I have been back in the US for a month now. the five months of london adventures is complete. I have new friends, music, tastes, memories, etc. but New Mexico is home once again.
I have these friends that wash windows in town. On separate occasions I have heard many of them say how much they love their lives. To the Wal-Mart exec. life as a window-washer may seem really lame amongst other things, but to one of my friends it is his dream job. There isn't much stress. They work on days when the weather is nice and you'd want to be outside anyway. They manage their own hours so if they need to take off for a round of disc golf they go do it.
My friend Craig said he had the best year ever and I asked why, seeing as he had recently left a business as a partner in this great bike shop/import store. He said, "you know I just got really specific. I was specific with what I needed to make and what I wanted to do this past year." He went sky-diving, explored Banff and Vancouver. He said he didn't think he was as effective when he tried to multi-task and window-washing is perfect for that.
Charlie is great too. He bartends with me at Landlocked. When we swap shifts we do the small-talk "how was your day" sort of thing. He always says, in the most genuine way each time, "Leah, you know I'm really lucky because I can't complain about my life. I played a great round of disc golf with the guys yesterday. We washed windows for a few hours today. I really enjoy my life."
Have you heard the parable of the Mexican fisherman? It makes me wonder what all the push for money and status is for if we end up wanting the simplicity we had in the beginning. I am trying to figure out if I need to make a "career-move" or stay where I'm at for a bit. My heart jumps at adventure, experiencing another culture and eating new foods but does that mean these things need to be part of my career? Or do I find a job that accommodates those things as pastimes? Am I being a poor steward of my education if I don't work for some big company for a bit? Where will fulfillment be found? Is it more a matter of my own heart being content? If I were to get really specific about 2008 what would be involved?
- pay off CC bills from the expensive London sabbatical
- save money to put in an IRA or something like that
- learn about the "something like that" options - investments, etc.
- commit to mentoring one or two girls (maybe from LL or the high school)
- mountain bike more consistently (once a week at least. ugh)
- increase spanish skills - go to language school for min 3 weeks or take classes here
- go on an adventure with megan
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So excited to see you in a few days! You should talk to Pam O. about investing, she does a bit of that and after talking with her, I wished I could get into it sooner than later, but later it is :)
awh sleah! good to hear an update! well... i'm sure you'll figure it out and I doubt it will be in one place :) You're amazing and will be great at anything you put your mind to! Your joy and adventure for life is so attractive to everyone you meet I'm sure doors will always be open for you! I'll be praying you know which one is the right NEXT one :) love you dear!
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