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A reason to celebrate
I'm back, beeyatches!
Storme, thank you so much for filling in for me this past week. You are such a talented poet, artist, and intellectual. You are truly a renaissance woman!
Well, I have a lot of news to report. Let me just say that life had been pretty rouch for me since last Thanksgiving. I'd gone through it with a guy (as usual) and it really took me a long time to recover. Honestly, it's an ongoing process. But, as usual, I persevere. My health sorta deteriorated -- got my usual upper respiratory infection. Well, at the end of my second bout with an infection in January, my doctor ordered some bloodwork. He had no particular concerns, but just wanted the bloodwork since I was a new patient.
In February, I learned that I had diabetes. Major bummer. I was depressed about it. On top of everything else, here I now was: a fat diabetic. I couldn't help but blame myself, even though everyone told me not to.
Through good friends, I got over that, too. Just as I had gotten over being ill off and on, been dicked over by men, and even that one shrew I deal with every now and then at work.
And yeah, I've had issues with my second novel being delayed....but it's all good. It is on the way.
So fast forward....yeah I'm skipping a lot, but the most important thing is....
I GOTS ME A NEW JOB!
Yes, I am leaving the world of Educational Aide-dom as of this week and movin' on up to be a Site Director at a non-profit here in DC! It was very competitive. I learned a whole lot about myself via the process.
Sometimes...you go through life not feeling like you have much of a purpose. You float on...from job to job, from school to work to school to work again. And then a moment of clarity happens... you understand WHY.
I know now WHY I left my first job, why I went to grad school, why I dropped out of grad school, why I became a substitute teacher, then an educational aide....if I hadn't done those things, I wouldn't have had a STORY. All those things (including just being myself) led me to this job... this career.
I feel so happy. I am proud to know that a serious non-profit entity thinks I am the best fit.
I earned this. I earned this through the hard work of the application and interview process, but I earned it even more by being MYSELF and doing what I loved. And NEVER settling.
People used to ask me all the time why don't I "just" become a classroom teacher. My response was always "ehhhhhh..."
And I didn't know WHY I was passionate about kids, but not passionate enough to teach them.
It's because I don't want to be part of the MACHINE. Teachers do great work, of course, and I've encountered a lot of good ones. But what I want to do goes beyond the scope of teaching.
I know my job will be tough. But I am prepared to love it.
As for the men.... the men are still out there. One will find me someday. A good one. I'm keeping my eyes open and entertaining proposals, lol.
And the diabetes ain't nothin' but a thing.
But my friends have truly been there for me when I needed them. I love you all so much.
That said....
HAPPY HOUR AT TAKOMA STATION THIS FRIDAY AFTER WORK!!!!!
Posted by Rashid on April 3, 2006 7:11 PM
Comments
Wow a lot has changed since your last post. I too was tested for diabetes. I should know something later this week. It also runs in the family. Wish you the best of luck in your new career field. I also applied for a nonprofit job in Philly. Things happen for a reason. Stay strong. :)
Commented by kristal on April 4, 2006 8:56 AM
Congrats on the new gig!
Commented by Nikki on April 4, 2006 7:01 PM
YAAAAYYYYYY!
Congratulations, my Brother. You totally deserve it. : )
Commented by Rachel on April 4, 2006 7:48 PM
rashid,
we love ya, man. congrats on the gig.
Commented by karamale on April 5, 2006 7:27 PM
congrats on the new gig!
Commented by EJ on April 5, 2006 11:19 PM
Glad to hear that you've got a new job. Congratulations!
-Dexter
Commented by Dexter on April 6, 2006 1:35 PM
Congrats!! It was great meeting you. Had a blast.
Commented by Shayna on April 8, 2006 3:58 PM