I had the weirdest dream last night and I can't think of anywhere else that I can write it down. This isn't a typical post from me and I apologize because my dream is violent. I am unsure what to think about it.
I was with a few people somewhere. Obviously not in New York, or home because when it was time to go to bed I had to share a bed with one of the guys that work in the deli. It was Manuel who constantly bothers me. (Only in Spanish because he does not speak English.) In real life and in the dream, it is obvious that he has a certain shyness due to having a crush on me. In my dream, we needed to share a bed to sleep in. Everything was platonic. There was Bobby (friend from school that bartended at Mon. Sports Grill on Campus) and some other girl sharing his bed. Also, seeming platonic. Actually, I can't remember if Bobby and the girl were even in my dream until after I "woke up". However, I wake up with Manuel practically on top of me. He is innocently but very forcefully trying to kiss me and get on top of me. If that last sentance doesn't make sense to you, please read Of Mice of Men by Steinbeck. In a very Lenny way, he was attacking me and I seemed to have no control. In my dream, I put my hand in his mouth and physically damaged his teeth and gums. There was blood everywhere. I didn't realize that I knocked out his teeth until after I got up. I went to the next room where Joe and Dounia were sleeping. In real life, Joe and Dounia employ Manuel. In my dream, they escort Manuel into the hallway. Nobody seemed surprised. By this time, Bobby and the girl are apparent in the dream. They are speaking with Joe about the current situation. Then, either the girl, or another girl that was on my bed whom I've already forgotten, goes into the hallway to fill out accident/police reports about the night. I'm sure that in my dream my attention goes from the hallway to the beds. I think the girl that went to fill out the reports was a separate girl in my bed, because I'm pretty sure Bobby and the girl are still bed while everything is going on. I'm talking with them. Then I wake up.
And awake, I have an email blinking on the ever-wonderful Blackberry. It's a job vacancy for Jane Schellhase which can't be anything but a scam. However, in my 6am just out of a nightmare demenour, was hopefully. The email was from EXIM Exchange Company. It offered me 100-500 dollars a day to cash checks as a Check processing manager.
All this before 6am??
Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Aiming High(er)...
It's a rare character trait for people to set beyond ordinarily high standards and goals. This is true in both work and life. I'd love to list examples and be a blogger that educates and proves herself. However, I am not at that level (YET!) Therefore, this blog, as it more resemblence a journal, and this post will remain about me. I hope to remain one of those few people that are always looking to do something difficult or new or exciting.
For instance, in life, some people may hope that they will one day sky dive. I am one of those people. I put sky-diving on a pedestal and looked forward to that one day when I will eventually get the courage to jump in a plane then jump out. Sky-diving is an ordinary goal. It is a high goal, meaning that it is not for everyone. However, I try to look for extraordinarily high goals. I found out that for the price of one jump (with a person on your back) and video is roughly a similar price to TWO flight lessons. That is, you can get in a plane and begin learning to drive it. This was exciting to me!! My goals have changed. Of course I would still love to sky-dive one day, but I would LOVE to take control of a plane as well. I have yet to look into flight classes. But I have tried something equally, if not more exciting. This summer I went out on a WWII fighter jet. I was allowed to take control of the wheel and fly around myself (with someone in the second seat, of course) Then, we did the coolest flips and spins and turns in the airplane. The experience was remarkable!!!!!
All geared up and flying!! 
Taking control of the plane! 
Annnndddd finally: A very bumpy video!!
The second part of this blog regards the wonderful task of job hunting. Sending out resumes, researching companies, etc... First of all, I believe that I set my standards extraordinarily high. I recently graduated college with a finance degree which includes a minor in international business and (I found out too late) 1 class shy of an economics minor as well. I have the education. However, I also have the working experience. I worked in a corporate environment for 3 years and I know what I am looking for in a future career. I researched the companies I want to work for. I've sent out resumes this week. I realized yesterday that I ran out of companies that I want to work for! With the exception of accidently missing one or two, I have completely covered applying for any company that I would wish to work for. Some people might argue that I am setting my standards too high considering economic conditions and my lack of 5 year experience. I disagree. I will not settle for a mediocre career that I stumbled into while sending out 359 resumes. I set my standards extraordinarily high but I can live up to them. I can meet all the expectations that are required of me.
It is uncommon for people to set standards and goals above their already high standards and goals. But without that character trait, how are we ever pushing ourselves to do more? What happens after you sky-dive and after you land an ordinary job? Does that make you satisfied? If it does, than that is great for you. I am very different. I need to push myself and constantly set new, higher goals. It is what it is, I guess. Enjoy your day.
P.S. Things I dislike: paying for networking opportunities, posting resumes to a job-seeker website; replying to recruiters. I enjoy the opportunites to speak and meet people rather than impersonal resume sites and hired people who are hiring you for a completely different company. I love real, old-fashioned networking!! Perhaps I need to get kicked into this century. For now, just a copy of my semi-almost-fabulous resume:
For instance, in life, some people may hope that they will one day sky dive. I am one of those people. I put sky-diving on a pedestal and looked forward to that one day when I will eventually get the courage to jump in a plane then jump out. Sky-diving is an ordinary goal. It is a high goal, meaning that it is not for everyone. However, I try to look for extraordinarily high goals. I found out that for the price of one jump (with a person on your back) and video is roughly a similar price to TWO flight lessons. That is, you can get in a plane and begin learning to drive it. This was exciting to me!! My goals have changed. Of course I would still love to sky-dive one day, but I would LOVE to take control of a plane as well. I have yet to look into flight classes. But I have tried something equally, if not more exciting. This summer I went out on a WWII fighter jet. I was allowed to take control of the wheel and fly around myself (with someone in the second seat, of course) Then, we did the coolest flips and spins and turns in the airplane. The experience was remarkable!!!!!
All geared up and flying!! 
Taking control of the plane! 
Annnndddd finally: A very bumpy video!!
The second part of this blog regards the wonderful task of job hunting. Sending out resumes, researching companies, etc... First of all, I believe that I set my standards extraordinarily high. I recently graduated college with a finance degree which includes a minor in international business and (I found out too late) 1 class shy of an economics minor as well. I have the education. However, I also have the working experience. I worked in a corporate environment for 3 years and I know what I am looking for in a future career. I researched the companies I want to work for. I've sent out resumes this week. I realized yesterday that I ran out of companies that I want to work for! With the exception of accidently missing one or two, I have completely covered applying for any company that I would wish to work for. Some people might argue that I am setting my standards too high considering economic conditions and my lack of 5 year experience. I disagree. I will not settle for a mediocre career that I stumbled into while sending out 359 resumes. I set my standards extraordinarily high but I can live up to them. I can meet all the expectations that are required of me.
It is uncommon for people to set standards and goals above their already high standards and goals. But without that character trait, how are we ever pushing ourselves to do more? What happens after you sky-dive and after you land an ordinary job? Does that make you satisfied? If it does, than that is great for you. I am very different. I need to push myself and constantly set new, higher goals. It is what it is, I guess. Enjoy your day.
P.S. Things I dislike: paying for networking opportunities, posting resumes to a job-seeker website; replying to recruiters. I enjoy the opportunites to speak and meet people rather than impersonal resume sites and hired people who are hiring you for a completely different company. I love real, old-fashioned networking!! Perhaps I need to get kicked into this century. For now, just a copy of my semi-almost-fabulous resume:
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