Is there any better way to wake up than see snow-covered trees and lawns? Could anything be better than glittering white snow? It looks so pure and clean. To my delight, I woke up this morning and found that the dusting of snow that started night before had turned into 5 inches of effulgent white powder. I knew at first glance at the window that today was going to be a good day.
Indeed it was. I started the day off by reading the paper in bed. Much to my dismay the news was nothing to smile about but that is the norm. My father brewed coffee and I joined him for a cup with a steamy cup of oatmeal. Mmm mmm good. I spent the rest of the morning in front of my computer looking for job opportunities. I also signed up for a French meeting group. It seems promising unlike the jobs available at the moment. Times do seem quite dismal round here.
In France I had employment. I taught English as a foreign language to kids and adults. It wasn't the steadiest of work but it was fun and paid me enough. Unemployment is a novelty to me. I have to work so this non-working existence is at times a doozy. Like I said before I have to figure out what to do with my time so that I feel it's not totally wasted.
Thus, I took it upon myself to start the job hunt despite a lack of vehicle. That situation should ameliorate itself shortly. In the meantime, it doesn't hurt to look around and generate ideas for different opportunities. I scoured jobs at indeed.com and craigslist.org. I also put pen to paper and came up with various freelance stunts I could do like starting a bake stand, tutoring kids or becoming a substitute teacher. "Seek and you shall find" or so they say!
After what seemed endless hours of searching, my friend surprised me with an invite to see "Black Swan" directed by Darren Aronofsky. Little by little our little group of four turned into seven at the Carolina Theater and we embarked on a ballerina's journey of violent transformation. We were all breathless and astonished at the end of the movie. I haven't felt so good after a movie since "Memento" many years ago. It's like an adrenaline-rushing roller coaster that you want to ride again immediately after it's over. That movie was like a breath of fresh air.
My walk in the snow earlier in the day, although not a parallel feeling, was an equally enjoyable experience. This day has truly been full of many happy moments. I would be lying if I didn't include the fact that my brain wanders constantly to negative thoughts about love, career, family and life in general. Those run constant like a reel of film in my mind. I had to do some yoga to quiet my mind and it worked.
I was rewarded again in the evening with a beautifully simple meal of sauteed tilapia and garlic green beans and mushrooms. Finally, my Dad made a light meal. Hallelujah! And now I fill the rest of my evening with writing and reading. It could be worse. I hope that tomorrow will be filled with just as much or more goodness as today offered. Signing off.
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