I decided I definitely need to post on this blog more. After all, I've always loved writing and reading yet I find that I always forget to. But writing is one of the best ways for me to unwind, distress, and take some clutter out of my mind. I think sometimes I just have a problem writing publicly. The idea that anyone can read what I'm putting out there sometimes puts a barrier up between my fingers and my thoughts. But I guess that's what social media/blogs are for, right? To encourage people to comment and leave feedback. Do you ever think that people are too public with what they put out there online, though? I mean secrets keep people interesting, and keep you wanting to learn and know more about them. In an age where technology is rapidly evolving and the focus is constantly on innovation, do you think that depersonalizes things? Where have the days gone when people used to send letters via snail mail, then actually get up off their butts to go visit the people they love. I'm not saying that I'm against technology, just that people should take some time to put down their iPhones, iPads, etc and live in the moment. Get to know the people around you, and more importantly, get outside and interact with nature.
Despite the devastating forest fires occurring across the state of Colorado, and the frequent ozone warnings, I'm going to be getting in touch with nature quite a bit this summer. I'm moving to San Francisco at the end of August, and am actually feeling a bit sad about the thought of saying goodbye to this fantastic state. Especially because I don't foresee myself living in the Midwest again. Ever. It's been a phenomenal experience but–as I tell all of the people who ask me why I'm leaving–I am an Aquarius and therefore a coastal/water-centered person. I literally crave the ocean when I'm away from it for too long, and sometimes I feel like I'm becoming a dried up prune here in the mountains at elevation 5280. Like I said, I do not regret coming to live here at all since I've learned so much both about myself as a person, and professionally. I'm just saying that a year is enough. It's back to the west coast for me. I'm also very impressed by all of the career opportunities within the start-up companies in San Francisco. I've been working with an awesome recruiter through Betts Recruiting, and she's working on helping me get a sales position in that area. Literally all of the company and job descriptions that she's sent my way appeal to me and I feel that there is an immense possibility for success and career development in that area.
I feel that it was after the marathon I completed in May that I really started to appreciate the beauty and awe-inspiring aspects of Colorado. I think I must have hibernated too much during the winter. I'm definitely not a cold-weather kind of person. It's just too bad that the area where we did the marathon is probably completely destroyed now because of the fires! That scenery will never quite be the same. I'm also planning on climbing a few of the 14ers in Colorado, starting with Mount Evans next weekend. Apparently they are fairly easy to do, and I think it will be awesome to just say that I've climbed a 14,000 ft mountain! Even if it is cheating a little since Colorado is already way above sea level.
Anyways, that's it for now. I'm developing an Aegis new employee handbook and just received an email from the graphic designer with the images. Fingers crossed they look ok!
Ciaoooo xxxxxxxxxx
