Posted by ghost on July 31, 2004, at 12:11:35
I have the biggest craving for the fake meat shish-kebobs my friend in Ohio barbequed for me when I was there on my road trip. They were incredible.
I haven't posted in awhile. I've been busy, kind of distracted and kind of avoiding negative vibes online for awhile. I think I'm back, for a little while, anyway. so what's new, you might (or might not) ask?
I've been preparing for my new job as best as I can. A lot of it is just waiting around for people to contact me, but I have a "relocation specialist" helping me out, and she's been just great. She actually overnighted me something to be delivered today (Saturday). I feel pretty important to warrant Saturday delivery. We're going to chat on Monday about my specific benefits and whatnot. It's pretty exciting.
My last major relocation was to Lincoln, Nebraska (grad school) and I did it all myself. I think that was one of the contributing factors to the rapid deterioration of my mental health, as well. This time, I have people to help me every step of the way, so I think that I'll be able to adjust. Boy, if anyone ever moves, I highly suggest a company with a good relocation package. While I am worrying about where I'm going to live, I know it will work out, and i can direct more of my attention to "how the hell am I going to do my job?"
Of course, I'm having my doubts about the new position: whether or not I'm *really* the right candidate for the job, and whether or not I should have taken another position in a brand new location when the last one nearly killed me. But I'm armed with medication now, and coping techniques, and I know how to ask for help (well, I think I know) and I have other resources at my fingertips I didn't have when I needed it before. Plus this new position will actually be enough money to live off of (when my last position as a grad student didn't make ends meet).
Anyhow, I guess that's everything that's new. As far as my mental health goes, being at my parents' house hasn't been too great for that, but knowing that it's only temporary is helping. I'm trying to look ahead for once, working on monthly goals instead of daily (or hourly) ones. I have my days, but mostly they've been okay. And, of course, I have the internet. Wouldn't we all be lost without it?
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