yay for rocking your interview!
    Kate recently posted..What are you thankful for this week?My Profile

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  9. Dyanne @ I Want Backsies says

    November 17, 2013

    There’s nothing like being told you can’t have something to make you crave it even more!

    Yippee for the job! The stars really aligned for you on that, didn’t they?

    Glad you accepted the TToT challenge and hope you will come back again next week!
    Dyanne @ I Want Backsies recently posted..It’s Not Just About Kittens This Week!My Profile

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  10. Jessica @ Living La Vida Holoka says

    November 18, 2013

    There is always so much to be thankful for. Great list!
    Jessica @ Living La Vida Holoka recently posted..Reassurance and an Unspeakable BondMy Profile

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  11. Kari says

    November 18, 2013

    Congrats on the job!

    The Blogging Community — isn’t it a wonderful thing? I have a hard time bringing up something a blogging friend said or wrote about to my “real life” friends because they look at me like I’m nuts. Like…I guess that if I haven’t met these people in ‘real life’ then they must be imaginary ..or something.
    Kari recently posted..This one goes up to 11My Profile

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  12. Gunmetal Geisha says

    November 24, 2013

    I’m still excited for your job, but this nail thing has got me a bit concerned. (I’m reading your posts backwards, it’s like I can tell the future!)
    Gunmetal Geisha recently posted..From Hot to Antarctica, A Perspective on AgeMy Profile

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