Comments on: The Dream I’m Dreaming http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/07/14/the-dream-im-dreaming/ tonight we drink to youth. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:01:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Susan Pogorzelski - admin http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/07/14/the-dream-im-dreaming/comment-page-1/#comment-3360 Susan Pogorzelski - admin Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:41:55 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1388#comment-3360 I'm really glad this post called to you guys because, truth be told, I just read over it and I have little idea what it even means. I think that nap yesterday was needed more than I realized! ;) Milena: That is an awesome analogy, too, though because sometimes with this temp work I feel like I'm ready to dive headfirst into something, as long as it's anything. It's tough out there, but we've got to keep climbing if we want to make it to the top -- that's just the way it works, right? Unless someone can helicopter me to the top. That'd be cool, too. =P Sam: Your comment is exactly what I needed to hear tonight, especially. I question myself, and despite my attempts to not do this, I find myself comparing myself to others, not feeling good enough, talented enough, smart enough. It's ridiculous, I know, but those feelings are there, at least for now. It's true that we need to remember patience. It's hard to remember this when people are achieving what has been your dream all around you, but if you keep working hard, it'll happen too, I'm sure of that. It's frustrating, though. And a little bit discouraging. But maybe that's what makes it all the sweeter in the end. Time will tell. Sweet, sweet time ;) Thanks for the comments, you two! I’m really glad this post called to you guys because, truth be told, I just read over it and I have little idea what it even means. I think that nap yesterday was needed more than I realized! ;)

Milena: That is an awesome analogy, too, though because sometimes with this temp work I feel like I’m ready to dive headfirst into something, as long as it’s anything. It’s tough out there, but we’ve got to keep climbing if we want to make it to the top — that’s just the way it works, right? Unless someone can helicopter me to the top. That’d be cool, too. =P

Sam: Your comment is exactly what I needed to hear tonight, especially. I question myself, and despite my attempts to not do this, I find myself comparing myself to others, not feeling good enough, talented enough, smart enough. It’s ridiculous, I know, but those feelings are there, at least for now.

It’s true that we need to remember patience. It’s hard to remember this when people are achieving what has been your dream all around you, but if you keep working hard, it’ll happen too, I’m sure of that. It’s frustrating, though. And a little bit discouraging. But maybe that’s what makes it all the sweeter in the end.

Time will tell. Sweet, sweet time ;)

Thanks for the comments, you two!

]]> By: Sam http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/07/14/the-dream-im-dreaming/comment-page-1/#comment-3348 Sam Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:18:58 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1388#comment-3348 It is a long and frustrating road, the job search, but I think you have a great outlook that will get you through it. It's so easy to get stuck in a rut, content with the comfortable and safe, but I think you are too talented a writer to sit behind a desk and do admin work all your life. I totally admire your drive and courage, and I wish you the best of luck in your search. Remember, good things will come your way, they may just take their sweet time getting there :) It is a long and frustrating road, the job search, but I think you have a great outlook that will get you through it. It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut, content with the comfortable and safe, but I think you are too talented a writer to sit behind a desk and do admin work all your life. I totally admire your drive and courage, and I wish you the best of luck in your search. Remember, good things will come your way, they may just take their sweet time getting there :)

]]> By: Milena Thomas http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/07/14/the-dream-im-dreaming/comment-page-1/#comment-3317 Milena Thomas Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:00:55 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1388#comment-3317 It's funny, after a year of being unconventionally employed (part-time this, part-time that) I'm itching for the career that will be my life's purpose and I'm tip-toeing to the precipice, and... LOL. I just realized your analogy is climbing a mountain, whereas mine is falling off of one! I guess it can feel like that, stepping into the unknown. I like your analogy a lot better. I tend to think catastrophically most of the time, when really, it's just one small step in front of the other. Thanks, needed to hear this. It’s funny, after a year of being unconventionally employed (part-time this, part-time that) I’m itching for the career that will be my life’s purpose and I’m tip-toeing to the precipice, and…

LOL. I just realized your analogy is climbing a mountain, whereas mine is falling off of one! I guess it can feel like that, stepping into the unknown. I like your analogy a lot better. I tend to think catastrophically most of the time, when really, it’s just one small step in front of the other.

Thanks, needed to hear this.

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