Movin' On Up (or Carrieoke's Pep Talk)
My last day of work was ... umm .. hideous. I can't really go into the details, but I was treated badly, and it completely affirmed my opinion that I've made the right decision about taking this new position. I'm REALLY trying to let the old situation go, take a deep breath, and move forward into my new position with excitement. But of course I'm totally bitter and will obsess about my old job for weeks. Gah.
Luckily, I have fabulous friends and a fabulous twin sister who will let me bitch and moan, and will even set up torture-the-mean-man scenes with their toy boyfriends to make me feel better (see Anne Marie's blog for that. Hee.) And then, I feel happy and free, as demonstrated by this picture of me on Tuesday evening, dancing in Anne Marie's muumuu.
Ah. Freedom.
I put that fabulous garment on because it was SO. HOT. on Tuesday and my pants were sticking to my legs. Perhaps that is too much information...
Anyways, I've used these three days off to relax, spend time with Cathy, and work on a freelance project I've been doing. I'm proud to say that my second professional web design job went live this week to rave reviews and a very happy client. It's SO gratifying -- now I feel like maybe I actually can do web design for other people! Whee!
So, this entry is not so much about the knitting. I have been knitting, LOTS, on my second Clapotis - I just started my first repeat of Section 3 (the straight rows) and I just dropped my first stitch tonight - it sure looks purty. I tried to take a picture of the dropped stitch but I've had a few glasses of wine and it was a tad blurry. Har.
Nope, this entry is about how I'm making positive changes in my life and movin' on up. It might be boring blog fodder, but it feels damn good to write about it. I'm 27 years old, and sometimes I feel like I'm wandering aimlessly in life, and right now I feel focused and happy and ready to take on new things. Go me. And, because the world is smiling upon us right now, Jacob got a promotion at work and is going to be a big time sales rep, and I'm SO proud of him. We're like, grown-ups. Except not as boring.
Clearly, I am interrupting this knitting blog for a big ole pep talk, but sometimes ya gotta do that. And, if the new jobs don't work out, I can be a muumuu dancer and Jacob can get on the poker circuit and gamble for a living.
He knows when to hold 'em. And when to fold 'em.
And he totally kicks ass every time we play.
So, we have options! The world is our oyster. or something like that. Next time, I promise to focus on the knitting. At least for two paragraphs.
p.s. I had to google muumuu to see how to spell it.
Comments (37)
Congrats on liberating yourself from your crappy job!
Posted by Samantha | August 3, 2005 4:31 PM
It is such a shame that a business can treat someone so bad & make them suffer instead of handling the situation in a mature manner. They need to grow up! But...you are free from them now & your new job will be great! ;-) You are #1 & you remember that!
Posted by Eilene | August 3, 2005 1:08 PM
I don't know what's more shocking: that Anne Marie owns a muumuu, or that you look great in it! Powder is a girl's best friend in the summer months -- even if you're in a muumuu.
Congrats on the new job, the web project, Jacob's promotion, and taking a serious look at your life. Just don't be too serious!
Posted by Gina | August 3, 2005 10:16 AM
Yay for the MuuMuu! Congrats on the new job and f those suckers at the old job!
Posted by biglug | August 3, 2005 9:41 AM
Okay, I know that I will never look that cute in a muumuu. If you ever head to Florida, you will be the belle of all muumuu-wearing ladies.
I'm sorry about the hideousness of your old job. But at least you're freeeeeeeeeee!
Posted by Becky | August 3, 2005 8:08 AM
Congratulations on the new job! Forget about the old one, it sounds like there has been some sour grapes, and you know it's their loss. Muu muu on!
Posted by MJ | August 2, 2005 4:07 PM
It takes a special kind of person to make a muumuu look cute, and you are that kind of person. Sorry to hear about the crappy send-off at the old job. Good news is, you don't have to deal with those bastards anymore, right? Congrats to you and to Jacob, I love it when good things happen for people at the same time!
