"Let that be as it may"
July 22, 2012
This week has been great. While my supervisor was in Peru on a retreat, I got to do a little more on the office end to make sure everything ran smoothly while she was away. I checked messages from home, returned phone calls and handled client questions and concerns. It was fun, and once again what I enjoyed most was the faith and trust C had in me to leave things in my hands. Lately I've been noticing I have a fascination with being trusted, I guess it has always been important to me.
I've also been doing things like watering plants, light cleaning and checking clients into the system for class. C has shown me how to send out the weekly emails and use the mind-body operating system. These little things make me appreciate all of the hard work that small business owners put in; doing almost everything by themselves. I enjoy hearing the chime on the door jingle as regular members, as well as new, come in ready for class. The teachers always say things like, "Thank yourself for making it to class today and giving yourself this time." That's probably not word for word. But I like it because everyone that comes to class wants to be there. Whether they've had a long day at work or they're going through something in their personal lives, they are taking the time to honor themselves. I've been thinking a lot about the quote, "Eighty percent of success is showing up."
It's not always easy for me to show up; here, to this internship and anywhere. I might think I'm unwanted or that I am awkward, or that I would rather just stay in my room and sleep forever. This morning I had to be at the studio at 8 am. I woke up at 7 am and spent 25 minutes in bed thinking of all the reasons I shouldn't go. I got ready in 5 minutes and headed out, unshaved armpits and all. (I did at least brush my teeth). And when I got there I was thankful for showing up. Thankful that I was there to help because there was a full class and errands to be done. Something I need to remember with everything is that it's not all about me. I have completed my research on Hanuman. He's a pretty cool monkey. I read articles at the Kennesaw State Library (which is hurting for books, someone donate money to them, please), and I bought the book Ramayana by William Buck, which has been very inspiring.
In other news: I finally got a job! Which I plan to look at as an internship as well. I messaged one of my favorite musicians and asked if I could work for him. He said I couldn't have picked a better time to do so and hired me for booking and publicity. So far I'm just doing publicity. He's been doing it for 10 years and taught himself so he said he could teach me. He's a really nice person and awesome musician. He says his work is influenced by Ernest Hemingway but I can't help but see him as the Walt Whitman of my generation. His lyrics speak to me about this strange time into which I was born. This opportunity is a dream come true. I've had wild dreams of working in the music industry, I've always dreamt of doing work I felt was meaningful, but I was never sure how to make it happen. I think this is going to be good.
I also got into grad school in Australia!! My next task is to get my undergrad diploma mailed to me (by finishing this internship, retaking my last Spanish class because I got a D) and then seeking funding. It's embarrassing to have gone through the graduation ceremony and ritual and still be waiting on that piece of paper. Whatever will be will be.
Te deseo lo mejor (I wish you the best),
Kristina
I've also been doing things like watering plants, light cleaning and checking clients into the system for class. C has shown me how to send out the weekly emails and use the mind-body operating system. These little things make me appreciate all of the hard work that small business owners put in; doing almost everything by themselves. I enjoy hearing the chime on the door jingle as regular members, as well as new, come in ready for class. The teachers always say things like, "Thank yourself for making it to class today and giving yourself this time." That's probably not word for word. But I like it because everyone that comes to class wants to be there. Whether they've had a long day at work or they're going through something in their personal lives, they are taking the time to honor themselves. I've been thinking a lot about the quote, "Eighty percent of success is showing up."
It's not always easy for me to show up; here, to this internship and anywhere. I might think I'm unwanted or that I am awkward, or that I would rather just stay in my room and sleep forever. This morning I had to be at the studio at 8 am. I woke up at 7 am and spent 25 minutes in bed thinking of all the reasons I shouldn't go. I got ready in 5 minutes and headed out, unshaved armpits and all. (I did at least brush my teeth). And when I got there I was thankful for showing up. Thankful that I was there to help because there was a full class and errands to be done. Something I need to remember with everything is that it's not all about me. I have completed my research on Hanuman. He's a pretty cool monkey. I read articles at the Kennesaw State Library (which is hurting for books, someone donate money to them, please), and I bought the book Ramayana by William Buck, which has been very inspiring.
In other news: I finally got a job! Which I plan to look at as an internship as well. I messaged one of my favorite musicians and asked if I could work for him. He said I couldn't have picked a better time to do so and hired me for booking and publicity. So far I'm just doing publicity. He's been doing it for 10 years and taught himself so he said he could teach me. He's a really nice person and awesome musician. He says his work is influenced by Ernest Hemingway but I can't help but see him as the Walt Whitman of my generation. His lyrics speak to me about this strange time into which I was born. This opportunity is a dream come true. I've had wild dreams of working in the music industry, I've always dreamt of doing work I felt was meaningful, but I was never sure how to make it happen. I think this is going to be good.
I also got into grad school in Australia!! My next task is to get my undergrad diploma mailed to me (by finishing this internship, retaking my last Spanish class because I got a D) and then seeking funding. It's embarrassing to have gone through the graduation ceremony and ritual and still be waiting on that piece of paper. Whatever will be will be.
Te deseo lo mejor (I wish you the best),
Kristina
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