Friday, March 6, 2009

Huge eye opener.

It is day two of painting, and luckily I’ve gotten away with my hands clean. Due to my job at the club, I’ve not been able to help out. However, I’ve been to Home Depot four times helping to pick out colors and materials. It is amazing how a place I’ve grown so familiar with is completely different simply because of the wall colors. It reminds me of my recently stated idea; it isn’t about changing locations, but changing perspectives. The apartment seems cozier, and the feeling of stability is settling in.

Something that I am not used from living in Cleveland is people standing outside of stores asking any passer-by if they had work. It is solid proof of the failing economy and huge eye opener as to how blessed I am to work.

I’ve finally obtained a fulltime job at Panera Bread in the area of marketing. I begin Monday and I am pretty excited. The logistics and job description will be explained to me Monday and I will share with you excitedly. I am truly blessed to have this opportunity considering my age and lack of degree. For all of us writers out there, WE ARE TALENTED. My writing ability was 50% the reason I’ve obtained this job. Hard work pays off—hopefully this job will too!

I have to say thank you to my blog friend Sheila. She recently honored me in her blog post "Just Killing Time." Sheila is a hard- working and proud mother. I’ve enjoyed her blog and think you all will too.

Thank you Audrey for this award! I will think about it and pass it on accordingly! Check out her new book blog too!



The weather in California isn’t in conjunction with my mood. With new opportunities on the horizon, I am feeling quite bright and cheery; the weather is cool and windy. My friends and family back in Ohio have enjoyed rubbing it in my face. I am happy they are feeling the warm weather, but my spirits are warm too!

As far as BWI’s film project, everything is going great. We have selected three talented actors. We have rehearsals all this weekend and week. Our videographer is flying in on Sunday night and preparing the apartment for the week of filming. I’m so excited for the next step to progress. I’ll be working hard on that, along with everything else.

I am very happy to have gone from bored to busy. I will now be working Monday-Friday during the day at Panera Bread, Thursday-Saturday (sometime Sunday) nights at the club! Things are looking up and I am ready to work hard. As we all continue through our pursuit, I hope you find opportunities to be excited and to try new things. Take care, friends.

Nick James

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

1st- Congratulations! Great things to come Nick!!!!
2nd- I <3 Panera!!!! love it!!!!! Cant wait to hear how your first day goes. A little patience on your part this last week, and WOW, look what happened. I am SOOOOOOOOO happy for you!!!!
Have a GREAT weekend!
xo Sandy

~Sheila~ said...

AWWWW Nick!!!

That is EXCELLENT news!!

I'm also happy to know that your patience has paid off.

Looking forward to reading all about everything.
You will be pretty busy so we understand if it will be hard to blog while you get adjusted to your routine...do what you can...
So excited for you!!

Thanks for the Link-Love!!

Anonymous said...

Good news Nick! Move on up buddy!

Anonymous said...

Yay for the new job! You are a dancer as well? Me too!! That is one of the reasons why I can not get into all the other dancing shows, but this one is amazing. I love it!!! Have a great weekend, and hope the weather cheers up to match up with you!!!

Natalie said...

Yay! Good for you, Nick.xx

findingmywingsinlife said...

Yes, Bravo. Wonderful that your spirit has been uplifted!

Unknown said...

excellent- set your goals high and always beleive it is possilbe- because it is xx

Dave King said...

Excellent blog - to which I shall return.

Barry said...

Excellent news, congratulations! And well deserved.

PerplxinTexan♥ said...

and while the rest of the world sulks about the economy you've got how many jobs on deck?

Look at you mr.good grammar pays off.

Congrats!

(despite what you may think that wasn't sarcasm)

Anonymous said...

Nick, I am so happy re: all of the good things that are going on in your life right now. You deserve it! Can't wait to hear how Monday goes!
xoxoxo

Julie H said...

Congrats on the new job!!

Midlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff... said...

Congrats of your job Nick. Well done!!
Hey I love those bagels that have that crumbly stuff on the top from Panera. Do you think that you could send me a few, lol?
Great work and you're doing an awesome job on your blog :)
(Please tell Audrey to tell Butler & Bagman to call me. Seriously....).
Take good care Nick and......

Steady On
Reggie Girl

Unknown said...

I guess everything takes time to get started. You just have to have patience and wait for. I like Sheila's blog too.

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