I was recently given a crazy opportunity at work .... I'll give you the back-story first though
I was working full time in promotions this year & I hated it. I was never happy at work, I was never happy coming to work, and I was getting physically ill coming into work. I handed my resignation to my boss in the 2nd week of July, making my last day the last Thursday of July. (No, I wouldn't give her the Friday). Meanwhile, I really missed working in the studio. For those of you that don't know, I have worked in the studio at work for the majority of the time I've worked for the company. I went to my potential new boss and basically said "I need shifts ... now. Please." Her response was that she didn't have any of my regular behind-the-scenes shifts, but mentioned that she had some overnight on-air shifts. I told her that I was more than happy to come in and babysit the computer and reminded her that I am not a radio student and have little experience on air. I've been on air multiple times, but never ran a show alone. She told me to go for it ....
Here I am. On the air. Hosting the overnight show at a station I grew up on. My boss from promotions didn't take kindly to my quitting promotions, but right now, at the end of August ... I'm so happy. I'm happy with where my life is at, I'm happy working overnights, I'm HAPPY again.
When opportunity knocks ... take it.
I was also given the opportunity to play for a second slo-pitch team this year - for a few games. A few games turned into a whole season, and I enjoyed every second of it. I've progressed as a player and as an "athlete" (it's slo-pitch) ;-). I love the game, I love the fresh air, and I love being able to get out of my house and do things (for pretty much no money).
In the midst of all this happiness and opportunities though, I've made a lot of self-progress.
I realized that I wanted to change things in my life, so I'm doing it. I wanted to be more happy ... I am working on that every day. I want to change what I look like ... I'm working on that too.
I'm realizing that there are certain people in my life who I used to be really close with that I really have no desire to be close with any more. I don't agree with their choices in life (not that I'm right about it, but it causes a lot of problems for us), so it's put a huge strain on relationships. I realized that when you start making changes in your life, it makes other people uncomfortable. Screw them. You have GOT to make yourself happy before anything else.
Negative people will no longer have a place in my life. I do not have time for the whining, bitching, moaning, and groaning on a constant basis. We all have shitty days, but a shitty day doesn't mean it's a shitty life. If you don't like something - change it. Change you. BE YOU. Grow. Love.
I am proud of how far I've come and am excited to keep growing as a person.
Quit believing that you were only meant for mediocrity. You were meant for greatness; go get it.
I will not accept your excuses, I will not accept your negativity, and I will not accept you if all you want to do is bring me down. I have no time for that.
I'm ready, life. I'm ready.