Posted by Sarah | August 2, 2005 8:12 AM
This has absolutely nothing to do with your post (except for this part: congrats and good luck!).... Today at work I was supposed to type karaoke, but when I looked up I saw carrieo (I caught myself before finishing). Just had to share! :)
Posted by Teresa | August 1, 2005 11:47 PM
That's it girl...hold that head up high! Plus anyone that look cool in a mu mu is way special!
Posted by Shelley | August 1, 2005 10:11 PM
well,they say we live vicariuosly through our children...whoever they are..can't say they are far from wrong...You so make me laugh..(most of the time)Best of luck to you and Jacob on the new assignments...don't think of them as jobs, just the next assignment in life's adventure. I suspect you will have many more along the way.Sorry about the grammar and english and all that, I know how you hate when it is not properly used. Why is that? you aren't the teacher. luv u
Posted by ljck | August 1, 2005 7:05 PM
My husband and I ALWAYS say we are just like grownups only less boring and we are 40 and 33 and have three kids!!! Keep up the good work.
Posted by LeAnne | August 1, 2005 4:51 PM
Have a great time with the new job and FUGET about the old one - that is until they have to call and ask you something - then take your time!
Reminder though, "statistics" (whoever they are) show that your productivity automatically drops by 50-60% when you change jobs just because of things like your phone's in a different location on your desk; the routine phone numbers used are often different, new keyboard, etc., etc. No reflection on you at all - just a whole new PHYSICAL/MENTAL/EMOTIONAL experience.
Your blog is great because it encompasses so much of your life that someone like me, who's never met you, feels like I know you - at least in a passing sort of way. A knitting blog with "no-carrie" in it would be the boring thing - not the other way around.
Rob
Posted by Robin | August 1, 2005 2:31 PM
that's fantastic that you and jacob are doing so well right now. live it up! i think it's totally ok, and healthy, to obsess about your old job -- particularly since it is OVER and you don't have to return. doesn't that feel nice?
Posted by carrie m | August 1, 2005 11:33 AM
Oh I know so much how you feel about leaving a bad job. One job I quit, I gave two weeks notice on the Monday I started a one-week vacation in Florida, came back and just couldn't handle the last week because how the boss was treating me, so I walked out.
I hope these changes are completely positive and I hope you can let go soon and move on to a much more satisfying life, or at least a life in a job you don't dislike.
Congrats on the positive move.
Posted by Rebekah | August 1, 2005 11:25 AM
I am so glad things are on the upswing for you and Jacob... you guys certainly deserve some good times- it has been a rough time for you both lately!
So happy! Onward and upward!! :)
Posted by frecklegirl | August 1, 2005 11:09 AM
Eeeeww, muumuu...honey, just go nekkid.
Seriously, welcome to my world. Don't let the bastards grind you down.
Posted by gwyn | August 1, 2005 11:04 AM
congrats to you and to jacob for moving on and to good things for the future.... you two deserve it!
Posted by camille | July 31, 2005 10:18 PM
Life is so not boring blog fodder. I love it all. I am so glad you are feeling free and unfettered by your evil old job (the nerve of being unpleasant on your last day--what?!). I am so happy it's a glorious pep talk for glorious you. Go you, indeed!! Rock on.
Posted by Giao | July 31, 2005 10:05 PM
I'm sorry you had a crappy last day at your old job. I know you will totally kick ass at your new job though. Anne-Marie for one, is soooo proud of you :) You're far from boring darlin'... is that the muumuu you farted in? hehe
Posted by shell | July 31, 2005 4:23 PM
I hate that when the *old job* people can't just appreceiate all that you've done. but noooooooooo, they just have sour grapes because they're stuck there and don't have the brains/talent/gonads to leave to something better.
We're out here to support you snd Summer is the perfect time to go *comando* in a mumu.
Posted by Sally of Dallas | July 31, 2005 10:12 AM
Adulthood scares the shiznit out of me! I turn 26 in less than a month and I'm frightened to be in my late 20's... Your post made me realize all the changes that occur in life are typically for the better, and the older we get the wiser we get to move on and make things right.
Congrats on the new job and Jacob's promotion, glad you've been able to enjoy a few days of relaxation.
