Kicked to the curb

World,

Well, I got my dentistry letter in the mail and got a big fat NO. How wonderful. The positive from this is hard to recognize at the moment. There is a song by Garth Brooks called "Unanswered Prayers".... maybe in time that will be my theme song.
I realize there are other careers that could create the same kind of fulfillment. The trick is to find out what that is and convince people I can join their "association/cult".
This week has been terrible... nothing has went my way. The weather caused me to remain cooped up inside and canceled all my plans, there is flooding in the area, and people are getting killed on the hwy.

My new moto is: "it is what it is". What I am trying to figure out is how to deal with it.

In need of a smile,
Cathy

Grad School?

Dear Reader,

For the past 11 months I have been occupied trying to find a career where I can excel. I admit I have had some opportunities--but none have been amazing or the ultimate. This has been creating a hole within my heart and its so large that I simply cannot go on any longer without having a purpose. My friend has been suggesting Grad School and I always shunted it away. Yesterday, the conversation came up again and I decided to release being stubborn and see if this option was a possibility. In fact.. it is! I just don't know if making this move would fulfill me. I don't know if I will be happy again if I get into graduate school. I am not even sure if this is the career path I want to pursue. However, just about anything beats another year of aimless thoughts and lack of direction. Every page I would turn is better than another minute of watching Maury on TV.

Having all these options is great... but deciding on one and then convincing a committee I am worthy is so difficult. Everything in life is a competition from school to the workplace. I wish people would see my talents. There is nothing more frustrating then hearing "oh you are wonderful, one day you will accomplish great things BUT you lack experience...". I am even beyond sick of hearing "something will come from this, things happen for a reason, keep your head up".

I need a shooting star....

Always,
Cath'

Welcoming Myself To The World

Dear World,

I have been using the Internet for 11 years now, yet I have never had a blog, nor shared any ideas on the www! I think now is a great time to do so because I could use your help. I feel I have plenty of ideas I could share with you as well.

I am an intelligent little lady fascinated with science. I enjoy helping people physically and mentally. My dream occupation is to become a dentist. I have never given up on anything and strive to learn and grow as an individual. I know some great people that have inspired me and create my inner mosaic.

In my spare time (which I have lots now), you can find me golfing. I have competed at many levels and have so much fun on the golf course. I love the inner competition, strategic nature, and networking the sport supports. Unfortunately, living in a cold climate only allows the sport to be played for 6-7 months out of the year.

I look forward to meeting you and learning other aspects of this wonderful planet!

Yours truly,
Cathy (with a "C")