Here.

I realized yesterday that this is one of the "slowest" periods of my life. I have graduated. I am in between jobs. I am not the leader of any networking organization (although I do belong to AdFed...great folks, they are). I don't have a weekly sport (although I am trying to keep on my kick of running and lifting twice a week). I don't have a pet llama to feed. I have not found a Minnesota lake warm enough to take up underwater basket weaving.

So, what am I doing? I'm learning to rest. Learning to trust that "life will come through." And, at the same time, realizing that life is here right now. I don't have to be pumping the resume at mach 100 to make my life worth while. I'm ok just the way I am. I'm ok to just be (believe me, I have to tell myself this multiple times a day - something about being an over-achiever). In fact, I'm getting caught up on things I've been meaning to do forever...like set up my printer. But I'm not talking about it. We're not friends at the moment. I got to go on three motorcycle rides this week. THREE. Yes, I love speed and adventure. Maybe too much. I am making gifts for friends. I'm getting plugged back into to Bible studies that fell off my plate. I am even house hunting with the fabulous friends I am living with next year. That, and all kinds of little, random things that I enjoy.

Yes, I think it is good that I am at this place. A place to slow down. A place to enjoy what I have enjoyed about 20% worth (although I thought I was going at it with a full 100%).

I'll keep you posted as to where I end up job-wise. There have been some fun and crazy adventures with networking, learning about companies, and realizing that the sky's the limit for my passion and enthusiasm.

In the meantime, you'll just have to listen to my rants and raves about motorcycle rides, indoor rock climbing, job hunting, photography-taking, and all around just relearning to enjoy life.*

*Disclaimer: I have always enjoyed life. :) I am just learning to look at it from another angle. I think this angle is called peace...and I'm pleased to say that I think I'll keep it even when things "pick back up" again.