Posted by Kate | July 31, 2005 10:02 AM
Congrats on the new job. Congrats to Jacob too, and sorry about getting treated crappy on your last day of work. That really sucks.
Guess what? I finially finished my first sock! YAY!
Posted by Carrie | July 30, 2005 10:52 PM
Johnny and I are so proud of you both!!! Yay Cacob and Jerrie Schmoos!!!! We love you. ;-)
Posted by Jenny | July 30, 2005 8:09 PM
Adulthood can be the greatest, as long as you don't forget to be a kid once in a while! Best of luck to you in the new job and the new adventures it will bring you. Don't let the old stuff get in the way of good new stuff!
Posted by sarah b. | July 30, 2005 5:00 PM
Good for you! You're making adjustments in your life and life is comin' up to meetcha! Congrats on the new J~O~B [and 3 days of freedom!].
Posted by Christie | July 30, 2005 2:46 PM
I'm glad we got you all crunk on those margaritas at El Cholo in Irvine and convinced you to take that new job! Just kidding, girl, you are taking charge and making your own way. Proud of my little schmoo.
Posted by Post-urban Naturalist | July 30, 2005 1:18 PM
It's so awesome that's you're taking a positive attitude about these changes, you have to embrace them to move on. I actually have some similar things happening now and I'm totally planning to use it as blog fodder - don't worry, it wasn't boring, it's good to see people doing positive things for themselves.
Posted by Jenna | July 30, 2005 12:27 PM
That sucks that you were treated badly on your last day at work . . . and soooo unprofessional! So glad you are able to get away from that, and I can't wait to hear about your new job (is it at the same university?)
As for being a grown-up? Hub and I just bought our first house, but we still totally feel like kids. Despite being in our mid/late 30s!
Posted by chris | July 30, 2005 12:23 PM
I'm so excited because I knew how to spell muumuu and you didn't. You were always a better speller.
In other news, I'm always impressed at your free spirited-ness in posting um...unusual pictures of yourself. (See dancing granny picture from July 12, 2004 post. Google on your site is cool!)
Anyhoo, I'm super proud of you and so excited for your new job. You are going to be amazing!
Posted by Cathy | July 30, 2005 12:17 PM
Funny about being a grown-up...I'm (whisper) fifty-three and I still don't feel like a grownup. It's all in the attitude, baby!!
Good luck in the new job, you'll kick azz!!
Posted by Judy | July 30, 2005 12:15 PM
Congratulations and good luck. I just did the same thing, though I was lucky enough not to have a horrible last day.
Here's to moving onward and upward!
Enjoy.
Posted by Faith | July 30, 2005 10:49 AM
So sorry about the bad last week at work..that sucks and it's normal that you're bitter about it - but it's wonderful that you've had the courage to move on to unchartered territory and start new...we spend too much time at our jobs to not be happy. Congratulations to you and best of luck on this new venture.
On a side note, love the color of your living room, and, I think with this heat wave all of us have spent some time in those kinds of airy and cool "garments"! ...
Posted by Esther | July 30, 2005 10:27 AM
Well, congratulations on being smart enough to see the way the wind was blowing and yes, the guts to do something about it. Good for you! (And, of course, the muumuu looks just fabulous.)
Posted by --Deb | July 30, 2005 10:04 AM
Here's to getting out of a bad job and moving on! I just did the same thing, I start a new job on Monday.
Onward and upward, girl!
Posted by Catherine | July 30, 2005 9:24 AM
Yay for taking charge of your life! Nothing sucks the life out you like a bad job - so glad you feel good about the new one.
Oh and there's nothing boring about being an adult. I think it just keeps getting better.
Posted by Cara | July 30, 2005 9:11 AM
you go girl. :)
Posted by carolyn | July 30, 2005 9:00 AM
I'm sorry to hear your last day of work was so rotten. You've totally got the right idea not to let them get you down, they so don't deserve to have an effect on you. Congrats on the courage to make the changes you needed to be happy!
Posted by Valerie | July 30, 2005 1:04 AM