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July 23, 2006 10:18 AM- sunday beautiful sunday
On Wednesday, I handed in my official letter of resignation. I hadn't planned for it to be a Wednesday, but after meeting with my boss on Friday where he told me to "take some time, don't rush", and what with the weekend exploding into full bloom of hot, sunny summertime, I thought, "why go to work on Monday OR Tuesday?"
Sometimes, I just love how my mind works.
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I know I suck eggs when it comes to following up with each of you on the comments and emails. I know this and it wounds me. I just don't know what to do except tell you each of your comments and emails mean the WORLD to me. You don't know how incredibly supportive and helpful you are to me. Truly.
But let me share this email with you from Miss Doxie, who, as many of you know, is my idol and explains the quartet of dachsunds on my shrine to the universe. She is a pathologial liar, but oh how I love her so.
Miss Doxie: HAAAAA! Well, HELLO, smartest woman on the internet. I haven't talked to you in ten million years! And yet, your site is one of the only ones I actually check with any regularity, because has anyone told you lately that you are ridiculously brilliant? And yet, here you are, being all complimentary to ME? That is the CRAZY TALK. That is like Madonna pretending to like Britney Spears. Not that you are Madonna, because I suspect you do not talk with a fake British accent or wear a red string or marry really peculiar directors and then reinvent yourself as the childrens-book-writing-mother who incidentally also sometimes makes out with girls for awards shows, but MAYBE I HAVE GOTTEN AWAY FROM MY ORIGINAL POINT, that being: thank you, but you are what I aspire to be. Honestly.
What I'm trying to say is: I'm Crazy for You. You're my Lucky Star! I love how you Express Yourself. Really, you should Take a Bow!
Meanwhile, I'm all vapid and bouncy and smacking my gum and writing, "So he was all, 'What?' and I was all, like, 'Um, YEAH,' and stuff. Oops! I did it again! Also, LOOK AT THIS DOG." Compared to your eloquent style, I'm just a glorified myspace account. I'm Not a Girl, and Not Yet a Woman. It's Chaotic!
So what I am saying is: You rock, Miss Elizabeth. Hit me baby. One more time.
Me: Okay-- now we totally have to make out. I'll even let Dukay film us having a pillow fight, but no tickling!
got 2 cents?
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Heather says:
OMG - Miss Doxie reads your blog? You ARE a goddess BP! And soooo much luck with the arts center job!!
posted on: July 23
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lizardek says:
If Miss Doxie reads your blog, you have made it to the top already, baby. Who needs a dream job when you've got that kind of power?
posted on: July 23
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Marilyn says:
So glad for you that you've gone back to your original intention of August 2nd. If not that 'perfect' job, then surely another lies waiting in the wings for your availability. :)
posted on: July 23
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tinker says:
Sounds like a dream job to me! Congratulations on having the moxie to go for what you want, BP. I'm not surprised that Miss Doxie adores you - what's not to adore? See - even the Universe feels compelled to send you dream jobs and love notes, and next, probably flowers! You deserve them - enjoy :)
posted on: July 23
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judyblueskies says:
Wow, great post and good luck on the dream job. It sounds perfect for you and you are so brave and right to hold out for it. Years ago I foolishly followed my dream (freelance artist - and I had kids to support). It worked out wonderfully and I have never regretted it. You won't either.
posted on: July 23
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Ruby's Mum says:
Can I suggest the following line to your boss (said sweetly, but firmly)
"Too little, too late.." Ruby and I are praying for great favour with the University gig. That would be so very tremendously great!
posted on: July 23
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Laini says:
Wow -- that job sounds GREAT! I hope you get it! And I was glad to hear your bosses realized what they're losing, though you're right to set your own rules for when/how you're leaving. And I LOVE that you're working the insurance -- make the most of it!
posted on: July 24
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Sheryl says:
Here's keeping my fingers, and any other crossable appendages twined for that fab job. You know they're going to thank their lucky stars when they see that resume.
posted on: July 24
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samantha says:
There's a song we sing around here and it says, "it is so good," and that is what I am singing for you today! Oh I will pray as well for this dreamy many colored ice cream sundae job, as it does sound perfect for you.
Now, when you get the chance, you should share that local paper. It sounds more delightful than our local papers around here, oh surely it does.
posted on: July 24
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Joy says:
My yoga teacher has just quit to take a corporate job, and that just seems so backwards to me. It seems far more sensible to do the corporate wreck first and then do what really makes you happy.
Can't wait to see what happens! Good luck!
posted on: July 24
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meggie says:
Wow... the stars are lining up for you. Good luck with the next step!
posted on: July 24
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melanie says:
Good luck with the dream job! I love that feeling when I see a job posting that I know would be perfect for me - it means that there really is work for me out there somewhere.
posted on: July 24
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Chris says:
Good for you! Don't let those guys talk you into anything you don't want to do. And good luck with the dream job. I've got my fingers crossed for you.
posted on: July 24
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stephanie says:
Yay! Double yay! Quit your job! Quit your job! Quit your job! You must go hunt down and talk to them peeps with the program director job. No, not an 'I'm stalking you' kind of way, just once they meet you, they will love you and want you to be their Julie McCoy.
posted on: July 24
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la vie en rose says:
a house of cards on your back????? what????? stick to your guns!
this e-mail is hillarious!
posted on: July 24
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fringes says:
Hey, if you don't claim that new job, I will! So get cracking on it before I move my family to...where do you live again?...
It's your job, girl. Go get it! If the salary is right. Don't forget about the money, okay? Nobility rarely slides through the debit card thingie at the grocery store.
posted on: July 24
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Vespa Rosso says:
the fact that i love the both of you -- you for your witty banter and mouth watering photos of bucolic delight, and she for her southern smarminess, tipsy heels, flighty dachsunds and obsession with wine -- just made this entry all the more fun for me to read! so happy for you and the way the universe is lining things up!
posted on: July 24
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nichole says:
ooh! these are WONDERFUL developments! I'm so proud of you and EXCITED for you at the same time. I say let's ALL just throw caution to the wind and do something that freaks us out.
now back to my own freakout.....
posted on: July 24
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Jessie (Blue Dog) says:
Dang! I love hearing stories of perfect syncronicity! At the moment I'm looking for the perfect job also. This post is a healthy reminder to trust my instincts!
Good luck with everything--I wish you much happiness in your near AND distant future!
:)
posted on: July 24
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Lil says:
Good for you for not changing your departure date. You WILL find the job for you...
You and Miss Doxie actually TALK to each other? Half the time I read both your blogs, I swear I'll never blog again, you guys are so brilliant.
posted on: July 25
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Rachel says:
Good for you! It's a shame people like you have to do the 9-5 thing. We should be paying you for bringing beauty and inspiration to our days! I'll actually be quitting my full-time bookkeeping job in a couple weeks to pursue a PhD in French lit. Ridiculously scary, but sometimes you just have to make the leap. Bonne chance, BP!
posted on: July 25
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