Don't Worry...Be Happy!

In the words of Bob Marley:
cos when you worry, your face will frown,
and that will bring everybody down,
so don't worry, be happy

don't worry, be happy now...

don't worry, be happy
don't worry, be happy
don't worry, be happy
don't worry, be happy

now there this song i wrote
i hope you you learned it note for note
like good little children

don't worry be happy

listen to what i say
in your life expect some trouble
when you worry you make it double
don't worry be happy
be happy now

don't worry, be happy
don't worry, be happy
don't worry, be happy
don't worry, be happy
don't worry
don't worry be happy
don't worry, don't worry, don't do it,
be happy,put a smile on your face,
don't bring everybody down like this

don't worry, it will soon pass whatever it is,
don't worry, be happy,
I'm not worried

So far some positive things have come out of this layoff/downsizing situation. First of all, Stephen and I decided to change his flight to Florida for our joint vacation from August 4th to July 31st. That means he will be here, in the same state as me in TWO WEEKS. (I am squealing with excitement right now!) This in itself is enough to make me happy; but wait, there is more! I sent out probably around 10-12 resumes and letters today within less than 24 hours of finding out I no longer had a job. How is that for productive? Honestly, I was impressed with how quickly I jumped on the application bandwagon. I will be sure to post and let you all know what kind of feedback/interviews I get. Keep your fingers crossed!

We had a great girls night tonight and watched "Sleepless in Seattle"...I am embarrassed to say that tonight was the first time I had seen the movie and I own it! I really enjoyed it and I love the young Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks with 1980's hair and shoulder pads. The girls and my little brother are headed to the beach for the weekend of fun and sun and relaxing. I am off to pack.

Have a great weekend!

D day

What exactly is "D day"? Well in this case it is downsizing day. Yep, the rough economy has struck again...this time at my former place of employment. Seeing as how I worked for a financial investment firm and everyone is scared to invest right now with the economy the way it is, I can understand the financial pressures put on the company. Still, even you know there is no job security it still comes as a shock. In my case it was a big shock. The meeting ended at 5pm with one less employee...me :( I have been employed by this company for 3 years and went through a lot of changes in that time. This job was how I paid my bills and supported myself, it was mediocre health insurance making my life affordable with type 1 diabetes, and it was something to do everyday from 8-5. I know that I did my job the best I could and the best I knew how given the little training I have in finance, so I know that this is not a personal failure (at least I am going to keep telling myself that).

Where do I go from here? Well, looking for another job is a given (let me know if you know of anyone hiring in the Jacksonville area)! I have a non-negotiable vacation planned for August (4th-11th) so maybe I will start a new job after that...who knows where I will end up. I am trying really hard to look at this from a positive spin and think that I might actually get to use my degree this next time around. It sure would be nice to put an expensive education to use :)

Thanks to all of my friends who have been so supportive through all the tough times at the previous job...and trust me, there were some tough times. My phone has been ringing and beeping nonstop with calls and text messages for people offering words of encouragement and prayer. I so appreciate everyone that is in my life and there for me. I love you guys! My friend Matt (Brummitt to some of you) rescued me from the "pits of despair" tonight as he put it and we went to a movie and got some ice cream. The ice cream was my dinner...don't hate!

My good friend Serena in Indiana sent me this text today and it made my heart happy: "Oh, Em...I'm praying. I know it hurts and it's scary but God is in control. He will provide and he will make his path clear. Jer. 29:11"

That is my prayer request. That God is in control and takes me wherever he wants me to go to glorify him and that I will find comfort in his perfect will knowing that he is in control. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Glory to God!!

Shoes...oh how I love you!

It is no secret that I love shoes! I even hide new ones from my Mom so she won't lecture me about wasteful spending or borrow them for an unspecified time...oh wait, she reads this blog so I guess she knows my trick now. These are my most recently added pair to my collection: How do I know these were a good purchase? Well first of all, I can wear them almost everyday to work without any significant pain. And more importantly, a Man stopped and complimented my shoes while I was walking in the hallway yesterday outside our office suite! That's right, a man complimented my shoes! He seriously might have made my day with this "hey girl, those are some really nice shoes!" Oh yes, thank you random stranger :)

If you want some, they are NineWest and I got mine from DSW.

Happy Hump Day!