"Me Day"

I haven't known what it's like to take a real vacation day off work for years, I think. Usually when I take time, it's because I'm traveling or committed to some event. The only days to myself lately have been holidays..and that's because everything is usually closed. But last week, I gave myself what I called a "me day"--a day set apart for me. No plans, no commitments to anything or anyone.

I took that time to relax, do a lot of spiritual study and reading. I must say, everyone needs to do this now and then...especially if you have a stressful job or other intense stuff going on in your life. Much was revealed to me just by contemplating and being still. And, I know for sure it's had a staying effect thus far. It was a great beginning of a physical and spiritual renewal.

Gotta check the calendar to plan my next one now....

Temp Your Way Across the Country

I have in my library a book titled "The Temp Workers' Handbook" by Brian Hassett. Having been a temp on and off throughout my work life to accomodate my creative pursuits, it's been not only a valuable resource, but a great read. Brian Hassett is a brilliantly talented writer who manages to bring a refreshing humor and perspective to the field of temping.

I was looking through it this weekend and took note of a section where he describes how people could travel their way across the country and temp in different cities. I'm not sure if this all was tongue in cheek or not. But, if you're someone without a lot of strings in life and a lot of stuff, it could be an intriguing way to live for awhile.

Hmm...I'll have to take a look at that.

Around the world..

Every now and then I do a Google search on myself to see what I find. The latest results have been quite surprising. Due to some recent articles which I've placed on article portal sites, I've found that my work is featured on many websites I never knew existed, including several music related web sites. I was also amused and pleased to find myself listed as an artist on a few CD sales sites, thanks to CDBaby.com making my audiobook "Treasures In the Tip Jar: the Art of Awesome Fan Support" available to CD online outlets and digitally via ITunes and other download sites. I even found a listing for myself from such places as Germany and Denmark.

None of the above has yet made me rich and famous. Oh well, I'm still working on that. One small step at a time, you know.