http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/movie/feature80.html
Last night there was an "announcers party" after work. It was rather small, and with only the international division anchors/reporters, but VIPS of the ministry showed up and we all schmoozed.
The man who hired me was there as well. After a few glasses of wine he told me he had a hunch that I would quit soon after entering the ministry. I asked him why, bitch?? (that last word was silent) and he said, "because you were motivated, and motivated people sometimes get disheartened after seeing the reality of everyday work and quit right away."
I see his point.
I know it is easy to "hype" up something (especially when you are excited about it) so you sprint at the shot gun but quickly tire yourself out.
But little did he know, a long long time ago my mama told me one of the most important things in life is "persistence".
My friends and cousins have told me, repeatedly throughout the last year, "stick it out for a few years." (After they practically betted I'd quit after the first month, but that's another story.)
And I did a horrible, horrible season of track in high school where a fellow student told me "80% of winning is showing up to the meet."
So I knew when I went in, that I was concentrating on the "clocking in time."
I don't know what kind of opportunities I'm passing up by sticking to this job.
I'm in a better place than last year, and probably that's a good thing.
BUT I *do* think, how in the WORLD can I retire on this intsy bintsy salary??? That, I have to work on.
Luckily I'm still 26 and in top physical condition!
There is no real conclusion to this post.
I would like to add, however, that I am using darker eye make up, more blush on cheeks, and I think it looks better.
(The secret is to put white sparkly eye make up on the inner corners of your eyes.)
2 comments:
Something different about your aura today....more serious, more businesslike. Yet not bland businesslike. Keep it up.
Man, I love your costumers. You look so professional yet not "a suit."
I just thought of a good Xmas gift for you based on your comments.
I think I told you about Uncle Andy's "Doctor" story (true story): He told me what number he was in his graduating class at GW Med School, somewhere in the middle, and he then asked me, what did I think they called the person who came in last. I said, I don't know (thinking: No, tell me you all didn't call him Loser). Andy answered: They called him Doctor.
Doesn't get any better than that.
Please thank all your friends and cousins for me, while you keep it up. You're terrific at this.
yes i love that story.
Post a Comment