’tis the season
All the birthdays, holiday travel, and holiday gift giving are hovering over my wallet. I just paid all of this month’s bills. I also bought a belated birthday present for one loved one, and set aside $50 to give as a cash gift to another. I bought two birthday cards for two others yesterday afternoon. I’m thinking about Christmas presents for Mister Ant, my Grandma, my parents, my friends… I’m also thinking about how I don’t have a new job lined up yet. You know what I want for Christmas? A steady income. A signed contract for a home. To be honest, and I know how selfish this sounds, I ain’t thinking about actually buying Christmas presents right now, even though I love to give them. I just get frustrated with this wait sometimes. It’s discouraging. And the last thing I need, on top of everything, is to feel torn between saving money and spending it on gifts. Funny thing is, I know myself. I won’t be able to resist giving for the holidays. I am so rolling my eyes at myself right now.
Sistah Ant, you’ve been planting your seed for a long time so I’m sure your harvest is coming soon. Keep doing what you’re doing, but try to step it up a notch (i.e. expand your job search into areas you hadn’t previously considered, use a head hunter, tap into your law school network/resources) and that perfect opportunity is going to find you. 2009 will be your year!! I’m claiming it for you!!
Thanks for your encouragement!
Comment by Single Ma — November 7, 2008 @ 8:16 pm