The family and I are heading to the beach today. It’s spring break and we are looking forward to getting in some fishing, strolling, seafood and hang-time.
Also, I have an interview down there! An interview for Editor of a small town newspaper! The pay is about of third of what I’m used to making in my sales jobs; and it’s so funny because I don’t even care. Money isn’t everything. And we’ve learned over these last two years how to live small.
There is so much freedom to living small. We don’t have to be stressed to make ends meet in order to keep up with a big house and big life. We are more free to do the things we’re called to do, even if they barely pay enough to put gas in the car. ha ha.
I’m exaggerating (but just a little) because the pay isn’t that bad; but actually it is pretty bad ha ha ha!
We’ve been wanting to move to the beach for a long time and the boys are begging me to get the job so we can actually do it this time. Why not? I tossed and turned all night with angst-filled dreams and I’m not going to read too much into them. I prayed this morning for God to give me/us peace, His peace, if this is His will.
The job itself sounds fantastic! Managing a very small news room and being the “face” of the town representing the paper. Getting involved in the community and interacting with the residents, joining networking associations, etc… I would love it. Also, cooperating with the Publisher to increase subscribers and achieve budgets. I’ve always loved local news…obituaries, crime, traffic, church news, school stories, local business news.
I stalked the paper a little bit via Google and discovered they just hired an editor in February; so I’m not sure why they would be hiring for the same position again?
I hope they have good AA meetings down there.
Dear God, please give me your peace about all this. And if it is your will and my family and I can make a difference in the lives of others down there then so be it. If not, then not.
I’ve got to go pack! Happy Easter Monday!
I’ll say a prayer for you…..His Will be done.
thanks so much terry!
Fingers crossed on the job. It is so true that money isn’t everything. I’ve moved to a tiny community near a small community, and love the connections with people that I can make. My nearest AA meeting is just 25 minutes away. Have a great time at the beach with your family.
thank you sibyl! thank you for your crossed fingers!
Sounds like a fabulous opportunity to move in a direction you desire. If not this one, there seems to be a mindset moving you this way in the future… let’s hope you begin with this chance. There’s AA everywhere. 🙂
thank you thommy a! there is aa everywhere thank goodness!
Wow! You are so gifted in writing it sounds perfect! God bless you and your family! 😀
thank you! if it’s meant to be then it will be i suppose!
A day late, but I have a good reason … Easter. 🙂
Very exciting a new adventure. Regardless of the outcome the process is calling you closer to God. Everything works out good in the end and if it’s not good, it’s not the end.
hope you had a happy easter lisa! i didn’t even turn on my computer yesterday and it felt mahvelous
Too true! Money isn’t everything. Jobs like this editor position pay in other ways besides money, like taking your kids to the beach.
yes! like taking the kids to the beach! we did that yesterday and now they’re a little sunburned. we’ll hit the Naval Air Museum and IMAX today!
It’s really good to hear that you are in high spirits and very positive about your new job. Money is a really good motivator but it is absolutely not everything people need and you proved that really well here. I wish you best of luck and may God bless you and guide you on your new adventure. 🙂
Thank you, Erin! The interview went well and I’ll hopefully make it to the next round!
I’m so glad to see this! Every step forward makes a difference, and this sounds like a great opportunity. I hope it went well! You’re right about the money. I think that the biggest mistake that people make is forgetting that life experiences have value too.
Thank you Nosleep! The interview went very well! I hope to make it to the next round of interviews which will be in about 10 days.
Best of Luck! Hope you get it!
Thank you Tigress!!!! It went well. It’s a 3 to 4 week process so hopefully I’ll make it to the next round of interviews
Right, money is the chief means for subsistance today, but it shouldn’t replace God and the priorities we learn from Him!
thank you tony! money is nice 🙂 but I can always talk myself out of needing it if there’s an opportunity I want that doesn’t pay much. ha ha. my brain can convince myself of anything if I want it badly enough!! Hope you had a Happy Easter!!!!!
Best of luck with this potential career change! FL is a marvelous place and the beach always has such a calming effect on the soul. 🙂
I’m from a new commenter (is that a word?) who’s Catholic and alcoholic AND from Atlanta (are there really that many of us?!). Anyway, I LOVE this blog and hope that you will continue to post. Thank you for the wisdom that you have already shared – it means a lot to people like me who are still (somewhat) struggling!
how cool you’re from Atlanta!! we should meet up some time then. thank you so much for commenting and we are all in this boat struggling together, my friend!
Oh yes, the ATL, it’s a great place (well, despite days like today when traffic was INSANE…heard it’s supposed to be even worse this weekend – thanks, Final Four!). But anyway, would love to meet up! I started working in the city back last year and haven’t met too many Catholics yet (nor Catholic alcoholics). I know I definitely need the fellowship!
Great! Contact me through my about page and when I’m back in town ill reach out to you.